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

Sermons on Practical Application:

showing 4,501-4,515 of 69,102
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
  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Overcome Challenges To Your Leadership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,671 views

    Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews.

    1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming Challenges To Your Leadership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,871 views

    The apostles were blessed by God with great growth in their fellowship as a result of their Spirit applied solutions to a prickly problem. Dr. Luke wrote, Then the word of God spread and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem.

    1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Top Ten Rules Of Love Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    It worked for David Letterman so let me give it a try, the top ten rules for love

    Romans 12:9-21 Getting on the Same Page as God about the top ten Rules of Love Introduction A. David Letterman has made a career out of his top 10 list B. You have to admit some of his list have been really funny C. Today we have a top ten list, however, these are not humor, these are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    What Makes A Good Minister Of The Word?

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,580 views

    We will look at how to become a good minister of God’s Word

    I Timothy 4:1-16 Becoming a good minister of the Word Introduction What make a good minister of the Word? (run with that Idea) I hope you have let God Shape you into what He wants. 3 requirements for making of a young ministers of the Word 1. Preaching the Word (1-6) 2. Practicing the Word ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Discern Between Decisions That Are Good, Better Or Best 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,835 views

    Ask the Lord to help your decisions take into account Biblical, spiritual, moral, mental, social, historical, and interpersonal factors.

    Quote: Jesus said, "If anyone is willing to know my will they will know of the teaching if it is from God or whether I merely speak from myself." (John 7:17) Illustration:To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Elbert Hubbard. 1. Have you ever wondered how to tell the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Building Each Other Up: The Power Of Encouragement In Community 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,838 views

    The importance of mutual encouragement and edification within the Christian community.

    Building Each Other Up: The Power of Encouragement in Community 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Introduction 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT) - "So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing." The importance of mutual encouragement and edification within the Christian ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shane Speck avatar

    Dealing With God's Word Series

    Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,474 views

    „« As Christians we have a guide to follow which can not be deterred¡KGod has laid out our pattern and it is our responsibility to do as God has told us

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING ¡§Dealing with God¡¦s word¡¨ (James 1:19-27) Introduction: „« As Christians we have a guide to follow which can not be deterred¡KGod has laid out our pattern and it is our responsibility to do as God has told us. „« As we consider how we as Christians are to respond to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Live On The Rock

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 46,701 views

    A look at the final words of the Sermon on the Mount - living as the wise person who listens and applies the words of Jesus.

    Live on the Rock Matthew 7:24-29 September 4, 2005 Introduction Well, folks, we’ve covered a lot of ground since starting to look at the life and words of Jesus in the gospel according to Matthew. And today, we finish up our look at the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has talked about a wide range ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Using Comparisons Between The Traditional Versus Progressive Outlooks In Cr

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,586 views

    Using Comparisons Between The Traditional versus Progressive Outlooks in Cross-Cultural Evangelism

    Using Comparisons Between The Traditional versus Progressive Outlooks in Cross-Cultural Evangelism Introduction - Throughout the world there is a growing trend towards more effective - contextual evangelistic approaches. Increasing evidences of God using preaching that draws from people’s ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    Rearing Children In A Post-Modern World Series

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 14, 2024
     | 745 views

    In a world that often promotes relativism and undermines traditional values, it is essential to ground our parenting in the unchanging truths of God's Word.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to address a topic that is both crucial and challenging: rearing children in a post-modern world. As parents and caregivers, we are entrusted with the sacred responsibility of guiding our children in their spiritual, moral, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Benefits Of Controversy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,774 views

    The Spirit taught Paul and Barnabas how controversy may produce many benefits for individuals and the church. When some believing Pharisees said, "It is necessary to circumcise the Gentiles and to direct them to observe the Law of Moses."

    Illustration: Paul wrote, "My grace is sufficient for you. Therefore I rejoice in weakness, in insults, and hardships. So that your faith does not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God." (2 Cor. 12:9,10) Illustration: Lord, deliver me from the lust of vindicating myself. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Show Me Your Ways (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 2, 2026
     | 187 views

    Life often presents us with moments of confusion—challenges that feel insurmountable, decisions unclear, and paths obscured by doubt. Yet, this verse reminds us that clarity is not found in more human reasoning, but in surrendering to God’s instruction and following His ways.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “Are we Listening?” INTRODUCTION: David’s words in Psalm 25:4, "Show me Your ways, O Lord," reflect a soul yearning for divine guidance in the middle of uncertainty. Life often presents us with moments of confusion—challenges that feel insurmountable, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jordan Muck avatar

    Humility Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 28, 2016
     | 13,259 views

    Understanding the Buzz Words of Christianity

    Series: Buzz Words Week: 1 Passage: Various Title: What is Humility? Focus: Christian Living ATTENTION: C.S. Lewis once said, “True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.” INTRODUCTION: “Humility” occurs 10 times in the NASB. Four in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “pure Religion Responds To The Word Of God” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 22, 2015
     | 7,465 views

    Pure religion accepts and applies God's Word.

    With our passage for today, we begin a consideration of what James calls, “pure religion.” He is describing those things which will lead the child of God to live out our call to truly be a disciple of Christ, a sincere Christ-follower, whose life can be used of God to really make a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    The Celebration Of The Lord's Supper Series

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 1, 2024
     | 1,266 views

    This sermon delves into a profound and sacred aspect of our Christian faith: the celebration of the Lord's Supper, also known as Communion or the Eucharist.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to delve into a profound and sacred aspect of our Christian faith: the celebration of the Lord's Supper, also known as Communion or the Eucharist. This holy sacrament is not only a commemoration of Christ's sacrifice but ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal