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

Sermons on The Effective Church:

showing 961-975 of 158,458
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
  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Unity In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 11, 2003
    based on 187 ratings
     | 24,697 views

    The Lord’s church must be united!

    INTRO.- United we stand, divided we fall. Where are those words found in scripture? Who said those words in the Bible? NO ONE SAID THOSE WORDS IN SCRIPTURE. They are not found in scripture. Jesus said something similar but not those exact words. Matt. 12:25 “Every kingdom divided against ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Scott avatar

    Homosexuality And The Church

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 13, 2003
    based on 140 ratings
     | 17,105 views

    The homosexual issue has become an issue in the church. This message deals with this issue from a Biblical perspective.

    “Homosexuality And The Church” INTRODUCTION: The issue of “Homosexuality And The Church” has been on the front page of newspapers this past week … and on every newscast. Rev. Gene Robinson has just been elected as the first openly gay Episcopalian Bishop of New Hampshire. This has brought the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ric Freeman avatar

    Church In Crisis

    Contributed by Ric Freeman on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 11,121 views

    The issue of gays in the church

    Crisis in the church August 17, 2003 AM Jude 1 The church of Jesus Christ is in a crisis today. We are being attacked not from the outside -- but from the inside. Let’s look at Jude -- we’ll begin with chapter 1, verse 1, And we’ll just read the whole book, every chapter, every verse. All 25 of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    A Remarkable Church

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,303 views

    Identifying traits of a remarkable church.

    1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 A Remarkable Church Introduction In our first look at this letter to the Thessalonian church, we noted that Paul had established the work during his second missionary tour, and that Timothy and Silas had accompanied him in the work. We know that he preached at the synagogue ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    An Exemplary Church

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,438 views

    When the priority of people in a church focuses on the love of Jesus Christ the reputation of that church will be missions and ministry.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- August 24, 2003 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Unlearning The Church Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,805 views

    Unlearning the Church seeks to present the reasons the early church had church meetings.

    UNLEARNING CHURCH MEETINGS Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 Corinthians 14; John 21 Welcome back to our Unlearning Series. There are so many things that we have learned in life that keeps us from following Jesus in a healthy way. For three weeks the Lord taught us on unlearning our proneness to hide, and to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Unlearning The Church Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,467 views

    The church Jesus built is His body called for a special purpose in the world.

    UNLEARNING THE CHURCH Matthew 16:17-19; Col 1:18,24-25; Thesis: We have adapted so many unhealthy and unbiblical views and practices we call the church, that we have almost rendered the church irrelevant and ineffective. We need to recover what Jesus expects or dreams the church will be. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Church And The Community

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 12,341 views

    What is the churches relationship to the community from Gods perspective? A City on a hill, salt and light.

    Matt 16:13-18 Upon this Rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Jesus church is a strong church A unified church: Jn 17: 21 –22 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    The Church In Prayer

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 7,157 views

    When do we normally pray? Verses When should we pray? Examined using contemporary language, practical points of application and an easy to ’Power Point’ outline.

    "The Church in Prayer" Acts 4:23-31 Pastor Bob Hunter Intro: Describe how the Apostles got to a place of prayer. Review the story that immediately preceedes it, ( i.e. The healing of lame beggar, discuss the trouble it stirred up and the events that followed.) Describe Peter and John ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Open Church

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,085 views

    We come to church not as consumers of religion, but as a community of faith that is open to God, to one another, and to outsiders

    The Open Church 1Peter 2:9-10 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • John Beehler avatar

    Why Is There Church?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 15,857 views

    What is the purpose of "church"?

    Why is There Church A young man & friend were driving to a football game when they were hit by a semi. Both were knocked out and the car was thrown into the ditch. When the driver woke up, he realized he wasn’t too badly injured, but his friend was bleeding and in serious trouble. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Raymond Pooley avatar

    The Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Raymond Pooley on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 16,309 views

    A motivational message to move ’Lukewarm Christians’ (if there were such a thing) into a passionate relationship with God.

    Lukewarm & Almost Christian REVELATION 3:14-21 Here is a passage that you have all heard before – many times. I don’t mean to stand before you this morning and try to pretend that this is brand new material for you. I have preached on this passage twice before, this makes the third time. I have ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    The Church In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 6,071 views

    We can learn what kind of church Jesus wants us to be by looking at the distinctive identifying marks of the church in Jerusalem.

    THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 6:7 INTRO. The verse we have just read is an excellent description of the church in Jerusalem. That church was the hottest church in the New Testament...or since. They were the poorest church (Paul took offerings from other churches to support them) and yet they ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Church 101

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,997 views

    Just the basics about the Church. Jesus said, "I will build my church at the gates of hell will not overcome it". Also, some personal thoughts in the conclusion about the importance church attendance, involvement, and support.

    June 1, 2003 Title: Church 101 Text: Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction 1. When I was in college, some of the classes would be designated "101" For example, Psych 101 (intro to Psychology) Greek 101 (intro to Greek) Sociology 101 English Lit 101 and so on. The "101" simply means an ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jim Dillinger avatar

    The Crowned Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,212 views

    Smyrna

    Smyrna: The Crowned Church Rev 2:8-11 Herman Lange, a German Christian who was executed by the Nazis during World War II. In his cell on the night before he was to be killed, Lange wrote a note to his parents. He said two feelings occupied his mind: "I am, first, in a joyous mood, and second, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ