Sermons on Small Congregations:

Our Mission

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 5, 2010

this message establishes the mission for our congregation is a simple manner.

Our Mission Scripture: Proverbs 29:18 Introduction: Proverbs 29:18 says the following and I will be reading from the Amplified version of the Bible: “Where there is no vision, no redemptive revelation of God, the people perish; but he who keeps the law of God, which includes that of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gardens Of Life

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Dec 8, 2010

A funeral sermon for an elderly woman in one of my congregations

The Gardens of Life Velda Wendel 3-12-05 Before Sermon – Play The Old Rugged Cross & In The Garden Friends and family of Velda Wendel, we are gathered together for a rather sad occasion. The loss of a loved one is never easy nor should we expect it to be. Today, I pray that you will be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-99

Denomination: Mennonite

A Fundamental Church Problem: Pride Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2020

Pride is a personal issue but it can also effect congregations.

1. The NT letters often address certain issues and problems of congregations. Corinth had major problems such as: a. Divisions b. Immorality c. Abuses of the Lord’s Supper d. Temptation e. Marriage f. Spiritual Gifts and Love g. Resurrection 2. We could talk about modern issues but in reality, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Hymn To The Redeemer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 10, 2023

Worship is not only a duty for the congregation, but also of the individual Christian.

A HYMN TO THE REDEEMER. Psalm 149:1-9. PSALM 149:1. The exhortation to “Praise ye the LORD” is especially addressed to “saints” = those loved by God with His covenant love. All of God’s people are saints, and we are envisaged as met together in congregation, singing His praise. It is only those ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Emmanuel: God With Us SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 23, 2023

Help my congregation to know and understand the Jesus of Christmas

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the midst of the joyous season of Christmas, a season that is filled with the warmth of love, the sparkle of hope, and the magic of miracles. It's a time when our hearts are filled with joy, our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-20

Topics: Who Is This Christ Of Christmas

The Best Of Both Worlds SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

Help the congregation understand the difference between wisdom and knowledge.

Good morning, dear members of our beloved congregation. As we gather here today, we are united by our shared faith and our collective desire to grow in understanding and wisdom. We are here to engage in a spiritual journey, a journey that will take us through the sacred scriptures and into the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:6

Topics: Having Knowledge And Wisdom, Choosing The Best

Nurturing Unity SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 26, 2023

Help my congregation move towards a spirit of unity.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, under the roof of our beloved sanctuary, we find ourselves united by a common purpose. A purpose that is not just about our individual spiritual journeys, but about our collective journey as a congregation. We are here ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8

Topics: Let's Strengthen Our Unity

It Takes A Team

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

The key to the success of this congregation’s ministry is a team, a team working together to make a difference for the glory of God. What the Apostle Paul says about teamwork. (Pastor Appreciation Day)

Randall Cunningham is a pretty good football quarterback, but he doesn’t seem to be as good as when he played for the Minnesota Vikings. Randall is an excellent athlete, but during his years in Philadelphia, he never began to accomplish what he did with the Vikings during the 1998 season. He is now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Watch This!

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 26, 2007

WHEN CONGREGATIONS SPLIT UP, WHERE DO WE PLACE THE BLAME?

WATCH THIS! 2 SAMUEL 20:11-13 One of Joab’s men stood beside Amasa and said, “whoever favors Joab, and whoever is for David, let him follow Joab!” Amasa lay wallowing in his blood in the middle of the road, and the man saw that all the troops came to a halt there. When he realized that everyone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Titus: Building A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 25, 2021

Paul sent this small letter to encourage Titus to identify and train leaders on Crete.

Titus: Building a Healthy Church Titus 1:1-5 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-24-2021 A Feast in Three Chapters [Charlie and the Chocolate Factory clip-stop at 1:34] Today, we begin our study of the book of Titus. Just like that little piece of gum that contained a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Bother Joining A Church?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 10, 2021

The message explores biblical reasons for open union with a local congregation.

“It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. “For though absent in body, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

In With The New

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 24, 2013

Annual message for New Year's vision casting

In with the New Matthew 9:16-17 January 6, 2013 Morning Message 24 Hour Time Period in North America 11,350 babies will be born and 6663 people will die 6,110 couples will get married and 3110 will get divorced 87 will die in suicides, 36 will die from AIDS, 49 will die in murders and 43 alcohol ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Week 1 "From Doing To Being” Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 10, 2006

The small shifts that make a big change in your life! This is a 13 week sermon series.

Seismic Shifts Session 1 “From Doing to Being” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) Introduction: + Seismic Promo Video Clip Congregational Reading: (Have them stand and read) + Psalm 139:13-16 (NIV) 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Bible Church

A Vision For The Future Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 22, 2006

This is the first message in a series presenting our new mission and vision to the congregation

Read Philip Yancy’s retelling of the Prodigal Son story from “What’s so amazing about Grace?” That is why we are here. To be the body of X in the world welcoming back those who God the father is calling to himself. Tried to capture what we are called by God to do as a church, in a mission and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

Coming Home To Reflect

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 22, 2015

Message for our first homecoming Sunday. This is a message to encourage a small church in decline.

We went with the theme this Sunday of a homecoming dinner. So I decided to take a break from our study on our spiritual armor and speak today about coming home. There is something within God’s creatures that drives them to go back to a place they call home. We see it in salmon, which spend ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare