Sermons on Adopted Children:

Teaching Your Children To Give Honor Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 12, 2005

6 of 6 messages on family. This message was given on Mother’s day. Sources include several from authors from Sermon Central

Mother’s Day Tributes SLIDES My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her. -George Washington Life began with waking up and loving my mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Loving Parent

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on May 14, 2005

Parents have a duty to raise their children in the Lord!

Introduction: I would like to read you a story out of Chicken Soup for the Soul written by Michelle Lawrence called “Almie Rose.” Listen. It was at least two months before Christmas when nine-year-old Almie Rose told her father and mother that she wanted a new bicycle. As Christmas drew nearer, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Parenting-Opportunities To Bless Your Family

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 16, 2005

Regardless of your family situation you have hope. You can experience God’s blessing in your family.

Parenting - Opportunities to Bless Your Family Colossians 3:18-21 Proverbs 22:6 After raising four children and now have fourteen grandchildren I can give you three words for successful parenting, “It is Tough.” For single people two words, “Get Ready.” No one with children says parenting is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Your Family-Investing For Growth Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2005

Families are gifts from God and our primary fields of ministry.

MAKING SOUND INVESTMENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR JANUARY 23, 2005 Ephesians 5:21-6:4 “Your Family—Investing In Growth” INTRODUCTION Some of the most important investments we make are in our families and other relationships. The potential of effects of our family investments truly make them ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Sons Of Adam And Daughters Of Eve Series

Contributed by Randy Christensen on Nov 25, 2005

Just as Aslan used 4 children to accomplish great exploits in Narnia, God desires to use children to accomplish His agenda here and now.

Narnia intro: There is a story about hope… …there was a land that existed where a horrible evil ruler had come and taken over the land… …actually, this ruler had been brought into the land by a person who had been selfish and disobedient… …many of those that lived in the land had lost ALL hope…it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Portrait Of Proper Discipline Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 4, 2005

How to train a child.

1. The Reproof of Proper Discipline. Proverbs 1:8 - "My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother." "Instruction" is mentioned 25 times in Proverbs. It means, "reproof, chastisement, discipline, and warning." One of the greatest rules of good discipline is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Taught Lessons On Evangelism With Children

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 5, 2005

Do not equate the immaturity of children with irresponsibility. Many children are capable of developing deep impressions about the Lord that remain with them for the rest of their life. Ask God for His wisdom

How Jesus Taught Lessons on Evangelism With Children Matthew 19:13-19:15 85% of people who place their faith in Christ for salvation do so before the age of 18. Jesus took advantage of the receptiveness of children to reach them with His love. When parents brought their children to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nurturing A Home Under God's Authority

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Dec 5, 2005

Whose authority we nurture our family?

NURTURING A HOME UNDER GOD’S AUTHORITY Ephesians 6:1-4 by Cesar Delgado November 27, 2005 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga, Albay INTRODUCTION Various groups or institutions play a significant role in socialization of an individual and in shaping that person’s personality. Foremost ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parenting In Perilous Times Series

Contributed by Bill Harper on Jan 23, 2001

The parents of Samson model for us the marks of successful parents who raise their child in difficult times.

“PARENTING IN PERILOUS TIMES” Text: Judges 13:1-25 Intro: Illustration-Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how Eskimo kill wolves. First the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Seizing Our Window Of Opportunity

Contributed by Timothy Moore on Mar 21, 2002

How do we raise our children to honor Christ?

Seizing our Window of Opportunity Christian Parenting Ephesians 6.1-4 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: 3 “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” 4 And you, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:6-11, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Building Stronger Families

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

What can we learn from Jacobs family about building a stronger Family

This message began with a clip from Joseph and the Technicolor DreamCoat. The clip was when the brothers sold Joseph into Slavery and then told Jacob the news. Wow that is the family that put the fun in dysfunctional. My Daddy told me once that everybody is good for something even if it’s to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:22-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Childproof Your Kids Against Rebellion Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 26, 2002

Looking at the difficult side of the family: When kids rebel.

Charlie Steinmetz was a crippled dwarf, but what he lacked physically he made up mentally. When it came to the subject of electricity, Steinmetz was a wizard. No one in his day knew more about it than he. Henry Ford realized this when he hired the man to help in the building of those massive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dejad Los Niños Venir

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 22, 2002

. Debemos alcanzar a los perdidos, jóvenes o ancianos. Necesitamos tratar el ministerio a los niños desde el punto de vista que algunos de ellos pueden morir y pasar la eternidad sin el Señor.

Dejad los niños venir Proverbios 20:11; Mateo 19:14 ¿Están perdidos los niños? Yo creo que sí (Proverbios 20:11; Romanos 3:10, 22, 23; Santiago 4:17; 1ª Juan 5:17) El evangelismo es una parte muy importante de la triple misión de la iglesia. Debemos alcanzar a los perdidos, jóvenes o ancianos. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:11, Matthew 19:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be A Great Kid Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 3, 2002

Effective family living series Part 4

How to be a Great Kid Ephesians 6:1-3 (NIV) 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 "Honor your father and mother"--which is the first commandment with a promise-- 3 "that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." Look at our world… Is it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Prescription For A Happy Home

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

God gives Biblical guidelines for how we can have happy and successful homes.

INTRODUCTION Norman Wright describes four changes that have taken place in family life in recent years. One is the move toward a nuclear family. This is the mother, father and children. In the past, it was common for families to involve the extended members as well. The second change is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist