Sermons on Small Churches:

Let's Go For The Gold In The Word

Contributed by William Nickoley on Mar 3, 2013

Get in the Word in a different way, going beyond your current M.O. to make it real in your life!

Let’s Go for the Gold in the Word! Let’s turn to Philippians Chapter 1 tonight. While you’re doing that, I have a question to ask you: Have you ever heard of Evel Knievel? • He was a motorcycle daredevil who made longer and longer jumps from ramp to ramp – over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Overestimating Your Poverty

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

This message deals with the fact that more often than not we minimize the core things that are really what lead to spiritual greatness.

AN OVERSTATEMENT OF POVERTY TEXT: Matthew 14:17 Matthew 14:17 KJV And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes. I. INTRODUCTION—A BELIEF THAT WE HAVE LESS THAN WE DO -One of the easiest things, in fact it can become a habit in life, is to overstate our poverty. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parable Of The Growing Seed And The Parable Of The Mustard Seed

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 10, 2021

In God's Kingdom, growth comes from small beginnings

Mk 4:26-34 Illustration: There’s a traditional saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin which says, " For the want of a nail, the shoe was lost; For the want of a shoe the horse was lost; and For the want of a horse the rider was lost, being overtaken and slain by the enemy, all for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Anglican

The Mustard Seed Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

Sometimes we feel like we’re outnumbered by people who don’t believe in Jesus. There are times when we’re the only ones who want to do the right thing. But Jesus tells us that his kingdom may look small but in fact it will grow to be like a mighty tree th

A Combined Children’s talk and sermon How big do you think God’s Kingdom is? As big as the Simpson desert or Kakadu? As big as this whole land of Australia? Jesus said the kingdom of heaven was like a mustard seed. Now I can’t show you a mustard seed but I did bring some other seeds with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Church In Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 15, 2007

Believers today should praise God for the blessings He has given the church in Jesus Christ.

1. God has a plan for His church in Christ. 2. God makes provision for His church in Christ 3. God fulfils a purpose for His church in Christ 4. God keeps a promise for His church in Christ Some people have called Ephesians “God’s love letter to the church.” So, since God is still God, and we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Church

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 29, 2001

This message gives a new look at the parable of the Prodigal Son comparing the two sons to O.T. Israel & the New Testament Church.

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24 Title: “The Prodigal Church” Introduction: The CHURCH is the most POWERFUL “tool” God has at His disposal.  The CHURCH is the “ONLY” tool God has to REPRESENT Him in this world.  In verse 11 Jesus said, “A Certain Man” had two sons.”  The father ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unchanged Church

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon shows how the attitude of the church has declined concerning winning the lost to Christ. The church needs to change.

Scripture: Matthew 4:12 – 17 Title: “The Unchanged Church” Introduction: This is a MESSAGE for the CHURCH of TODAY! When Jesus began His earthly ministry there was a well-oiled religious machine in place called, “Phariseeism.” This religious system was well known all across the known world at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Overcoming Church

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 15, 2001

The Church will overcome ALL!

THE OVERCOMING CHURCH Eph 3:11-21 I - We (the Church) are overcomers Rom 8:34-39 A - outside circumstances cannot stop us - 1 - may be an end for some - in ALL these things WE are more than conquerors 2 - don’t think God doesn’t love you! we overcome hardships II - We have power to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:11-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To The Church Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

This is a sermon on aggressive evanglism.

From the southern most tip of Florida to the northern most point of Maine, from the shores of Virginia, across the great Mid-west plains unto the star studded coast of California, this nation has built many prisons in hopes of solving it’s ever increasing problem of crime, violence and social ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-15, Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: *other

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2001

The Lord’s church can grow!

CHURCH GROWTH Acts 2:36-41 INTRO.- ILL.- Many churches are like the church that was going to build a new building. The building committee passed the following resolutions: 1- We shall build a new church. 2- The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3- The material in the old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2001

More ideas on what it will take to make a church grow.

CHURCH GROWTH Acts 18:7-8 INTRO.- ILL.- Top 10 Ways You Know You’re In A Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor and Socio-pastor. 8. The Bible they use is the "Dr. Seuss Version." 7. There’s an ATM in the lobby. 6. The choir ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"You Are The Church" Series

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Sep 14, 2001

We as saved individuals make up the body of Christ.

Title: “You Are The Church” Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-13 Introduction: A lovely building is not a church. All the beams, joists, decking, pews, seats, pulpit furniture, carpet, fixtures, woodwork, organ, piano, speaker system, chalkboards, easels, and podiums do not make ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Pillars In The Church

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 4, 2000

God needs stable people who will support the church

PILLARS IN THE CHURCH GAL 2:8-10 I. PAUL’S EARLY MINISTRY A. After Paul’s conversion he wasn’t readily accepted B. Paul spent some time ministering on his own C. Paul taken in by the church upon seein the genuiness of his conversion D. Three key people were there to take him in - Peter, James ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

A Relevant Church Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 5, 2000

The church is most relevant when God's people live relevant lives.

- Well, all of you have probably been closely watching the presidential campaign over the past several months. And probably most of you have already made up your minds as to who you are going to vote for whether that be Bush, or Gore, or Nader, or Buchanan. And some of you may have even watched ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Giving Church Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000

A giving church is filled with people who have fully given their lives to God.

- I once read of a farmer who went to the office of a televangelist and asked if he could see "the Head Hog of the Trough." The receptionist was offended and said in response, "Sir, if you're talking about our beloved minister, you may call him Reverend or Pastor, but I don't think it would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ