Sermons on Small Churches:

Spoken Blessings

Contributed by Tamiko Stewart-Carter on Apr 4, 2008

Speaking the Blessings of God over your life

Spoken Blessings. Spoken is the past principle of speak. In adjective form. It means to express with the mouth, uttered or untold. God has spoken blessings over our lives. He has used Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Evangelists and teachers to speak blessings over our lives. If we read his word ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Youths Arise

Contributed by Nigel Martin on Dec 31, 2007

There is a call for Christian youths to arise and make a mark on their context

Place: Mona Open Bible Text: 2 Chronicles 34:1-21; 1 Kings 22&23 Date: Sunday, December 30, 2007 Theme: Youth Arise- get up/stand up Introduction Youth Arise(dub poetry) Youth arise and tek yuh right place (x2) Crime and violence and immorality Youth arise and tek yuh right place I am a youth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

A New Commandment Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

Our society is not geared towards creating deep, lasting relationships. Jesus’ Solution:“Love one another as I have loved you.” This sermon casts a vision for small groups

A New Commandment: Experiencing Biblical Community John 13:31-35 Aug 31, 2003 Intro: I think I am in denial. Summer can’t possibly be over, tomorrow can’t be the first day of September, the fall can’t be here already… I know some of you parents with school-age children are singing along with ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Summary Of The Gospel

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Summary of the Gospel

Summary of the Gospel 1. The Gospel teaches of the Kingdom of God to come. (Matthew 4:23, 24:14; Mark 1:15) A. It was the message of the Kingdom that Jesus preached-for this reason was Jesus sent (Luke4:43) 2. The Gospel teaches of Jesus the Anointed (Christ) A. That He is the son of God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Small Groups: Our "Plan A" For Discipleship

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 12, 2006

All people should benefit from getting involved in a Christian small group.

Our Mission To create an (adj)____________ Christian community that effectively reaches out to (adj) ____________ people with (pl. noun) _____________, (pl. noun) _________________ and (pl. noun) _________________ so that they may experience the joy of (pl. noun) _________________ and a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Original Community Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

The Trinity is the Original Community and we need to discover that as people made in God’s image, community is of vital importance.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: The Original Community Genesis 1 and 2 14 September 2003 SUBJECT: The Trinity: The Original Community RESPONSE: Discover that as people made in God’s image community is of vital importance. HOW TO/HOW LONG: Sign up for a Small group during this series. Can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In Community Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

Discover community connections were integral and primary in Jesus’ ministry.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: Jesus in Community Mark 3:7-13 21 September 2003 SUBJECT: Jesus in Community RESPONSE: Discover community connections were integral and primary in Jesus’ ministry. HOW TO/HOW LONG: Sign up for a Small group during this series. Last week we learned that God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Answering Christ's Prayer Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

Discover being involved in community is actually an answer to Jesus’ prayer.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: Community: Answering Christ’s Prayer John 17:6-24 28 September 2003 SUBJECT: Jesus’ Prayer for Community RESPONSE: Discover being involved in community is actually an answer to Jesus’ prayer. HOW TO/HOW LONG: Sign up for a life group during this series. We ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens In Biblical Community? Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

Discover the elements of community practiced in the early church and challenge the people to experience this in small groups.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: Community: What Happens in an Authentic Biblical Community Acts 2:42-47 5 October 2003 SUBJECT: What Happens in an Authentic Biblical Community RESPONSE: Discover the elements of community practiced in the early church and challenge the people to experience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-57

Denomination: Baptist

Connecting Through Friendships Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 16, 2007

Part 1 of series Connecting. Dave asserts that small groups are an important way of living Bibically, and allows the Bible to speak for itself.

Connecting through Friendships Connecting, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 1/7/2007 No one wants to be invisible. No one wants to be invisible. Everybody wants to be acknowledged. At some point, every person who walks in the door of this church is hoping to make a connection ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Needs And Wants"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 19, 2002

Before it was even caled the "church" the church has been finding ways to meet the needs of people. But what about our wants?

"NEEDS AND WANTS" Acts 2: 42-47 I) Intro A) An "I need" illustration from kids childhood (Kids says, "I need" and the parent says, "you need? Or you want?") II) Text: RECAP: 3000 accepted Christ. Church jumped from 120 to 3000 in one day! A) Snapshot 1) Did not reject Jewish religion a) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Painful Relationships Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 25, 2002

How a deepened life with God can help us deal with people who disappoint us, people who oppose us, and people who are separated from us.

We as people are always looking for a quick fix to life’s problems. Whether it’s the quickest weight loss fad or the fastest computer, we’re always looking for the easiest, fasted way to achieve our goals. We’re a generation of microwave popcorn and fast food. This mentality also passes over to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22, 2 Timothy 4:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Place Where No One Stands Alone Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 1, 2003

How to build deep and meaningful relationships in your life and church.

“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness…” (Genesis 1:26) “Jesus went into the hills and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him” (Mark 3:13) “Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name-the name you gave me-so that they may be one as we are one…”(John ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Vitamin Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

This is the first in a series of short sermons on Spritual Growth that I preached at Wednesday Prayer Meetings.

Spiritual Growth and Fitness Prayer 2 Peter 3:10-18 Text 2 Peter 3:18 Paul says that we are to grow in Grace. There are three essential things for a person to grow up healthy. (we want to be healthy, don’t we?) (Ask) Food Exercise Rest Over the next few weeks we are going to study the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Vitamin Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

This is the second in a seven part series of messages I preache at Wendsday night Pryer Meeting.

Spiritual Grown and Fitness The Bible 2 Timothy 2:15 Testimonies Review Last week, There are three essential things for a person to grow up healthy. (We want to be healthy, don’t we?) (Ask) Food Exercise Rest These must be kept in balance. -Too much food we get fat, not enough we get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist