Sermons on Smallness Advantages:

Mountain Minded People

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 26, 2002

Small Thinking produces small living, We have a big God, Let’s think big and God will lead us into large living

Zech. 4:10 Despise not the day of small beginnings. I want to establish the fact that everything starts with a seed, (small), but if the seed follows procedure it becomes a tree, {the mighty oak tree began as a tiny seed.} One of the dangers we face in the church is that of small thinking, Becoming ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Dwarf Mentality

Contributed by James May on Jan 13, 2010

Thinking small makes us small, especially in matters where we face the enemy of our souls. God is looking for some Spiritual Giants.

Spiritual Dwarf Mentality Wednesday, January 13, 2010 By Pastor James May Giants are in the land; giants that are thundering threats into the ears of all men. Can you hear them roar? Do you feel their taunting down deep inside? Long ago, in a land far away, two armies were set in battle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Placebo Faith

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 9, 2009

People are impressionable and the world takes advantage of that, trying to mold our minds and conform our thoughts to align with theirs.

A young teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air like fleshy fireworks. There is, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Community Connection Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 7, 2012

This series addresses the value and need for small group ministry in the local church

THE W5 OF LIFE GROUPS “Community Connection” Philemon 1:2 – “to the church that meets in your home” INTRODUCTION In my teen years my brothers and I shared house chores. Both parents worked long hours so it was reasonable that we would help around the house and yard. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:2

Denomination: Salvation Army

As We Have Opportunity Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 17, 2008

Taking advantage of the opportunities that God has set before us; knowing that we get out of it what we put into it.

Series: Study of Galatians Text: Galatians 6:6-10 Title: “As We Have Opportunity” I. Sharing (6) • On the surface it seems Paul is merely saying support those who teach the word, your pastor. o Which scripture clearly supports the idea of financially providing for the needs of the pastor. o 1 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding And Walking In Divine Favour

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

Divine favour is the supernatural grace of God that positions a person for blessings, promotions, and breakthroughs beyond human ability and effort.

UNDERSTANDING AND WALKING IN DIVINE FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 5:12 "For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield." Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:3-4, Luke 2:52, Genesis 39:21, Esther 2:17, 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:12, Proverbs 3:3-4, Luke 2:52, Genesis 39:21, Esther 2:17, 2 Corinthians 9:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thriving Through Setbacks And Anxiety @ Workplace

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on May 17, 2009

Setbacks are very common in life and especially so at workplace. As Christians we have a definite advantage over others in overcoming such setbacks

Thriving through setbacks and Anxiety @ Workplace Today’s workplace is in a constant flux. The phrase, “change is the only constant”, though clichéd, is very much applicable in the workplace. The sad part of this is that not all that change is constructive as far as the employee is concerned. As ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Reasons Why Certain People Will Not Make It To Heaven

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

Reasons why some people refuse to take advantage of the free offer of eternal life found in Christ Jesus

Some Reasons Why People Will Not Enter Heaven (Acts 24:22-27) Illustration:More than four out of every five Americans agree that "we all will be called before God at judgment day to answer for our sins," says a poll conducted for the Times Mirror company. National and International Religion ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Once Life Is Over

Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 24, 2004

We have many opportunities in this life. We must take advantage of them...because once life is over.....

Once Life Is Over (LK. 16:19-31) Joke: The End Is Near None of us know when the end is. We do not have privy to how much time we have left before we meet God......that is why how we live our life is so important. Prov. 27:1 Boast not thyself of tomorrow for thou knowest not what a day may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

El Freno, El Timón Y Una Chispa: ¿qué Tienen En Común? Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Apr 15, 2003

Humans’ capability to control enormous beasts, but not a small tongue

El freno, el timón y la chispa Texto: Santiago 3:3-6 Lectura Bíblica: Salmo 15:1-3 Por Carlos C. Camarena I. Introducción A. En nuestra introducción a Santiago 3 la semana pasada pudimos ver en el 3:1-2 sobre el peligro de una lengua no controlada, especialmente cuando es usada por aquellos que ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3, James 3:3-6

Denomination: Adventist

A God Of Size

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jul 16, 2005

Is your God to small to handle life’s problems?

A God Of Size Isaiah 40:15-20 I was working with a church one time and there were some family difficulties that was bleeding over and causing strife between the Eldership and the Ministers on staff. One night in a staff meeting words were being exchanged between two Elders and when I offered some ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beginning Of… Israel Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 24, 2010

God starts something big with very small people.

Scripture Introduction In the first eleven chapters of Genesis, Moses introduces key themes and doctrines forming the parameters of life. This prologue actually ends with chapter eleven, but like any good writer, the end of the preface is a “page-turner,” not suited to ending a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Challenge For Elijah

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jun 15, 2010

A challenge to the congregation to listen to the still small voice of God.

A Challenge from Elijah And The Still Small Voice 1 Kings 19: 1-18 All of us want to be heard and understood. We want to make sure that what we say is understood so that there will be no misunderstandings Right communication is very important if we are going to get our message across. “I know you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Depth Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

What does it mean to grow deep in small groups?

Last week 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 the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Kingdom Is Like...mustard Seeds And Yeast Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 13, 2019

Both a mustard seed and yeast are small and seemingly insignificant.

The Kingdom Is Like … Mustard Seeds and Yeast May 12, 2019 Matthew 13:31-33 NIV He told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, Philippians 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational