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

Sermons on Release Distractions:

showing 4,306-4,320 of 32,777
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
  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Visionary View: What Happens When Your Focus Is On God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,538 views

    When our focus is on God, our lives are transformed. We become reflections of His glory, experience His peace, and find freedom from anxiety.

    "Visionary View: What Happens When Your Focus is on God" Explore the transformative power of focusing our hearts and minds on our Heavenly Father. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible. 1. The Power of Focus: Let's begin with a foundational truth from the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ronald Moore avatar

    Lifting Up Christ: Drawing All People To Him

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,262 views

    A reflection on John 12:31-32

    Today, we reflect upon a powerful and illuminating passage from the Gospel of John. In these verses, Jesus speaks of His impending crucifixion, and He reveals a profound truth that remains relevant for us today. Let us turn our hearts and minds to John 12:31-32, where Jesus says, "Now is the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ronald Moore avatar

    Responding To God's Call: The Parable Of The Two Sons

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Oct 31, 2023
     | 960 views

    This parable urges us to reflect upon our own responses to God's call and the transformation that genuine repentance brings to our lives.

    Today, we delve into the Gospel of Matthew, specifically focusing on a parable told by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, found in Matthew 21:28-32. This parable urges us to reflect upon our own responses to God's call and the transformation that genuine repentance brings to our lives. Let us ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Taking Time

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
     | 1,412 views

    Looking for solitude was a significant need for Jesus. We need to foster the control of investing energy alone with God. Spending time alone with God is necessary.

    Looking for solitude was a significant need for Jesus (Matthew 14:13). He made room in his bustling timetable to be separated from everyone else and be with the Father. Investing energy with God in petition and prayer supports an imperative relationship and prepares us to address life's ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    God Works His Salvation Even When The Apostles Are Confused

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2023
     | 672 views

    All of the OT testifies to the love of God

    Saturday of the 6th Week in Course 2023 “Don’t tell anybody what you witnessed here, until the Son of Man rises from death.” Suppose you had committed to follow somebody, and were really impressed with His miracles and teaching and desire to help people live lives of love, and then He said that. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Cure- Fitting In Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 5, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,708 views

    This is the 139th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 19th sermon from Romans.

    Series: Action [#139] THE CURE- FITTING IN Romans 12:1-8 Introduction: Who in here that is over 20 years of age would like to go back to Middle School (Jr. High) or High School? I can only speak for myself; but that would be a hard no. There were many different groups in Jr. High and High ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Bread Of Adversity And The Bread Of Life

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 30, 2022
     | 1,459 views

    What means the bread of adversity and the water of affliction?

    Saturday of the First Week in Advent 2022 We are all in our days in a time of economic uncertainty and political division such as none of us has seen in our lifetimes. That distracts us from what is most important, our final end, the goal of our human life. That is, of course, divinization, being ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • Lanny Smith avatar

    A Mission From God Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 29, 2022
     | 1,469 views

    Are your feet beautiful? They are when they carry us out into the world with the good news.

    Let’s talk about shoes. Guess Those Shoes by showing images on the screen. We have unique tastes. Do people recognize us by our shoes? How about our faith? Using the pattern set by Jesus to describe being sent into our world with the good news. ? Two By Two Mark 6:7 NLT 7 And he called his twelve ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    People Get Ready -1

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 18, 2024
     | 403 views

    This passage describes John the Baptist’s ministry and the exhortations he offered to the people as he prepared the way for Jesus. The verse states:

    And with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people."* (ESV) Exhortation Defined Exhortation is a term that carries a strong sense of encouragement, urging, and admonishment. It goes beyond just offering advice; it implies an earnest urging towards change and action, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Prayer For The Continuation Of God's Grace.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,271 views

    Teach me thy way O LORD.

    A PRAYER FOR THE CONTINUATION OF GOD’S GRACE. Psalm 86:11-17. There is a chorus which connects Psalm 86:10 to the beginning of Psalm 86:11. “For thou art great, and doest wondrous things; thou art God alone. Teach me thy way O LORD.” PSALM 86:11. The prayer “Teach me thy way” is followed ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christian Jones avatar

    The Perfect Will Of God

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 3, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,116 views

    In the book of Romans, the apostle Paul offers us profound insights into aligning our lives with God's divine purpose. Let us turn our attention to Romans 12:1-2, where we will uncover the significance of surrendering ourselves to God and experiencing His perfect will.

    I. A Call to Surrender (Romans 12:1) The passage begins with a powerful call to surrender. Paul urges us, by the mercies of God, to present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God. This call goes beyond mere outward acts of worship. It encompasses our entire being—our thoughts, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Help My Unbelief Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,459 views

    The disciples thought they could drive out the demon themselves. How silly!

    Monday of 7th week in course The encounter Jesus has with the man, the boy, the disciples and the scribes, but most importantly, with the power of evil, happens right after the transfiguration of Jesus in Mark's Gospel. The little village at the bottom of Mount Tabor is still there—a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • ROCKY VALERA avatar

    Jesus Has Always A Corresponding Word

    Contributed by Rocky Valera on Mar 16, 2022
     | 1,010 views

    Man said, Jesus said.

    Matthew 14:26, 27 & 30, 31 (26) When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. (27) But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” (30) But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    What Is Happiness, Really? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 4, 2021
     | 1,513 views

    Happiness does not come from anything this-worldly. If you restrict happiness and joy to material things, you are doomed to disappointment.

    Happiness Is . . . When I was in my teens, it was still legal to advertise cigarettes on television, so we were often overwhelmed with those kinds of commercials. I think the one that was most offensive was the one that used a popular jingle to say “Happiness is the taste of” a particular cancer ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • Randy Rice avatar

    Prayer & Fasting

    Contributed by Randy Rice on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,435 views

    Spiritual Disciplines that Touch God and Transform Man

    The Power of Fasting & Prayer “Spiritual Disciplines that Touch God and Transform Man” Matt. 9:14-17 Prayer-Subject-Intro: *Fasting: abstaining from food for spiritual purposes *Fasting and Prayer do not help us gain God’s acceptance or love *Fasting and Prayer helps us turn our focus from ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal