Sermons on Most Effective Giver:

The Most Important Part Of The Race

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 24, 2019

The Bible tells us we should "Run in such a way as to get the prize." But there's one part of the race that's crucially important for us. Do you know what that is?

I love this church. It’s so great to have this kind of worship where our Hispanic and Anglo congregations can get together, pray, sing praises and study God’s Word together. I’ve preached for about 24 years now, and every couple of years or so, I’ve preached the type of sermon I’m going to preach ...read more

Scripture: John 3:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Most Of My Losses Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006

Fifth in a series of messages on the life of David. This message deals with how to handle the losses in our lives.

All of us experience losses throughout our lives. We have family members and friends who die. Sometimes we lose jobs. Or we can lose material possessions or our health. Sometimes we lose a relationship that’s important to us because of a conflict or because someone moves away. Those kinds of losses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of The Holiday Opportunities

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2005

A message to encourage followers of Jesus to live beyond the glitter and live like "Christmas" all year long.

Making the Most of the Holiday Opportunities Ephesians 5:15-20 November 27, 2005 Introduction Well, here we are, now "officially" into the Christmas season. Although judging by what I’ve seen in the stores, I’d have guessed that the season actually began just after Labor Day. Pictures in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Unity Of Purpose

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

God help the bride of Christ, the church and the body of Christ today is my sincere prayer. Can you imagine the fragmentation, cacophony, disunity that the church today is engulfed in?

“John said to Jesus, “Master, we saw someone using your name to cast out demons, but we told him to stop because he isn’t in our group.” 50 But Jesus said, “Don’t stop him! Anyone who is not against you is for you”. Lk 9:49-50 God help the bride of Christ, the church and the body of Christ today is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6, John 12:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wasted Time And Wasted Prayers

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 22, 2022

In this life we are all allotted so many days, weeks, months and years. These days, weeks, months and years are a gift from almighty God.

What we do with this gift is left entirely up to us. Because of this gift of time this is why there is going to be a judgment to give an account of what we have done with our time. Some will have to give account for their teens, 20 years, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 or a 100 years. • But we must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Why Pray?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 31, 2022

Prayer is the key to unlock opportunities according to God's plans and purposes. Good prayer lies down the petition of our needs in the Throne Room of a Mighty God. (Several part lesson)

WHY PRAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Several part lesson. WHY SHOULD WE PRAY? WE HAVE AN IMPERATIVE COMMAND: PRAY ONE FOR ANOTHER… James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, James 4:3, Matthew 4:16, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Us Pray For People...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 28, 2022

Come let us pray for people with a Biblical pattern. Someone needs your prayers.

PRAYING FOR PEOPLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PRAY THAT PEOPLE WILL HAVE GOOD GODLY ATTITUDES OF UNITY AND HARMONY. Ephesians 4:23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; (be made new in the attitudes of your minds.) 1 Corinthians 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23, 1 Corinthians 1:10, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stay Faithful Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 19, 2024

This is the first action after the filling of the Holy Spirit. The results seem to be profound and almost unbelievable, but not when God is involved.

“Stay Faithful” Acts 2:42-43 We finished last week the first known sermon after Jesus has ascended to sit on the right hand of the Father. This is also the first action after the filling of the Holy Spirit. The results seem to be profound and almost unbelievable, but not when God is involved. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon Title: "Building A Powerful Prayer Life” By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Aug 5, 2025

Prayer is the believer’s lifeline to God. It is not merely a religious duty or a formality; it is a relationship, a conversation, a connection with the Father. Jesus prayed. The early church prayed. The apostles prayed. And every revival in history has been birthed in prayer.

Sermon Title: “Building a Powerful Prayer Life” Theme Scripture: James 5:16 (NKJV) “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” Introduction: The Power and Purpose of Prayer Prayer is the believer’s lifeline to God. It is not merely a religious duty or a formality; it ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surrender As It Relates To Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024

This sermon explores the power of prayer as a surrender to God's will, inviting us to trust in His wisdom and plans over our own.

Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I extend to you a warm welcome this blessed day. We gather here not as mere attendees, but as participants in the grand symphony of faith, each playing our part in the orchestra of God's love. Today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Topics: Surrendering, Prayer, Effective

Powerful Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025

The sermon emphasizes honest confession, community prayer, and faithful living as the pathway to experiencing God’s healing power and transformative presence together.

Friends, I’m so glad you’re here. I don’t know what kind of week you’ve had—messy or marvelous, hurried or hopeful—but I do know this: God meets us where we are and loves us too much to leave us there. He meets us in living rooms and hospital rooms, in traffic and in tears, in quiet corners and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Topics: Prayer, Effectiveness, Importance

What You Need Most!

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

This message focuses on the importance of God’s people being filled with the Holy Spirit and operating in that power.

John 14:15-17 Richard Tow 5/15/16 I. What do you need more than anything else? Someone may answer, “I need a healing more than anything else. Pastor, you have no idea how much I have suffered because of this affliction.” Another person is saying, “I need a job. I would like to have a job. My ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17, John 16:8-10, 2 Corinthians 2:10-12, Luke 24:46-49, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 5:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

If You Want To Gather Honey, Don’t Kick Over The Beehive Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 17, 2007

Criticism is not the most effective way to motivate others.

If you want to gather honey, Don’t kick over the beehive. Criticism is not an effective Motivator for Change James 4:11-12 I got the seed thought for this message from Dale Carnegie’s 3 fundamental principles for dealing with People effectively.(Winning Friends and Influencing People) Then I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Matters Most Sermon I: Uppermost In In The Minds Of Most Christians Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

Meaning in life is found by mature Christians not in possessions or pleasure but in obedience to God's Will.

UPPERMOST IN THE MINDS OF MOST MATURE CHRISTIANS IS “WHAT MATTERS MOST” Mother Teresa was born in 1910 in Macedonia. At a young age, she felt called to be a nun and help the poor. At the age of 18, she was trained for missionary service in India. At first she ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14

Anatomy Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 3, 2018

church health is more important than church growth.

“Anatomy of a Healthy Church” Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3 Introduction: Welcome to this last worship service of 2017. As I begin my preaching and teaching ministry here at Thayer Church my prayer is that that Lord will use me to be a blessing to you and your family. Sis. Judy and I are excited about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3, Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist