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    An Effective Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
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     | 975 views

    Emphasizes the importance of learning, love, worship, and witness in building a church that reflects the unity and purpose of the early Christian community.

    Good morning, church family. Isn't it wonderful to be gathered together in the house of the Lord, to seek His face and to learn from His word? We are indeed a blessed people, a chosen people, a royal priesthood, called out of darkness into His marvelous light. We are gathered here, not by chance, ...read more

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    Prayer That Pleases God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 8, 2015
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    Prayer that pleases God: 1. is humble prayer (vs. 9-13). 2. is heartfelt prayer (vs. 13). 3. is helpful prayer (vs. 14).

    Prayer that Pleases God Luke 18:9-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 9, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *Have you ever prayed a prayer that seemed kind of silly looking back? Steve Brown told about a little girl who was praying when her dad walked into room. And he heard her say over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Nov 25, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,644 views

    How to make your faith effective; so that you won't be caught in the trap of unbelief. Your life can be full of the living experiences of God's Word. The scriptures will no longer become a story but a living testimony when you master the act of faith.

    "That the communication of your faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus." (Philemon 1:6). The Greek word for EFFECTUAL is ENERGEO: It means to be in active operation, to produce effects, or to be powerfully productive. That means your ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Work Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,652 views

    In Romans 5:12-21 the apostle Paul contrasts the work of Adam with the work of Christ. This sermon examines the effectiveness, extent, efficacy, essence, and energy of the work of Christ.

    Scripture In Romans 5:12-21 the apostle Paul presents Adam and Christ as two “representative figures” whose acts determine the destiny of all who belong to them. Last week we examined “The Work of Adam” in Romans 5:12-14. And today, we shall explore “The Work of Christ” in Romans 5:15-21. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pride Vs. Politics Vs. Persitence

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 16, 2013
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    This passage allows us a glimpse both sides of human character.

    1Pastor Allan Kircher September 14th, 2013 Judges 8:1-21 PRIDE, POLITICS, AND PERSISTENCE **Please note that sermon is condensed. You need to add in between the /. Intro: some time/looking at the lives/Judges of Israel. • Background of/Ehud/Shamgar/Deborah/Barak • Gideon/fearful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Law Vs. Grace Vs. Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 7, 2025
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    God’s promises are received by faith, not by our efforts; grace, not performance, secures our acceptance and hope in Christ.

    Some of us walked in today with lists—mental ledgers of what we did right and where we fell short. We carry them like heavy backpacks. We whisper, “Maybe if I try harder, God will be pleased.” And our hearts grow tired, tight, and tentative. Then we come to Romans 4 and hear a fresh breeze blow ...read more

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    How To Be An Effective Father

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,317 views

    A Father’s Day Message.

    HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE FATHER Mark 5:21-24; 35-43 INTRO: I come to speak to you, not as an authority on the subject of fatherhood, but as a participant in the reality of being a father. Our world is in great need of fathers who will be effective. In order to be an effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building An Effective Team

    Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 15, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 8,691 views

    Ideas for building an effective team.

    1. Have a Vision When the Crystal Palace Exhibition opened in 1851, people flocked to London’s Hyde Park to behold the marvels. One of the greatest marvels back then was steam. Steam plows were displayed. Steam locomotives. Steam looms. Steam organs. Even a steam cannon. Of all the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mary Vs. Martha: Busy Vs Better Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 15, 2017
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     | 18,489 views

    It is good to be busy serving the Lord; however, we must not neglect discipleship because being too busy to sit at the feet of Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue with our Deep Thoughts with Jesus series, we will come upon an interesting situation that most all of us can relate to. • Have you ever been really busy doing something at home, maybe like cleaning the house, and your spouse and children are sitting on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pebble's Ripple Effect

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014
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    15% of people in church this week will quit church within a year. Sometimes we climb mountains with ease, and then trip over a pebble?

    THE BATTLE OF THE PEBBLE IN THE SHOE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com COLD HARD FACTS: 15% of all the people in church this week... Will not be in church within a year period.... Think what this does in 2 years? In 5 years 75% of the people in church today will not be in church? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Real Effective Prayers

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 4,514 views

    This sermon looks at how our prayers can be effective and realistic.

    A while back there was an article done in The Oprah Magazine entitled, “Does Prayer REALLY heal?” The article sites a study done by Elisabeth Targ, MD, a psychiatrist with impeccable research credentials who was conducting studies that disturb some people and fascinate others: and that is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Eight Qualities Of Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,889 views

    How effective is your prayer life?

    Intro: We all want to have a more effective prayer life. In order to do so, our prayers must have certain qualities. - James 5:16b …The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous one avails much. I. Prayer should be specific. (v.16-18) - Turn away wrath - Provide Mercy • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crippling Effects Of Envy

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 314 ratings
     | 38,017 views

    If you have envy in your heart it will cripple your life in so many ways. The Bible illuminates the ways that envy cripples and why God hates it so much.

    THE CRIPPLING EFFECTS OF ENVY  (JAMES 4:1-10) INTRODUCTION: Envy… I’d like begin today by reading to you a couple of interesting stories I picked up while surfing the Internet a few weeks ago. Story #1: "The Ann Arbor News crime column reported that a man walked into a Burger King in Ypisalanti, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fiddle Vs. Violin; Staff Vs. Rod

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,449 views

    Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me, let us consider the difference between correction and punishment.

    Fiddle vs. Violin? Staff vs Rod? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: Seems many people today do not know the difference in punishment and correction. I was speaking at a church in Clinton, Ky. The Sunday School teacher did a very good job. In his lesson he said there ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Truth Vs. Tradition-Evolution Vs. Creation

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,758 views

    A brief synopsis of evolution vs. creation

    TRUTH: Man was created by God Vs. TRADITION: Man evolved from super-slime The battle of traditional Evolution vs. Creation is definitely not a new subject. However, Darwin’s theory of evolution is relatively new as it has only been around about a century and a half. In essence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible