Sermons on Small Shrub:

Precursor To The Great: Faithfulness In The Small Series

Contributed by James Wallace on May 17, 2018

Joseph was faithful in small things during very difficult times. He who is faithful with a little will be entrusted with much. It was after years of faithfulness in smaller things in very difficult circumstances that God entrusted Him with great things.

Fixing Family Feuds Precursor to the Great: Faithfulness in the Small Genesis 40 As we have studied the life of Joseph, a fair question we might ask is there are any modern-day examples of lives that have been blessed like godly Joseph's ultimately was. This week the Christian world has mourned ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Andrew: The Apostle Of Small Things Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 23, 2018

From Andrew’s testimony we learn that there are no insignificant gifts, no inconspicuous service and evangelism one on one is powerful and effective! Please read this sermon to learn more.

Andrew: The Apostle of Small Things John 1:35-42 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever feel that the resources, time and spiritual gifts that you have to offer are too insignificant to make a difference in God’s kingdom? If one cannot sing like an angel, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

God Abides In Small Places

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022

When trying to start a new church, we often think we should send church planters to the largest populated areas. However, both John the Baptist and Jesus preached in the wilderness, and people came to them where they were!

I have entitled our message for this evening, “God Abides in Small Places.” Abide means, to dwell and to continue in a place. The Lord can be found abiding – and alive and well – in small places; and it is very important for us to be reminded of this fact because of America’s belief that “bigger ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6, Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Small Problem Big Problem! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2020

In these dark and crazy days, turn from the little sins before they become big problems; turn to the Lord; and trust Him to work out His plan.

In late January this year (2020), the San Miguel Sherrif’s department in Colorado issued a confusing tweet on their Twitter account: “Large boulder the size of a small boulder is completely blocking east-bound lane Highway 145 at Silverpick Rd. Please use caution and watch for emergency vehicles ...read more

Scripture: Judges 19:1-30, Judges 20:1-48, Judges 21:1-25, James 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Culture Of Not Despising Small Beginnings

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 20, 2019

You may start small but you shall never end small

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 14 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 12th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE MUSTARD SEED* Matthew 13:31-32 King James Version (KJV) 31 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Charismatic

A Motivation To Give For Small Givers Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 26, 2019

We are called by Paul to be cheerful givers. That seems ridiculous to many! This passage, though, gives us a great starting point for making that generous attitude happen.

IT JUST SEEMS RIDICULOUS: How can anyone be a cheerful giver? - 2 Corinthians 9:7. - Paul tells us that God loves a cheerful giver. That’s all well and good, many of you are thinking, but who exactly is joyful about giving to the offering plate? It’s hard for many to believe that there are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To Small Voice Of God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 13, 2021

There is a Scripture where God is said to speak in a "still small voice," and it was to Elijah after his dramatic victory over the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:20-40; 19:12).

There is a Scripture where God is said to speak in a "still small voice," and it was to Elijah after his dramatic victory over the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:20-40; 19:12). Told that Jezebel, the wife of Ahab, king of Israel, was seeking to kill him, Elijah ran into the wilderness and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40, Hebrews 1:1-2

Small Groups: Created For Connection Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 11, 2025

Have you ever participated in a small group? What if we could meet our human desire for connection through our small groups? Get ready to discover the needs and purposes that small group can meet!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Created for Connection Genesis 1:26; John 17:20-26 I want to start our message this morning with an informal survey: How many of you have participated in a small group before? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, John 17:20-26

Denomination: *other

Hearing The Still Small Voice

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 8, 2026

Where do we go when we face discouragement? Do we turn to antidepressants or prayer? To friends or the Bible? The voice of God has the power to bring peace, reassurance, & healing. We need to hear from God. It is revolutionary, transforming, and renewing!

HEARING THE STILL SMALL VOICE 1 Kgs. 19:3-13,18 NKJV INTRODUCTION A. SAVED BY GOD’S VOICE 1. Peter Marshall was a pastor who became Chaplain for the U.S. Senate. As a young man of 21, living in Scotland, he was returning from work one starless night. He was traveling by foot through a dangerous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:3-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Strength In Small Things SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The world often values the big, the many, the rich, and the famous. However, this sermon explores the idea that less can be more, and that there is strength and importance in the small and few when God is involved. It challenges the belief that bigger is always better, and encourages finding value in simplicity and smallness.

The world often promotes the idea that bigger is better and smaller is not good. The unbelievers believe that more is always better and less is not valuable. They believe that there is strength in numbers and that the few are unimportant. They prioritize the rich and famous over the poor and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:25-29

Topics: God's Presence In Hardships, Value In Simplicity

Faith As Small As A Mustard Seed PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the power of faith, even as small as a mustard seed, in God's plan and not our own desires, and how it can lead to miraculous outcomes.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. As we gather today, let's take a moment to reflect on the power of our faith in Christ, and how even a tiny mustard seed of faith can result in miracles. We're diving into Matthew 17:20-21 today, a passage that outlines just how mighty our faith can be. In this ...read more

Topics: Faith, Christ

Discover It Together Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 26, 2012

In this sermon, we see the third key to discovering God’s purpose for your life: community. It’s in community that we experience the presence of Jesus and God’s purpose for our lives.

Find It Together Acts 9: 1-10 A man was having difficulty communicating with his wife and concluded that she had become hard of hearing. So he decided to conduct a hearing test without her knowing about it. One evening he sat in a chair on the far side of the room. Her back was to him and she could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On The Roses Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 17, 2024

Roses are defined as a prickly bush or shrub that typically bears red, pink, yellow, or white fragrant flowers.

Bruce Mbanzabugabo, a Rwandan-born author and born-again Christian once remarked: “The more you focus on the beauty of roses, the more invisible their thorns become; and an anthophile will never stop loving roses even when their thorns harm him. Therefore, this is how love should be!” Ezekiel 2:6 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3, Romans 5:8, Isaiah 35:1, Song of Songs 2:12

A Fresh Start For A New Year

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 31, 2013

Through Jesus, we have the ability to have a fresh start.

A Fresh Start for a New Year December 29, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Through Jesus, we have the ability to have a fresh start. Focus Passage: John 8:1-11 Introduction: An elderly teacher, with a pupil by his side, took a walk through a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Sense Of Belonging Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To lay out the vision and strategies for becoming a church where everyone belongs to a small group that loves them and will help them grow in their love for God and others.

I was watching a show the other night with my kids called the Suite Life of Zack and Cody. Part of the episode was a re-enactment of The Wizard of Oz story line. Dorothy’s house had landed on the wicked Witch of the West and Dorothy had started on her journey to Oz along the yellow brick ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist