Sermons on Small But Growing:

"Thinking The Things Of God” Holy Communion Come As You Are Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2018

This is part of the series through Martin Luther's Small Catechism. Lutheran view of Holy Communion explained

In Jesus Holy Name October 28, 2018 Series: Luther’s Small Catechism Redeemer Text Matthew 26:26b-28 “Thinking the Things of God” Holy Communion: Come as you Are On this Sunday of the Reformation we have come to our final topic in our series of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On The Widow's Mite

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 2, 2024

The Widow’s Mite is regarded as a small contribution that is willingly given and is all one can afford.

Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett, a female British-American novelist and play-write once remarked: “If nature has made you for a giver, your hands are born open, and so is your heart; and though there may be times when your hands are empty, your heart is always full, and you can give things out of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:12, Mark 12:40, Luke 6:38, Proverbs 11:24-25

Where Is Your Tent Pitched?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Life is made up of many decisions. Some BIG and some SMALL and sometimes very unpopular.

For example: (1) SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL DECISIONS Consider the many decisions an umpire has to make calling “balls” or “strikes” in a baseball game. He can almost rest assured that by the time the game is over he does not have a friend in the stadium. These fellows have a hard ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Still A Baby

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 8, 2004

You must decide if that is all the closer you want to get to God. You see growing spiritually is not the same as growing physically. Physically you are going to grow whether you want to or not. Spiritually, it’s a choice. It’s something that we are to

By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO TITLE: Are You Still A Baby? THEME: Sanctification TEXT: 1 Peter 2:1-3 PROP: Christians will become stagnant if they don’t grow throughout their Christian life. INTRO: Are you still a baby? That’s the title to my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Jesus Kept The Passion In His Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Secrets to overcoming the tendency to grow complacent, lazy or apathetic.

How Jesus Kept the Passion in His Ministry Illustration:I have but one passion; it is He, He only. Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf. Zinzendorf launched the Moravian missionary movement that spawned the modern missionary thrust around the world. One person’s passion can make a world of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Firm In The Faith

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 7, 2005

Advent 1(C) - Believers stand firm in the faith whenever they are growing in joyful faith and whenever they are growing in Christ’s love.

1 THESSALONIANS 3:8-13 - ADVENT 1 - November 27, 2005 (Outline) INTRO: A new church year begins this morning with the season of Advent. For Christians this is a very special time for us to prepare for the coming birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. We also prepare for the second coming of Jesus as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

New Wineskins Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 11, 2021

New Wineskins Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 20, 2021

New Wineskins Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 20, 2021 Intro Well good morning to each of you joining today...and a warm welcome to those connecting at another time. I’m excited to launch us into a NEW series and focus for this summer season. Today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stressed Or Blessed?

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

In life we are often distracted by small disappointments, and we forget the innumerable blessings we receive from the Lord.

Stressed or Blessed? Luke 10:38-42 Stressed or Blessed? As a minister was addressing a group of men, he took a large piece of paper and made a black spot in the center of it with a marking pen. Then he held the paper up before the group and asked them what they saw. One person quickly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:42

Denomination: Church Of God

Choosing Mercy Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 2, 2021

Choosing Mercy Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – August 22, 2021

Choosing Mercy Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – August 22, 2021 Intro My added welcome to each of you. I want to begin with a moment to unite us in prayer for Afghanistan. I imagine each of us has seen something of what has unfolded over the past week... and have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You My Mommy? Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2008

If we come to salvation by faith alone then it follows that we grow in Christ by faith also….not by works. I don’t grow in my faith by being good, I grow in my faith by being faithful.

When you think of a solid mature Christian, what kind of a person do you think of? When you think of a solid mature Christian, what kind of a person do you think of? Let’ take a poll. If your answer is one way or another is, “A solid mature Christian is a good person” please, raise your hand. Ok, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dream Come True

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 19, 2023

We dream small, but God dreams big. Mary’s dream was a small one, limited by her time and place and circumstances. Yet when God called her, she became a part of the greatest event the world has ever known.

What do you think of when you hear the phrase “American Dream”? All of us here are immigrants, one way or another.... Some have been here for two or three hundred years - or more! I think some of mine came in the 17th century. What did your ancestors come here for? Was it for religious freedom, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Jesus Wants Every Believer Involved In Helping To Plant And Grow His Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus gave believers a promise when He said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not overcome it.

1. Jesus gave believers a promise when He said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not overcome it." (Matt. 16:18) Christ is actively working to help people plant and grow His church in every nation of the world. The Lord knows that His body will have the greatest opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Grow In Faith To Avoid The Mistake Of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to Grow in Faith To Avoid the Mistake of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21

How to Grow in Faith To Avoid the Mistake of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21 Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want The Church To Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? , #7 Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

I want the church to grow because God desires that it grows but I may not want any of my family members who will take the spotlight away from me.

I received this idea from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow – But Do I Want Anymore People #7 Philippians 2:1-8 For the last six weeks we have been looking at Church growth and some of the things that we do to sabotage that growth. I still believe that everyone here tonight ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Growing Seed: The Growth Of God's Kingdom Vs. The Kingdom Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 26, 2022

The parable describes the kingdom of God, and in particular, how the growth of the kingdom of God works.

“Lloyd was proud of his architectural marvel. He called it Taliesin in honor of a Welsh bard and his romantic poems. The Chicago architect planned to enjoy plenty of romance in his Wisconsin getaway. And that’s exactly why the locals were scandalized. Whenever they spoke about Lloyd’s house, they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Salvation Army