Sermons on Small But Smart:

Road Rules - Pt. 4 - Running To Win Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 9, 2010

On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

Road Rules Pt. 4 – Running to Win I. Introduction We have almost completed our journey in this series. We have been talking about running and the lessons that I learned as I ran cross country in High School. This is your last opportunity to gaze at the amazing, awe inspiring picture of me with my ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Become A Better Boaster

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 2, 2014

Paul teaches us that we have something better to boast about than worldly wealth or smarts. We have Jesus!

The post-game interview was all the talk among football fans. Even in a league known for brash and swaggering athletes his words stopped viewers in mid-chew of their chicken wings to ask one another: “Did he just really say that?” I’m talking about the interview given by Richard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Road Rules - Pt. 1 - Indian Running Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 19, 2010

On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

Road Rules Pt. 1 – Indian Running I. Introduction Although you can’t tell it by looking at me now, I have a long history of running in my past. As a 7th grader in middle school I had visions of becoming a great football player. I went out for football and played until my 8th grade ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Road Rules - Pt. 2 - Side Stitches & Shin Splints Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 26, 2010

On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

I. Introduction As I mentioned last Sunday, and as you can without a doubt you can tell by looking at my physique, I have a long history of running in my past. I began running Cross Country in the 9th grade and began learning different lessons about running. My time at State my Freshmen year for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 1 - Genesis 18:1-15 - The Power Of One Small Step Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 26, 2010

Watching television as the dramatic pictures were broadcast to the world, I was aware that something momentous had happened and I have never forgotten the images of that man. I was 14 years old.

Part 1 - Genesis 18:1-15 - THE POWER OF ONE SMALL STEP As a boy he was active in the Boy Scouts, and had earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He was only the second person in his family to attend college. In 1950, a week after his 20th birthday, he became a Naval Aviator and then later an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Again But Names Blotted Out, Because They Refuse One Small Thin

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 25, 2014

You might die the second death should you refuse to study this entire message - but it is not my call! OK, you believe the entire Bible, and you have the truth. but without knowing you might be misinterpreting just .01% of truth, without even knowing it!

And he said, you were brought in Gods Kingdom and you emit rays of light, just like a candle. don't hide it. You have knowledge and it will set you free, but only if you don't ignore it! Don't cover it up Jesus said, you have heard the truth, let it remain in you and it will set you free Mar 4:21 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do The Small Thing To Show The Main Thing - God's Love

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 29, 2014

What is servant evangelism: It is demonstrating the kindness of God, The Love God, by offering to do some act of humble service, with no strings attached. We never fully know what small act of kindness will touch and transform a life. (Updated July 2023)

For Those not familiar with an Anglican service; there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's readings are Genesis 22:1-14; Psalm 13; Romans 6:12-23 and Mathew 10:40-42 Jared and his dad were playing a game of catch one afternoon, when Jared asked, ....... "Dad, ... is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21, Matthew 25:34-40, Matthew 10:40-42, Philippians 4:13, John 13:5-10, John 13:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Matthew 13:31-32 - Small Seed, Incredible Potential - Part 13 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 12, 2011

It was no ordinary seed. It was a seed of destiny, a seed of promise, a seed of kingdom significance, the seed of the KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

Matthew 13:31-32 - SMALL SEED, INCREDIBLE POTENTIAL - Part 13. When I read the Parable of the Mustard seed I am left with some serious questions. Jesus just tells the story in two sentences and leaves it at that. No explanation. He just says "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer - If Two Agree

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 23, 2002

The importance of small group prayer

Prayer – If Two Agree Prayer is one of the foundational practices in the Christian life, yet is probably the most neglected aspect of the Christian life. A Christian who has a weak prayer life has a weak spiritual life or will have a weakening spiritual life. There is no way to achieve the kind ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Faith Filled Friends Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

small group series #3

Finding Faith Filled Friends #3 of the Core values of Christian community Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ October 20, 2002 Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Full Devotion To Christ Is Normal For Every Believer Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Small groups series #1

Full devotion to Christ is normal for every believer 1st of the “Core values of Christian community” series Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ October 6, 2002 A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Little Things Matter

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009

God works in small ways

• Verse 5. Go to, etc. - It was very natural for a king to suppose, that the king of Israel could do more than any of his subjects.—Wesley’s CommentaryObstacles for God “Not One of Us” From all indications, it would appear that the Syrians are enemies and not allies of Israel. The young girl ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Little Is Much When God Is In It

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 18, 2008

Small things God used.

Small things God used: 1. A STICK Exodus 4:2 "The LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod". What did God do through Moses’ rod? He brought the 10 plagues upon Egypt. He divided the Red Sea. He defeated the Amalekites. God took something that had been dead and used it. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Fear And Convenience

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

small army . . . big TRUTH!

“300” Pt. 1 Introduction: It was a blockbuster hit. Released in 2006 “300” told the tell of 300 Spartans, who under the leadership of the Spartan King Leonidus, take on the Persian King Xerxes. The result is the historical battle of Thermopylae which took place in 480BC. History isn’t exactly ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cracked Pots

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

small army . . . big TRUTH!

“300” Pt. 3 – Cracked Pots I have been drawing your attention to the now infamous battle for Thermopylae where the 300 Spartans held off over 20,000 Persian hordes for 4 days while inflicting heavy casualties upon the Persians. Of course, if you read your history book or watch the movie you also ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:7-22

Denomination: Pentecostal