Sermons on Group Dynamics:

Candidates Of Heaven And Hell

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 9, 2011

his message is for two groups of people: those who are candidates for heaven and those who are candidates for hell. You can divide the whole Christians into those two groups any day anytime.

Luke 16:19-31 says, “There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day. And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores. And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are Lost Souls Eternally Lost?

Contributed by Robert Joseph on May 23, 2014

This is a Small Group topic. It looks at why lost souls will be lost, and why God cannot change His mind at the last minute and not put them in hell. It also contains questions for group discussion.

Are unbelievers really lost for all eternity? Judging by their lack of concern for the lost, it seems many Christians don’t believe they are. But let’s see what the Bible says. In Ephesians 2:1 the apostle Paul wrote to the believers in Ephesus reminding them of their condition ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Risen Redeemer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

We want to consider the great story of the resurrection from the point of view of two groups of people. Both groups are believers, but Mark's account first deals with the experience of the women, and then of the men.

Back in 1851 two missionaries, one English and the other American, were walking past the temple of Siva in Tanjore, India. They noticed the people carrying out one of the brass idols. It was a hot sunny day and the idol had become heated. One of the worshippers happened to touch it, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-14

The King Of Humility Series

Contributed by Sylvan Finger on Aug 12, 2025

Theme: How does the triumphal entry of Jesus going into Jerusalem show the dynamics between the humble and the haughty and how salvation is affected? ... Jesus empties himself to serve others.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Proverbs 18:12 (ESV) P: Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty, C: but humility comes before honor. Have you heard that word haughty? What does haughty mean to you? When I first heard its definition it made me think of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:2-5, Philippians 2:5-11, Proverbs 18:12, Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Fired Up For Jesus? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Jesus desired to bring a burning, exciting, dynamic presence of God in the lives of people. God’s fire is dazzling and powerful and can work wonders in your life.

Are You Fired Up for Jesus? Luke 12:49-50 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Sometimes sermons can be too long. A bishop spoke in Chapel at Yale University. He spoke for 15 minutes on how the Y in Yale stood for “Youth” then for another 15 minutes about how A stood for “Ambition,” the L stood for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-50

Denomination: Baptist

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 30, 2018

Message 2 in our exploration of the the foundation directives for a healthy walk. This message continues exploration of the elements involved in continually cultivating a dynamic relationship with God.

Chico Alliance Church “CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 2 INTRODUCTION Paul identifies an internal war between the flesh and the spirit for control of the soul. Are we living on a spiritual plane or a fleshly plane? Is God our primary focus or our fleshly appetites? Is our mind set on the things ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ignite Your Faith With God's Promises SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Jesus yearned to ignite a vibrant, dynamic presence of God in the lives of people. God's fire is brilliant and potent, capable of performing miracles in your life.

Introduction: Sometimes sermons can be too long. Once, a bishop spoke at Yale University for an hour, discussing how each letter in "Yale" represented a different quality. However, the message was so lengthy that it bored the audience. In contrast, this sermon aims to be concise and impactful. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-50

Topics: Faith, God's Promises

The Search For Significance

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 5, 2003

Wherever groups of people are gathered you can observe behaviors revealing a universal "search for significance." The group may be political, commercial, social or even religious, but the signs will be there. The drive for significance seems to be a part

THE SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE SCRIPTURE: Matthew 20:20-28 INTRODUCTION Wherever groups of people are gathered you can observe behaviors revealing a universal "search for significance." The group may be political, commercial, social or even religious, but the signs will be there. The drive for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thank God For Multi-Channel Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2005

The Holy Spirit may choose to use you in communicating Christ’s messages through large group, small group, TV, radio, family, institutional, literary, drama, music, interpersonal or private channels.

How The Holy Spirit Uses Various Channels to Communicate Christ’s Message Acts 2:1-2:38 1. The Holy Spirit is not limited to any channel in communicating Christ’s messages. Dr. Luke wrote, "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Calmer Waters Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

We are going to mix up our group a bit and have some discussion and interaction as a way to review and find application for our series "The Perfect Stor,." We are going to break into small groups.

Finding Calmer Waters Tonight we are ending our series with a message entitled “Finding Calmer Waters”. We’re going to do things a little different and we’re going to have some fun. We are going to mix up our group a bit and have some discussion and interaction. We are going to break into ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Step One - Admit It Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

Why talk about recovery? Well, The 12 steps are based on biblical principles and were written at a time when the AA group was associated with teachings of a now defunct Christian organization called the Oxford Group.

Why the Twelve Steps and the Bible?? It makes sense because 1) 12 steps are based on biblical principles and were written at a time when the AA group was associated with teachings of a now defunct Christian organization called the Oxford Group. This group was founded by Sam Shoemaker at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:11, Romans 3:21-24, Acts 9:1-9, Psalm 6:6-10, Proverbs 28:26, Matthew 9:36, Romans 7:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crowd At The Cross Of Jesus.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 25, 2025

There were four distinct groups at the cross, watching Jesus Died. Ony one of them knew and loved Jesus. Today, we must recognise the three other groups, if we are live alongside them.

Matthew 27:35-37 35 When they had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots. 36 And sitting down, they kept watch over him there. 37 Above his head they placed the written charge against him, ”this is Jesus, the king of the Jews”. Reflection There were many who watched Jesus being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-37

Denomination: Episcopal

Lessons About Relating

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 5, 2018

Much of life is about relationships. The more lessons we can learn from God’s Word about relationships —whether to others, to our leaders, or to God — the better.

Lessons About Relating (Ecclesiastes 4:9-5:7) 1. Christopher Cone has written a series of articles about the Japanese concept of Kaizen. It is a way of improving that is based upon a model introduced by Americans like W. Edwards Deming and consistent with Biblical principles. 2. He writes: ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Speaking With Boldness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 26, 2019

Be bold and don’t fold when hard times come.

Speaking with Boldness Acts 4:23-31 Rev. Brian Bill November 20, 2019 Last weekend we were encouraged to imitate the example of Peter and John in order to weather the waves of persecution that are headed our way. This was our main idea: We must keep speaking even when we’re told not to. We were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Growing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2023

Spiritual growth is intentional, not automatic.

EVERYONE Growing 2 Peter 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill April 22-23, 2023 Dr. Charles Stanley graduated to glory this week at the age of 90. He served as pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta for 51 years, authored over 60 books. His sermons have aired daily on the internet, television, and radio for many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist