Sermons on Groups:

This Group Must Somehow Form A Family

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Apr 2, 2002

This sermon explores ’family’ relationships through the Joseph’s reconciliation with his brothers. Because of his relationship with God, Joseph has decided to engage in his relationships differently.

Bibliography: Culture Shifts, Lesson 6 What we have before us is a very touching scene. This family has hurt one another incredibly. Joseph’s story is one of the rich time honored stories that has been retold many times in life of the church. In recent years, an animated film about Joseph’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

A Little Group That Made A Big Difference

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 15, 2022

How did these men turn the world upside down? What was their secret?

Acts 4:13--The secret was that they spent time with Jesus. The 12 apostles reached the entire known world with the gospel. These were not extraordinary men. Matt. 10:1-4. Peter, Andrew, James, John, and Philip were fishermen. Matthew was a tax collector. Simon was in a group called the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Small Groups: Our "Plan A" For Discipleship

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 12, 2006

All people should benefit from getting involved in a Christian small group.

Our Mission To create an (adj)____________ Christian community that effectively reaches out to (adj) ____________ people with (pl. noun) _____________, (pl. noun) _________________ and (pl. noun) _________________ so that they may experience the joy of (pl. noun) _________________ and a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sense Of Belonging Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To lay out the vision and strategies for becoming a church where everyone belongs to a small group that loves them and will help them grow in their love for God and others.

I was watching a show the other night with my kids called the Suite Life of Zack and Cody. Part of the episode was a re-enactment of The Wizard of Oz story line. Dorothy’s house had landed on the wicked Witch of the West and Dorothy had started on her journey to Oz along the yellow brick ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Reviewing Our Vision

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Cell Groups - What are they? Cells are seen to be the basic building blocks of a church, just as cells are the basic building blocks of life. They are 'small living things with an aim to grow and multiply!

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Cell Groups - What are they? Cells are seen to be the basic building blocks of a church, just as cells are the basic building blocks of life. They are 'small living things with an aim to grow and multiply! Cells need to be big enough to function and small ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Ecclesiolae In Ecclesia!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 1, 2019

It is crucial for us to meet outside the normal schedule of the Church in smaller groups for prayer, fellowship, accountability, to grow in our faith and to gain confidence with sharing the Gospel. We band together as "little churches" outside the bigger Church!

SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, WHO WAS THE ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE (MODERN-DAY TURKEY) SAID THIS OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE CHURCH: “HE ESPOUSED HER AS A WIFE, HE LOVES HER AS A DAUGHTER, HE PROVIDES FOR HER AS A HANDMAID, HE GUARDS HER AS A VIRGIN, HE FENCES ROUND HER LIKE A GARDEN AND CHERISHES HER ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

Life Change Happens Best In Small Groups Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

small group series #4

Life change happens best in small groups, #4 of the core values of Christian community series Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ October 27, 2002 A couple of years ago Tammie and I were living in central Ohio we had just bought a house and been there for a few months. Tammie ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Connecting To A Common Purpose Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 29, 2002

Small groups #2

Connecting to a common purpose # 2 of Core values of Christian community values Eric Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ October 13, 2002 What’s the difference between a southern zoo and a northern zoo? A southern zoo has a description of the animal on the front of the cage, along with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Coping To Conquering

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001

DON’T JUST DEAL WITH PROBLEMS OF LIFE; TURN THEM AROUND TO YOUR OWN USE. DON’T JUST COPE CONQUER LIFE.

Title: From Coping To Conquering Text: II Corinthians 4:5-12 Intro: You know it is a bad day when: - You call the suicide prevention hotline and they put you on hold. - Your stuck in traffic and your horn gets stuck behind a group of Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang. - You get to work to find a 60 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Me, Myself, And I Syndrome

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

This sermon addresses the need for accountability

Genesis 4:9 Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" He said, "I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?" NKJV This question that Cain asked God has echoed throughout the church since her existence. Am I supposed to keep watch over my brother? The answer is an undeniable ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Staying On Track Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK

BIG IDEA: FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK IN THE RACE TO GLORY TO JOIN OUR SAVIOR, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST Gromacki: "In this section, the apostle challenged the believers to experience the joy of maturity." I. (:15-16) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Things Which Keep You From Hearing God

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Sep 26, 2002

A look at things which keep the believer from hearing God.

“Things Which Keep You From Hearing God” Text: Matthew 13:10-17 Intro: I want to preach from verse 15, “their ears are dull of hearing” I want us from the Word of God to look at some “Things Which Keep You and I From Hearing God.” Prosperity – Jeremiah 22:21 “I spake unto thee in thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Bear Ye One Another's Burdens

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Mar 30, 2001

Our call to help one another through temptations

Bear Ye One Another’s Burdens Meridian Church of God Seventh Day February 10th, 2001 INTRODUCTION Good morning… Victory Over Temptation pages 237-239 I want to talk to you today about the types of bonds that are spoken of in that reading. When faced by trouble, hardship, temptation, these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Faces Of The Stranger Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Sep 21, 2001

Let’s talk about what makes it difficult for us to form community, and in so doing, we will also find an explanation for the turmoil our world is seeing and has always seen.

The Faces of the Stranger Pastor Jim Luthy I’ve really wrestled this week whether to return to our series on community or to talk about the recent attacks on our nation. On one hand, we are being asked to return to normal, whatever that means, and these messages on community are meant to equip us ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8, Matthew 23:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Awakening Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Sep 28, 2001

The alarm that went off on September 11 is opening our eyes to the problem of individualism. The only thing that will keep us from collectively rolling over in our bed of apathy is a strong call to the cross of Christ and to genuine Christian community.

The New Awakening Pastor Jim Luthy It has been two and a half weeks since we were awakened by the news of terrorists striking on our own soil. Since that time, we have heard that the attacks awakened a "sleeping giant." But that leads me to some questions. If we were a "sleeping giant," why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational