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

Sermons on Sacred Tension:

showing 2,311-2,325 of 16,367
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
  • Tim Diack avatar

    Knowing Him - An Example To Live By Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 21, 2011
     | 4,243 views

    The wonder of Christmas is that God came and dwelt amongst us! In doing so He humbled and emptied Himself and came among us as the least of the least in order that we might know Him. By His life, He served us. By His death, He saved us. By His example

    Knowing Him: An Example To Live By - Philippians 2:1-11 - December 18, 2011 Series: What’s Jesus Got To Do With Christmas? #2 One of the things I’ve always looked forward to as a parent are those opportunities to watch the kids participate in school productions such as the annual ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Mark Armstrong avatar

    A Remarkable Testimony Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011
     | 8,819 views

    The servant who labours under the burden placed upon him.

    Being involved in gospel ministry is the GREATEST thing you can do with your life. There will be days when you say to yourself, ‘Praise the Lord! I love making an ETERNAL difference in the lives of people! I love TEACHING Bible lessons to the kids. I love SINGING in the choir. I love helping ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Lloyd John Ogilvie avatar

    A Peace Of Your Mind

    Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,578 views

    Are you at peace? Help listeners achieve the long-lasting gift of authentic peace in their hearts and minds.

    “Give them a piece of your mind!” the man shouted as we passed in the hallway of the United States Capital. He knew I was on my way to speak to a group of leaders at a crucial time of acrimonious conflict. As I walked on, it hit me: that was exactly what I wanted to do. But then an ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Dietz avatar

    ...peace Series

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,694 views

    A sermon about "peace" being one part of the Fruit of the Spirit [our Christian character].

    My beautiful wife has become hooked on the cable television show Shalom in the Home. It is what I call a Jewish version of the Dr. Phil Show. The difference is that Dr. Phil’s program is more of a talk show format where Rabbi Shmuley uses a hand’s on approach and gets his hands dirty by being ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • LeRoy Redding avatar

    He Will Be Called Everlasting Father Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,989 views

    Isaiah 9:6-7 #4

    HE WILL BE CALLED EVERLASTING FATHER Isaiah 9:6 God made us for eternity. Ecclesiastes 3:11 "He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men..." This verse seems to suggest that God has so made us, He’s so wired us, that we would be dissatisfied with ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    Wild At Heart

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,754 views

    What has God set in our masculine heart?

    Wild At Heart June 17, 2007 (Father’s Day) Genesis 1:27 Genesis 2:7-8 This past Tuesday our family was at the dinner table having supper when I noticed a bunny hop into our front yard. I didn’t mention it at first because it was dinnertime and because I remember the last time a bunny came into ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Disappointment And Discontentment Of Expectations Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,558 views

    Tell me about your expectations – especially of people – and I will tell you about the disappointment in your life. Tell me about the details you expect to be fulfilled in your life, and I will tell you about the discontentment that you live with.

    The Disappointment and Discontentment of Expectations Matthew 16:1-12 Tell me about your expectations – especially of people – and I will tell you about the disappointment in your life. Tell me about the details you expect to be fulfilled in your life, and I will tell you about the discontentment ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Drake avatar

    The Pattern Of Worship, Part 3: Real Worship Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,210 views

    God is not to be worshipped by turning the church into a carnival. Neither is He to be worshipped by allowing the church to become a crematorium. The only way to avoid that is to worship the way that Jesus tells us to in this passage. He tells us how to w

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ What comes to your mind when you think about heaven? Do you think about clouds and angels and harps? Do you think about a place of perfect peace and contentment? Maybe when you think about heaven, you think about a lost loved one. Maybe you think about a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jamey Stuart avatar

    Where Do You Turn - Marriage Series

    Contributed by Jamey Stuart on May 15, 2008
     | 3,769 views

    I talk about the basics of overcoming broken marriages using God’s perscription.

    Introduction: Perspective is a powerful word in marriage. That’s what that drama is all about – they couldn’t get perspective because they were too consumed with themselves – they were too concerned about their issues or their side of the story to even have a clue about what was going on in the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Discovering Missional Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,035 views

    The Call of God redefines life in relationship to blessing others. He doesn’t remove us from the mundane… but rather infuses the mundane with mission.

    Discovering Missional Life Series: The Call – Part 5 October 7, 2007 – Brad Bailey (Portions of this message were taken or adapted from Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Life message “Made for a Mission.”) As we begin this morning… let me ask another question to reflect on… “What got you up ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    "Spirit-Filled Life And Relationships"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on May 13, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,917 views

    This morning we are going to look at being filled or being controlled by the Holy Spirit. * Every born-again believer has the Holy Spirit. * The moment you were saved you the Holy Spirit baptized you into the Body of Christ. * The Holy Spirit als

    Cornerstone Church May 13, 2012 “SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE AND RELATIONSHIPS” Ephesians 5:18-21 “Two things are essential for you to enjoy any car that you buy. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Bragging Rights

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,832 views

    If we must boast, boast in the sufficiency of God’s grace.

    Title: Bragging Rights Text: II Corinthians 12:2-10 Thesis: If we must boast, boast in the sufficiency of God’s grace. Introduction Our story today reminds me of an incident told in E.M. Bounds’ book “On Prayer.” The storyteller said he woke one morning to the sound of hounds on the hunt. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Rooster Crowed

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2013
     | 10,389 views

    As a fisherman Peter had developed his muscles by rowing boats and casting heavy nets. He showed his physical strength in the garden; he was strong enough to take on the whole mob.In spite of these qualities, Peter denied the Lord.

    Title: The Rooster Crowed Text: (Luke 22:24-25) Scripture Reading: Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    An Act Remembered Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 22, 2012
     | 4,769 views

    Mark presents the only act of devotion to Jesus we will see until his death.

    Introduction The Passion begins. Beginning now through the end of chapter 15, we may as well title the section, “The Death of Jesus,” for every scene is about his inevitable death. From early on Mark had intimated Jesus’ death, building the tension as his story progressed. The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James Lowe avatar

    Chasing Donkeys

    Contributed by James Lowe on Feb 22, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,845 views

    A sermon to the church concerning seeking God's direction instead of our own.

    Chasing Donkeys I Samuel 9: 1-10 I want to go back just a little to give you some history leading up to this scripture setting. Most of us have studied at least a little about Israel’s humble beginnings, beginning with Abraham and going through to the circumstances of this scripture ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God