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

Sermons on Stretch:

showing 1,096-1,110 of 13,007
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
  • Ron MacArthur avatar

    A Christmas Sermon

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Dec 20, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,298 views

    A different approach to the traditional Christmas sermons. From the Apostles John and Paul

    A Christmas Sermon As I sit to write this Christmas Sermon I feel rather strange because it will find its roots in the Gospel of John and the writings of the Apostle Paul and the writer of Hebrews rather than the Gospel’s of Luke and Matthew. This seems odd even to me but this is where I am ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    End Time Instruction

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,084 views

    There are responsibities that believers and unbelievers have as we anticipate the coming of Christ.

    End-Time Instruction Matthew 13:24-30 INTRODUCTION A. Little boy petting a beagle dog. 1. Mother remarked, “That dog sure has a sad face.” 2. Boy, “Yep, he sure does.” Saw the tail, “But mommy, he has a happy ending.” B. Life in this world is often ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    A Call To Be Courageous

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 8, 2010
     | 9,804 views

    God is definitely looking for people to get outside the comfort zone and break new barriers and take new ground. Could you be that person? Is your church that church?

    A call to be courageous Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Introduction- We have been in the book of Deuteronomy for several weeks. We have looked at covenants or binding agreements between us and God. We ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Be Fervent In Your Love

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 12, 2009
     | 3,064 views

    Peter tells us that we must be of sound judgment and sober spirit to prepare for the last days in which we live.

    Be Fervent in your Love! Prayer Open with prayer … 1 Ki 4:29 As God gave to Solomon … (wisdom, great discernment, breadth of mind) Introduction We will be looking at 1 Pet 4:1-11 … 1Pet 4:1-2 Jews- believed suffering was a great purifier. Suffering tends to distract our focus from the many ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    Like A Rattler

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,316 views

    Is there a rattle snake rapped around your leg affecting your walk in the Lord?

    Like A Rattler Psalm 140:1-7 1 Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; 2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah. 4 Keep ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    Christians, Do We Use God's Name In Vain?

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,998 views

    Dream 9-29-08 I dreamed that my brother, Terry, was preaching a sermon on using God’s Name in vain. He emphasized phrases such as “GOOD GOD”, “JESUS”, “GOD”, “LORDY, LORDY”. He said all kinds of phrases we use that are wrong. He said that we use these

    Christians, Do We Use God’s Name In Vain? Isaiah 45:11-19 11 Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me. 12 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Letters Of Lament - Reading #2 Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,080 views

    This is a series of readings through the book of Lamentations.

    Letters of Lament – Reading #2 (Disclaimer: If you are looking for a typical sermon series this is not it. Worship can take on many forms. This series is a reading through the Book of Lamentations.) INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. There are times when we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    His Truth Is Marching On

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 14, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,424 views

    The Word of God has survived the onslaughts of our enemy and continues its work of transforming lives.

    HIS TRUTH IS MARCHING ON! Psalm 119:89-96 It was December of 1861. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, her husband, and some friends were visiting Washington. The city was an armed camp. Pickets patrolled the railroad and a hundred camps circled in the darkness, marked by their glowing watch-fires. Deeply ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kyle Gray avatar

    Why Church?

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,732 views

    How God can use the local church to change the world.

    100 million in U.S. don’t go to church at all. 2050 – 10% will attend! My grandkids generation… Instead of spending our time on what the church has become, let’s look at what it’s supposed to be. What it was designed to be. The early Christian church was heavily persecuted, but they stuck ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The 4 Dimensions

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,597 views

    A sermon on Ephesians 3:18 on the 4 dimensions of the love of Christ.

    Sermon for 5/31/2009 Ephesians 3:17-19 Introduction: The great theologian of the last century, Karl Barth, wrote a 10 volume theological work titled "Ethics." When traveling and lecturing throughout the United States at all the important universities and theological schools, it is reported that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Too Angry To Dance Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,469 views

    Message 1 of 6 on Emotions. Anger. Maybe Snoopy was right: To live is to dance! To dance is to live! Maybe we’d all live a lot more gracefully if we realized that it’s all a dance.

    Learning to Dance Every Day To Live is to Dance Maybe Snoopy was right: To live is to dance! To dance is to live! Maybe we’d all live a lot more gracefully if we realized that it’s all a dance. Managing your emotions is an important part of learning to live the abundant life that Jesus wants ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Are You Praying So As To Get What You Are Asking For?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 21, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,918 views

    Praying for results in His presence

    Are you praying so as to get what you are asking for? Acts 12:1-13 5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. Suppose I was to say to you that you could go to the bank tomorrow and could withdraw whatever you are in need of? If I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    God Walks The Dark Hills!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,930 views

    God walks the dark hills with His children. We carry the light, even though at times darkness tries to extingish the light.

    GOD WALKS THE DARK HILLS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have before the church a burning candle. I love the thought, I AM A CANDLE FOR THE LORD. I GIVE MYSELF FOR THE LIGHT. I. WILL WE WAIT ON GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE? WILL WE SUBMIT TO THE PLAN AND PURPOSE OF THE MOST ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James McCullen avatar

    The Believers Relationship To The Word Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,228 views

    The Believers Relationship to the Word shares some basics of the Christian life. 1. We Receive Our . . Birth Instructions from the Word. 2. We Receive Our . . Behavioral Instructions from the Word. 3. We Receive Our . . Blessing Instruct

    The Believers Relationship to the Word. James 1:18-24 JAMES1-4.WPD {18} In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we might be, as it were, the first fruits among His creatures. {19} This you know, my beloved brethren. But let everyone be quick to hear, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • James McCullen avatar

    Is It Well Mother? Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,303 views

    Dad is the head of the house, but Mom rules in the home. The bumper sticker "If Mommas not happy no bodies happy is correct; so mother’s influence is great on her husband, children, and herself.

    Is It Well, Mother? 2 Kings 4:26-37 26 Please run now to meet her, and say to her, ’Is it well with you? Is it well with your husband? Is it well with the child?’ " And she answered, "It is well." Introduction Have you seen the bumper sticker with the saying "If Mommas not Happy No Bodies Happy? ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other