Sermons on Side Effects:

Guidelines For Effective Prayer (3) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 1, 2005

Last in mini-series on prayer, taken from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, and dealing with the necessity of forgiving others.

Guidelines for Effective Prayer (Part 3) Matthew 6:14-15 May 29, 2005 Introduction We’ve spent the last few weeks looking at what Jesus had to say about prayer, as we’ve looked at his words in Matthew 6. And from these words, we’ve found 8 principles or guidelines for effective prayer. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Effective Leadership Is Based On Service Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 16, 2005

A look at some of the building blocks necessary for effective leadership.

It has been said that, “A church wrapped up in itself makes a small package—too small, in fact.” Christ has commissioned His church to win the lost for Him. The most effective way to accomplish this mission is through leading in service. To be an effective leader one must have a servant’s heart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Attitudes Of Effective Prayer

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 1, 2005

This sermon outlines five principles needed for an effective and active prayer life.

Our Scripture text for today is found in LUKE 1. While you are turning to it, let me tell you about a young girl who once wrote a missionary, to let him know that she was keeping him in her prayers. She had been told not to request a response to her letter because the missionary was very busy, so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-23

Denomination: *other

Ten Steps To Effective Parenting

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 20, 2008

This message is helpful for parents, grandparents, and others who have input into the lives of children; but especially for parents.

TEN STEPS TO EFFECTIVE PARENTING Pastor Eric J. Hanson February 17, 2008 Here are ten needed realities concerning the raising of the children God entrusts us with. Read, be blessed, use any way you wish! 1. You must love the Lord (Matthew 22:37-38) You must know the Lord and be walking with Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Pray Powerfully And Effectively Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 3, 2006

Message 14 in series on James. You can be powerful and effective in prayer, if you meet the biblical qualifications.

His contemporaries knew James by the nickname “Camel-Knees.” He spent so much time on his knees that they literally bagged. James’ letter says more about the doctrine of prayer than any other New Testament epistle. James said, in chapter 4, “You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Keys To Effective Evangelism (09) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 9, 2009

We are called to reach out to the lost. Belonging to Jesus should motivate us to see others belong to Him also.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, our lives should change; people should be able to see a difference in our lives. • The church is called to reach out to lost people so that we can win them to Jesus. Once we immerse them into the kingdom of God, we are to take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relationships Are Everything - Effective Communication Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

3 tips to make sure we are getting our messages across.

Relationships Are Everything Effective Communication James 1:19 - 20 According to an Italian newspaper, one Italian man recently became so frustrated with his wife’s badgering that he had himself arrested just to have one night’s peace in a jail cell. However, ten minutes after being securely ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salvation From Sin's Effects

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

Proposition: Jesus sets people free from sin, and that freedom has an effect on your mind and body.

Salvation from Sin’s Effects Rev. Sean Lester September 7, 2003 Isaiah 35:3-7, Mark 7:24-37, Isaiah 25: 8-10 Introduction: A. Let me tell you about my Jesus. He saves people, me and you. 1. Isaiah spoke of what the Messiah was to do, and God commanded him to say it. 2. In fact, Isaiah has long ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Developing An Effective Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

Developing an effective prayer life takes daily commitment. #2 in a 4 part series.

Title: Developing An Effective Prayer Life Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: Daniel 6:1-23 Introduction: The Graduates vs. the ACLU This story took place in Calvert County, Maryland, where a senior named Julie Schenk was asked to lead a prayer at her high-school graduation. Of course, it’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Planted - Living The Effective Life

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008

Like a Tree Planted... This messages instructs on how to live a blessed, successful life.

Planted - Living the Effective Life 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree planted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Marks Of An Effective Christian Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

What are some of the marks of an effective Christian. A look at the introduction to the letter to the Romans gives us a glimpse into the life and motives of the apostle Paul

Three Marks of an Effective Christian A quick look at any newspaper or a few moments listening to any news broadcast reminds us that in our world most news is bad and seems to be getting worse. Especially in light of the recent school shooting at Virginia Tech. Human beings are in the hold of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Picture This! The Net Effect Series

Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007

Over and over and over Jesus says: The kingdom of heaven is like… Then he goes on to explain it. Before we wrap up this series we need to take a look at one more parable and it’s found in Matthew 13:47-53. This parable amplifies what has already been s

Over the past four weeks we have been looking at word pictures that Jesus painted for us. Do you see the pictures? The kingdom of heaven is like a farmer who went out in his field to scatter his seed. Some fell on the path, some fell among the rocks, some grew up with the weeds, and some were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ripple Effect Of Good Friday

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 5, 2007

A sermon that looks at the rippling effect that goes out from the epi centre of the cross - contains a excerpt of peter Marshalls sermon were you there.

The ripple effect of Good Friday. When a earthquake occurs there is a ripple effect. For example an earthquake or something like it caused the crater lake to spill over on the 24th December 1953 Tangiwai Disaster, New Zealand Collapse of a barrier to Ruapehu Crater lake generated a lahar which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:3-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Effective Evangelism - Witnessing - Soulwinning Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 3, 2005

The Right PASSION, The Right PRIORITY, & The Right PRESENTATION. Link included to formatted text version and Powerpoint Presentation.

Effective Evangelism Acts 15:36-16:5 See entire series--"Acts: The Church Handbook" at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html This sermon in formatted text and PowerPoint: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EffectiveEvangelism.html ------------------------------------ Do you know anyone who cannot sit ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Some Keys To Effective Evangelism

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 18, 2010

You might be suuprised to discover that you may not be able to evangelize in every place all the time, our efforts must be Spirit led.

What is clear throughout is the fact that evangelism is the result of partnering with the Holy Spirit Three times Luke mentions that God is leading them Verse “the Holy Spirit” Verse 7 “the Spirit of Jesus” Verse 10 “called of God” There are at least four scenes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Christian Church