Sermons on Bad Parenting:

The Making Of A Man Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 6, 2006

This series follows the life of Joseph as he enrolls in the "School of Hard Knocks". Learn how you too can be victorious no matter what life throws at you.

The Making of a Man… Series: Surviving the School of Hard Knocks June 18, 2000 Somebody sent this to me over the internet, and I thought it was pretty appropriate for Father’s Day. It’s called… REASONS TO BE A GUY… Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. You know stuff about ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Tool Of Family Fun Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005

Part of a series on the keys to raising healthy kids; this ones deals with the importance of having fun as a family.

THE TOOL OF FAMILY FUN TEXT: Various Texts Sunday, July 21, 2002 We have been talking about parenting and some of the tools for parenting. The first week we talked about the importance of discipline. We balance discipline with affirmation or love. We were reminded to be flexible. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

They Call Me Dad Series

Contributed by Robert Barnett on Nov 24, 2001

The God-given role of the father in the home.

¡§T H E Y C A L L M E ¡K D A D!¡¨ EPHESIANS 6:4 If you were to choose one word to describe the most powerful influence in a child¡¦s life, what word would you choose? When it comes to the power of influence in a child¡¦s life or world, I would choose the word ¡§Dad.¡¨ (A father¡¦s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: *other

Finding A Faithful Father

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007

A Father’s Day sermon exploring the faithfulness of Joshua.

(Opened with a "Shaggy Dog" Movie Clip taken from ScreenVue.com) Being a dad is one very rewarding job, but it is also the toughest gig in my life. Balancing work, life as a husband, ministry to a congregation and investing in the lives of more than 100 students at Indiana Wesleyan’s Lexington ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Raise Your Kids Without Loosing Their Respect Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001

This is the fifth message in a series of sermons called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

Series: How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home" Scripture: Ephesians 6:4 Sermon: How to Raise Your Kids without Loosing Their Respect. For the past month and a half, we’ve been looking at the Word of God for advice on how to build a happy and healthy home. And a happy and healthy home needs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Home Under Construction

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 12, 2007

God has established three institution for the benefit of man: the HOME, the GOVERNMENT, and the CHURCH. As you partner with God, what are you using to build your home?

The Home Under Construction Psalm 127:1 Red Skelton had some advice to keep marriages together: 1. Two times a week, we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, good food and companionship. She goes on Tuesdays, I go on Fridays. 2. We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Church Of God

God Got A Blessing For You

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on May 15, 2005

IF YOUR RELATIONSHIP IS COMING UNDER ATTACK, PERHAPS YOUR CURE REST IN ONE OF THESE FOUR AREAS. GOD WANT TO BLESS YOU, BUT HE WON’T BLESS MESS.

RUTH 2:1-4 GOD GOT A BLESSING FOR YOU DR. WILLIARD HARLEY STATES THAT MOST MEN IDEA OF UTOPIA IS: AFTER WORK EACH DAY THEIR WIFE TO GREETS THEM LOVINGLY AT THE DOOR AND HIS WELL-BEHAVED CHILDREN ARE ALSO GLAD TO SEE HIM. HE ENTERS THE COMFORT OF A WELL-MAINTAINED HOME AS HIS WIFE URGES HIM TO ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Godly Mother

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jun 30, 2005

A mothers day sermon, what the Bible teaches about being a Godly Mother

A Godly Mother Many of us here today have memories of our mother. Our mothers have played a very important role in our lives to make us what we are today. Some statements you may remember your mother saying I brought you into this world, and I can take you out." You’ll sit there ’til all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

How To Lose Your Kingdom

Contributed by Phillip Frady on Sep 17, 2002

A look at the practical issues of family life from King David and Solomon, we face the real prospects of where greatness may mean the most to our legacy.

How To Lose Your Kingdom In One Generation I&II Samuel I. Get married for all the wrong reasons. I Samuel 18:19-21 II. Become more interested in pleasure than responsibility I Samuel 25:42-44 III. Become great in everything but parenting II Samuel 5;10 IV. Know the world better than you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:19-21, 2 Samuel 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Father Joshua

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 1, 2005

If fathers take a stand for the Lord they can influence their families to also serve the Lord.

"Father Joshua" Josh. 24:14-16 "Now fear the LORD and serve Him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Name Handle With Care Series

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Jan 30, 2008

Building Strong Families from lesson based on the 10 Commandements

Acts 3:1-10 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer--at three in the afternoon. [2] Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. [3] When he saw ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember Who Your Teacher Were

Contributed by Carl Benge on Oct 23, 2007

A Laity Sunday Sermon on the instruction receive through life.

How many of you remember what you thought of your parent’s advice and instruction when you were young? I know when I was in my late teens and early twenties; I have to admit I was stupid, I thought I knew it all. There was nothing my parents could teach me about life, or so I thought. Then one day ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Real Men Love Jesus

Contributed by James May on Jun 20, 2004

Father’s Day message that can be adapted to other times as well. This gives God’s definition of a real man and a real father.

Real Men Love Jesus by Rev. Jim May This is Father’s Day, 2004. It’s a day when we all stop for a moment to reflect on the father that we have. That reflection will either make us grateful for having a father that we can look up to and admire, or it will force us to fact the stark reality that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-24, Genesis 6:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Avoiding The Mistakes Of Parenting (Part 2 - Discipline) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2007

One of the biggest mistakes parents can make is not properly disciplining their children. In this lesson we look at the tragic examples of some biblical characters who did not discipline their children. The sermon ends with some suggestions for proper d

Introduction: A. Happy Father’s Day to all our dads. 1. Let me start with a little Father’s Day humor. 2. One time a little boy was asked to define Father’s Day and he said, “Its just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the present.” B. I have a Top 10 List for you: Top Ten Things ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Need More Men In The Pea Patch

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jun 26, 2007

A Great Father’s Day sermon, but can easily be adapted to fit any men’s outreach group. Some elements of this sermon have been adapted from a text found on the internet, in another sermon service.

Happy Father’s Day! Today America honors dads throughout the land. And for my Father’s Day Sermon I want to call your attention to 2nd Samuel 23. 2nd Samuel 23 tells us about ‘David’s mighty men.’ These were a group of highly trained soldiers who fought on many battlefields along side of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:11-12

Denomination: Baptist