Sermons on Easter Effects:

Developing Effective Ministry

Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Mar 12, 2012

Many times leaders fail in developing effective ministry in the local church because they rely upon others to get the work done. Pastors are required to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. There are four things that the leader must do in order

INTRODUCTION: in order to DEVELOPE EFFECTIVE MINISTRY there are four things you the leader must do. 1. YOUR PRESENCE MUST BE THERE. (Acts 20:18) Paul says to the Elders he has summoned to his conference, "I WAS WITH YOU". As leader, Bro pastor, you must be there. You can't be the leader and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes For Effective Prayer

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

The underlying attitudes/orientation taught in the Lord’s Prayer are examined.

Attitudes for Effective Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 9-6-09 Our subject this morning is prayer. Do you have questions about prayer? What needs to happen so that our prayers get answered? What do we need to do differently? What are we doing right? What is the right way to pray? Let’s begin exploring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Be An Effective Doer Of The Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2009

The implanted Word is to be accepted & then put into action. It is in the doing of God’s Word that spiritual growth & the blessings of God come. Too many Christians mark their Bibles but their Bibles never mark them. God wants His people to put His Wor

JAMES 1:22-25 BE AN EFFECTIVE DOER OF THE WORD [Luke 12:41-48] If the implanted Word is received it will work itself out into actions. It is never sufficient to simply hear the Word we must take into heart and do it. Simply hearing a good sermon or Bible study will not make you grow and receive ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Model For Effective Prayer

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 16, 2008

Message about how the blind men approached Jesus on His way to Jerusalem.

A Model for Effective Prayer Matthew 20:29-34 May 4, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Can I just be completely honest with you about something? I don’t suppose you’d want me to lie about anything, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christians Effectively Minister Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008

Christians are called to make mature disciples in the power of the Holy Spirit and the word

CHRISTIANS EFFECTIVELY MINISTER A CHRISTIAN IS… Colossians 1:24-2:3 OBJECTIVE: Christians are called by God to minister to others and He equips them to minister effectively. Let’s begin today’s message by correcting a misunderstanding of ministry: MINISTRY BELONGS TO PASTORS AND CHRISTIAN ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Tools Of Effective Prayer...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 19, 2009

Remarkable prayer will bring remarkable results. God’s word has some good lessons to build an effective prayer life.

LET US MAKE THE MOST OUT OF OUR PRAYER LIFE... THE EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYER... TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE PRAYER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. DO WE FOCUS OUR HEARTS AND MINDS TO PRAY EFFECTIVELY? Text: James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Witness Effectively Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 28, 2009

Another lesson on Soul Winning

HOW TO WITNESS EFFECTIVELY MATT. 28:19-20 MATT.4:18-22 Soul winners are not born. They are not some special group. They do not have a special talent. God has not just chosen a few to be great soul winners. Acts 10:34 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Effectively Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 9, 2008

God offers a life worth living to those who abide in Christ.

Scripture Introduction The night before his crucifixion, Jesus spoke words of comfort to his friends: “Do not let your hearts be troubled…. My peace I give to you…. Because I live, you also will live.” Comfort and hope are the main topics in John 14. Now the Lord begins to teach on the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Powerful & Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

There is a power in prayer but we need to know how to make it effectibe and powerful.

TOPIC: POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE PRAYER Text: James 5:13-20 Introduction: (ILL. Answer to Prayer Require Preparation! – A rather lazy student noticed that a fellow student always recited her lessons well, so he said to her, "How is it that you always say your lesson so perfectly?" She replied, "I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Side Effects Of Suffering

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Dec 27, 2012

Redeem your suffering by searching for understanding, asking the right questions, comforting others, developing a teachable spirit, identifying with Christ, and by becoming sensitized to other’s suffering.

The psalmist asked; Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason? I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain (Psalm 73:13-14 NLT). After shooting his mother in the head four times while she lay asleep, Adam Lanza dressed himself in black, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Fervent Prayer

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 1, 2013

Prayer that brings results must be based on the Word of God. God’s Word is a seed that produces a harvest when sown.

Effective Fervent Prayer James 5:16 - The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. We have the assurance that all our prayers will be answered. James gives us an indication of what fervent effective prayers can produce. James 5:17 - “Elijah was a man with a nature like ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

The Foundation For Effective Ministry Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 22, 2012

EVERY FOLLOWER OF CHRIST SHOULD KNOW WHAT A CHURCH NEEDS TO EMBRACE AND DO IN ORDER TO REALLY WORK FOR CHRIST

THE FOUNDATION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY Acts 4:32-37 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. 33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Action In A Crisis Series

Contributed by Rick Hope on Mar 8, 2006

When we face crisis, we can either allow it to paralyze us or take effective action. Joseph provides us an excellent example.

In the Vice Presidential Debates of 1992, Dan Quayle implored the voters to vote for him and George Herbert Walker Bush. His reason for it was this: “Sometime in the next four years, you’re going to have a crisis! You need to be able to trust the leader you have at that time.” Now of course, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities Of An Effective Servant

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Paul and Barnabas. Through this narrative these two servants of God manifest examples of seven qualities that make for effective spiritual ministry.

Qualities of an Effective Servant Acts 14:1-28 Intro Admittedly this lengthy narrative passage contains no explicit teaching on God’s requirements for effective service. It does, however, present two highly qualified and effective servants who modeled the qualifications necessary for all who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of An Effective Church Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

There is much truth in the humorous adage that some people make things happen, others watch things happen, while still others are left wondering what happened. What is true of individuals is also true of churches. Some churches are dynamic, aggressively

The Character of an Effective Church Acts 13:1-13 Intro There is much truth in the humorous adage that some people make things happen, others watch things happen, while still others are left wondering what happened. What is true of individuals is also true of churches. Some churches are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist