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

Sermons on Strategic Pause:

showing 76-90 of 13,906
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
  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Nehemiah Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025
     | 694 views

    Nehemiah’s life teaches us the power of prayer, perseverance, and godly leadership. He was a man who saw a problem, took action, and led with integrity. His unwavering faith in God and his strategic approach to leadership made him one of the most influential figures in Israel’s history.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF NEHEMIAH – REBUILT JERUSALEM’S WALLS Main Text: Nehemiah 2:17 "Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Tamar Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 721 views

    Tamar’s story teaches us that God’s justice prevails over human failures. Though she was wronged, God turned her situation around, making her an important link in the lineage of Christ. Her faith and courage ensured that she played a vital role in God’s redemptive plan.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF TAMAR – RIGHTEOUS WOMAN WHO SECURED HER LINEAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 38:26 "And Judah acknowledged them, and said, She hath been more righteous than I; because that I gave her not to Shelah my son. And he knew her again no more." Supporting ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Abigail Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025
     | 1,096 views

    Abigail’s story is a testament to the power of wisdom, humility, and divine favour. She exemplifies how one person’s godly wisdom can prevent bloodshed, change destinies, and bring honour. Through her actions, she not only saved lives but also secured a place of blessing in history.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF ABIGAIL – WISE WOMAN WHO SAVED DAVID FROM BLOODSHED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 25:32-33 "And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me: And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    The Calm Before The Storm

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 9, 2025
     | 541 views

    There are moments when everything falls silent-a pause filled with anticipation. Revelation 8:1 reveals such a moment, inviting us to explore the profound meaning of the calm before the storm.

    The Calm Before the Storm Introduction In our walk with God, we often encounter moments of profound stillness, times that seem quiet, perhaps even silent, yet carry immense spiritual significance. These moments are not voids but purposeful pauses in God's divine orchestration. Today, we turn ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stover avatar

    The Praise Of Answered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Nov 2, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,352 views

    Daniel gives a beautiful illustration of thanksgiving for answered prayer. Do you pause to give God thanks?

    Ten lepers Luke 17:17-18, “So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” We should be careful to give thanks to God; He is powerful to answer prayer! I. Intellectual ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Making Mountains Out Of Moles Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,281 views

    The "P.A.U.S.E. Principle" applied to eradicating the moles that try to undermine spiritual success.

    We’re in the series “Something More” based on the story of a man named Nehemiah who lived over 2,000 years ago. The “something more” Nehemiah prayed that God would help him arrive at in his life was the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem that had been destroyed a generation earlier and not ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Be Still

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 2, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,264 views

    There are moments when we all need to hit the pause button. Life races on and, if we are not intentional and careful, we lose the joy and purpose of it all

    TITLE: BE STILL SCRIPTURE: PSALM 46:10-11 There are moments when we all need to hit the pause button. Life races on and, if we are not intentional and careful, we lose the joy and purpose of it all. • Yes, sometimes you just need to pause • Too much Noise • Too many Appointments We ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    When Storms Of Life Hit—8 Promises Of God.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2020
     | 6,113 views

    John landed on the Island of Patmos, not because of tribulation, or hardship, but He was strategically placed on this Island for the word of God’s sake and the testimony of Jesus.”

    When Storms of Life Hit—8 Promises of God. Revelation 1:9-11NIV I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. 10 On the Lord’s Day I was in the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Brings Destiny Helpers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2026
     | 39 views

    This message shows how God strategically positions people, relationships, and divine connections to assist, announce, and advance His purpose in your life.

    THE GOD WHO BRINGS DESTINY HELPERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:17-23; 2 Kings 5:1-3 Key Verse: “And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.” — 1 Samuel 16:22 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7; Proverbs 18:16; ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Acting Wisely In Kairos Moments

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025
     | 1,683 views

    Kairos moments are divine opportunities, strategically appointed times when heaven intersects with human affairs to bring transformation, elevation, and fulfilment of destiny.

    ACTING WISELY IN KAIROS MOMENTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:15-17, Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 41:14-16, Esther 4:13-14, 2 Kings 13:14-19 INTRODUCTION: Kairos moments are divine opportunities, strategically appointed times when heaven intersects ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    God's Joy And Peace In Christ

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,582 views

    Advent 3: We pause to celebrate and rejoice in anticipation of the wonderful ’Gift’ that God gives to us in the Christ Child.

    Dr. Seuss wrote a charming little story of a malcontent named the Grinch. This foul, green, slimy, grouchy character had no room in his heart for Christmas. Every year he worked himself into a rage because the Who’s, the little people that lived in Whoville, celebrated Christmas with a passion. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Significance Of Easter

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 24, 2008
     | 8,767 views

    As we contemplate the resurrection, we need to pause and reflect about what happened and what it all means to us

    The Significance of Easter (topical) Note: The illustrations in this sermon come from Sermon Central, as noted below. 1. Because Easter is such an important day, our elders met and decided, "You know, we want to get a really special speaker. Why don’t we call the best preacher in the state and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Unknown Bennett T Cortez avatar

    Psalm 46

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jul 2, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,774 views

    Each of the 3 lyrical movements ends with “Selah” which means pause and mediate on His word.

    Psalm 46 is a liturgical psalm for public praise and worship. It is widely recognized as “A Songs of Zion.” The introduction of the Psalm in the New English Translation says , “For the music director by the Korahites; according to the alamoth style.” in Hebrew it means ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Live Healed By His Wounds - 1 Peter 2:24 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 515 views

    We need to pause and look again at the cross—not merely as a symbol of faith, but as the place where everything changed.

    Go! And Live Healed by His Wounds - 1 Peter 2:24 Introduction: The Power of the Cross to Heal the Heart There are moments in our Christian journey when we need to pause and look again at the cross—not merely as a symbol of faith, but as the place where everything changed. The cross is not just ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Jesus’ Response To Mockery And Unbelief Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,663 views

    Chapter 7 is a brief pause in the revelation of who Jesus is. This chapter shows the reactions of various groups to the claims of Jesus.

    So far, in the first 6 chapters of the Gospel of John, the author has concentrated on the revealing of Jesus—revealing Him as God, the Son of God, the One who came down out of heaven, and the Bread of Life. Chapter 7 is a brief pause in the revelation of who Jesus is. This chapter shows the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist