Sermons on Small But Growing:

Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 4, 2012

We grow and multiply through faith, oppression, and obedience as God's ancient people did when they experienced harsh treatment in Egypt.

In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village. They walked by an old man sitting beside a fence, and one of them asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Real Purpose” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 29, 2010

We need to be sure we avoid being distracted from setting our hearts on developing a growing love relationship with God.

In Matthew 6, Jesus emphasizes our love relationship with God. He uses the word “Father” 11 times, showing the importance of that relationship. Our relationship to the Father as His children is a most remarkable and incredible relationship. “For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Faith Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 23, 2007

A family needs to see a father’s faith in action. As his faith grows over time, many answers will come to pass.

April, 2007 A Father’s Faith John 4:46-53 INTRODUCTION: There are times when a father’s faith makes requests of the Lord in the interest of his family. This happened in today’s scripture reading. The nobleman had evidently heard of the miracles that Jesus had performed at other places. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-53

Denomination: Methodist

Being A Biblical Church (Part Five)

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 20, 2019

This is the 5th and final sermon in a short, end of the year series, we've been doing on being a Biblical Church. In this sermon we discuss the need for growth, and how a healthy church is a growing church. We look at some misconceptions and what Scripture says about how a church grows

Biblical Church 2019 (Growing) Text: Acts 2:39-47 Today we’re finishing the series we started a few weeks back on being a Biblical Church. And I challenged you all to stick with me during this study (and I hope you have) because I wanted you to see how it all ties together, and how each element ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:39-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have Faith In The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 1, 2016

“If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you” Luke 17:6.

Theme: Worldwide Communion: Have faith in the Lord Text: Hab. 2:1-4; 2 Tim. 1:5-12; Lk. 17:5-10 Introduction: Today is World Communion Day and this worldwide celebration of the Holy Communion is to remind us of its significance. The Holy Communion is important because it is one of the two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transforming You

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 18, 2004

6th of 6 based on Acts 2:47 Small things done with great love change the world. You can change the world by changing you from being a taker to being a giver.

Transforming You 2:47 – 24/7 Now is the time for change January 31, 1829 To President Jackson: The canal system of this country is being threatened by the spread of a new form of transportation known as "railroads.’ The federal government must preserve the canals for the following reasons: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Providing Provisions Produces Pleasure Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 22, 2007

Jesus takes somethings so small and feeds many. Although He was tired, He could not send the tired mass home-hungry, so He fed them and proved that He was no ordinary person.

MARK 6:35-44 PROVIDING PROVISIONS PRODUCES PLEASURE I. THE POVERTY: Mark 6:35-38 A. The Place 6:35 B. The Plea 6:36 C. The Pious 6:37 II. THE PROVIDING: Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:35-44

Denomination: Methodist

God And Community

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2016

God's case has 3 basic ideas (Outline and material adapted from Bill Donahue and Russ Robinson's book, Building a Church of Small Groups, Chapter 1, In the Beginning, God: The Theological Evidence)

HoHum: In his book, “Imagine Your Life Without Fear” Max Lucado gives some significant insight when he says,"Questions can make hermits out of us, driving us into hiding. Yet the cave has no answers. Christ distributes courage through community; he dissipates doubts through fellowship. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Doing Here?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 22, 2023

In a season of depression the man of God finds a cave on the mountain side. In his hurt and pain he searches for a touch of God. God was not in the wind, not in the earthquake, not in the fire. Elijah found God in a still small voice.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WELL. I’M TIRED AND SO WEARY, BUT I MUST GO ALONG; TILL THE LORD COMES AND CALLS ME AWAY, WELL THE MORNING IS SO BRIGHT, AND THE LAMB IS THE LIGHT, AND THE NIGHT, THE NIGHT IS AS FAIR AS THE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-7, Ephesians 6:13, 1 Kings 18:41-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

27 The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:9-10 - Message 27 – Do Not Grow Weary In Doing Good To All - Especially To Fellow Believers Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 9, 2025

We study an essential truth here today. Paul stresses we are not to grow weary or lose heart in doing good to all, especially to fellow Christians. Perseverance and endurance are essential biblical words. We speak on sowing and reaping also.

27 THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:9-10 - Message 27 – DO NOT GROW WEARY IN DOING GOOD TO ALL - ESPECIALLY TO FELLOW BELIEVERS Galatians chapter 6 is full of instructions for practical Christian living. They may look simple but they need a lot of help from God to perform correctly in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6, Galatians 6:9, Matthew 13:20-21, Matthew 13:5-6, Romans 10:17, 2 Timothy 4:10, Colossians 4:14, 2 Timothy 4:11, Acts 15:37-39, John 4:37-38, Matthew 25:22-23, 2 Kings 5:13, 2 Kings 5:3, 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Hebrews 12:1-3, Revelation 2:3, Galatians 6:10, Acts 2:44-45, 1 Corinthians 15:58, James 5:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Model Church – 2 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 12, 2019

The early church was a dynamic, growing church that turned the world of its day upside down! In spite of incredible opposition and terrible persecution.....

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured INTRODUCTION: The early church was a dynamic, growing church that turned the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6, 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Thessalonians 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beginning Of The End: Revelation 11:15-18 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2013

Jesus comes the second time 1. to Judge the dead 2. to reward his saints, all those who reverence His name, but small and great 3. to destroy those who destroy the earth

11 15 The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever.” 16 And the twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-18

Denomination: *other

Investing In What Lasts

Contributed by Patty Groot on Sep 23, 2025

This sermon calls us to live with holy urgency and single-hearted devotion, being faithful in the small things and using our time, relationships, and resources now with eternity in mind, serving one Master, Christ.

Luke 16:1–13 is another one of those strange passages in the Gospels. Jesus tells a story about a manager who mishandles his boss’s money, gets caught, and then cuts secret deals to secure his own future. And at the end of the story, the master actually praises him! This is not the kind of hero you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Exodus 3:1-12, 1 Samuel 17:17-49

One Against Thousand!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 16, 2013

Do not feel insignificant, small or wormy and curl yourself inside a shell like a snail; look not at the circumstances but meditate the Word that says, ‘One man of you puts to flight a thousand’, and take courage!

One against thousand! Joshua 23:10 “One man of you puts to flight a thousand, since it is the LORD your God who fights for you, just as He promised you.” One single man stood boldly against the atrocities towards the black in South Africa and brought about terrific changes. Nelson ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stopping The Son Of God - Epiphany 4c

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 24, 2016

Proposition: Luke shares how those early Nazarenes were able to stop the Son of God - 1. Through their small mindedness 2. Through their attempt to keep Jesus in a box 3. Through their doubt and mistrust

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30 (cf. 21-30); Psalms 71:1-6; I Corinthians 13:1-13 THEME: Stopping the Son of God - Epiphany 4 C Proposition: Luke shares how those early Nazarenes were able to stop the Son of God - 1. Through their small mindedness 2. Through their attempt to keep Jesus in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Nazarene