Sermons on Small Group:

Win The Day - Fly The Kite Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the story of how a kite flying contest led to the construction of a bridge across the Niagara gorge, symbolizing the idea that small actions can lead to significant outcomes.

On November 9, 1847, a civil engineer named Charles Ellet Jr. was commissioned to build a bridge across the Niagara gorge. The question, of course, was when and where and how do you get the first cable across an 825-foot chasm with 225-foot cliffs on either side? Enter Theodore Graves Hullet, a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Topics: Overcoming Obstacles, Innovative Solutions, Perseverance

Sermon Series: Win The Day

On The Way To The Upper Room

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 24, 2004

This sermon tends to illustrate the difficulty in becoming completely obedient to the command of total discipleship.

Scripture: Acts 1:1 – 14 Title: “On The Way To The Upper Room” Introduction: This small group of men that had followed Jesus around for about three years stood and watched as Jesus disappeared up out of their sight as He began His trip back to heaven and the right hand of the Father. RINGING in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessing In Church Closure

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2020

Sometimes we should rejoice in the death of a church rather than mourn. After a long painful disease, we express relief when a person passes into Glory. Many churches suffer a slow and painful death. Out of that death life and renewal may come.

Revelation 2:4  Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.  5  Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Harmony In The Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

God’s heart is for harmony in the church.

Roger Staubach, who led the Dallas Cowboys to an NFL championship after the 1971 season and was voted Super Bowl MVP, admitted that his position as a quarterback who didn’t call his own signals was a source of frustration for him. Coach Tom Landry sent in every play from the sidelines. The coach ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

On The Road Again

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 9, 2004

Jesus speaks about the road and the gate.

MUB 09-05-04 MATT 7;13-14 INTRO; 6 WEEKS FROM YESTERDAY, WE KICK OFF OUR 40 DOP. I AM GETTING MORE AND MORE EXCITED. I HAVE BEEN TALKING TO PEOPLE ABOUT IT, AND I AM SURE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN AS WELL. THIS MORNING WE WILL HAVE OUR SMALL GROUP LEADERS, INTRODUCE THEMSELVES, WHEN SERVICE IS OVER, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Testing The Spirits Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014

Discernment is a gift. It gives God’s children the ability to distinguish between what God calls us to and what the world entices us toward.

1 John 4:1-6 "Testing the Spirits" INTRODUCTION We have come a long way in communication since March 10, 1876 when Alexander Graham Bell spoke into a prototype of the telephone and said, "Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you." It is now common to have the television on while browsing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Practical Help In Evangelism

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Prayer, preparation, preaching, practicalities, pre-evangelism and post-evangelism.

Redeeming the time- how to make best use of the Breakthrough John’s Gospels "See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil" (Ephesians 5:15, 16). Prayer, Preparation, Pre-evangelism Read Acts 4:23- 3 1. Reported and shared their needs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me The Joy! Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 25, 2008

Sermon #4 in the Nehemiah series from chapters 8-9 focus on how responding properly to the word of God brings us great joy.

#4 in the Nehemiah series: Nehemiah chapters 8-9 Show me the JOY! CHCC: May 25, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Nehemiah is not the best known book of the Bible by any means. One of the reasons we’re studying it right now is that it’s one of the parts of the Bible I never preached from in the 36 years ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twelve Years Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on May 27, 2025

A lot can happen in twelve years. In Luke 8:40-56 we learn of two different groups of people who had completely different experiences and yet encountered Jesus in profound ways.

Solomon Northrup was born around 1808 in New York to a former slave. His father, who eventually married a woman of mixed ethnicities, had been emancipated in the will of his deceased owner. They had two sons who were born free. Solomon took after his father in learning how to work the land, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Boldly Grow

Contributed by Clarence Peters on Aug 24, 2004

Spiritual growth is ignited by passion, fuelled by the power of God, and sustained by self-discipline.

Central Verses: 1:6-7 Behavioural goal: The listener will set a growth goal for the coming months and pursue it. Last Sunday many of you heard a message from Psalm 90 on making your life count. I want you to think way back to that time to reflect for a moment. Did it make any difference in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Characteristics Of False Churches & Teachers

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 3, 2001

Most believers are ill-equipped to deal with members of false groups, not because they don’t know enough about CULTS, but because they don’t know their OWN BELIEFS well enough.

Characteristics Of False Churches & Teachers (2 Tim. 2:14-18) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/falsechurches.html] Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Overcome Challenges To Your Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews.

1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praising God Energizes And Precludes Disobedience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Ask the Lord to use your personal and group praise to refresh memories of the fullness of Christ’s attributes, His empowering and His promise to guide us through the dark valleys of life.

1. To praise God means to worship the Lord out of reverence, honor and the glory due to Him as our Creator. Praise should be prompted by love, gratitude and recognition of God’s holy attributes. We praise the Lord with our thoughts, feelings and actions. Jesus said, "Those who worship Him should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Maze Of Masonry

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 6, 2005

How many have had a family member or friend that was or is currently a Mason? Most people don’t know very much about this group except for their generous works that they do for children.

How many have had a family member or friend that was or is currently a Mason? Most people don’t know very much about this group except for their generous works that they do for children. Their hospitals have the most elaborate and state of the art facilities! They provide free medical services to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Disabled? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 17, 2007

You may appear as if you have it all together but inside be disabled spiritually. Jesus meets two people and shares with them how to become abled. Which group are you in?

Disabled (adj) crippled; injured; incapacitated. 1. to make unable or unfit; weaken or destroy the capability of; cripple; incapacitate: 2. to make legally incapable; disqualify. When we use the word "disabled" we normally think of someone who has a physical weakness. And in John 5 we meet someone ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel