SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on The Effective Church:

showing 3,361-3,375 of 157,544
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Troy Borst avatar

    Healthy Church: One That Worships Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,861 views

    A healthy church, no matter the set up, the music, the leader, the words, or the atmosphere... will be one that worships in the Spirit, in Holiness, At All Times, and in Humility.

    A HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT WORSHIPS REVELATION 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION... God I Wish You Had Been There After attending church one Sunday morning, a little boy knelt at his bedside that night and prayed, “Dear God, we had a good time at church today—but I wish you had been there!” READ REVELATION ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Healthy Church: One That Evangelizes Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,604 views

    A healthy church is one that evangelizes. What is evangelism? Evangelism simply is the sharing of one’s faith and a communication of the message about Jesus. A healthy church is one that communicates the Gospel well.

    A Healthy Church: One that Evangelizes Romans 10:14-15 INTRODUCTION We have been looking at a series of messages that deal with a healthy church. This is the fifth and final message in this series. There are of course other marks of a healthy church, but I believe we have covered the essentials ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Jenkins avatar

    Ephesus: The Church Of The Lost Love Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,056 views

    the church at ephesus

    Ephesus the church of Love Revelation 2:1-7, “"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Ephesus. This is the message from the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven gold lampstands: "I know all the things you do. I have seen your hard work and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Jenkins avatar

    Laodicea The Church Of Lackluster Faith Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,937 views

    Laodicea The Church of Lackluster Faith

    Laodicea The Church of Lackluster Faith Revelation 3:14"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Laodicea. This is the message from the one who is the Amen--the faithful and true witness, the ruler[1] of God’s creation:15"I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Prayer Of Christ For His Church

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 30, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,136 views

    The inclusiveness expressed in verse 20 reveals that, although He was referring to His disciples in particular in verses 13-19, He expanded His intercession to include all the church throughout time.

    THE PRAYER OF CHRIST FOR HIS CHURCH “But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Growing Our Church With Love

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,297 views

    The commands of love in 1 Corinthians 13 aren’t just for wedding ceremonies, but for the Church and her ministry throughout the world.

    THE GREATEST NEED THE WORLD HAS TODAY IS FOR THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO SHOW THEM AND PROVE TO THEM THAT THERE REALLY IS SUCH A THING AS THE GENUINE, CHRIST-LIKE EXAMPLE OF AGAPE LOVE. IF YOU JUST SIMPLY LOOK AT TODAY’S POPULAR CULTURE IN LITERATURE, MUSIC, ADVERTISING AND THE VISUAL ARTS, YOU WOULD ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • John Hamby avatar

    How To Treat Church Members Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,941 views

    # 9 in a series on 1 Timothy this message deals with how the social responsiblities of the church to its members.

    “Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #9 “How To Treat Church Members” 1 Timothy 5:1-16 As we began our study of the first letter to Timothy we stated that the letter ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Are All Believers In "The Church?"

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,553 views

    Three reasons believers must reject the universal church teaching.

    God’s Glorious Church Are All Believers in “The Church”? Ephesians 3:21 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 3, 2005 Introduction “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Today I want to resume the series of messages I have been preaching titled ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    First Church Of The Couch Potato

    Contributed by James May on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,529 views

    God wants Christians off of the couch and into the trenches, working in the Kingdom of God. This sermon is a little different from most that I preach but it does make the point.

    FIRST CHURCH OF THE COUCH POTATO by Pastor Jim May 1 Peter 2:2-3, "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious." Nothing is more precious in the eyes of a young couple than a newborn baby. It is the same ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Trae Durden avatar

    Is Membership In The Church Essential To Salvation?

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,964 views

    Study of the importance of the church.

    “Is membership in the church essential to salvation” 1. In Matthew 16:13-19, Jesus promised to build His church. -Verse 18, “ I will build my church.” 2. In Mark 9:1, Jesus said His church would come with power, and that some of them would be alive when His “kingdom” or “church” came! 3. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Deacons Leading In Church Ministry

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 144 ratings
     | 14,888 views

    Four lessons to help us better value the ministry of deacons in our church.

    God’s Glorious Church Deacons Leading in Church Ministry Acts 6:1-7 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 24, 2005 Introduction A rather pompous-looking deacon was working hard to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    What Makes A Church Great?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2005
    based on 1,234 ratings
     | 53,437 views

    7 Qualities which make a church great. Link included to Formatted Text Version and Powerpoint, audio/video.

    What Makes a Church Great? Acts 4:33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatChurch.html "And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all."--Acts 4:33. I believe this is a great church! God is doing great things! But ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • James McCullen avatar

    When You Are New In The Church Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 12, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,279 views

    This message will guide us when we are new in A church. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep

    WHEN YOUR NEW IN THE CHURCH Gal 1:18-24 NASB {18} Then three years later I went up to Jerusalem to become acquainted with Cephas, and stayed with him fifteen days. {19} But I did not see any other of the apostles except James, the Lord’s brother. {20} (Now in what I am writing to you, I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • James McCullen avatar

    When To Cause Trouble In The Church Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 18, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,336 views

    Should a person ever cause trouble in the church? Yes! This sermon tells you when. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style.

    WHEN TO CAUSE TROUBLE IN THE CHURCH Galatians 2:1-10 (NASB) 1 Then after an interval of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. {2} And it was because of a revelation that I went up; and I submitted to them the gospel which I preach among the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Reinforcing And Cheering Up The Church

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 21, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,239 views

    How to bring revival

    Reinforcing And Cheering up the Church Have you ever fainted? My little brother had a fear of needles and back when they did Small Pox vaccinations I was asked to hold him in case something happened. It did and he all of a sudden was held up only because I had put my hands under his shoulders. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan