Sermons on Effective Speech:

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

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

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

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

The Preacher Preaches To Preachers

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 30, 2001

Jeremiah’s guidance on how to preach an effective sermon

September 2, 2001 Jeremiah 23:23-29 23 “Am I only a God nearby,” declares the LORD, “and not a God far away? 24 Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do not I fill heaven and earth?” declares the LORD. 25 “I have heard what the prophets say who ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gospel According To Paul

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004

What was the message Paul preached and why was it so effective?

RO 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God-- 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, 4 and who through the Spirit of holiness ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thoughts About Labor Day

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 6, 2005

Christian values effect the way employers and employees interact.

Thoughts About Labor Day I Thess. 4:11 & II Thess. 3:10-12 INTRO: I think Labor Day is a kind of strange holiday. While we call it "Labor Day," we try to do as little labor as possible and most working people have the day off. I don’t recall anyone wishing me a "happy labor day" or sending me a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Genesis 2:15, Colossians 3:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

What Is Truth

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 24, 2005

If Jesus is the answer - what effect will that have on your life

24-03-05 NR Good Friday What is Truth(Jn 18:33-40 and 19:19) I would like to meditate this afternoon on Pilate’s words in John 18:38: What is truth? And perhaps answer the question. Context: When Pontius Pilate interrogated Jesus before his crucifixion, Jesus proclaimed that "Everyone on the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Miracles Of Jesus: No No Nazareth Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 26, 2006

The complication of lack of faith in the Christian life and its effects.

NO NO NAZARETH MARK 6:1-6 I. THE SITUATION: JESUS IN HIS HOME TOWN A. Jesus arrives in his hometown of Nazareth 1. His disciples are with him which means it is a large traveling group and he would be noticed as He returned home. This could have been a big deal / big event. 2. The people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Woman Of God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 12, 2007

Four things a mom can do to be more effective

“Woman of God ” Today is a special day for special women – the mom’s. The rose that you each received this morning is just a token of our love and honor of you. After church this morning we men are going to serve you a wonderful meal that we have lovingly prepared. We will seat you at a fancy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Holiness

Becoming A More Spiritual Person

Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Oct 23, 2006

Training in godilness is a effective way to deal with false teaching

Becoming a more spiritual person for many of us means nothing mroe than being more tolerant of others. Of letting others be who they are and we will be who we are. Pluralism is the new spirituality. Pluralists contend that no one religion can know the fullness of spiritual truth, and therefore ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10

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

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