Sermons on Mirror Effect:

A God’s-Eye View Of An Unbeliever’s Mind Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 28, 2016

Paul describes the horrible effects of sin and urges us to live according to our new self.

Have any of you seen this ad from the 80’s produced by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America? An actor held up an egg and said, “This is your brain.” He then cracked the egg into a hot frying pan where the egg sizzled, bubbled, and turned brown at the edges before the actor ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Problem With Sacraments Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 1, 2016

What does the word "sacrament" mean? Is it in the Bible? And what effect does this concept have on the church?

OPEN: When I was in my early 20s I worked in a mobile home factory. My job was to help install insulation in the sides and roofs of the trailers as they made their way down the track. One day, as I was blowing insulation onto the roof of one trailer (walking along the trusses), I stepped a little ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle Plan: Evangelism Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2020

In Colossians 4, Paul provides a three-step strategy for sharing our faith in Christ effectively.

The Battle Plan - Evangelism Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/10/2016 Last Sunday I started a short, two-part series I’m calling The Battle Plan. If we want to be successful in whatever we do, we need to have a plan. As Benjamin Franklin famously said, “When you fail to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian Church

United In Christ

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 5, 2023

To be most effective in spreading the Gospel of Christ, as Christians we need to be united together in fellowship with Christ.

Did you know that in Christianity in the United States there are over 200 different church denominations and in the global Christian Church there are over 45,000 denominations. This doesn’t include the many thousands of inter-denominational and non-denominational churches with their own belief ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:3-6, Romans 12:5, 2 John 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kingdoms In Conflict PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023

Encourages discernment and forcefulness in faith to effectively engage in spiritual warfare and maintain victory in the face of adversity.

Good morning, family of faith. As we gather in the warmth of this sanctuary, let us prepare our hearts for a message that is both timely and timeless, a message that is as relevant today as it was when first penned in the holy scriptures. Our focus for today's sermon is a passage from Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Topics: Forceful Nature, Kingdom Of Heaven

The Exercising Christian

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 28, 2004

We have been given so many wonderful gifts from God as believers. But Peter calls us to deepen our effectiveness as believers through practice.

Passage: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Intro: We see them standing on the 18th green with a trophy and a check, or on the stage receiving the grand prize, or at the net on center court with the prize. 1. wow, $1 million for playing a game. 2. but really result of prioritizing the development of a particular ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Jan 20, 2001

Once we receive the Word implanted, we need to be intentional to do three things. We need to look at it intently. We need to abide by it continually. And we need to respond to it effectively.

How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 2) James 1:22-25 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church January 21, 2001 Introduction: In our first look at how we can avoid fooling ourselves about our spiritual condition, we considered how getting control of our anger, getting rid of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: *other

God's Wrath Begins Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

The sixth seal is now broken and the great day of God’s wrath begins. We will look at the effects of God’s wrath upon the universe, the effects of God’s wrath upon the people, and the reason for the catastrophes and the panic of men.

The sixth seal is now broken and the great day of God’s wrath begins. Tonight we will look at the effects of God’s wrath upon the universe, the effects of God’s wrath upon the people, and the reason for the catastrophes and the panic of men. We have to remember that this is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Priesthood Of Believers Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 29, 2007

What do we see in the mirror? With Jesus Christ as our faithful High Priest, we serve His Kingdom as a royal priesthood. When we embrace this we understand our selves and our world very differently.

Sermon for CATM – September 30, 2007 – “Priesthood of Believers?!?” Hebrews 2:14-3:1, 4:14-15, 7:24-28; 1 Peter 2:1-10 When you look in the mirror, what do you see? I don’t mean when you’re rushing to get somewhere and you quickly glance at the mirror to make sure your face isn’t upside down. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acts Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 3, 2021

This king's experience of evil coming in the face of determined good effort and obedience mirrors the experience of devout men and women of every age and teaches us to believe in the constant working of Divine Providence, even in difficult circumstances.

2 CHRONICLES 32:1-8 ACTS OF FAITHFULNESS [Isaiah 37:10-20, 36-38; Ps. 46; 2 Kgs 18:13-19:37] King Hezekiah [reigned 726–697 BC] had been on fire for the Lord God. First he had aggressively removed evil influences from his life (30:14; 31:1). Next he had torn down the idols in Israel and then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-8, Isaiah 37:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Can God Do To Get Their Attention?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Nov 23, 2005

Just as a police car seen in your rearview mirror can cause a careless driver to drive carefully so can God’s presence get the attention of this world. Isaiah thought this to be true, do you? This sermon reminds us what will truly awaken this sleeping wor

Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. When you consider leaving feedback please do not say the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message for your own needs. I have discovered a few souls automatically hit the ’did not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Preach With Power

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 22, 2005

A preacher friend of mine once told me, that he had a hard time finding something to preach about. We take a look at the theme of effective preaching.

Abraham Licoln once said, "I like to watch a preacher who looks like he is fighting off a swarm of bee’s as he preaches." There are varying styles of preaching, some exciting, some very powerful. Yet, sad but true, many are boring. One guy described some preachers as being, "drier than cracker ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:25-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Agents Of Change

Contributed by Todd Goodwin on Jun 7, 2001

The Church can effectively change the world around it by avoiding three negative attitudes that can make it ineffective.

S-ubject: Change C-entral Theme: The church changing the world O-bjective: The Church can effectively change the world around it by avoiding three negative attitudes that can make it ineffective. R-ationle: Attitude #1: COMPLACENCY Attitude #2: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Blueprint For Ministry

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 9, 2002

From this passage we will discover God’s blueprint for effective ministry modeled for us by the apostle Paul.

God’s Blueprint For Effective Ministry Paul’s Ministry Manual 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 October 13, 2002 Introduction: (v. 1) Too many churches today are doing ministry their way instead of doing it God’s way. In fact so many of us have been doing ministry our way for so long that we don’t even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

"Teamwork Needed"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 26, 2003

Teamwork enables us to become more effective in building the kingdom of God than individual efforts alone.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 26, 2003 Teamwork Needed I Corinthians 3:7-9 INTRODUCTION: How many of you like to work as a part of a team? How many of you like to work on a project by yourself? How many like to sometimes be on a team and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:7-10

Denomination: Methodist