Sermons on Effective:

Image Of God

Contributed by Jacob Holder on Feb 18, 2017

This sermon talks about what it truly means to be created in the image of God, and how it should effect our lives.

Image of God Genesis 1:26-27 Genesis 2:7 Romans 5:12 James 3:9 Ephesians 4:24 Ephesians 2:8-9 II Corinthians 5:17 Intro: Genesis 1:26-27 26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Sunday Night: It Must Be

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 30, 2017

As followers of Jesus we must accept God's will for our life. (Most effective if play scene from DVD).

Sunday Night: It Must Be Place: BLCC Date: 4/2/17 Text: Matthew 26.36-46 CT: As followers of Jesus we must accept God’s will for our life. FAS: In his book Thoughts in Solitude, Thomas Merton wrote fifteen lines that have become known as "the Merton Prayer": Merton was a priest who devoted his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Christian Church

Divine Power For A Divine Purpose

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 29, 2011

The power of the Holy Spirit is given to us so that we can be effective witnesses for Christ and to expand His kingdom.

DIVINE POWER FOR A DIVINE PURPOSE STUDY TEXT: ACTS 1:8 Introduction God promised a divine power which shall be solely for a divine purpose. This is because the power will come through the Holy Spirit, and the primary purpose shall be to win souls to the kingdom of God. Thus, the baptism in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trim Your Branches

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Oct 5, 2010

To share how we need the light of Jesus in all areas of our lives in order to be effective in our calling.

Trim your Branches Scripture: John 12:45- 46 Date: 3 October 2010 Purpose: To share how we need the light of Jesus in all areas of our lives in order to be effective in our calling. Illustration: Since our arrival in Leon we have ...read more

Scripture: John 12:45-46

Denomination: Other

Good Friday: The Nailing Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 15, 2018

By invoking the power of the Spirit and linking it to the Cross, Paul effectively dislodges one from any cross-less spirituality.

The Crucifixion of Christ horrified well-disposed pagans, and Christians were taunted with the disgrace of having such a God. Christian art only gradually overcame the repugnance to realistic representations of the death on the cross. At first the cross was represented as studded with ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

All, For The One (2006)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022

Their effectiveness as Jesus' disciples would not happen by default. They would always have to work at it and pray about it.

ALL, FOR THE ONE Text: Mark 9:38-50 “One of the highlights of the college freshman biology class was the monthly feeding of a caged rattlesnake kept in the laboratory. One time, the entire class gathered around the cage and, in complete silence, watched as the feeding took place. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad World

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 29, 2023

I think one of the most effective weapons the devil has ever forged against Christians is this weapon of intimidation

In verse 14, literally, “Do not be intimidated or disturbed; unsettled.” Simply what the apostle is saying is, “Don’t let the world intimidate you.” I think one of the most effective weapons the devil has ever forged against Christians is this weapon of intimidation. The world can be very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

My Story Of Ptsd Series

Contributed by Gary Tate on Mar 6, 2024

To those who have shared in the various effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (P.T.S.D.)

Authors Notes We can at times ask the questions such as, why did this happen or why me or perhaps where God was as this developed? This book may not be an answer to all these questions, but I believe this document may help anyone start or continue the process to recovery. There is much that has not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Other

Part 1: Know What We're Here For: Maturity Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 24, 2019

Churches that aren't clear on their purpose for being can hardly be effective. Our goal is maturity in Christ.

One of the deepest joys that I have ever experienced in all my life is the joy of watching our children turn into adults. I guess I always pretty much figured that would happen some day. But then, there were those times when they were upset with each other over the silliest things and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Daniel Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 4, 2020

Daniel models lifestyle evangelism and shows how effective it is in impacting people with the truth of the Gospel. Even world leaders!

Video Illustration: Daniel meets King Neb Daniel – God’s kingdom changer Series Thesis: Daniel was a man sold out to the Lord and as a result it influenced his life situations, rather than letting his life situations influence him. His dedication to the Lord and His Word brought him many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-20, Daniel 2:10-38, Daniel 4:1-37, Daniel 6:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Waiting For The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 23, 2025

Power for effective ministry and victorious living comes through waiting upon God for the infilling and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

THE POWER OF WAITING FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:4-8 Key Verse: “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” — Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, Luke 24:49, Acts 2:1-4, John 16:7-13 INTRODUCTION: Waiting is one of the hardest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Spirit Empowers For Witnessing Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 24, 2025

The baptism of the Holy Spirit empowers believers with boldness, supernatural utterance, and divine ability to witness Christ effectively to the world.

THE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERS FOR WITNESSING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Key Verse: “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” — Acts 2:4 Supporting Texts: Acts 1:8; Luke 24:49; John 14:26; 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Talks About Divorce

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 31, 2021

How does Jesus' words about divorce in Mark 10:1-12 effect us today?

Jesus Talks about Divorce Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 10:1-12 Mark 10:1 aGetting up, He *went from there to the region of Judea and beyond the Jordan; crowds *gathered around Him again, and, baccording to His custom, He once more began to teach them. Some Pharisees came up to Jesus, testing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Difference Between Authority And Power Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 8, 2019

Understanding power and authority and the difference between the two will cause your prayer life and ministry to become more effective.

Difference between power and authority. The KJV USES POWER AND AUTHORITY INTERCHANGEABLY AND THIS CAN BE MISLEADING. They are two different words in the Greek with two different meanings. 1. Power and authority are two different things 2. Power and authority, to be effective and legitimate, have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ten Keys To Supernatural Breakthrough In Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 23, 2023

A message highlighting the common characteristics of those who had a radical and life-changing effect on the people they ministered to.

I did a detailed study of the greatest moves of God in modern history and the ministry of those who flowed naturally in the anointing and determined what they all had in common. The following is what I discovered. 1). Seek first God's sovereign authority and justice. “But seek first the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Jeremiah 1:9, 1 Peter 2:9, Galatians 5:16, Hebrews 13:8-9, Acts 1:8, Psalm 150:6, Luke 22:42, Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 9:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational