Sermons on Small Groups Fellowship:

The Thing That Should Not Be - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Wes Taylor on Oct 9, 2017

During the Lord’s Supper, there’s something spiritual that is happening between you and me and Christ.

Outline and Manuscript: I. Understanding the Lord’s Supper II. How We Dishonor the Lord’s Supper Manuscript: As we learned last week, the Corinthians are segregated and selfish—and they’re not bothered by any of it. They hold public worship services and have the Lord’s Supper, but Paul says ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Place Of Beginning

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 10, 2005

Beginnings are very important. However, they usually start very, very small.

A Place of Beginning Micah 5:2 -- “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” Matthew 2:1 -- “Now when Jesus was born in ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Great Big God

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 14, 2004

This sermon explores the greatness of God and the hazards of seeing God too small.

A Great Big God I Kings 17:8-16 My God is so big, so strong and so mighty, there¡¦s nothing my God cannot do! Those are the words to a children¡¦s song but words that you and I should pay heed to. Let me ask you a question this morning ¡V How big is God? Have you ever given that any thought? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: *other

What Is All This Talk About Being Born Again?

Contributed by Neal Bishop on Jan 13, 2005

A small and simple explanation of what being born again is all about.

There are a number of belief systems in the world today, and naturally, they all claim to be “The Truth.” So, if we define truth as being relative to things that change, then what is presented by any belief system has to be equal, in validity, to anything else presented. This would be so because ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Who Knew?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 10, 2009

A sermon about God using small things to achieve great goals!

1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 “Who Knew?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The front page of a Texas newspaper a few years ago carried the picture of a young and beautiful African American mother born without arms and legs! The State Department of Public ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon For The Beginning Of Lent

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Aug 25, 2005

A sermon for the beginning of Lent, written for a small congregation in an English country chapel

The shortest sermon ever recorded, which you won’t be getting this morning, consisted of the preacher going into the pulpit and quoting Romans 6:23, “The wages of sin is death”, and adding “there has been no change in the rate of pay. Amen”. It’s not very fashionable these days to talk about sin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Gave Thanks-- Thanksgiving 2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 22, 2005

A small serving with gratitude is more filling than an abundance served with bitterness.

Continuing through the month of November, we will look at the theme of thankfulness. Many things in life can pull us down and it is difficult to maintain an attitude of thankfulness, but with God’s help, we can do it. There is a story told of two old friends, Bob and Dan, who bumped into one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

The Power Of Feeble Faith

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 20, 2007

There is much power in the small increments of faith that God has given to us.

Mark 5:25 34 -- “And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,” “And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,” “When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Torture And Humiliation Of The King" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 13, 2013

A sermon about how Jesus stands with those who feel small.

“24 Hours that Changed the World: The Torture and Humiliation of the King” Mark 15:15-23 I remember it well. It was the first day of high school; I was a skinny and frightened 9th grader. After the first ring of the bell, students poured out into the hallway as kids moved quickly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Widows' Mite Lesson 28 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2017

God delights to use small things so His glory is seen.

A. INTRODUCTION “While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins. ‘I tell you the truth,’ Jesus said, ‘this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (21 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

A small country church was going through some difficult times financially.

The pastor stood before the congregation, and said, “As all of you know, we need a very large offering today! The person who gives the largest offering will be able to choose three hymns.” They received the offering, and someone had placed a one thousand-dollar check in the offering plate. He was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Other Sheep Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 27, 2012

When the disciples were disturbed about the other work going on outside their group, Jesus set them straight.

Other Sheep Mark 9:38-41 There is a difference in having a lot of Churches and making an impact for Christ. There are just over 20 Major religions in the world and Christianity is one of them. Each religion has multiple, sometimes tens of thousands of, denominations. A denomination is defined as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Church As One Body

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 20, 2024

Are you a participant in the growth of the church, or are you a bird sitting in its branches pooping on people?

“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me." John 17:20-21 What is a church? Webster’s dictionary ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21, Psalm 89:7, Psalm 111:1, Ephesians 5:23, Hebrews 13:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Church Of Thessalonica For The 21st Century | Part 5 | True Fellowship | Dr. Madana Kumar Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 11, 2024

Christianity is not a solitary religion. Church is Christ's body built on the unlimited liability principle. Dr. Madana Kumar, digs deep into the question of how we can build a community with unlimited liability mentality

Building a Church of Thessalonica for the 21st century | Part 5 | True Fellowship This is Part 5 of the Series of studies on 1 & 2 Thessalonians For an Audio/ video version of this please visit here https://youtu.be/DD6334VZSS0 Good morning. We will continue our study of the epistles to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15, 1 Thessalonians 3:3-4, 2 Thessalonians 1:4-5, 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13, 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 2 Thessalonians 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accountability Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

What does accountability look like in a group, and why would anyone want to be held accountable?

Two weeks ago we started a new series called Growth Through Groups and we began to take a look at three different areas that we will grow through groups- community, depth, and accountability. We looked at community, and how we need to do life together with other like minded people. People with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-13

Denomination: *other