Sermons on Small Concerns:

Murder She Wrote Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 14, 2022

We can choose the drama that comes from foolishness, selfishness, and sinfulness – even to the point of murder – or we can choose stability and meaningfulness that comes from wisdom, godliness, and concern for others.

Murder She Wrote (2 Chronicles 21:1-24:27) 1. I have long been a fan of murder mysteries. I enjoy shows like Perry Mason, Poirot, and my favorite is Ellery Queen. 2. Murder She Wrote is another one I enjoy. 3. It always amazed me how Jessica Fletcher, in the first show, was new widow, about 60 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

(Lesson 4) Elijah: An Encounter Out Of Discouragement

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Elijah ran into the desert because Queen Jezebel threatened to kill him. He encountered God, not in a mighty force to destroy the evil rule of Jezebel, but in a still, small voice to send Elijah back into service.

A. INTRODUCTION: I KINGS 19:3-18 1. Miraculous food. God provided for Elijah’s needs. "The ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook" (I Kings 17:6). 2. Miraculous source. "The barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:3-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Hour

Contributed by Troy Brewer on Dec 19, 2002

The timing of ministry is just as important as the actual ministry itself. The term Golden hour is used my emergency workers to refer to the small window of opportunity they have to make a difference in saving someone’s life.

"The Golden Hour" "There are a small group of people around the world in civilized countries that serve the public day in and day out and perform their duties, sometimes uncompensated, without reservation to all injured and sick people!" These men and women of all ages, race, creed and color ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:23, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Thank God For Multi-Channel Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2005

The Holy Spirit may choose to use you in communicating Christ’s messages through large group, small group, TV, radio, family, institutional, literary, drama, music, interpersonal or private channels.

How The Holy Spirit Uses Various Channels to Communicate Christ’s Message Acts 2:1-2:38 1. The Holy Spirit is not limited to any channel in communicating Christ’s messages. Dr. Luke wrote, "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Weary Of My Crying..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 20, 2005

Worry gives a small thing a big shadow. David knew the feeling all too well. His suffering can be attributed to four areas of his life. Let’s examine them together!

PREACHED @ DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. E. Winson Butler (free audio tape upon request) INTRODUCTION Have you ever been at the point in your life that no matter which way you turn there was "something" or "someone" that had been appointed as the ambassador of pain and conflict for your life? I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:3

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Protects Us From Manipulation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 7, 2004

Regardless of how much abuse the world may heap on us or how small we may seem compared to others, we are precious in the sight of God. Because of Christ, we have immeasurable worth.

How the Holy Spirit Protects us From Manipulation Illustration: One day, educator and comedian Sam Levinson was standing with a group of men who seemed to tower above him. Someone asked, "Sam, don’t you feel strange surrounded by so many tall people?" He replied, "Yes, I do. I feel like a dime ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:2-10, 1 John 4:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vision 2012 – Life Connection

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 11, 2007

VISION 2012 – Life Connection God’s vision for our church is not about a building program or pie charts. It is about people. Casts vision for the growth of the local church through small group ministry.

• Proverbs 29:18 MsgB If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; But when they attend to what he reveals, they are most blessed. INTRODUCTION: God has given birds of all kinds eyes so they can see where they are going. Many birds pick and choose their direction as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Finding Calmer Waters Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

We are going to mix up our group a bit and have some discussion and interaction as a way to review and find application for our series "The Perfect Stor,." We are going to break into small groups.

Finding Calmer Waters Tonight we are ending our series with a message entitled “Finding Calmer Waters”. We’re going to do things a little different and we’re going to have some fun. We are going to mix up our group a bit and have some discussion and interaction. We are going to break into ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Start Them Right Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 7, 2024

Discover practical insights on building a strong foundation for your family, starting small and focusing on the little things that make a big difference, creating a Christ-centered home, starting our children on the right path!

Introduction Video Ill.: Teaching Moment 6 Train a child in the way he should go,     and when he is old he will not turn from it. (Proverbs 22, NIV) We are continuing our study, focusing on the very real truth that Jesus is coming soon. The gospel and sharing of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Joshua 24:14-15, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Proverbs 19:18, Proverbs 29:17  (view more)  (view less)

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

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

Daniel Shined Because He Knew How To Pray Through A Problems Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 4, 2022

I need to get busy developing my prayer team. Those two or three people that I can share my prayer concerns with and know that they have my back and I have their back.

Introduction The Bible tells us that we are to give all our problems to God. Small problems, medium size problems, and those horribly large problems we face are to be turned over to God. 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. But the truth is, we think many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:17-23

Denomination: Baptist