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

Sermons on Strain:

showing 1,276-1,290 of 5,364
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
  • James Jackson avatar

    Keep Calm And... Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 11, 2020
     | 5,964 views

    On the most chaotic, stress-filled day of His life, Jesus modeled calm and stayed in control. Here are four things we can learn from Jesus about keeping calm.

    A few years ago, I started noticing this poster everywhere: Keep Calm and Carry On. It was on social media. T-Shirts. Coffee mugs. And it wasn’t long after that that you started seeing all the variations to it: [advance each one] • Keep calm and wash your hands (that one has just been in the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy McQuoid avatar

    Foot Washing Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Mcquoid on May 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,404 views

    You can't do anything for Jesus until you grasp what he has done for you

    ? The idea of box sets has become a real phenomenon in modern day television. The whole craze started a few years ago with the American series ‘24’, which went from one cliffhanger to the next, for 24 episodes. And then it went from one season to the next. ? The most annoying thing I found about ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    Health Check 2020

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jan 9, 2020
     | 7,963 views

    Just as the physical and mental health crisis continue to worsen in this country, another health crisis is growing at an alarming pace, and yet it doesn't even make the news. I'm talking about our spiritual health crisis--the true "silent killer."

    Some of you may remember that in my last sermon I talked about how this time of the year is the time we typically look back on our lives and consider just how much God has blessed us and our families. And despite the hustle and bustle of this holiday season, I hope you've taken the time to do ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Holy Love Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 8, 2021
     | 4,789 views

    If you want to be truly restored to fly to new heights of holiness, taste God’s love and crave God’s Word. Then love God’s people with His love.

    On June 23, 2001, the Boeing company finished a labor of love—the complete restoration of the last existing 307 Stratoliner. It was the world's first pressurized commercial airliner. A New York company used a vintage loom to reproduce the original Pan Am wall fabric. An interior company put ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Be Cautious About Judging Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,825 views

    When believers criticize each other, it can actually drive people away from the church. Jesus warned about the consequences of criticizing others, and of the need to do some spiritual self-examination before passing judgement.

    This morning we are going to look at the spiritual issue of judging others. The applicable definition for the word “judge” in our main passage means, “to form a judgment or opinion” and to “decide upon critically.”(1) The key word here is “critically,” for when we judge others we are often ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Weatherby avatar

    Jesus Is More Series

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
     | 2,831 views

    Jesus is More

    A few years ago, the Barna group took a survey of a large pool of Christians and discovered that 48% of the people surveyed believe that “if people are generally good, or do enough good things for others, and follow the 10 commandments...they will earn a place in heaven.” The president of the Barna ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Maze avatar

    A Big God For Mothers Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 2,695 views

    Imagine when Paul told his Jewish mother about his conversion. Imagine when his religious mother heard that her favorite son threw off all his religious accomplishments and call them “dung.” She would, no doubt, be crestfallen.

    Today is Mother’s Day! Mothers need a big God. Any and every mother would have proud to have a son like Saul of Tarsus. Find Philippians 3 with me as we are going read Saul/Paul’s profound story. Sons and daughters that are great achievers often make their parents proud. Yet, in Saul we have ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Narrow And Difficult Way Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 20, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    There are two separate gates that lead to two separate ways, or roads. One way leads to blessing and the other way to difficulty. So, which way, or which road, leads to life and blessing? The correct way is Jesus (John 14:6).

    When I was in my twenties, I was an avid cave explorer. Now, I just watch caving videos on YouTube. It is interesting how spelunkers will naturally follow a large wide-open passage first. They will bypass numerous smaller ones, all because the larger one does not involve hunching over or ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Isaiah 53: Smitten Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 917 views

    God was smitten with us which is why Jesus was smitten. Jesus was smitten with us which is why He was smitten by God. The motivation for God saving us was His love.

    ISAIAH 53 SERIES: SMITTEN ISAIAH 53:4 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Rest Interrupted

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 22, 2023
     | 1,523 views

    Feeding of the Five Thousand

    Rest Interrupted Mark 6:30-44 Good morning. I want you to think about the kind of rest you hope to get when you have nothing urgent to wake up for, the next morning. You think, tomorrow is a day with nothing planned, so you go to bed with little to dwell on, thinking you are going to get good ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    A Christian's Labor

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 22, 2023
     | 1,184 views

    What works must I do to inherit life?

    A Christian’s Labor John 6:15-29 I read an article on the National Health Service website about the causes of insomnia which said, “It's not always clear what triggers insomnia, but it's often associated with… • stress and anxiety (i.e., worry) • a poor sleeping environment – such as an ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Dunn avatar

    Going Over The Baggage Limit

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 5, 2026
     | 212 views

    Witness is not something Christians are trained to do, but what naturally happens when Christ is truly abided in and His life is allowed to shine.

    — When Evangelism Language Wears Us Out There are certain words in the church that carry more weight than we realize. Not because they are wrong words, but because of what they’ve come to mean through repetition. Through tone. Through history. Witness is one of those words. You can feel it in a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Christian Sources For Encouragement

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 22, 2025
     | 621 views

    The teaching method of education has changed drastically in America, and I am glad it has.

    For example, it use to be for us to make a good grade on our report card we had to have a good memory. For example, in homiletics in college we were assigned to take a test on: • Memorize 10 of these • Memorize 13 of these • Memorize 25 of these And if you had a good memory you made “A” in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    A Great Mother (Mother’s Day)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,498 views

    One of the most difficult sermons a pastor has to preach is a “Mother’s Day” sermon.

    Why? For the same reason you spend a great deal of time searching through the Hallmark Cards trying to find the perfect card that will begin to convey how deeply you feel about your mother. If that is a strain on us consider the strain that puts on us preachers trying to preach a message ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Faith Over Fear

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 10, 2026
     | 76 views

    Jesus Walks On Water - Matthew chapter 14 verses 22-36 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 14 verses 22-36: SERMON OUTLINE: (1). God Has A Plan For Me And Its Good (vs 22) (2). God Sees Everything I am Going Through (vs 23-24) (3). Gods Help Is Always On Time (vs 25-27) (4). Gods Purpose Is Always For Our Growth (vs 28-32) (5). God’s Word Never Fails (vs ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren