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

Sermons on Western Civilization:

showing 1,756-1,770 of 13,884
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
  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Questions About Jesus' Return

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025
     | 161 views

    The time of Jesus' return is unknown.

    A. THE BIBLE’S TEACHING ABOUT THE TIME OF JESUS’ RETURN 1. Jesus said there would be “wrong” predictions about His return. “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Why Are Believers To Have Boldness?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 21, 2025
     | 207 views

    Boldness is the willingness to act. Having confidence and courage.

    Why Are Believers to Have Boldness? Acts 4:23-31 Why is it that there are Christians of today that do not have more boldness than what they do? We shall start with a little bit of background information before we get to the main topic. In the first part of chapter three, Peter heals a crippled ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Questions About Jesus' Return

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
     | 170 views

    Jesus said the time of His return is unknown.

    A. THE BIBLE’S TEACHING ABOUT THE TIME OF JESUS’ RETURN 1. Jesus said there would be “wrong” predictions about His return. “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    How To Worship

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,019 views

    A message on the elements of worship.

    HOW TO WORSHIP Genesis 4:1-6 INTRO: What is worship to you? Is it attending church on Sunday? Is it praying and Bible reading? It is teaching a Sunday School class? Genesis four reports man’s first experience in worship. The acceptability of Abel’s worship revolved around his attitude. The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Where Is God When You Need God?

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,134 views

    There are many times in life when we feel alone and separated from God. The Scriptures, however, assure of of God’s constant presence and steadfast love.

    Psalm 22:1-5, 19-26 “Where Is God When We Need God?” INTRODUCTION One of the qualities of God with which humankind has always struggled is God’s hiddenness. God has certainly revealed himself in the person of Jesus Christ. God’s love, forgiveness, and God’s desire to have a relationship with ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Douglas Kinney avatar

    Are You Ready For Retirement?

    Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,182 views

    Millions have made Him their Savior, but how many have made Him their Master?

    Are you prepared for retirement? Statics reveal that 2 out of 3 people are unprepared for retirement. I will confess that in the sense the latest ad poseses the questions I fall in the 2 catagory. On the other hand, if the question merely meanst I am ready to quit work and start playing golf for ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andy Payne avatar

    Why Can’t I Feel My Faith?

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Sep 13, 2009
     | 3,056 views

    Faith is exercised – we have to work at it. Peter – did he fail ** Look at 11 other disciples cowering in the boat**

    ***Credit is due to John Ortberg -- author of "If you want to walk on water you have to get out of the boat." Also to Jeff Vines, teaching pastor for the outline READ: Matthew 14:22-33 1. How do we see God? What is your view of God? Capricious God ** impulsive, unpredictable, changeable** ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Buckingham avatar

    Menno Simons Series

    Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Nov 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,996 views

    Menno Simons was a contemporary with Martin Luther, who seems to have taken all the credit for the reformation. But where Martin Luther failed in his reformation, Menno Simons didn’t.

    Menno Simons Today (31st October) is reformation day, and so my focus will be on the reformer, Menno Simons. Menno Simons was a contemporary with Martin Luther, who seems to have taken all the credit for the reformation. But where Martin Luther failed in his reformation, Menno Simons ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Sex And The Young Christian

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,612 views

    Sex is a bridge between husband and wife, and between generations. That means they must not be abused in the pursuit of the secondary meaning of giving pleasure.

    Friday of 10th Week in Course Virtue: Chastity There’s an anecdote that is at least a half-century old, because I first heard it in high school (at this point you should state a disclaimer that this homily is not written for pre-teens). An organization announced a lecture by some out-of-town ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    The Example Of Simeon

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,465 views

    The example of Simeon calls us to be righteous, devout, moved by the Spirit, and patient

    The location was the Jewish Temple (2:27) in Jerusalem (2:22). It was later destroyed by the Roman Army around 70 AD and today all that remains is one enormous wall, known as the Wailing Wall, or the Western Wall. It is an incredibly moving place to visit, as I did in January 2009; and it is where ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    The Power Of One

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,843 views

    God can use you to make a difference in His kingdom.

    The Power of One June 1, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God can use you to make a difference in His kingdom. Focus Passage: Romans 5:12-19 Supplemental Passage: Samuel said, "Has the LORD as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices As ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Looking Ahead

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,438 views

    Just For Today I Will 1. Look To the Lord 2. Be unafraid 3. Be flexible 4. Live one day at a time 5. Try to strengthen my mind

    1967 The first Super Bowl played between Green Bay Packers & Kansas City Chiefs Average price of a car $2,700 Minimum Hourly wage $1.40 Gas .33 gallon Movie ticket $1..25 Long distance calls on weekdays (8 AM to 5 PM) were $3.55 for the first 3 minutes.= $16.53 in today’s ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Reaching Out To Non-Christians Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,651 views

    If you should find yourself in a dialogue opportunity with a Muslim, take a long time to listen.

    Thursday of 3rd Week of Easter 2017 Joy of the Gospel It’s important from time to time to remind ourselves just how the NT came into existence. First there were stories and lessons communicated orally in gatherings of the followers of Christ–the Church. Different communities treasured stories ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Vanities, Poverty And Destitution Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 22, 2018
     | 3,672 views

    We must find in our heart the vast chasm, the infinite need that only Infinite Goodness and Truth and Beauty can fill.

    Thursday of the 24th Week in Course 2018 St. Vincent de Paul The book we call Ecclesiastes is often referred to as Qoheleth, for the Hebrew name of the author, here called “the Preacher.” The first words form one of the major themes of theology, that all things human are perishable, that even what ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    That All May Be One--Despite The Cost Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 9, 2019
     | 3,168 views

    Every plan, every agenda, every meeting of any Church body must be focused on the mission that Our Lord Jesus gave to us as He ascended into heaven.

    Tuesday of the 32nd Week in Course 2019 St. Josaphat Every plan, every agenda, every meeting of any Church body must be focused on the mission that Our Lord Jesus gave to us as He ascended into heaven. He wants the Gospel to be preached throughout the entire world, so that everyone on earth has ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic