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

Sermons on Taking Risks:

showing 3,826-3,840 of 176,363
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
  • William Mouser avatar

    The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,404 views

    The parable of the talents reminds Christians that their stewardship of God’s provisions will be judged when Jesus returns to the earth.

    Psalm 90 Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 Matthew 25:14-15,19-29 The Parable of the Talents Today is the next to the last Sunday in the liturgical calendar for the season we call Trinity. This season begins on Whitsunday or Trinity Sunday, and runs through Advent, which is two Sunday ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Dealing With Suicide Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 30, 2021
     | 7,196 views

    The suicide of Judas is the only case of suicide in the New Testament. This message looks at what we can learn from that event as we deal with those who take their own lives.

    When I was a teenager one of my favourite television shows was MASH, and Angela and I have just started from the beginning and are watching it all over again. And if you are familiar with the TV show or the movie than you are familiar with the theme song, which is called Suicide is Painless. If ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Evangelism 1 Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,300 views

    Salt and Light share 3 things in common: both are important for survival; produce purity; reveal truth. Christians do not try to be salt and light; they ARE salt and light.

    Evangelism Series #1 CHCC: January 15, 2006 Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 (Outline adapted from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon: Being Salt & Light SermonCentral.com ) SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: I’ve asked the deacons to pass out some Pretzels this morning. When they come ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    What Does God See?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,161 views

    A sermon that discusses why most churches are failing in their walk with the Lord. We tend to walk about with a spirit of timidity rather than a spirit of boldness.

    Back in the first part of the last century, Cumberland College of Kentucky was playing football with a rival, and they were absolutely outclassed. They were losing miserably and the opposing team was bigger, stronger, and more intimidating than they were. One of their players fumbled the ball, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Mike Molenaar avatar

    True Care Givers

    Contributed by Mike Molenaar on May 4, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,586 views

    The sermon looks at giving care and love to the dying.

    John 12:1-8 I know that the area, we are returning to this evening comes just before the death and resurrection of Jesus. It may seem that our timing is not exactly right but that is what happens when you preach through a whole book of the Bible. Things don’t line up exactly with the events on the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Star, Dreams And Scriptures

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,797 views

    God wants us to hear his voice and heed what we hear. Matthew 2 provides good examples of those who listened and one who didn’t.

    Matthew 2 tells the story of Jesus’ birth and early childhood. Jesus is in danger as soon as he comes into this world. Herod wants to kill him, later the Jewish leaders will pick up where Herod left off and eventually succeed in having Jesus killed. Jesus has entered enemy territory as ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Soul Care 101 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 11, 2023
     | 4,727 views

    The care of the soul is as important as taking care of our bodies physically. Our success spiritually this year is directly related to the health of our souls.

    Soul Care: 101 Thesis: The care of the soul is as important as taking care of our bodies physically. Our success spiritually this year is directly related to the health of our souls. Your soul is your inner life which manages your will, mind and body and impacts your spirit because it is linked to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Be The Parent Of Your Child's Dreams

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,996 views

    Parenting is a calling that needs our commitment and requires compassion

    There was a pastor who gave a talk about parenting even before he had a child. His title was, “How to Raise Your Children.” Then he had his first child. It took him some time before he gave that talk again. When he gave it, he changed the title into “Suggestions for Struggling Parents.” Then he had ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,214 views

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, 1 Kings 19: 15-16, 19-21 Title: “The cost of discipleship.”

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, 1 Kings 19: 15-16, 19-21 Title: “The cost of discipleship.” In chapter nineteen, Elijah has taken to the hills in flight from the wrath of Jezebel who has put out a contract on his life. She blamed him for killing her prophets of her god, Baal, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Four Steps To Becoming A Successful Servant Of God Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 2, 2007
    based on 150 ratings
     | 347,683 views

    This sermon covers four steps to serve God. 1. Develop a servant mentality. 2. Have a determination to serve. 3. Commit to following God. 4. Serve where you are.

    Four Steps To Becoming A Successful Servant Of God If I were to ask you this morning; “Give me the simplest definition of a Christian that you could think of? What would you say?” (What I am seeking is “A follower of Christ.”) A simple definition of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Characteristics Of Christian Leadership

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 41,426 views

    God can use people with or without natural ability and proper background. God often chooses to work with raw material. He prepares and empowers those He chooses to do His work. He does not need to use people who took the part or who are already popular.

    Introduction: ‘We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’ (Ephesians 2: 10) God can use people with or without the natural ability and proper background. God can, and often chooses to, work with raw material. God prepares and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Focusing In On A Vision

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,013 views

    God has a vision for your church. What steps can you, and your congregation, take to focus in on that vision? Here are some thoughts from Daniel.

    I grew up in a good size family. I have two older sisters, a younger brother and a younger sister. My oldest sister and my youngest sister are both adopted, and on top of that my parents had a number of foster children in our home while I was growing up. So we naturally had a Chevrolet Caprice ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • The Time Is Now thumbnail

    The Time Is Now PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,350 views

    Like Esther, God has equipped us with everything we need to face challenges and fulfill His mission for us, and we should take action now, for such a time as this.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the book of Esther, specifically chapter 4, verse 14. This verse has a message for us that's incredibly relevant to our lives today. God's anointing for the mission is the divine empowerment that God bestows upon His children, equipping ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • John Gaston avatar

    Safe Zone Or Faith Zone?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 12, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,585 views

    We have the tendency to avoid trouble and difficulty. We want to play it safe. If we would move into the realm of the supernatural, we must defeat our desire to stay in the Safe Zone and move into the Faith Zone.

    SAFE ZONE OR FAITH ZONE? Acts 9:10-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Wife:" There's trouble with the car. I think it has water in the carburetor." 2. Husband: "Water in a carburetor? That's ridiculous." 3. Wife: "I tell you the car has water in the carburetor." 4. Husband: "Honey, You don't even ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    Going Out On A Limb

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 7,133 views

    Joshua dared to be a great leader for God. The crossing of the Jordan teaches very relevant advice on how we can also go out on a limb for Jesus. And there is joy in daring to pursue your call.

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Consider this: Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor for lack of ideas. Walt also went bankrupt several times before he built ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist