Sermons on ineffective: showing 946-960 of 2,463

What It Takes To Be A Perfect Person Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 23, 2002

Sermon 5 of 6 from the book of James. The lion of adultery can certainly destroy a marriage. But the "little foxes" of snide remarks, sarcastic comments, cynical observations, angry blasts, and cool responses gut the inside of a relationship and leave i

What it takes to be a Perfect Person Last summer my wife and I visited NYC for our wedding anniversary. We stayed in Times Square which turned out to be both busy and safe. One of the most noticeable things to me in Times Square and in the whole of New York was that there were no dented Taxi ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's Just No Escaping

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Jun 5, 2003

There is no escaping the presence and reality of God.

THERE’S JUST NO ESCAPING TEXT: Psalm 139:1-18 Some of you know that I felt my call to the ministry when I was 14 years old. I was giving the sermon--my first--for Youth Sunday in the North Scituate Baptist Church in Scituate, Rhode Island. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Bitter Waters

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jul 6, 2003

This sermon is about not letting minor dissappointments discourage us from our promised destiny.

"Bitter Waters"By A. Lamar Torrence Cross of Life Lutheran Church Exodus 15:1-25 This week, many of us along with the British Empire, took interest in the celebration of the twenty-first birthday of Prince William of England marking a milestone in his journey towards the royal throne as future ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

241 - Strongest Man's Weakness – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Nov 16, 2002

Discover God’s grace at the end of Samson’s life.

Sermon Study #241 – STRONGEST MAN’S WEAKNESS – part 2 SAMSON IS HANDED OVER TO THE ENEMIES Judg 15:9 The Philistines went up and camped in Judah, spreading out near Lehi. Judg 15:10 The men of Judah asked, "Why have you come to fight us?" "We have come to take Samson prisoner," they answered, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Goal

Contributed by Martin Scarce on Nov 25, 2002

It doesn’t matter what we know or how much we know, unless we have an intimate knowledge of Jesus Christ we are nothing and have nothing. Paul shows us how to gain an intimate knowledge of Christ.

Christ Our Goal Reading - Philippians 3: 1-14 Introduction: When a little boy fell out of bed and his mother asked him how it happened, he replied, “I stayed too near where I got in.” For many Christians they conduct their lives in the same way. They become satisfied that their sins are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Submission Series

Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Aug 29, 2003

Describes Biblical Submission and what it is.

Ephesians 5:21 Biblical Submission Aug 03 Thesis: Biblical submission. Introduction: When we hear verses like 5:21 and 22, which deal with subjection to one another in the church and in the home, it often brings up negatives thoughts and feelings. It is a part of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Amnesia Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 2, 2003

A communion message about remembering who we were and what Jesus did for us.

1 Corinthians 11:23-26 – Avoiding Amnesia An older couple had trouble remembering common, day-to-day things. They both decided that they would write down requests the other had, and so try to avoid forgetting. One evening the wife asked if the husband would like anything. He replied, “Yes. I’d ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Ready For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Sep 4, 2003

Serving God is a privilege. Bringing Him glory is our total joy and responsibility. Our service is not needed because God is completely complete. We are not saved to serve; yet our service brings him glory. We live for one purpose and one purpose alon

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church on September 7, 2003 This is the first in a series of sermons from 1 Thessalonians The series title is -Ready to glorify God It was a home away from home for the first Christ followers. Jesus and the disciples enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Second Coming.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 6, 2000

2nd Sunday of Advent Year C

2nd Sunday of Advent Year C Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Opening Prayer Heavenly Father empower each of us here today to be an example of John the Baptist to other people in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Love Bug

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 8, 2001

How to fall in love without falling out of God’s will

INTRODUCTION “Romeo, Romeo, where Art thou Romeo?” “Here I am!” - They use to call me Romeo (Romeo Baumgartle) Because I was so cute... until puberty - My OLDER SISTER told me I drove all of her friends CRAZY - I read Romeo & Juliet (the Clef Notes) . I don’t get it - Boy meets girl... ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25, 1 Corinthians 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring And Renewing The People Of God

Contributed by Terry Owens on Mar 30, 2001

In this day of trials it’s easy to get weighed down, in this message discover how to be restored and renewed by God.

Restoring and Renewing the people of God Psalms 42 As we’re heading towards the last days there’s a weariness that’s settling in on the Body of Christ. People are growing weary of well doing. Galatians 6:9 “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

"True Grit” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 28, 2002

If we surrender our lives over to God He will give us His strength and we have nothing to fear from this world.

Intro: He was a professional thief. His name stirred fear as the desert wind stirs tumbleweeds. He terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line for thirteen years, roaring like a tornado in and out of the Sierra Nevada’s, spooking the most rugged frontiersmen. In journals from San Francisco to New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Healing And Church Growth

Contributed by Joe Durai on Oct 29, 2001

A Brief sermon on the present day Healing Ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ in the context of Church Growth

HEALING MINISTRY & CHURCH GROWTH Healing constituted one-third of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. It was also an integral part of the apostles ministry. However, in today’s church, divine healing is a much neglected or disputed aspect of Christian ministry. Most churches do not have any ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Apostolic

Meeting Satan Head On Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 10, 2001

What happens when the Gospel is proclaimed in Satan’s territory.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 33 “Meeting Satan Head-On” Acts 19:8-20 When Paul came to Ephesus he found a city that was completely in the grip of superstition, fear, demonism and darkness. Here the great temple of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

When Ministry Stinks!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 16, 2001

Ministry is not always for fun and profit!

When Ministry Stinks! Everyone wants a mega-ministry. They want the largest Church or Sunday School. They want to be the evangelist or revivalist with the biggest numbers of converts or the highest rated TV show or network. They want to be the pastor that stays on the best seller list the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist