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

Sermons on Strategic Pause:

showing 3,466-3,480 of 13,838
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
  • Ken Sowers avatar

    The King Is Coming

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,233 views

    Palm Sunday celebration

    Open with Video Clip - 1 min. The Lamb of God from Ray VanderLaan Something is happening on two levels - very different things They didn’t understand then, most Christians don’t understand today. So let’s unpack it a bit before we watch the story unfold. Background - Jerusalem is a Powder keg. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • charles clary avatar

    Fly Below The Radar Screen

    Contributed by Charles Clary on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,116 views

    This sermon sets forth a call to humility using a simple statement made by John the Baptist.

    Text: "He must increase, but I must decrease -- He must grow more prominent, I must grow less so." John 3:30 (The Amplified Bible) All of us by now have heard the remarkable story of Todd Beamer. He was the man who led the attack on the terrorists, who had hijacked United’s Flight 93. He is now ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Keith Davis avatar

    The Word Of God

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,392 views

    A balanced look a the Bible and its meaning for man.

    Title: The Word of God Text: Multi-texted Topical Introduction: I hold in my hand – the inspired word of God – It is the inerrant word of God – It is the complete word of God – It is all the truth I need – It is all-sufficient for life – It is my road map to heaven. **Written by about 40 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    A Call From God

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,253 views

    To encourage repentance and a right relationship with God

    A Call From God Zechariah 1:1-6 Purpose Statement: To encourage repentance and a right relationship with God. In this passage, the prophet and priest Zechariah is talking to those who have returned from exile. He is calling on them to learn from the mistakes their fathers have made in the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Just In Time"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,010 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to have UNWAVERING FAITH in God.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: GOD MAY NOT COME EXACTLY WHEN YOU WANT HIM TO - BUT HE’S ALWAYS “ON TIME” … REFERENCES: Genesis 21:5 (And Abraham was an hundred years old when Isaac was born); Genesis 22:2-9 (And Abraham rose early … with his son Isaac … ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    Help Wanted Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Oct 8, 2006
     | 7,547 views

    God is looking for some willing workers to respond to His Help Wanted sign in the window of the Kingdom. Do you have an Isaiah 6:8 spirit? Let’s discover if so . ..

    DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT (MISSIONARY); HELP WANTED MATTHEW 9:35-38 GOOD – BETTER – BEST . . . . . . TWO WORD SIGN . . . . . . POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH . . . WILLING WORKERS . . . MANAGEMENT . . . ON THIS FIRST SUNDAY – CONFERENCE YEAR AS WE LAY OUT THE GOALS FOR THE MINISTRY THIS YEAR; GOALS : ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • joel carwile avatar

    The Prayer Of Jabez Part One

    Contributed by Joel Carwile on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 251 ratings
     | 4,385 views

    Part one of a series on the book by Bruce Wilkinson. Getting to know Jabez and hindrances to the prayer.

    The Prayer of Jabez The Prodigy of the Genealogy The first nine chapters of 1 Chronicles consist of the official family tree of the 12 Hebrew tribes beginning with Adam and proceeding through thousands of years to Israel’s return from captivity. More than 500 names make up this family tree. But ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Moving From Fear To Confidence

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 8,919 views

    This sermon gives ways that we can overcome fear and replace that fear with confidence in God.

    October 14, 2001 2 Timothy 1:7 “Moving from fear to confidence” INTRODUCTION One February evening, Louise Degrafinried heard the rustling of leaves outside her Tennessee home, and she cautiously peered out the window. She knew that five men had escaped from the nearby Fort Pillow State ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Don't Be Surprised Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 7,705 views

    There is opposition on every journey of faith, and it seems impassable.

    DON’T BE SURPRISED! 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction: 1. There is opposition on every journey of faith. It is enough to cause many to become discouraged and quit. It is enough to give pause to everyone – is it worth it? It is enough to seem impassable. It is enough to be classified as a real ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Yarber avatar

    The Slope Of Disobedience

    Contributed by Steve Yarber on Jun 21, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,574 views

    Once we take the first step towards disobedience, the next is much easier.

    Matthew 8:28-34 The Slope of Disobedience Once we take the first step towards disobedience, the next is much easier. The Slope is Started (v.28) The place where Jesus met these men was what is now called Gadara. It is on the east side of the Jordan River, and was given to the tribe of Gad. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Money - What Is It Good For?

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,080 views

    We are so far from Biblical stewardship. We need a course correction.

    -You probably remember the old song, “War: What is it good for?” by Edwin Starr -Kind of a rallying cry of the early 1970’s -Today, our rallying cry sometimes is “Money: What is it good for? -We see all sorts of people who get messed up by money -I don’t mean people who want more and try to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Why God Permits Problems

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,197 views

    It is a negative reality of life that problems are here to stay. Every person has had a problem in the past, has a problem in the present, and will have a problem in the future. Always remember, God is still at work in our lives even when we don’t realize

    Intro: How many of us have not heard some people make these following complaints – “Someone cheated me.” “I got laid off work.” “A storm destroyed my house.” “My husband left me for another woman.” “My wife spent all the money while I was overseas.” “I was diagnosed with cancer.” “I have a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Water Into Wine - Change And Transformation

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,496 views

    A short talk given to believers. Jesus turned water into wine, thus revealing his glory and his disciples put their faith in him. What are we called to do, as agents of change in our community, that people will put their faith in Jesus too?

    In the summer of 2010 I was hanging on every word of Steve Chalke as he preached at the New Wine Summer Conference. He was talking about Jesus being the one who transforms people and transforms situations; and he was calling the Church to once again become fully involved in the world as agents of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Lying

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011
     | 7,466 views

    Lies lead to other lies.

    Mr. Myrick had to go to Chicago on business and persuaded his brother to take care of his cat during his absence. Though he hated cats, the brother agreed. Upon his return, Mr. Myrick called from the airport to check on the cat. “Your cat died,’ the brother reported, then hung up. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    When God Delays Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,260 views

    One of the hardest things for Christians to do is to wait on God. The story of the resuscitation of Lazarus tells us many important things as we wait on God in what we think is a hopeless situation.

    John 11:1-45 “When God Delays” INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult situations in the Christian life is when God remains silent to our prayers. Faye and I have good friends who have two teenagers. Their son has been diagnosed with ADD, and he has been treated for this ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran