Sermons on Effect Of The Word:

Open Doors Come With Adversaries

Contributed by John Gaston on May 29, 2024

"For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries."It seems like a contradiction, but Paul saw difficult situations as opportunities to speak about Jesus.

OPEN DOORS COME WITH ADVERSARIES 1 Cor. 16:8-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man came up to the preacher after service and said, “That was an excellent sermon, but it was not original.” The preacher was taken aback, for he had written it himself. 2. The man said he had a book at home, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Win Some, Lose Some

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2007

From our text, let’s think about how to win some people to Christ. 1- Speak effectively 2- Give people time 3- Discern those with faith

INTRO.- ILL.- A conversation took place between a rabbi, a preacher and a priest. They talked about how each of them celebrated Christmas. The preacher and priest explained that they both gave thanks to God for Christ and all they blessings they received because of Christmas. "We do it a little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Comes Near Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 6, 2007

People reach out in crisis. Those who reach out to God find that He comes near. God’s nearness has its effects upon the saved & the sinner alike.

ISAIAH 33: 13-17 A FUTURE FOR THE FAITHFUL God here promises to come near and deliver His people from the destruction of their enemies. This great deliverance is not enacted from afar but by Him coming near in authority and power and making Himself known. This presence ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Miracle Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 22, 2021

want to establish that Jesus is Miracle. He does miracles. He is the God of the Miracles. He is the Word of Prophecy, he is the Word incarnated, and He is the miracle in our lives.

Theme: Jesus is Miracle Text: Luke 1:26-38 Greetings: To a Little kid in Sunday school, the teacher asked "Why is it important for us to be quiet when we're listening to the sermon." The kid replied, "because the old people are sleeping." Introduction: Today, I want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Patience Works Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 31, 2010

This is the fifth message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution". This deals with how it takes a lot of patience sometimes to get to the solution. Our challenge is not to give up! The outlines is the Explanation, Examples, and Effect of patie

From The Problem to the Solution #5 - PATIENCE WORKS This morning, we are continuing (after a lengthy pause) our series of messages entitled FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE SOLUTION And the reason that I feel that we should continue on this theme is because God is wanting to take us from… --the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Renewed Vision

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

This New Year’s Eve sermon challenges believers to reflect on perseverance through hardship and to anchor their goals not just in ambition, but in the eternal path, presence, and pleasures found in Christ.

Not Giving Up As I was preparing for today, I just want to share with you where my heart was yesterday as I was preparing for this morning: we had a hundred opportunities this year to quit. We had a hundred opportunities to quit on Jesus. Maybe you were disappointed and you clung to him. Maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11, Psalm 119:103-105, John 14:6, John 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk Through Psalm 119--Part I

Contributed by Jeremy Nobles on Aug 16, 2008

THE IMPORTANCE OF GOD’S WORD AS SEEN IN PSALMS119.

PSALMS 119—PART I PSALM 119:1-16 BY PASTOR NOBLES CREEKWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH AUGUST 17, 2008 AN AGNOSTIC COLLEGE PROFESSOR VISITED THE FIJI ISLANDS AND CRITICALLY REMAKRED TO AN EDERLY CHIEF, ‘YOU ARE A GREAT LEADER, BUT IT IS A PITY YOU’VE BEEN TAKEN IN BY THOSE MISSIONARIES. THEY ONLY WANT TO GET ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is Risen

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

The first words of the Risen Lord bring comfort and challenge.

Easter! Christ is risen from the dead! In consequence, because He lives, we also live! Halleluiah. What a glorious hope the believer has. Christ is risen – and because of that, we live! There are two aspects of this wonderful life that is now ours, and both are affected by the glorious truth ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“the Bible Is Useful” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 19, 2016

God's Word helps us walk the path of righteousness.

Last time, we focused on the first phrase of verse 16, “All Scripture is God-breathed,” as we thought about how the Bible is inspired. We talked about how our Bible came to us as they are today and how the early church determined which writings were to be considered inspired by God and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Proclaims A Grace-Driven Purpose

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 6, 2005

The truths Paul shares and the grace-driven purpose of the cross effect not only our salvation, but how we live out the Christian faith and how we minister in the name of Jesus Christ.

The Cross Proclaims a Grace-Driven Purpose 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 (3) For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, (4) that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, (5) and that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Timely Support For Ministry-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010

Part 2 of 2. Paul urgently needed Timothy’s support. Thus effective ministry requires timely support. But what is required? Timely support for ministry requires a Sacrifice to...

TIMELY SUPPORT for MINISTRY-II—2Timothy 4:9-22 A man is at Grand Central Station waiting for his train that is leaving soon. He notices a guy carrying two suitcases & sporting this fabulous hi-tech watch, so he approaches him & says... "Wow! That’s a pretty cool watch you’ve got there." "Yeah, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Altar Burning

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

The command to keep the fire burning is not optional—it is essential for spiritual survival and effectiveness. When the fire burns, you remain sensitive to God, empowered for purpose, and protected from spiritual coldness.

KEEPING THE ALTAR BURNING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Leviticus 6:12-13 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:10, 1 Kings 18:30-39, Revelation 3:15-16, Psalm 51:17 INTRODUCTION: The altar is a spiritual meeting point where man offers sacrifices and God responds with His fire. In the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Elderly Refuses To Honor The Work And Word Of God - Titus 2:2-5 -8/4/12

Contributed by Kevin Ernst Duclairon on Apr 20, 2015

THE ELDERLY REFUSES TO HONOR THE WORK AND WORD OF GOD - TITUS 2:2-5 - 8/4/12

THE ELDERLY REFUSES TO HONOR THE WORK AND WORD OF GOD - TITUS 2:2-5 - 8/4/12 "2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance. 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hear A Dying Man's Last Words, Part 1 (Joshua 23:1-16) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

Joshua has been a great leader. What are a great leader's last words to his flock?

One of the things I have to do, for biblical stories to hit me the way they should, is try to put myself into the biblical world. I try to crawl into the author's head, and make it my home. In Joshua, I try to put myself in Joshua's shoes at times. Other times, I put myself in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16, Acts 20:25-31

From Hearing To Holy Living: When The Word Gets Its Hands Dirty - James 1:22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 30, 2026

There is a dangerous place to live spiritually—and it’s not rebellion, atheism, or persecution. It’s comfort. It’s familiarity. It’s sitting under the Word of God week after week, nodding politely, agreeing inwardly… and then walking out unchanged.

From Hearing to Holy Living: When the Word Gets Its Hands Dirty - James 1:22 Introduction: The Most Dangerous Place in Church Church, there is a dangerous place to live spiritually—and it’s not rebellion, atheism, or persecution. It’s comfort. It’s familiarity. It’s sitting under the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Matthew 7:24-27, Psalm 119:105, John 14:15, James 2:17, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal