Sermons on Effective Preaching:

Our Big God

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006

Having a Big God effects everything we know and believe

Our Big God! Ps 139:1-17 INTRO: Message is to get us our of a little God Syndrome 1. We come to church where we have placed God in a box a. We come & watch Him up on stage in the music & preaching but He is limited to that place only 1. He doesn’t go home with us, our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Practice Run For The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 10, 2021

Jesus sent His apostles to the local towns and areas to proclaim the Gospel message, heal the sick, and cast out demons. They put what they have been taught by Him into action. We need to do the same if we're serious about our faith.

As we continue our journey through Mark's gospel, we come to an episode that could be described as a "trial run" of what the apostles and those after them will be doing in fulfilling Jesus' command to preach the Gospel to every living creature (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-5, Mark 6:7-13, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

When Believing Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Believing and belonging must go together for a growing effective Christian life.

When “Believing” Isn’t Enough Matthew 7:13-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Frank could be your next-door neighbor. He’s a decent hardworking guy. He doesn’t have any glaring faults as far as you know. Of course, his wife might ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Soldier's Song

Contributed by Antonio Carlisle on Oct 9, 2006

Preached at the Funeral of Mrs. L. Barrington.

A Soldiers Song For the Funeral of Sis. L. Barrington By: Dr. Antonio Carlisle Senior Pastor of the Greater Truevine Missionary Baptist Church in Lake City, FL 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 27:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Samson?s Steps On The Slippery Slope Of Spiritual Defeat

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Sampson pictures the deadly effect of sin in the life of the believer.

SAMSON?S STEPS ON THE SLIPPERY SLOPE OF SPIRITUAL DEFEAT JUDGES 14-16 (Numbers 6:2-7) "Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When either man or woman shall separate themselves to vow a vow of a Nazarite, to separate themselves unto the LORD: {3} He shall separate himself from wine ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When The Body Moves The Funerals Over

Contributed by Bob Hager on Mar 30, 2002

The resurrection is a past event with continuing effects on the present and future.

A letter came from Health and Human Services to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina: "Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March 1992, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if your circumstances change." In a business meeting we were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Supernatural Power Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

For a church to be effective, it must have the supernatural power of God.

Supernatural Power Acts 11:19-26; s.s. I. Prototype of Antioch A. Hand of the Lord was with them (Acts 11:21) 1. King Saul (1 Samuel 10:1-10) 2. Elijah (1 Kings 18:46) B. Barnabas saw the grace of God (Acts 11:23) 1. Conversions (vs. 21,24) 2. Prayer & Fasting (13:2,3) 3. Spontaneous Generosity ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

We're Really Not That Different, Me And You

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 15, 2002

sermon on the unity of the Trinity and how that effects us as Christians

May 22, 2002 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 “There is no ‘I’ in team.” Most of you are probably familiar with this term. The basic meaning is that you have to work together in order to win a game. It can’t be a “one man show.” For instance, in Michael Jordan’s earlier years in the NBA, he would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Building A Bridge Of Community Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 5, 2002

To effectively live the Christian life, it needs to be done in community.

Building a bridge to tomorrow means laying down the planks of community today. Almost every person alive has a desire for community. They even know how they want that community to be shaped…listen to this… (play theme from Cheers) Many of you could sing the theme, and most of you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Flexible Christians

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 12, 2005

Paul gives us three guidelines for effective evangelism.

Jim had a passion for God, a love for people, and a burden to communicate the gospel. But he wrestled with the question of how to bring the message of Christ into a setting that seemed so far from him. How could he help people see and embrace the truth when they had so little biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Drafted

Contributed by Rowel Del Mundo on Nov 8, 2006

Understanding our call as christians and how to be effective as one.

YOU ARE DRAFTED! John 15:16 John 15:16 (NIV) You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. 1. I MUST UNDERSTAND THE REALITY OF HIS CALL a. I was drafted like an Athlete to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Changes Things Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 5, 2005

Prayer shouold be an effective tool in your Christian walk.

Prayer Changes Things Pt. 1 Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7. and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grieving The Holy Spirit

Contributed by D Dimedio on Nov 11, 2004

What it means and what the effects of grieving the Holy Spirit.

There are some amazing truths contained in the NT concerning the person of the Spirit of God. I am afraid that because He is unseen, He is so often overlooked. Yet He is so frequently mentioned and given such prominence, that we overlook Him at our own demise. In our text we are given a command ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover

Contributed by Bobby Jackson on Jan 23, 2007

A sermon about the life changing effects of the Gospel message.

I. Intro with Question of neighborhood (Common Ground). a. Have you noticed the homes in your corps neighborhood? b. Ever wonder how they got that way? i. Someone designed the perfect masterpiece ii. Someone else let it deteriorate into the current condition 1. Termites 2. Broken Windows 3. No ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Who Wanted A Mountain

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 7, 2007

This is a study that shows the long term effects of being faithful.

THE MAN WHO WANTED A MOUNTAIN TEXT: Joshua 14: 6-15 INTRODUCTION: Caleb was a “We Can” man! Not all of the people that I know are like that; I am afraid that I am not as much ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist