Sermons on effective ministry:

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

The Effective Prayer Meeting

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Oct 26, 2020

The effective prayer meeting is the one that produces results and brings solution to the issue at stake. Believers need to know the content and practice of result oriented prayer meeting.

THE EFFECTIVE PRAYER MEETING TEXT: ACTS 4:23-31 "And when they had prayed,the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost and they spake the Word of God with boldness" (Act 4:31). The effectiveness of a prayer meeting is measured by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Effectively Sharing The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 21, 2013

let us follow the example of paul, silas, and timothy

How did Evangelical Christianity come to America?? Evangelical Christianity came to America mainly from England in the 17th Century! Now look at this map; we can note the spread of Christianity from the 4th to the 7th Century. We are currently studying the First Letter to the Thessalonian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pebble's Ripple Effect

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014

15% of people in church this week will quit church within a year. Sometimes we climb mountains with ease, and then trip over a pebble?

THE BATTLE OF THE PEBBLE IN THE SHOE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com COLD HARD FACTS: 15% of all the people in church this week... Will not be in church within a year period.... Think what this does in 2 years? In 5 years 75% of the people in church today will not be in church? I ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Effective Witnessing To Christ

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 22, 2017

The reason that the Early Church was able to preach the Gospel is because the Holy Spirit fell on them at Pentecost.

THE ETERNAL GOD AND THE BREVITY OF LIFE Psalm 90 Psalm 90:1. It is remarkable that the children of Israel survived 400 years in Egypt, and for some of that time under unspeakable oppression. Yet despite their hard labour and sorrow, the LORD had been their dwelling place “from generation to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-32

Denomination: Anglican

Becoming Effective Leaders

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 12, 2012

Leadership is all about communicating. We communicate to others their worth,their potential. It's about communicating these things so well that they begin actually to see these things in themselves.

You will reproduce according to the same kind. You will attract people that are of the same kind. If we have lot's of garbage in our lives we will attract all sorts of junk. A. INFLUENCE 1. Influence is like wind, you don't see it but it's there. Influence is what make people believe what you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be An Effective Influence

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 6, 2010

Jesus commands that his followers have an effective influence on their worlds.

How to Be an Effective Influence Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION A. John Donne said: “No man is an island.” B. Andrew Murray’s holy and pure life was reflected in his children and grandchildren. Said of him, “Five of his six sons became ministers of the gospel and four of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Effective Prayer

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 19, 2010

As his child, we can come boldly to the Father through the Son by the power of the Spirit.

The Secret of Effective Prayer Matthew 6:5-8 INTRODUCTION A. E. Y. Mullins, “Now there is nothing clearer in the teachings of Jesus than the reality and efficacy of prayer.” B. Committee on Progress and Prayer. 1. In 1881, they reported to the Southern Baptist Convention. 2. Their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Disastrous Effects Of Impatience Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 21, 2023

Even when the times are tough, and we feel like God should act … we must wait on Him! Abram and Sarai refused to hear this, and acted impulsively to usher in the birth of a child.

Introduction - 2023 has had one primary “purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week we examined the promise God gave Abram which is also for us! -- Even in the face of despair and frustration (which many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16, Psalm 62:5, Romans 12:1-2, Psalm 27:14, James 1:2-4, Genesis 49:18, 1 Peter 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ingredients For Effective Praying

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Jul 31, 2021

The Model Prayer

The Ingredients for Effective Praying! Matthew 6:5-15 Surveys show that more than 90% of humanity pray daily understand that it is an essential part of our Christian walk. The Scriptures give us clarity regarding the importance of Praying. When believers pray unto our Father in Heaven many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Boomerang Effect

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 10, 2023

A Boomerang is defined as a curved stick, that when thrown in a particular way, comes back to the person who threw it.

Dr. Carmen Harra, a Romanian-born clinical psychologist, intuitive counselor and writer once remarked: “In America, karma is best expressed in popular phrases like what goes around, comes around and what you sow, you will reap. Karma has also been referred to as having a boomerang effect where the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15, Matthew 6:33, Philippians 2:4, Proverbs 19:17

Prayer Of The Righteous Is Effective

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 6, 2025

Prayer is one of the most powerful tools in the life of a believer. It is not just communication with God but a weapon that brings transformation, restoration, and divine intervention.

PRAYER OF THE RIGHTEOUS IS EFFECTIVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 5:16 "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Luke 18:1, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Mark 11:24, Psalm 34:15 INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the most ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Luke 18:1, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Mark 11:24, Psalm 34:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mirror Effect: No Joy?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 19, 2024

Where there is little joy there will be great strife. Joy is a daily choice. You must learn the value of daily choices.

THE MIRROR EFFECT? WHERE THERE IS NO JOY STRIFE THRIVES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There are two approaches to life. 1. DO I HAVE TO… 2. I GET TO, I WANT TO, I GET TO… Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11, Isaiah 40:30, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God