Sermons on Small:

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

There is a story told of a football game between two teams, the small animals and the big animals.

In the first half, the big animals were winning. The score was 70 to nothing when half-time came. When the second half began, the big animals got in their huddle and planned their strategy. They decided to send the elephant down the left side with the ball. They threw him the ball and he ran hard ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Owl #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 12, 2021

God uses the small and faithful over the large and equipped to do His greatest work

<The owl commercial launches the message> Did you know that that commercial is almost 50 years old? It’s memorable. It points to a question, provides a practical experiment and even an answer. However, the wise old owl is only validating his own personal knowledge and experience so is that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Genesis 12:1-6, Hebrews 11:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Snap Shot Of Life

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 7, 2025

A sermon to adults using just one small part of Paul's life.

Acts 14 I enjoy reading the Book of Acts. Most people believe it was written by Luke and it covers around 32 years of early church history. For all of those years Luke was there watching all of the things going on, from the ASCENSION of Jesus back to Heaven, all of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Ponds Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on May 23, 2025

The definition of a pond is chronicled as a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means.

Francine Rivers, a female American author once remarked: “Life is like a pond, and every decision and act we commit, good or bad, is a pebble flung into it. The ripples spread in widening circles.” Jeremiah 17:8 reminds us: “He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2, Romans 12:4-5, John 7:38, Ezekiel 47:9

The Dedication Of Temple And Ourselves Before The Lord!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 30, 2008

This outline can be used for the dedication of a building or people. It brings out how important the church is in our lives. In a big world, the small church has remained intimate. In a fast world, the small church has been steady. In an expensive world,

THE DEDICATION OF TEMPLE AND OURSELVES! John 10:22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

"our Shield And Protector!"

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Mar 10, 2022

As a boy growing up in a small east Texas town, I well-remember walking to town for groceries on Saturday’s. It was about a two-mile, round-trip. As a single-parent, our mom was struggling to raise two small boys.

"Our Shield and Protector" Psalms 3 As a boy growing up in a small east Texas town, I well-remember walking to town for groceries on Saturday’s. It was about a two-mile, ...read more

One Little Lunch

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

Even small things can make a big difference with the power of Christ working through them

One Little Lunch Matthew 14:13-21 March 17, 2002 Introduction "A man was packing a shipment of food contributed by a school for the poor people of Appalachia. He was separating beans from powdered milk, and canned vegetables from canned meats. Reaching into a box filled with various cans, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Religion Meets Relationship

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005

This is a Bible study from John 3 that can be easily preached or taught in a small group setting.

Religion Meets Relationship John 3:1-16 I. Who Was Nicodemas? (v. 1-2, 10) A. He was a ruler of Israel. This means that He would have been on the Sanhedrin, Pharisee and leading teacher. B. He came on behalf of a group C. He acknowledged that Jesus was a great teacher. D. Why did Nicodemas come ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Building God's House God's Way

Contributed by Harold Wilson on Jan 22, 2005

Small beginnings have great endings when we follow God’s building plan.

Ezra had his hands full with the awesome task of being the minister to a congregation of 42,360 people who returned from 70 years of bondage in Babylon. It was his task to rebuild the temple and restore the spiritual and moral values of the people. Ezra’s approach to this awesome task provides us ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:59-70

Denomination: Methodist

Gideon - The Challenge Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 13, 2009

How do you begin to rid a nation of Midianites? One small step of faith at a time.

Gideon - One Small Step Judges 6:22-27 When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he exclaimed, “Ah, Sovereign LORD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!” Judges 6:22 The Lord had convinced Gideon was convinced that the LORD was giving the command. He was also ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

People Working With People

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

A simple message from a very small but great Book of the Bible on the art of people working with people.

People Working With People Text: Philippians 2:17-30 Introduction: This section deals with the interaction of people in the ministry. God works through people, but He does this in His glorious providence. He is not limited to working through just one person but many. For Paul to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Experience Connection

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 31, 2008

Sermon encouraging Christians to be part of a small group Bible study and showing the importance of that in our lives.

Experience Connection Acts 2:41-47 Be devoted to Bible Study Be devoted to fellowship Be devoted to prayer Slide Have you ever had a relationship where you truly felt connected but only to have that connection fade away? Perhaps in your marriage, you have experienced that? You felt as you got ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Need A God I Can't Understand

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 18, 2000

If you think you have God figured out, then your God is much too small.

I NEED A GOD I CAN’T UNDERSTAND A. Do you think you have God FIGURED OUT? ILLUSTRATION: In a heated discussion some years ago over a CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE, this individual arrogantly said, “I know what the TRUTH is on this matter, and God doesn’t ACCEPT anybody who believes DIFFERENTLY.” Doesn’t ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Silence Of God

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 7, 2008

God speaks to us in a still small voice - but how good are we at hearing Him in the silence?

The silence of God 1 Kings 19:1-18 & Psalm 42 We pick up the story of Elijah just after his most amazing moment. He has stood for God against the prophets of Baal, & proved that God alone is the true God as the Lord poured fire down to consume his offering. But then the prophet hears that Jezebel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Our Secret Sins And What They Cause

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 2, 2007

A sermon on why sin no matter how small or large affect not only the individual but the nation as a whole.

Our Secret Sins And What They Cause 1 Kings 11:1-13 Prayer Introduction Two theological students were walking along a street in the White chapel district of London, a section where old and used clothing is sold. "What a fitting illustration all this makes!" said one of the students as he pointed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist