Sermons on Dunning Kruger Effect:

Packing For A Missions Trip Across The Street - Part 2

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 19, 2008

what we need to know to be effective at sharing the gospel witht he people God puts in our lives

Packing for a Missions Trip Across the Street or Around the World Part 2 Acts 17:16-34 Part 2 Know the Culture Know How to Communicate Be Respectful Be Positive Be Wise Be Loving Thank you Jeanie. This month we have been focusing on missions. When we think of missions, often ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trim Your Branches

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Oct 5, 2010

To share how we need the light of Jesus in all areas of our lives in order to be effective in our calling.

Trim your Branches Scripture: John 12:45- 46 Date: 3 October 2010 Purpose: To share how we need the light of Jesus in all areas of our lives in order to be effective in our calling. Illustration: Since our arrival in Leon we have ...read more

Scripture: John 12:45-46

Denomination: Other

It Begins With Mourning

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 8, 2011

The first step in the turn towards God is to be troubled by "the way things are;" in effect, to mourn over sin.

How many of you watched the debut of the new reality show, Temptation Island, this week? I didn’t. It had somehow slipped under my radar screen, and I hadn’t even heard about it until Thursday morning at Bible study. For those of you fortunate enough not to have heard about it, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Growth In The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

By using the mustard seed as an illustration for the growth of the kingdom Jesus is demonstrating the amazing power of the gospel and its effect on people.

Spiritual Growth in the Kingdom of God The Book of Mark Mark 4:26-34 I. Introduction A. As we have seen the parables of Mark 4 primarily concern themselves with issues of the Kingdom of God. 1. Specifically they deal with the spiritual aspect of the Kingdom. a) That is the realm in which we live ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Surrounded By God’s Hedge Of Protection Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 5, 2010

How God utilizes a variety of ways to teach us—and adversity is one of His most effective teachers.

INTRODUCTION School has started back and most folks are settling in to the school year routine. I have the utmost respect for schoolteachers. It’s tough being a schoolteacher, especially an elementary school teacher. Recently someone sent me a humorous list of seven ways to know if you’re an ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Fall Of Man Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 17, 2010

The 8th installment in a series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we discuss the fall of man and some of the effects of sin.

Genesis (Pt. 8) (The Fall of Man) Text: Genesis 3:1-8 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) What we just read there was the saddest moment in all of human history. Now I’m not going to spend a great deal of time on this point, but the genre of the book of Genesis is history. This isn’t meant ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying For America

Contributed by George Bannister on Jul 1, 2010

This is a message emphasizing the need for praying for our country (United States) and basic principles on how to effectively pray for her.

INTRODUCTION: • “Man is never so tall as when he kneels before God-never so great as when he humbles himself before God. And the man who kneels to God can stand up to anything”. -Louis H. Evans • “Prayer is not conquering God’s reluctance, but taking hold of God’s willingness.” -Phillips ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Better

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 3, 2009

If Jesus is better than anything else - what effect will that have on my life - in the marketplace - and at home as well as in church?

Hebrews 1. 1-4 and 2.5-12 I’d like to take a look at the epistle this morning from the book of Hebrews. Did it strike you as it did me that whereas God in the past spoke to his people through the prophets, he has spoken to us by his Jesus , his Son. We have direct access to God, through ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

How To Recover The Cutting Edge

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 24, 2009

We’ll never be able to serve the Lord in an effective manner until we do it in His power alone.

How to Recover the Cutting Edge 2 Kings 6:1-7 March 1, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, "Behold now, the place before you where we are living is too limited for us.2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Come And See

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 24, 2008

It’s risky, but sharing faith with friends and families is the most important and effective way to bring people to Christ.

Introduction: Last week we studied Matthew’s account of the beginning of Jesus’ formal ministry when he was baptized by John the Baptist. Today we turn to the account of John the Gospel writer. The story begins with John the Baptist witnessing to Jesus as the “Lamb of God.” Two of John’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Faith In Today's Marketplace Of Ideas Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 4, 2008

The Ultimate Issue of life is eternal in nature. This message looks at that reality and opens possibilities for sharing the Christian Faith effectively.

Issues of Life Series Your Faith in Today’s Marketplace of Ideas Pastor Eric J. Hanson October 2, 2005 & February 3, 2008 The issues of life shared two weeks ago were, in some detail, the matter of abortion, and in much less detail, other matters such as so called mercy killings of handicapped ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is That!

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 5, 2008

This message deals with the importance of the Holy Spirit’s presence in the believer’s life to be effective in our efforts in ministry.

Scripture: Acts 2:16 Title: “This Is That” Introduction: I am fully persuaded that the disciples of Jesus failed to understand everything that Jesus said to them during the time they spent together. · I am also fully persuaded they stood in awe at the miracles Jesus performed before their very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beware Of The "Second" Temptation

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Nov 17, 2013

Why do we yield to temptation when things are going well and how do we resist it effectively.

Beware of the Second Temptation Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13 - message to go with Adult SS Class.... Today we’re going to talk about temptation. And we all know the classic passage of scripture that every pastor has used at least once to preach on temptation. What’s the story? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ Died For Us

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 20, 2013

Setting forth the necessity of our Lord's death, its far-reaching effect and the blessings that flow from it.

“CHRIST DIED FOR US” “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Power For A Divine Purpose

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 29, 2011

The power of the Holy Spirit is given to us so that we can be effective witnesses for Christ and to expand His kingdom.

DIVINE POWER FOR A DIVINE PURPOSE STUDY TEXT: ACTS 1:8 Introduction God promised a divine power which shall be solely for a divine purpose. This is because the power will come through the Holy Spirit, and the primary purpose shall be to win souls to the kingdom of God. Thus, the baptism in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal