Sermons on Small Church:

Why Does God Speak In A Still Small Voice?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 2, 2024

How often do we, as Christians, take time to listen to the voice of God? Does He have to talk to us with a raised voice or a quiet one?

Before we attempt to provide an answer to our question, let us take a moment, look at the Scripture, and gather a history of the situation. In preceding chapter, Elijah has rebuked the evil king Ahab and has had a contest with the evil prophets, wins the contest, and has the evil prophets slain. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tareing Up The Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2017

We may not be able to get rid of all the weeds, but it does not help if we are planting them.

Mat 13:24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Our Only Hope Series

Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009

In a small youth group there are 3 keys to growth... God is the main focus.

Two weeks ago we started talking about how we are going to grow our youth group. We said that there are 3 essential pieces to growing the group. Those 3 pieces are ME, GOD, and MY FRIENDS. We talked about how the most important person to growing our youth group is the person in the mirror. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Pebble's Ripple Effect

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014

15% of people in church this week will quit church within a year. Sometimes we climb mountains with ease, and then trip over a pebble?

THE BATTLE OF THE PEBBLE IN THE SHOE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com COLD HARD FACTS: 15% of all the people in church this week... Will not be in church within a year period.... Think what this does in 2 years? In 5 years 75% of the people in church today will not be in church? I ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Little Is Much When God Is In It Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 17, 2012

God delights in using small things for great purposes. How the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast apply to our lives.

INTRODUCTION Matthew 13 contains seven parables Jesus gives about the Kingdom of heaven. Most of His stories are based on agriculture, because all the people living in Galilee understood gardening. If you’re a gardener, these parables make more sense to you than to the non-gardeners. Let me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections On The Lord's Supper From Luther's Small Catechism

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 7, 2010

What a marvelous inheritance Jesus has left us in the Lord's Supper, his last will and testament! Let's reflect on it as guided by Jesus' words which Martin Luther used in the Small Catechism.

Text: Selected Text Theme: Reflections on the Lord's Supper from Luther's Small Catechism The Setting for the Supper Part One: What is the Sacrament of Holy Communion? Part Two: What blessings do we receive through this eating and drinking? Part Three: How can eating and drinking do such ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Accepting People Into The Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2007

When new people come into the church they need attention just as Saul needed it. Let’s think about specific needs they have. 1- They need acceptance 2- They need protection 3- They need patience 4- They need instruction

INTRO.- How were you treated the first time you ever came to church? Obviously, if you were raised in the church as a child, more than likely, you were treated well. Of course, if a certain little child comes to the preacher, looks up at him and says, "You have a big belly." That child WILL NOT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Dead Church, An Open Door Church, And A Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008

The last three Churches in Asia

Chapter 3 The Church of Sardis This is the 5th Church that we read of in Revelation. So far, there has been a loveless Church, a persecuted Church, a lenient Church and a compromising Church. Chapter 3 begins by telling us of a dead Church. Now to clarify what he is speaking of, look to I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Seven Churches

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Apr 28, 2022

Revelation was written to seven specific churches at a specific time in a specific place for a specific reason. However, what lessons can we learn from this valuable book of the bible?

1. Ephesus: The Ephesian church is commended for its works—the preaching, perseverance and serving by the early disciples (Revelation 2:1–3). Even they had to discern between false teachers and teachers of the Truth. However, the church was told that "you have left your first love" ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

By My Spirit Saith The Lord Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 24, 2010

God has designed His born again people so that they may be empowered for glory & service. The church's glory will not be acquired by human might & power but only by the Spirit of the Lord

ZECHARIAH 4:6-10 BY MY SPIRIT SAITH THE LORD [Ezra 4:1-5, 24] God has designed His born again people so that they may be empowered for glory and service. The lampstand for us today symbolizes the Church of God as it will shine in splendor when it is filled with the Spirit of God. For the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10, Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

An Example Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 20, 2004

A look at the church in Antioch of Syria and what made it a great church

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 11:19-29; 12:25-13:3; 14:26-28; 15:1-3 TITLE: “AN EXAMPLE OF A GREAT CHURCH: 9 Marks of a Great Church as Exemplified in the Church at Antioch” INTRODUCTION: A. What does being “great” mean? 1. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Trouble, Trouble.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 21, 2022

A large or small trouble is like a pebble. Hold it close to your eye, and it fills the whole world and puts everything out of focus. Hold it at proper viewing distance...

How To Trouble, Trouble. Job 1:1-3NLT A large or small trouble is like a pebble. Hold it close to your eye, and it fills the whole world and puts everything out of focus. Hold it at proper viewing distance, and it can be examined and properly classified. Throw it ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-3, Isaiah 37:14-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Church Or His Church

Contributed by Scott Snyder on Mar 3, 2001

What did Jesus have in mind when He said, "I will build My church"?

My Church or His Church? Pastor Scott D. Snyder Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction: (A person’s possessions are an indication of the quality of that person—expound.) You don’t expect, at least you shouldn’t expect, to find a lottery ticket in the pocket of a true disciple of Christ. Or a bill from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus' Church, Is It Our Church?

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

Comparing our current church to Jesus’

Mark 2:1-7 Introduction: There are many, many types of churches today. Some that use instruments, and some that don’t. Some that are liturgical, and some that are non-liturgical. Some that are right and some that are wrong. There are the: Assembly of God, Church of God, Church of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your In The Church But Is The Church In You

Contributed by Tony Marshall on Oct 15, 2004

This sermon stresses the importance of having true conversion and not just being active in the church.

I know your in the church, but is the church in you · Many people today are wasting their time in church. What I mean by this, is that they are in the church but the church is not in them. · Amazingly people come to church and see other people get blessed, healed, and delivered but it is never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20-27, Philippians 4:19