Sermons on Effectual Ministry:

Visionary View: Under The Wings Of Angels Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 12, 2023

Psalm 91:11 is like a beacon of hope, a reminder of God's divine protection.

"Visionary View: Under the Wings of Angels" Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, we gather to explore a powerful promise found in Psalm 91:11 from the New Living Translation of the Bible: "For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go." This verse is like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Say Hello To Rufus, And His Mother...

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 4, 2022

a funeral sermon about godly women who serve Christ and his church.

In a moment I will read a passage from Rom 16 – but before I read allow me to set it up... Paul is writing a post-script to his grand theological discourse known as the book of Romans ... he is signing-off – the so called chapter 16 - is of a completely different tone... filled with greetings, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16, 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Call Waiting Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 27, 2022

If God puts unexpected obstacles in your path to ministry, how should you handle it?

When I graduated from seminary, I had no idea when or where I would be called into ministry. Many of my classmates were luckier. They knew where they were going. They had received a call. I, on the other hand, would not even be eligible to receive a call for at least one year, perhaps two or more. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unwrapping God's Gifts Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022

If you aren’t actively seeking out or using your gifts to build up the body of Christ, why not? It’s why you were made.

I love bumper-sticker theology. And one of my favorites is, “Life is hard try reading the instructions.” Those of you who have assembled toys or furniture may have discovered this principle the hard way. I’ve neglected to count the parts. I’ve put things together upside down and backwards. When I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Incarnation Of The Word

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 6, 2022

This is a message given to the staff of an inner-city mission in Toronto, Ontario during Advent 2022.

The Incarnation of the Word I love the accounts of the nativity, the birth of Christ that we find in the gospels. I love the story, I love lingering with the story, I love its innocence, its directness and its simple beauty. I also love it because I love understatement. Before going to seminary ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Called To Be A Salvation Army Officer?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

God is real. God is really here. He is among us. And every word in his book is the truth. We have amongst us here the answer to every question in the world.

And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 God is real. God is really here. He is among us. And every word in his book is the truth. We have amongst us here the answer to every question in the world. I did ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Paradox Of Victory Through Surrender

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

William Booth said: "The greatness of a man's power is the measure of his surrender." That statement is what you call a paradox. How can power flow from surrender? Keep that statement in the back of your mind as I share my story.

William Booth said: "The greatness of a man's power is the measure of his surrender." That statement is what you call a paradox. How can power flow from surrender? Keep that statement in the back of your mind as I share my story. One of my first memories, was as a child, around age 4 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4, John 8:32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Second Missionary Journey And Teams Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 6, 2021

From now onwards we will be studying the second missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas with two teams. Read further to know the expansion of the Kingdom of God.

Acts 15:36-16:05 Second Missionary Journey and the teams 15:36 Follow Up Ministry 15:37-41 Paul and Barnabas Separated 16:01-05 Paul, Silas, and Timothy as Team Acts 15:36 Follow Up Ministry Paul and Barnabas had the burden to reach the unreached with soul-winning and result-oriented ministry. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Show Me A Good Pastor Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Today’s Big Idea: A pastor is a man who is sent by God to save people from hell to make them Christ-exalting, spiritual aliens in this world

Adoniram Judson was a missionary to Burma (today it is Myanmar). His faithful wife Ann had followed her husband from prison to prison as he was arrested for sharing the Gospel. She had died from spotted fever and cerebral meningitis the year before (April 24, 1827). Her death had affected her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Controversial Character Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

John the Baptist's message of repentance is just as controversial today as it was in in his day. It was a message that caused people to think and evaluate what they were doing and why. It does the same today? Ready for some controversy?

Throughout history there have been many controversial characters: kings and queens, presidents and politicians, artists, actors and song writers, scientists and CEOs. What is it that made them so controversial? By what they did or said, they made people uncomfortable, forcing people to have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Bible Look At Chastisment

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 14, 2019

Sometimes we need to stop and reevaluate our thoughts on spiritual things. Many times, I get the wrong idea of what God is trying to do in my life.

Sometimes we need to stop and reevaluate our thoughts on spiritual things. Many times, I get the wrong idea of what God is trying to do in my life. Sometimes we listen to others and let them tell us what God is trying to do and they know less about it than we do. We should always trust God and know ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-17, Psalm 94:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of The Call

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 2, 2019

This is a sermon for a candidate to be ordained in ministry who is from a poor run down city in OH called East Cleveland. God can choose the most unlikely of candidates.

The Cost Of The Call Jeremiah 1:4-9 Luke 1:26-38 10/31/2019 Let me ask you something and try to be as honest as possible, when you hear the word East Cleveland, what comes to mind? Poverty, abandoned houses, crime, bad streets, dilapidated buildings, shootings, or place I don’t want ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-9, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Distinctions; Doers Of The Word Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 4, 2021

James points out the economic distinctions that we are all too likely to make in our hospitality ministry. But it wouldn’t be too big a leap to talk about racial and immigrant and gender and orientation distinctions at the same time.

Making Distinctions Doers of the Word FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B September 5 2021 James points out the economic distinctions that we are all too likely to make in our hospitality ministry. But it wouldn’t be too big a leap to talk about racial and immigrant and gender and orientation ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9, James 2:14-17

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Servant, The Solution To Stubbornness And Rebellion (Isaiah 49:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 11, 2024

God's prophet feels he's served for nothing; it's all been a waste, and meaningless. God responds by giving him a global ministry. An encouragement to pastors, and teachers, and volunteers, in particular.

If you're seeking to understand Isaiah 40-55, and make sure you get it right, today's passage is absolutely the most important in this entire part of the book. Everything builds up to Isaiah 49, and everything that follows, builds off of it. There are many approaches to these chapters as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6

Eldership - 1 Peter 5:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 7, 2025

Different denominations have different traditions about what the elders' job description should be. But there shouldn't be differing traditions. Peter makes it very clear.

Churches are to be elder-led. The term elder refers to a position of authority and leadership, but elders should work with congregations in major decisions like a husband with his wife. Elders should be nominated by the people and appointed by the other elders. The elder takes over the roles of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1