Sermons on Group Projects:

Making Forever Friends

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 3, 2017

The sermon is meant to encourage people to become involved in our Small Group Ministry.

1. Quiet Desperation of Loneliness Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking gentleman who keeps to himself. Shirley says, "Sophie, you know I’m shy. Why don’t you go over to him at the pool ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Secret Weapon For Getting People To Want Jesus Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 19, 2018

In this passage Paul speaks of throwing his "heart wide open" to the Corinthians. Could it be that the deep relationships that will come from doing that might be the church's secret weapon for attracting people to Jesus in a culture overwhelmed by loneliness?

DANGER SIGNS ON CHURCH FRIENDSHIPS: Shallow conversation, safe prayer requests, and busy pastors. - Sometimes church members can be mean to each other, but even in good times many church friendships are characterized by their lack of depth. What are some of the signs? a. Shallow conversation. - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Connected Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Sep 18, 2018

Being connected pushes me towards Spiritual Growth,
 Being connected pushes me towards Fellowship, Being connected pushes me towards Generosity,
 Being connected pushes me towards Contagion.

I Am Connected?Acts 2:41-47? I am connected to the Body vv.41-42 ? Through Jesus For a different life ?I am connected to the Mission vv.43-45 ? To see God do the miraculous To sacrifice what is necessary I am connected to a Group vv.46-47 ? Doing life together Sharing life in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Father In Law Knows Best

Contributed by Tom Conant on Mar 7, 2012

How Jethro's principle can help us structure for spiritual health (small groups).

Exodus 18:13-26 13And so it was, on the next day, that Moses sat to judge the people; and the people stood before Moses from morning until evening. 14So when Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he did for the people, he said, “What is this thing that you are doing for the people? Why ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

“the Priority Of Community” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 15, 2014

How do small groups help cultivate community?

(Show video - Be the Church) Let’s continue our conversation on becoming a church that makes a difference. Last time, we talked about worship being a priority for our church family, and we discussed how we might each help make our experience of worship more meaningful for our church family ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Shake It And Shine It! Series

Contributed by Clarence Moore on Jul 19, 2007

What is my true purpose on earth? To preserve and project!

2007 Summer Series - Sermon on the Mount: Shake it and Shine it – Part two Matthew 5:13-16 The Sermon on the Mount is one of greatest jewels of the bible. It deals with what many in our churches do not want to adhere to – Holy living and Holy conduct. Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Git-R-Done Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 13, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 3 about the organization and leadership required to begin the project of rebuilding

Text: Nehemiah 3:1-32, Title: Git-R-Done! Date/Place: NRBC, 9/16/17, PM A. Opening illustration: tell about the mission team from Petsworth that really got her done in April of 2003 B. Background to passage: A burden was born, a king was won, a midnight moonlit ride was taken, and a speech that was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Stephen: Full Of Faith, Grace And Power"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 24, 2004

Stephen was Prayed up, Prepared, Projected Christ and was Profitable for the Kingdom

We’re looking today, at the account of possibly the shortest lived Deaconship in the history of the church. The Apostles are finding themselves, as the Jerusalem congregation grows, having to deal with mundane issues that threaten to take them away from their appointed mission, which is prayer ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

Anxiety Hampers Faith

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 14, 2016

God is the head of this project and He would see to it that things move!

Trust in the Lord forever! Isaiah 26:4”Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.” Did you know anxiety hampers faith but trust boosts faith? When I walked into an Officer’s room with my big file with all relevant documents for the running of our Abide ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas According To Isaiah Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2013

Isaiah foresaw not only the Incarnation of the Saviour, but projected to His reign over the earth.

“But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. “The people who walked ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Better Together Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009

This adapted sermon of Rick Warren challenges us to participate in the 40 Days of Community and join a small group.

What on earth are WE here for? That’s really the question we are asking over these 40 Days of Community. God has placed us here on this earth, in this place, and at this time for a reason, for a purpose. We are not here by accident. We are part of God’s plan. God’s #1 reason for bringing us on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Methodist

Tough Times. Tough Men. Tough God.

Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Jan 23, 2013

Sermon on Daniel 12:1-13. Project for the class The Book of Daniel.

Reylourd P. Reyes 2nd Sermon on the Book of Daniel Title: Tough Times. Tough Men. Tough God. Keytext: Daniel 12:1-3 Introduction: In our class last week, we have learned that the chapters 10-12 of the Book of Daniel form a unit with three element. Other scholars would treat this last unit ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Adventist

The Reality Of Opposition Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Mar 30, 2008

In any good and worthwhile project Satan will throw opposition our way

Visioneering The Reality of Opposition Nehemiah 4 Matthew Sullivan A Quaker farmer was having a hard time with his mule. No matter what he tried the mule would not get up. He told the mule I am a Quaker and you know I cannot hit you and I cannot curse you. However, I can sell you to my ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walled In Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 19, 2018

Message 9 in our exposition of Nehemiah celebrating the completed wall project.

Chico Alliance Church "Walled In" REVIEW I. REBUILDING THE WALLS 1-7 A. Recognizing the needs through inquiry B. Responding to needs through intense intercession C. Resolving needs through planning and perseverance D. Resisting opposition through prayer and perseverance 1. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

P.o.w.e.r.

Contributed by Jon Sigler on Jun 21, 2001

Short bible study on the power that we need from God used in an acronym.

Just like the shephard, God wants to restore your relationship with him. 1. Three things will determine whether you will conquer or fall in living for Christ: a. The changes you are willing to make. Has anything become more important to you than your relationship with Christ? b. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Holiness