Sermons on Group:

Church Building Dedication

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 13, 2011

A Church should be a city of refuge for those who are hurting and in need.

Church Dedication: A House of Refuge Scripture: Numbers 1:47-49; 53; 35:1-2; 6; Matthew 25:34-40 Introduction: We have gathered here today to dedicate this building to God. God saw fit to allow us to occupy this place after we had met in schools for over eight years. Today, having completed ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beautiful Feet

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 14, 2013

A Youth Group message that shares two messages in one. 1st: shares how God views us as we share His word with others and 2nd: shares humbleness and servant hood.

Isaiah 52:6-7 6 Therefore my people will know my name; therefore in that day they will know that it is I who foretold it. Yes, it is I." 7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:6-7

Denomination: Other

Jesus I'm Just Not Feeling It #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 25, 2019

The actions of a Christ Follower have daily powerful meaning. Your actions in another person’s life will affect their eternity. Christian action is represented by humble servants obedient to Christ (humility, obedience and service)

Good Morning, today we continue our series our entitled, “Jesus, I’m just not feeling it.” The premise of last week’s message was that by participating in a Christian group we realize the love of God in a very tangible way and in turn, we are able to re-connect to God. This week we continue ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gather For Encouragement Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

We need to gather together as believers to encourage each other towards love and good deeds, especially in times of increasing wickedness.

Today we're talking about the importance of hanging out together, about finding a place where we can chill, chat, and challenge each other in our faith. Have you ever heard of solitary confinement? It's when prisoners are kept all alone. It's pretty rough and can mess with their heads. We're made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Topics: Community Support, Motivational Gatherings, Group Encouragement, Positive Reinforcement

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

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

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

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

Hope On The Midst Of Despair Series

Contributed by John Davis on Mar 11, 2002

A five message series on the resurrection with Small group study questions for five weeks.

Hope in the Midst of Despair The Resurrection of Jesus Christ and Believers 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 (Part One - vs. 1-11) The resurrection of Jesus and the promise of the believer’s resurrection offer the ultimate hope in the midst of a world of despair. We are caught between two resurrections -- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mission To Evangelize The World Series

Contributed by John Ojewole on Oct 20, 2000

The great commission of Jesus to all believers to make disciples of all people-groups.

The Mission To Evangelize The World Matthew 28:16-20 By John Ojewole The text of the message preached at the 2nd Annual Conference of the North American Fellowship of African Baptist Pastors, held in Nashville Tennessee from September 18 – 19, 2000. Today, I am speaking from a familiar passage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Growing The Church - Intro Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Sep 20, 2005

Growing The Church Preparing Small Group Leaders A 3000 year old strategy.

Growing The Church Preparing Small Group Leaders A 3000 year old strategy. Introduction Some churches call them “Home Cell Groups” others call them “Home Church Groups”, we call them “Small Groups”. However you choose to call them, they have been an important part of church history for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is Not Always Easy

Contributed by Donald Seales on Aug 26, 2009

This sermon was given to my youth group during a lock in on the importance and blessing of perseverance.

I. Survivor theme and show description As you can tell, tonight’s theme is Survivor. In case you don’t know, Survivor is a reality show based on someone’s ability to survive a defined amount of time in a predetermined area (jungle, isolated island, etc..). If you have ever seen the show, its ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Deep Community

Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009

How do you achieve deep community and fellowship within a group of believers?

What took a small, scared group of believers and filled them with so much confidence that they eventually became the dominant religion in the Roman empire? We are looking at the aftermath of Peter’s sermon. On that day 3,000 believed. The church went from 120 to 3120. A few days latter another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Little Leaven Leavens The Whole Lump Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 1, 2005

A small amount of sin can corrupt the thinking of a large group of people at the church.

A Little Leaven Leavens The Whole Lump Gal 5.7-10 Galatians Series July 31, 2005 Chester FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Lance Armstrong won his seventh Tour de France in a row this last week. A He is sporting legend who comeback from cancer a few years back. 1 The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-10

Denomination: Baptist