Sermons on effective:

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

The Spirit’s Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 3, 2010

If we want to be used of God to effectively advance the cause of Christ, we must be careful not to overestimate or underestimate ourselves, but use the Spirit’s gift(s) to serve with all our hearts.

Just a few years ago, Dave Barry, a columnist for the Washington Post, posted his comments about the typical male in the first week of December. He wrote, “Your standard man, at this point in the Christmas season, has purchased zero gifts. He has not yet gotten around to purchasing an acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Prayer For Power

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

God desires to change us so that we cease praying for our personal desires and seek His glory. God wants us to seek power in order to serve Him effectively.

“I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Makes Your Brain Happy

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 7, 2008

New discoveries in neuro-science indicate that there is a "warm-glow" effect in our brains when we are generous. God has built into our brains a great way to feel happy - be generous.

Giving Makes Your Brain Happy Psalm 72: 1-7, 10-14 January 6, 2008 I don’t know about you, but I’m tired. December always leaves me exhausted and I look forward to January o that I can relax a little bit. Butt God has this interesting, and sometimes infuriating was of not letting me rest. I ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The 4 Spiritual Laws

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 18, 2011

A message outlining "The 4 Spiritual Laws" and how the believer must not only act upon them, but utilize each in order to be effective in their witness for Jesus Christ. (Ref: Various Scriptures)

The 4 Spiritual Laws Matthew 28:18-20 (and various other scriptures) Introduction - This morning, we are going to take a short break to discuss 4 Spiritual Laws - We’ve been studying Romans for several weeks now; living for Jesus - Paul continues to exhort the church to follow Jesus; to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need Healthy Children Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

The challenge before us is how best to create a healthcare system in which all children receive care that is safe, effective, efficient, timely and family centered regardless of background or cultural differences.

Sermon on Sunday, September 10, 2006 at Union Baptist Church “We Need Healthy Children” Mark 9: 14-27 “How long has the child been like this?” In this second installment in our Back to School Series, Jesus poses a question over two thousand years ago that haunts us today, “How ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Judas In All Of Us

Contributed by Leon Sanders on May 2, 2001

Judas, the man, was the sum total of the decisions that he himself made.As believers, we make some of the same decisions that effect not only ourselves, but to those to whom we are to reach for Christ.

Introduction: Many of us see The man Judas as a sinister precesence, someone who had an evil look or a devilish grin. In fact, as schocking as it seems, I believe that Judas was just an ordinary man who, because of some of the decisions that he made, missed the truth of who Jesus really was. More ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Credentials

Contributed by Glenn Bleakney on Jun 14, 2008

According to the Bible, the Good News of Jesus Christ is powerful and is never to be communicated in word only. The testimony of the Cross of Christ is to be made effective not only by proclamation but also in demonstration of the power of the Holy Ghost.

Rom 15:18-19 I dare not boast of anything else. I have brought the Gentiles to God by my message and by the way I lived before them. 19 I have won them over by the miracles done through me as signs from God--all by the power of God’s Spirit. In this way, I have fully presented the Good News of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John: The Apostle Of Truth And Love Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 6, 2018

There is no one kind of personality that is the best to serve God but as we learn from Apostle John balancing the truth with love goes a long ways towards being effective in our witness of Jesus!

John: The Apostle of Love 2 John Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever wonder what kind of personality is best to have to serve God in His kingdom? While those who have a passionate, zealous and ambitious personality have the drive to “push” others to obey ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-24, John 3:5-6, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Proven Love Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 21, 2019

Peace with God is nothing to be taken lightly; it took God’s immense sacrificial love to attain, and its effects in our life can be surprising, it includes walking through difficult times.

Proven Love (Romans 5:1-11) 1. We Vasiceks are in the midst of living out the implications of the verses we are about to study this week.I can’t say what God is teaching others, but it has been an intensive therapy for my patience and hope muscles. 2, You know the rough experiences we had this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Warning To Israel: Peter’s Sermon Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 8, 2017

This shows that Jesus was one with the Father, and co-equal with Him; while the apostles knew that they were weak, sinful men, and dependent for everything on Jesus, whose power effected the cure of the crippled man.

August 19, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: A Warning to Israel: Peter’s Sermon (3.12-26) Acts 3.12-26 (KJV) 12 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Working Women And Titus 2:5

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017

Decades ago, most Christian pastors, teachers, and counselors in effect tore-out of their Bibles the portion of Titus 2:5 which enjoins that women (especially younger women) are to be “keepers at home.”

For over a half-century, we have witnessed our society depart from God's will in regard to the differing roles and responsibilities that individuals are to play based upon their gender. Feminism, more than any other ungodly philosophy, has motivated American and European societies to reject the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming The Spirit Of Rejection Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Apr 4, 2016

Rejection can have a devastating effect upon the lives of people with scars that they will carry as they mature. In this message, we will learn how Jephthah overcame rejection and rose up to be the next Judge of Isarel.

Rejection means to cast aside; to throw away; to put side. It can refer to a person or a thing as if not up to some standard. When you reject a person, it shows him or her that he is unacceptable, of no value, doesn't belong, unwanted, can't fit in and unloved. Rejection communicates this message ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Bridges And Ditches: Everything Old Is New Again (#4 Of 5 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 24, 2015

Throughout the ages Jesus’ church has been flexible and adaptive in its tactics and methods but there are some crossovers which always seem to be present when the church is effectively winning the lost.

Welcome and Call to Worship Good morning. We are so honored that you have chosen to worship with us today. We are in our fourth week of a sermon series from the book of Acts titled “Bridges and Ditches” and we are looking at ways to build bridges and jump ditches in order to bring the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Battlefield Prayer Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 7, 2014

The ability to effectively use the Armor of God comes through prayer. This is the force behind the armor, and the key preparation for battle. This critical component of prayer is how we utilize our spiritual resources.

On January 17th, 1991, I was leading an outdoor worship service in the desert of Saudi Arabia for the 28th Combat Support Hospital. Our service was interrupted by a messenger from Colonel Mike Ball, our XO: “Fall in! The ground war is about to begin!” This was the moment we’d ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Congregational