Sermons on small sin:

Start Small 2023 Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 2, 2023

We try to do so many things and be better in so many areas that, in the end, we accomplish nothing. We are just back at square 1. And we all thought we would learn through the pandemic. And we are not even out of it, and we like even crazier than before.

Starting Small We try to do so many things and be better in so many areas that, in the end, we accomplish nothing. We are just back at square 1. And we all thought we would learn through the pandemic. And we are not even out of it, and we like even crazier than before. We try to balance so many ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep The Pot Small Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004

Using "The Bonsai Theory of Church Growth" this series shows how growing a church is the oposite of growing a Bonsai tree.

On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church Keep the Pot Small Some of you are familiar with the name, Kenneth Hemphill. He was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Norfolk, Va. Ken- I’ll use his name as if I know him personally- has an unusual hobby--- he collects and grows Bonsai trees. Bonsai trees are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Four Small Things Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 16, 2004

What can we learn from ants, locust, rock badgers and lizards when it comes to the church?

Well here we are. If Psalm 117 is indeed the middle chapter of the bible, and it is, then we are in a physical sense half way through the book. However that being said there are a lot more book in this half then there was in that half. Proverbs is the 20th book of the Bible out of 66, so it’s 20 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Benefits Of A Small Church

Contributed by Ronald Thompson on Apr 17, 2005

[My purpose is not to encourage stagnation in church growth, but to remind us of the benefits (and obligations) of a small church lest we become discouraged...]

"THE BENEFITS OF A SMALL CHURCH" INTRODUCTION 1. Churches come in all sizes... a. Some are large, numbering in the thousands, even tens of thousands b. Some are small, with as few as two or more people meeting in a home 2. The definition of church sizes is rather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: *other

History Of The Small Faith

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

That outlines the history of Pierre. We are each one ready to act more still than the part than Pierre played in the history.

L’HISTOIRE DE LA PETITE FOI Lecture Matthieu 14/22-34 *Aussitôt Jésus étendit la main, le saisit, et lui dit: Homme de peu de foi, pourquoi as-tu douté? + v.31. I Notre premire matire sera l=histoire du peu de Foi. Cela esquisse l=histoire de Pierre. Nous sommes chacun apte ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

All The Small Things

Contributed by Stephan Sandness on Dec 19, 2003

An open letter to God at Christmas

Christmas Eve December 24, 2003 Micah 5:2, Luke 2:1-20 Trinity Lutheran Church All the Small Things But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Strength In Small Groups Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 29, 2004

First step to experiencing the spiritual renewal that overcomes apathy - involvement in a small group.

Jesus quoted the book of Deuteronomy more than any other source. Over eighty times he referred to its pages. Three times during His temptation in the wilderness He quoted from this book. That in itself should arouse our curiosity about the spiritual wisdom in its pages. When you read the first ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Dream No Small Dreams"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 25, 2009

Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being saved.”

“Dream No Small Dreams” In 2009 our mission continues to be: “Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping and sending them out to make more and better disciples.” BLES Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Greatness Of Small Things Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 30, 2006

wHILE SOME ARE CALLED TO MINISTER TO THOUSANDS, OTHERS ARE CALLED TO MINISTER TO A FEW. IRREGARDLESS OF YOUR CALLING, DO NOT DISCREDIT IT, RATHER WALK IN IT.

SCRIPTURE: JOHN 6:1-15 SUBJECT: THE GREATNESS OF SMALL THINGS (ANDREW) MERRIAM-WEBSTER DEFINES OXYMORON AS: A COMBINATION OF CONTRADICTORY WORDS. CRUEL KINDNESS LITTLE BIG MAN TIGHT SLACKS PRETTY UGLY OLD NEWS IN A REAL SENSE TO SUGGEST THAT SOMETHING SMALL – GREAT . . . HOW CAN SOMETHING ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Small Beginnings

Contributed by Kent Wise on Dec 31, 2006

A Message using the Parable of the Mustard Seed

From Small Beginnings… June 18, 2006 Mark 4:26-34 Sometimes things are not as they appear to be. This parable has long been used to describe the amount of faith one would need to be used by God. I want to submit to you today that this story is much more than that. Getting back to the first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Methodist

Small Groups - Overrated?

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008

This message was used to motivate people to sign up for small groups - it worked too! Largest sign-up ever (over 250 people)

Introduction: Should small groups be that hard? Should they be that scary? Today officially kicks off the sign-ups for our fall small group semester – and for the next month in every e-mail, in every message, in every gathering we have I will be talking about this great small group experience ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Small Still Voice

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Even in the midst of despair, we can still hear the small, still voice of God.

The Small Still Voice 1 Kings 19:1-18 1. Even great men of faith have moments of doubt and fear A. Elijah had seen God do great things - Stood before Ahab and predicted drought 17:1 - Fed by Ravens and drank from the stream 17:2-6 - Cared for by the widow of Zarephath 17:7-16 - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Still Small Voice

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 1, 2017

What do you do when you've lost your vision, your passion, and your walk with God? Elijah got there and went back to where he knew he could find God. He found God and got back all he'd lost, at the same cave Moses saw God's glory!

THE STILL SMALL VOICE 1 Kgs. 19:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I’ve found that it pays to get along with your wife. As an example of this, a man was tired of living with his wife. 2. There seemed to be no way he could get away from her verbal harangues. At last he got so desperate that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Small Beginnings

Contributed by Ronald Wise on Nov 2, 2012

Faith starts small and grows when we nurture our growth with God's unfailing Grace and Love

From Small Beginnings… June 18, 2006 Mark 4:26-34 Sometimes things are not as they appear to be. This parable has long been used to describe the amount of faith one would need to be used by God. I want to submit to you today that this story is much more than that. Getting back to the first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: United Methodist

A Still, Small Voice Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 27, 2013

Elijah is discouraged, but not for the reasons most people offer. It is popular to portray Elijah intimidated by vicious Jezebel and running scared in a cowardly retreat, yet his desert journey is not a sign of weakness.

Elijah enjoyed a triumphant showdown at Mount Carmel. As we consider the aftermath, we’re apt to focus on what appears to be weakness in Elijah. This is largely due to how this passage has been translated and interpreted. The Elijah seems to be a different man in the turn of a page. Is ...read more

Denomination: Congregational