Sermons on Small Groups:

From No Account To Significance

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 1, 2006

Goliath-sized giants sometimes challenge small congregations, but God can work through us even though we are small.

T he Old Testament records the confrontation between David and Goliath. The giant, over nine feet tall, stood as a formidable enemy. But, in the end, with God’s strength, David prevailed. You may be up against giants in your own personal life such as addictions, economic realities, or doubts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Brethren

Faith's Lifestyle

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

Christian influence is no small matter.

FAITH’S LIFESTYLE James 2:14-18 KJV One sunny Sunday morning, Henry Jones awoke to find his wife standing over him, shaking him by the shoulder. "You have to get up," she urged. "We have to get ready for church." "I don’t want to go to church," he replied. "I want to stay in bed." Crossing her ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Cracked Pots

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

small army . . . big TRUTH!

“300” Pt. 3 – Cracked Pots I have been drawing your attention to the now infamous battle for Thermopylae where the 300 Spartans held off over 20,000 Persian hordes for 4 days while inflicting heavy casualties upon the Persians. Of course, if you read your history book or watch the movie you also ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:7-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Silent Night, Holy Night

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 24, 2012

The sacrifice of Christ was not a small thing.

Silent Night, Holy Night December 6, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The sacrifice of Christ was not a small thing. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 8:9 Introduction: I. A Willing Sacrifice ( vs 1) a. It was with "heavenly peace," that Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

Little Is Much When God Is In It

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 18, 2008

Small things God used.

Small things God used: 1. A STICK Exodus 4:2 "The LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod". What did God do through Moses’ rod? He brought the 10 plagues upon Egypt. He divided the Red Sea. He defeated the Amalekites. God took something that had been dead and used it. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

How To Deal With A Controversial Passage Series

Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007

Working your way through a controversial passage that’s dividing the ranks can at times be no small challenge. When reading the New Testament it doesn’t take long to find some examples of these kinds of controversies and their adverse impact. Paul gives

1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #3 July 22-23, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne How To Deal With A ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Examples Set By A Healthy Church

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000

Our encouragement today should be that almost two thousand years ago another small church, planted in a community probably not too unlike our own, became a model for other new churches throughout the world.

Examples Set By a Healthy Church First Thessalonians 1:5-7 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 8, 2000 Introduction: Last week we looked at three characteristics or building blocks essential to building a healthy church. We saw through the church in Thessalonica’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7

Denomination: *other

Three Types Of Men And Their Legacies

Contributed by Alan Holden on Dec 28, 2012

The Epiphany story is often overlooked, or focuses only on the first part of the story. The Epiphany story groups manhood into three groups.

Three Types of Men and Their Legacies Matthew 2:1-23 The Wise Men A. Wise Men Seek, v. 1, Magi Searched the Scriptures (background) B. Wise Men Ask, v. 2 C. Wise Men Knock, v.11 D. The Legacy of Wise Men Is Riches The Mad Man A. The Mad Man Causes Intrigue B. The Mad Man Causes Trouble C. The Mad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Voices In The Night

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 22, 2010

There are four distinct groups found in the nativity story and each group represent a different truth about the birth of God's Son

VOICES IN THE NIGHT INTRODUCTION: It seems appropriate to me that in a world where Christmas has become more and more commercialized that the eve of the birth of our savior will fall on a Sunday this year. In the midst of ALL the hustle and bustle of preparations for the many celebrations that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Flock, One Shepherd: The Unfinished Mission

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 11, 2024

It’s not a small thing for Jesus’ followers to be scattered. He needs to gather us “so there will be one flock,” and even so there is “one shepherd.” Jesus cares for people all over the world. As one of His followers, do you care for people all over the world?

Today, we conclude our week of praying for missions by fasting and praying. If your personal priorities were like favorites on your phone, what would be included? Like the saved numbers you place in your cell phone, what priorities would be included among your favorites? The care of your family, a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Missions: God's Blessings Series

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Mar 12, 2002

A Mission sermon to reach the unreached people groups.

We are looking now at a passage in Scripture (Genesis 12:1-3) that is the key to understanding God’s purpose for you. When our lives align with God’s purposes, when God’s church is in line with the purposes of God, then we are prepared to receive the blessings of God. It begins with the creation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me

Contributed by Roger Shervington on Oct 16, 2003

A sermon to a group of seminary students on fishing and discipleship.

"Follow Me" A Sermon by Roger Shervington San Francisco Theological Seminary, Southern CaliforniaJohn 21:1-19 I. Introduction Good evening. Our New Testament reading from the lectionary this evening chronicles the final post-resurrection appearance of the risen Lord in the Gospel of John. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Law Of The Harvest: You'll Pick What You Plant Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Seeds are small, but they turn into large plants. You may think a tiny word or deed is insignificant, but it always multiplies and grows into big consequences.

INTRODUCTION After this message, I have only three more messages from Paul’s letter to the church at Galatia. We started this series last September, and over the past year we’ve learned that Paul wrote this letter to a group of churches in what would be southern Turkey today. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Moses: A Real Basket Case Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2012

We have to ask what does God look for in a potential leader? These 3 things. (1) He looks for a man or woman who is deeply spiritual. He called David a man after His own heart. God is looking for men and women whose hearts are completely his. (2)

UNLIKELY LEADERSHIP “Moses: A Real basket Case” Exodus 2:1-10 Some years ago my family and I had the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents. We were able to walk through the log cabin he grew up in. It took us about two minutes. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Mustard Seed

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

To get a better understanding of what this story teaches, I am going to take this apple, cut it open, and take out the seeds. There are five seeds in my apple. Now, imagine that we planted these seeds and each grew into an apple tree. How many apples do you think each tree might grow/produce?

Parable of the Mustard Seed Mark 4:30-32 Living Bible (TLB) 30 Jesus asked, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story shall I use to illustrate it? 31-32. It is like a tiny mustard seed! Though this is one of the smallest of seeds, yet it grows to become one of the largest of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist