Sermons on efficient vs effective: showing 46-60 of 59,642

The Ripple Effect Series

Contributed by Greg Surratt on Nov 4, 2009

Sin short-circuits the work of the Spirit in your life, but the ripple effect of sin also short-circuits the work of the Holy Spirit in the church.

Video Clip: The ripple effect...the expanding series of effects or consequences that are the result of a single event or action. We’ve all done it. You’ve taken a stone and you’ve thrown it into a pond, and you see the concentric circles that are rippling outward from the center where you threw the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effective Leadership

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Every Christian has certain responsibilities...and to live the Christian life we have to fall under the leadership of Christ because He is the head of our church. And we are all subject to Him, whether we are elected leaders...or members...or just occasio

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP LEVITICUS 10:1 2 The story is told about a lion...and this lion was very proud of his leadership over the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was so confident that he by passed the smaller animals and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-2

The Blunder Effect Series

Contributed by Tim White on Sep 7, 2011

David must deal with the consequences of his sins, but not without God's supporting hands. Psalm 3:1-3.

The Blunder Effect (part 1) Psalms 3:1-4 Ill. What is the only thing in nature that travels uphill faster than it comes down? Fire! On July 3, 1994, fire broke out near the base of Storm King Mountain in a canyon near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Firefighters had been fighting the blaze for three ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Evangelism

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 3, 2012

Certain principles has to be followed to be effective in evangelism. All that the soul winner needs is to be consistent in preaching while trusting the Lord to touch the heart of the hearers.

EFFECTIVE EVANGELISM STUDY TEXT: Luke 8: 4-15 And a great crowd coming together, and those in each city coming to Him, He spoke by a parable: Luk 8:5 A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, the one fell by the roadside and was trampled; and the birds of the air devoured it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Effective Praying

Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 2, 2007

The very instant that we turn our hearts to God in humility, sincerity, and faith, we are on praying ground! It is also true, that as Christians, who love God and want to know Him more, we can grow in our understanding of prayer.

People sometimes say that they don’t feel like their prayers get any higher than the ceiling. The truth is, they may not get any higher than the ceiling. There are some conditions under which God will not even hear one’s prayers. The question as to how can one pray effectively is certainly ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Effectively Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

Show how to pray effectively according to the book of James

Title: How to pray effectively Theme: To help people to understand how to pray effectively. Text: James 1:6 James 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. As I read this verse I began to think about ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Ripple Effect Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the seventeenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“The Ripple Effect” Acts 9:32-43 September 2, 2007 Hannibal used to say, “I love it when a plan comes together!” Luke has been setting the stage for the coming-together of God’s grand plan of expanding the gospel to all people, and today’s text demonstrates the continued “widening” of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Effective Faith

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 20, 2007

This message examines James assertion about faith and what faith really is.

Introduction In just a few minutes, remember the death and sacrifice of Christ. Remembrance of faith or it is not a remembrance. Same way that baptism is an expression of faith or it is not truly baptism. Last week: explanation, 2 examples and essence of faith – life of pleasing God. This theme ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Effects Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 23, 2008

Thanksgiving message based on Colossians 3:15-17

Effects of Thankfulness Colossians 3:15-17 November 23, 2008 Me: I think I’m like most people in that during this week in November, thoughts turn to how thankful I should be for all of God’s blessings in my life. And I’ve had more than I can count. But as I was working on this message, the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be An Effective Dad

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on May 6, 2016

A Father's Day sermon that will encourage encourage men to be effective dads!

Any musician will tell you that you have to spend time with your instrument in order to become an accomplished musician. When American pianist Michael Levine was asked about being a parent, he said, “Having children makes you no more a parent than having a piano makes you a pianist.” ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effective Ministers

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 27, 2017

How can we become effective ministers of Christ? How can we become an effective church? - As far as ministry is concerned, Apostle Paul is one of the most effective Ministers to emulate.

EFFECTIVE MINISTERS Study Text: Colossians 1:24-29 Introduction: - How can we become effective ministers of Christ? How can we become an effective church? - As far as ministry is concerned, Apostle Paul is one of the most effective Ministers to emulate. - In many ways, by the grace of God, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Effective Evangelism Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Effective Evangelism Acts 15:36-16:5 Many churches, today have become more of a parking lot with programs and fellowships being the main focus. I don’t believe God has a problem with the programs and fellowships, as long as they aren’t the main focus of the church. The church should be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ripple Effect Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jul 13, 2015

Living effectively as Christ's disciples in the world means remembering who we are, whose we are, and why we are!

[“Like a Girl” Commercial, 0:00-0:56] So much of how we live and work in this world depends on how we view ourselves. I share that Proctor & Gamble “Like a Girl” commercial (which aired during this year’s Super Bowl) because it is a perfect example of how our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fall Effect Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 12, 2021

The first response after sin entered the world was that Adam and Eve instantaneously went from no-shame nakedness to shame-filled nakedness. Such nakedness caused them to hide themselves from each other, and also hide in fear from God.

Message Genesis 3:1-13 Why Are You Naked - The Fall Effect Let’s go right back to the beginning – to creation – and remind ourselves of some outcomes of God’s creative work. On the first day – “God saw that the light was good” (Genesis 1:3). That which was created on the second, third, fourth and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 10, 2018

Message 2 in our exposition of Colossians exploring the content of Paul's opening prayer.

Chico Alliance Church “Effective Prayer” I. Paul exhibits effective prayer A. Paul offers thanksgiving to the Father 1. Focus of thanksgiving – the Father 2. Frequency – continual 3. Factor (occasion) of thanksgiving – Belief of the Colossians Sequence of events Epaphras ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance