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  • Holding Each Other Accountable In Small Groups

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 22 ratings
     | 8,396 views

    Based on the New Testament Church and John Wesley’s concept of the Classmeeting, this sermon affirms the necessity of being in a small, accountability group for disciples to grow to be more like Jesus.

    Holding Each Other Accountable in Small Groups --I Thessalonians 5:11 and James 5:16 In October I return to my alma mater Asbury Theological Seminary for our fifth of six sessions in the Spiritual Leaders’ Academy. The Lily Foundation has fully funded our participation in the Academy, and one of ...read more

  • Your God Is Too Small And Stuck In A Box

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,558 views

    Our minds want a god we can control, but that’s not following Jesus

    Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. 32He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. 33But turning and ...read more

  • Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 16, 2016
     | 8,509 views

    When people are with us, we must be with them. When God is present with us, we must be present with him. When life gets complicated, simplicity is the best solution.

    How many of you have ever prepared a meal for a large group of people and wished that you had at least one other person to help you? If you have, you can understand how Martha felt in the gospel reading we heard from Luke 10:38-42 earlier in this morning’s service. This story takes place ...read more

  • Small Potatoes, So What? Try Again.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2016
     | 3,810 views

    Hear the call to the ministry of encouragement and lifting up the hands that hang down. We need no more "HEAD-SHRINKERS" in the church!

    SMALL POTATOES, SO WHAT? TRY AGAIN! ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com What is a head shinker? Are you a head shrinker? Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; 13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out ...read more

  • Small Private Family Memorial And Committal Service

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,092 views

    The family requested a brief service at the shore and scattering of ashes in the ocean

    In Celebration of the life of Audrey XXXXXX Born August 2, 1940 - Died November 15, 2018 Greeting by Pastor Howard Gunter Call To Worship “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” Deut.33:27 Opening Prayer – “Almighty God, Creator of Love, Life and Death, we ...read more

  • Small People, Big Prayers - Praying With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,089 views

    As a circle maker, it’s important that we are praying BIG prayers, because we serve a BIG God! Based on Mark Batterson's book - The Circle Maker

    TEXT: Numbers 11 TITLE: Praying with Excellence - small people…BIG PRAYERS! SERIES: Being the Church with Excellence TOPIC: Prayer OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 10, 2013 PROP.: As a circle maker, it’s important that we are praying BIG prayers, because we serve a BIG ...read more

  • Why Small Groups? It's About Accountability

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 20, 2012
     | 4,009 views

    Everyone has a boss. Everyone has someone they answer to at work. Even the boss has a boss. The folks who can claim that they don’t have a boss are those who own the company, but, even then, owners have to answer for regulations, taxes, and payroll. E

    “So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. ...read more

  • "Don't Cry" Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on May 13, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 20,707 views

    Just as Jesus restored hope to a mother who had lost her son through a miracle, so he can restore hope to parents who have or are in fear of losing their children today.

    May 12, 2002 Luke 7:11-17 ¡§Don¡¦t cry.¡¨ INTRODUCTION Some of you are familiar with the Calvin & Hobbes comic strip. Well, on one Mother’s Day, Calvin is pictured standing by his mother’s bed. "Hey, Mom! Wake up. I made you a Mother’s Day card." "My, how sweet of you." she says. "I ...read more

  • Don't Give In And Don't Give Up!

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 11, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,210 views

    God’s desire for His children that they should not give into temptations for He is their help and strength in time of need.

    “Don’t Give In & Don’t Give Up” 1 Corinthians 10:13 1. Temptations that you encounter are of common EXPERIENCE to all people. (10:13a) Ephesians 6:12-13; James 1:13-15; Luke 22:31-32; 1 Peter 1:6-7; 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 3:2-4; Luke 4:1-13; 8:13; 1 Timothy 6:9-10 2. God will not allow temptations ...read more

  • Don’t Neglect! Don’t Even Drift!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,454 views

    The dangers of drifting in the Christian Life

    DON’T NEGLECT! DON’T EVEN DRIFT! Reading: Hebrews chapter 2 verses 1-9. Ill: • A little boy asked his mum a question; • “Mum, where did I get my intelligence from?” • She replied; • “I guess you got it from your father… because…. I still have mine!” Many Christians avoid the book of Hebrews ...read more

  • "Let's Not Get Tired Of Doing Good"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 3, 2013
     | 14,366 views

    A sermon about growing in Christ and reaching out to others.

    Galatians 6:1-10 "Let's Not Get Tired of Doing Good" Recently I read about the time and patience it takes to grow a vineyard. The first year you plant shoots of vines rather than seeds because these grow the strongest vines. At the end of the first growing season, you have to cut them ...read more

  • The Power Of A Humble Community

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 8, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 16,664 views

    Submit yourself to the family of believers and experience the joy and wonder of a supernatural community.

    The Power of a Humble Community Matthew 18:15-20 Pastor Jim Luthy At the beginning of the season, the Portland Trailblazers were considered a favorite to win the NBA championship. Their team consisted of no less than 6 former All-Stars and perhaps the greatest Soviet player in history. Through ...read more

  • Be Strong And Work Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 16, 2019
     | 12,241 views

    The people were discouraged at the modest structure of the new Temple as they started rebuilding it. God assured them of His presence, His promise, and His power. The future glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house.

    Let’s recap. The Israelites came back from 70-years of captivity in Babylon. • They rebuilt the altar and started work on the Temple but the local Samaritans opposed them (cf. Ezra 3). • They were so discouraged they stopped work for some 16 years. Nothing was done to God’s house while they busy ...read more

  • Are You Going Over There? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 737 views

    Explore the themes of trouble, hope, joy, and freedom in the context of Job's suffering, emphasizing that while anxiety and suffering are inevitable, we have the choice not to be imprisoned by them through faith in God.

    Good morning, church family! There's a quote by Max Lucado, that I want to share with you this morning. He once said, "The presence of anxiety is unavoidable, but the prison of anxiety is optional." That, my friends, is where we find ourselves today in the book of Job, chapter 3, verses 17-20. Hear ...read more

  • From A Little Village Came A Great Savior

    Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 16, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,514 views

    God often uses the small and weak to confound the big and strong

    “FROM A LITTLE VILLAGE CAME A GREAT SAVIOR” MICAH 5:2 / ECCLESIASTES 9:14-15 David P. Nolte “It was in a little village, on a simple village night, when a message for the Ages, was sent in Timeless Light.” Bethlehem. Small, insignificant, despised, but noted by the prophet Micah, “But ...read more