Sermons on Little Is Much:

God Loves All The Little Children Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 12, 2007

Jesus shares several pieces of Good News. One is that God is with us in the midst of tragedies and scarcity. Another piece of Good News is that Happiness can be experienced in the midst of the struggles of life. Luke’s sermon on the plain tells us how.

Luke 6:17-23 “God Loves All the Little Children” INTRODUCTION “Work hard!” “Dream Big!” “The world is your oyster to crack and grab the pearl.” We grow up hearing these phrases and others like them. “America is the land of opportunity,” we are told. “Anyone can become president.” We hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-23

Denomination: Lutheran

A Little Cloud In A Great Big Sky

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 8, 2013

This message tells us that God can take care of problems of long standing. He can give us little signs that the answer is on the way and hope in the time of discouragement.

The Little Cloud in a Great Big Sky I Kings 18:41-46 INTRODUCTION: Elijah was a prophet, a man of God, who was appointed by God to preach and to prophecy in the land. There was a drought for three years. We could relate to his by saying, “there has been a recession in the land for three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Methodist

A Dirty Little Secret About The Church

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 29, 2015

Churches are too often controlled by immature Christians. Though they think themselves to be mature and godly, they are destructive and harmful. Christians need to work at maturing in Christ to ensure that He is honoured through the Body of Christ.

“Let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. And this we will do if ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Look Younder See That Little Cloud

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 23, 2016

What God can do if we let him

LOOK YOUNDER SEE THAT LITTLE CLOUD Our church family just had a little vision of what could be done today. We could evangelize the whole world. We must look for that little cloud. A shower may be on it’s way . 1st Kings 18:--45 There are six things we must see in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:45

Denomination: Baptist

O’ Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 7, 2013

This is the third message in a series based on some of the most popular Christmas hymns.

On December 24, 1865 at the age of thirty Phillips Brooks’ life would be changed forever by a Christmas Eve service that lasted nearly five hours. The service took place at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Brooks wrote, “I remember standing in the old church in Bethlehem close ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Little Lamb

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 9, 2021

There is a progression and parallel of the Passover Lamb and the Lamb of God -- A, The, Your, Their Lamb(s).

1. A friend of mine recently shared an observation with me from Exodus 12:1-6 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, 2 “This month shall be for you the beginning of months. It shall be the first month of the year for you. 3 Tell all the congregation of Israel that on the tenth day ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fairy Tales 3 - Chicken Little Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction These are the stories we learned as children. Either told to us by parents or at school as we gathered at the feet of our teachers. These tales taught us life lessons and truths that we had to think through to grasp. However, unknown to many of us they also taught us significant ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24, Mark 5:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Let The Little Children Come To Me

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

it was put on my heart that since today is our Love Disciples launch, it would be appropriate to remind ourselves of what scripture tells Jesus said about the little children.

Last week we basically stayed in one passage of scripture, so today we’ve got some catching up to do, as we get back to scriptural gymnastics. Our key verses will be found in: Matthew 19:13-15 Proverbs 22:6 Focus on three main ideas today: Discipleship Training up our youth Overcoming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Proverbs 22:6

Stewardship Part 3 How Much God Really Wants Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This sermon is about what God really wants from us.

Imagine the scene. Jesus has just had a rather tense confrontation with some of the religious leaders. He heads to the Temple with his disciples. They sit down near where the offerings were received. The offerings were received in a different manner than we are used to. They had 13 offering ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Encourager Like Epaphras Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 14, 2016

Epaphras was little known to many, but precious and valuable to Paul. Our churches are filled with those who receive little recognition, but contribute much. We need their continued devotion and service.

Series: Serving in the Shadows # 3 An Encourager like Epaphras Colossians 1:7-8; 4:12-13 Today we have read of another servant of the Lord who served in the shadow of the apostle Paul. Other than the verses we have read, Epaphras is only mentioned one other time in Scripture. Philemon 1:23 – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 5 - Know God And Invest Right Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 10, 2024

God has entrusted each one of us with much, and it is up to us to use these resources wisely. The ones who are faithful with little God will entrust much, and the unfaithful are in danger of losing all that has been given to them.

We continue this series based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) In order for us to reach this state of overflowing blessings in our lives, each of us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, 2 Samuel 22:27, Exodus 34:6, Matthew 25:14-15, Matthew 25:16-17, Matthew 25:18-21, Matthew 25:24-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Disciple's Life: A Tale Of Two Jews Series

Contributed by Dan Boyce on Aug 26, 2011

In this sermon we will compare and contrast two Jews we encounter in the Gospels. One is a wealthy young ruler and the other is a widow. One has much and gives little. The other has little and gives much. Instead of the “balanced” life we often are ex

The Disciple's Life: A Tale of Two Jews Mark 12:41-42 (Luke 21:1-4); Mark 10:17-30 (Luke 18:18-29) Today is Pentecost! Pentecost is the Jewish feast that celebrated the early grain harvest. It is on this day that the church was born in Jerusalem when a group of 120 disciples of Jesus were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: *other

You Can Cook In Small Pots.(Spurgeon)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 8, 2016

Spurgeon: DO NOT HOLD BACK BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT PREACH IN ST. PAUL'S CATHERAL. BE CONTENT TO TALK TO ONE OR TWO PEOPLE IN A COTTAGE. YOU CAN COOK IN SMALL POTS AS WELL AS BIG ONES. LITTLE PIGEONS CAN CARRY GREAT MESSAGES.

YOU CAN COOK IN SMALL POTS! WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A SEED?--- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a pint jar of corn seeds. If needed candy corn? IF YOU LISTEN CLOSELY TO EACH PERSON'S ARGUMENT THEIR WAY IS RIGHT... THIS IS HARMLESS. I CAN PLAY WITH SIN AND STILL BE RIGHT. John ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Antioch Affect Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 5, 2009

The Antioch Affect - Obedience to the Holy Spirit in small things, leads to far reaching blessings.

Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same "The Antioch Affect") The links are not active in this document on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational