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

Sermons on Tough Teaching:

showing 2,266-2,280 of 108,913
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
  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The First Shall Be Last

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,340 views

    Jesus and the rich young ruler - Mark chapter 10 verses 17-31. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Mans qualities: He was Enthusiastic (vs 17) He was humble (vs.17) He had courage (vs 17) He showed discernment (vs 17) He was spiritually aware (vs 17) He was moral (vs 20) He was religious (vs 19-20) (B). The Mans failure: He loved his possessions & riches (vs ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    His Name Is...teacher Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 7, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,103 views

    Jesus the Teacher. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: He knew the value of teaching He spoke plainly He spoke appropriately He never avoided controversy His material was practical Ill: • Did you hear the story about the teacher; • Who was helping one of her nursery pupils put on his boots? • She pulled while he pushed and the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Servants Shall Be Rulers Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,139 views

    Jesus predctis his death & James & John’s request. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Plan (vs 32-34): (1). The city (vs 33). (2). The conspirators (vs 33b-44a). (3). The conclusion (vs 34b). (B). The Request (vs 35-45). (1). It tells us something about Mark (2). It tells us something about the disciples (vs 35-44) (3). It tells us something about Jesus ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • David E. Watters avatar

    Breaking The Law...for God's Sake

    Contributed by David E. Watters on Aug 14, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,926 views

    Matthew 15: 10-20 - Barclay stated that this Scripture was 'one of the supreme contests in history'. Two religious viewpoints clash with what Jesus says. Jesus again points to what is really important.

    Good morning. Laws are important in any society in order to keep peace and order. But there are laws and then there are laws. Here are some laws that are still on the books in our state of Kansas. • In Derby, it is illegal to hit a vending machine that stole your money. • In Dodge ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    A Time For The Lord’s Supper (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,491 views

    We are proclaiming that the life and death and resurrection of Jesus was and is a actual event, it’s not some fabricated story, not some fairy tale passed down from one generation to another, it is real, with real consequences, if people don’t accept what

    1 Cor. 11:24-34 A Time Of Appreciation: 1 Cor. 11:24-and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” Attitude Of Gratitude The Lord’s supper is a time not only to remember what He has done for us, but ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    “do You Wanna Be A Hero?”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 9, 2011
     | 6,024 views

    The qualities that make a hero in Jesus' eyes.

    “Do You Wanna Be a Hero?” September 11, 2011 1 Chronicles 11:11-14; 22-23 “this is the list of David’s mighty warriors: Jashobeam, a Hakmonite, was chief of the officers; he raised his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter. Next to him was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    God's Forgiveness Is Not Like Our Forgiveness-That's A Good Thing!

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 11, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,962 views

    A sermon preached 9/11/2011 for a joint service of the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish that speaks of the topic of forgiveness.

    Our Gospel reading has quite a parable to it. One that has a lesson that seems so simple and practical, yet, when the rubber meets the road, we find out it’s not so easy. It even seems as if Peter doesn’t quite get it at first. And on this day, 10 years after the terrorist attacks in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God’s Approved Worker Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 27,375 views

    The approved worker for the Lord is busy doing God’s business. What business? 1- God’s worker reminds people of scriptural truth 2- God’s worker correctly handles God’s Word 3- God’s worker avoids anything ungodly

    INTRO.- Did you ever know a “yes man” or “a teacher’s pet”? These such people have been called by other names, which are not so flattering or nice. What’s the idea? The idea is someone who is always trying to please certain people (the teacher, the boss, etc.) in order to get on their good side. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    The Way

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,728 views

    What we learn from Jesus' statement

    I AM THE WAY When your way doesn’t work for you any more…I’m the Way! When your tired of doing your way…I’m the Way! When your tired of the result your way is getting…I’m the Way! In a world that is filled with many different religions and a society ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Figuring Out Falsehood Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 6, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,988 views

    Because Christ is in believers, we must not believe everything we hear.

    Figuring Out Falsehood 1 John 4:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill 11/6/11 Have you picked up on the growing number of scams taking place in our society today? Just this week WGN-TV reported that a group of three men have been posing as police officers, complete with badges and walkie-talkies, and robbing ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Messiah And The Great Separation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,380 views

    At the Great Judgment, we will either be considered a sheep or a goat.

    The Messiah and the Great Separation Text: Matt. 25:31-46 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my all-time favorite movies is "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." In the movie the father in the story tells his daughter, "Tula, there are two kinds of people in the world; Greeks, and everyone that wish they ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Discover The Name Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,909 views

    Does simply claiming the name of Christ make you a Christian?

    Do you like your name? And if you do now did you always like your name? As a teenager how did you feel about it? I heard two Jr. High girls talking in a mall once and one asked “Do you like your name?” To which the other replied, “No I hate my name” and the first girl ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Silence False Teachers. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,009 views

    Be on your guard against counterfeit Christians. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). These false teachers were rebellious (vs 10) (2). These false teachers were deceptive talkers (vs 10) (3). These false teachers were carnal & worldly (vs 12) (4). These false teachers were upsetting other Christians (vs 11b) (5). These false teachers were wrongly motivated (vs ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Spiritual Fruit Inspectors Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,019 views

    We are to discern false teaching within the church by examining the fruit produced by our teachers.

    I know that several of you have recently driven to California. I was wondering if they still have the Agricultural Inspection Stations when you cross the border into California. I know they still had them when Mary and I vacationed there a couple of years ago. Those inspectors are tasked with ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Mentoring On And On Ad Infinitum Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,321 views

    Mentoring what is it all about, learning, teaching, being part of a community that learns from others. This is an introduction to our next series.

    Let me tell you a bit of a story! When I was a young bloke I decided I needed a way to make a living so I did what was the usual back in the day and looked in the paper and applied for a few jobs, well quite a few. I finally got this job as an apprentice electrician. The truth of the whole thing ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Salvation Army