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

Sermons on Settle For Less:

showing 1,696-1,710 of 56,584
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
  • Chris Tiller avatar

    Second Person Of The Trinity

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,083 views

    What does it mean to say that Jesus is the Second Person of the Trinity? What are some of the errors of understanding that have sometimes confused or deceived people?

    In the midst of his earthly ministry, Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Jesus then asked them, “What about you? Who do you say that I am?” The gospels ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Treasure That Can't Be Stolen"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,270 views

    One of the powerful myths on which our society is based is that “we are what we own.” And it’s a cruel and oppressive myth! Deep down, we know it’s a lie, yet what a powerful influence it has all the same! Jesus has a word that counters this powerfu

    Luke 12:22-34 “Treasure that can’t be Stolen” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I was speaking with someone a week or so ago. They were telling me about a lawyer, who left a high paying firm in order to provide legal help for the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Excellence Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 18, 2016
     | 8,496 views

    As a church, our goal should be excellence in all we do!

    Pursuing Excellence 1 Thessalonians 4:1 January 17, 2016 Well, this week was SOTU, given by POTUS. I think the older I get, not that I’m old, the more I dislike all of the abbreviations and short hand writing. For those who are AC, better known as Abbreviation Challenged, this week was the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Plumb Line

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 12, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,886 views

    What is our standard of holiness? As individuals, do we compare ourselves with others? As a church, do we compare our ministry with the congregation down the road? These are mistaken comparisons, as Jesus is our true standard.

    Michael Green, in his book Illustrations for Biblical Preaching, shares a good lesson which I think is appropriate for beginning our message this evening. He states, All of us frequently compare ourselves favorably with someone else. We all think of someone whom we consider to be less mature, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Mothers Of Messiah-Sarah Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 27, 2025
     | 167 views

    Whether it's a hearty laugh, a chuckle, or even a snicker, the LORD knows what we're doing and why. Sarah laughed and even lied to the LORD face to face, but she was still forgiven!

    Mothers of Messiah-Sarah (Based on a message preached Sunday morning, May 11, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO. This is not an exact transcription. (Full disclosure: Sermon Central previously accepeted a message based on this passage, titled “Abraham: Good News and Good Laughs?” ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Grey avatar

    Confronting Mammon

    Contributed by Robert Grey on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,489 views

    Mammon is a very powerful force in the world today that ties people into a financial system that prevents the people of God from effectively preaching the Gospel. The story of how Abraham tithed after rescuing Lot gives some important principles.

    Background. Abraham had two brothers, Nahor and Haran. They and their father Terah lived in Ur of the Chaldees. This city, famous for the worship of the Moon God, was located on the banks of the Euphrates near the Persian Gulf, just before the Tigris River enters into it. In Ur, the Stela of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    We Have, They Need: Formula For Life Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 28, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,193 views

    First of a series based on the Johannine letters: our response to overwhelming need is first of all a discovery of who we are; then a commitment to maximum effort; and finally a discovery of where our passion lies. This will energize us.

    I invite you today on an imaginary trip. Let’s walk through just one day in a needy world. Just imagine a few hours in a world that asks us for more than we can possibly give: You are awakened early by the phone’s insistent ringing; you hear the voice of a member of your family. He ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Delight Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 14,482 views

    Lady Wisdom explains her sheer delight in being in the presence of Almighty God and witnessing His glory and grandeur. We are encouraged to join her in amazement at God’s ability to construct and sustain the Universe as well as our lives.

    The Delight of Wisdom Proverbs 8:22-31 Throughout our study of Proverbs we have examined the best practical advice for living life that the world has ever known. The broad range of Solomon’s advice to his son is just as relevant, just as applicable today as it was in the day in which these lessons ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Overrun Or Overwatch Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,795 views

    When Israel went "over the line," God had to pull back his protective "overwatch." We need to be certain that we are depending upon God instead of other answers.

    Students of military tactics will have recognized the two terms in my title for today’s sermon. The first refers to a superior force finding a weak point in the enemy’s defenses and rolling right over and through the enemy without having to stop for a pitched engagement. The aggressor defeats the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Mind Your Own Business!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 11, 2020
     | 6,305 views

    If we decide to get involved in another person's business, chances are we will be told to mind our own business. In some cases we should do that but there are other situations when it's appropriate to not mind our own business.

    "MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!" A few weeks ago, I did a sermon on opinions. My first point was about people who are opinionated. I talked about those who interject themselves into conversations they weren't invited in to offer their unsolicited opinion. When we do things like that, people ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Theme For End Of The Year Program thumbnail

    Theme For End Of The Year Program PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 26 views

    No matter how weary or uncertain we feel at year’s end, Christ’s presence and strength sustain us and give hope for every day ahead.

    Some of us count the days on the calendar with a sigh. Others count with a smile. Many of us do both. The year has been a quilt of bright patches and frayed threads—birthdays and funerals, milestones and setbacks, answered prayers and unanswered questions. The days have left their marks. Your ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Keys To Steadfastness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 30,573 views

    Many people proclaim their loyalty but steadfast people are hard to find.

    Keys to Steadfastness (Acts 21:1-14) 1. Paul’s steadfastness serves as an inspiration and a challenge for any person who contemplates just settling for second best. ILlustration:Consider the postage stamp: Its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there. Josh ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Adlai Naidoo avatar

    Call To Courage

    Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Feb 17, 2002
    based on 143 ratings
     | 8,279 views

    Standing rightside up in an upside down world!

    CALL TO COURAGE – Dr. Adlai Naidoo There was another graduation some years ago. A young man graduated from a private school. v His teachers were all of the same religion that he was v His classmates were all of the same faith as he was v We would say that he lived in a cultural, religious ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    A Mistletoe Message

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 27, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,641 views

    Reconciliation is a choice we need to make if we’re serious about the message of Christmas.

    “A Mistletoe Message” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Christmas Eve devotional During our “Hanging of the Greens” one of our deacons was wondering whether to place a large ribbon over the doorway leading upstairs. The concern was whether it might get ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Congregational

  • Doug Morrell avatar

    You Are Accepted

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,274 views

    The reason we think and many times say such terrible things about others is that we do not truly accept that we are accepted. We are haunted by guilt because we have never accepted and forgiven ourselves.

    Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. Or so we have been told. However, the Bible tells us that our words have the power of life and death (Proverbs 18:21). God also tells us that only wholesome talk should come from our mouths and that we should encourage one another ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational