SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Open Minded:

showing 144,106-144,120 of 153,746
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    One Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,506 views

    We find the foundation for authentic biblical community within God’s relationship to Himself in the Trinity.

    The Greastest Place on Earth - Part 1 January 13, 2002 INTRODUCTION While Jesus was here on earth a certain argument tended to break out among his disciples over who was the greatest. Will Smith is currently starring in the movie “Ali,” based on the life of the famous boxer Muhammed Ali. Ali ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Hebb avatar

    God Disciplines Those He Loves

    Contributed by Anthony Hebb on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 36,410 views

    An expository look at God’s purpose for discipline, of His earthly children.

    Text (Hebrews 12:1-11) Subtext Job 5:17 "Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty 1 Corinthians 11:32 But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world. Revelations ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent Bible

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    The Devil Made Me Do It!

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,067 views

    Set against the motif of a melodrama, the temptation of Jesus is examined through our temptation to be self-centered, to compromise Christian ideals, and to avoid self-sacrifice and suffering

    Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: Temptation When I was younger - much younger, I put all my energies into acting and the theater. I remember when I was 14 and my family moved from the metropolis of Pasadena, TX. to a small town in rural Arkansas. I was devastated that there were no ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Goettsche avatar

    Riding The Roller Coaster Of Faith

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 10,726 views

    Palm Sunday

    "Riding the Roller Coaster of Faith" Palm Sunday 2001 ©April 8, 2001 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche Each year when it comes to Palm Sunday I try to look at the celebration from a little different angle. I do this because I know the way I am. Familiar stories tend to cause me to drift into a mode that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dallas Powell avatar

    Believer's Boast

    Contributed by Dallas Powell on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,776 views

    Our faith is an expression of our Godly boast.

    Preacher’s Boast Romans 1:16-17 September 21, 2002 A minister, a boy scout, and a scientist were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and explained that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four people. The pilot then added, "I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    The Marks Of A Hypocrite Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 25,990 views

    From Jesus cofrontation with the Pharisees we can see six marks of being a hypocrite.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 31 “The Marks of A Hypocrite!” Luke 11:37-54 Hypocrites! Hypocrites! When I said the word someone came to your mind. We are quick to judge who we think may be a hypocrite, but most of us never consider whether we might be one. But the hard truth is that it is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Do It With Thy Might

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 18,182 views

    Challenge to the congregation to give God the best of your talents and labor.

    There was a young boy who was the son of a drifter. This boy worked as a store clerk for a while, but the store failed. He bought a partnership in another store, but it failed also. He ran for legislature and lost both times. He ran for vice-president and lost. He became the 16th President of the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The God Of Joy: Why Gibc Rocks

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    God’s joy is with us, that is why we celebrate.

    The God of Joy: Why GIBC Rocks Deut. 12:1-14 One the basic things we got to know about God is - His joy! Today we celebrate 20 years of Grace International Baptist Church. This is awesome! Look around you we see an international gathering. This tells me you are no afraid of change, in order to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Christian And Civil Government

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,753 views

    This is a study of what the Scriptures teach about the origin and purpose of civil government. We also briefly examine both the Christian’s responsibilities and rights in relation to civil government.

    We Christians have many relationships in our lives. We have a relationship with God through Christ. We have relationships with those who are in the Church. We have relationships within marriage and family. We have relationships with our neighbors or society. We have relationships with our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Boardman avatar

    Not Just Any Angel! Series

    Contributed by Stephen Boardman on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,194 views

    Tenth (and final) sermon in summer series based on the 10th chapters from the books of the New Testament.

    INTRO. We come to the conclusion of our summer series: Perfect 10’s. We’ve looked at all of the 10th chapters in the New Testament, except one. Here we are in Revelation 10. And if had been paying closer attention, I might have chosen a different series and avoided this chapter ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Fordham avatar

    Get In Your Shape Series

    Contributed by Michael Fordham on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,501 views

    Discover your unique God-given SHAPE to be used and developed and consequently experience the blessings of serving God as you were equipped to do so.

    Introduction: Are you in shape? Earlier this year I went and had a full check up, everything including chest xrays, and ekg. Everything came back fine. My cholesterol was in the normal range but my triglycerides were a little too high. The doctors office just said to watch my diet and not eat too ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    I Object

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,646 views

    Answers for four objections to becoming a Christian - science proves there is no God; all religions are equal; Christians are hypocrites; if God exists and is all powerful, why is there suffering?

    I Object! October 26/27, 2002 Intro: Last week I shared a story about a missed opportunity to share faith – my wife Joanne had been asked a question by a coworker which Joanne later recognized as being a place where she could have shared her faith. So this past week, Joanne took the initiative ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Where Do God & Country Meet?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 264 ratings
     | 29,848 views

    Where do God & country meet? How can we be good Christians & yet good citizens? Can we be both, or do we have to be one or the other? Do we have to sacrifice our love of God for love of country, or vice-versa?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) TEXT: Romans 13:1-7; 2 Chronicles 7:14; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Philippians 3:17-21 ILL. A few years ago Dr. James Dobson began his Focus on the Family Newsletter with words as important, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    All You Can Eat Buffet

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,767 views

    Some people approach worship like a buffet, gorging themselves to their own satisfaction, when we need to God.

    Title: The All You Can Eat Buffet Text: Genesis 18:1-3 Introduction 1. We love to eat out! A. It makes it easier for Kay, because there is less mess and clean up. B. It doesn’t require preparation. C. Everyone can order what they want, D. we don’t all have to have the same thing. 2. Of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Symbolism Over Substance

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,586 views

    This is a revamp of a message I did in 2000. Is your faith based symbolism or substance?

    INTRODUCTION • It has been said, “The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable.” (Christianity Today, 2001) • Why would a Christian Magazine make such a statement ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ