Sermons on Bastards Children:

The Need For Rituals Series

Contributed by Darrin Koone on Sep 20, 2001

A sermon discussing the need for ritual in raising our children in a post-modern society.

Last week I spoke to you about the need to throw traditions by the way side if the principles of the gospel or models of the New Testament dictate the need to do so. I’m changing my mind about that this week. Well, not really, but I am going to try to provide the balance to that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Weapons

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Oct 9, 2001

How God’s children can combat the devil and his dark army.

"Spiritual Weapons” Eph 6 : 16-19 Intro: In the Gospel of Christ total righteousness of God is revealed. Often Satan and his dark kingdom try to penetrate into that which is light and true and pure. Man (flesh) is sometimes easily penetrated by dark forces. But today we want to focus in on how to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-19, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Good Thing About Bad Things" Series

Contributed by Jeffery Lindsay on Aug 11, 2001

Perseverance thru trial is God’s primary means of maturing his children.

“The Good Thing about Bad Things” James 1:1-4 I Introduction and Overview to the Letter of James In the foreward of his book, Inside Out, Larry Crabb writes this: “Modern Christianity, in dramatic reversal of its biblical form, promises to relieve the pain of living in a fallen world. The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember Who You Are

Contributed by Timothy Archer on May 3, 2004

We need to remember that we are children of God and how special that makes us.

REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE Begin by asking the kids to tell you the story of the movie "Lion King." Have fun with it. Get them to tell you as many things as they can remember. Then get them to talk about the part where Rafiki goes to see Simba and Simba has the vision of his father. (Remind them that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7, 1 Peter 1:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mamma Told Me Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 10, 2004

What role does a mother play in shaping the character and future of her children?

OPEN: Steve Pollard said his mother was very influential in his life… he said: My mother taught me RELIGION: "You better pray that will come of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: "Because I said so, that’s why." My mother taught me CONTORTIONISM: "Will you look at the dirt on the back of your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Being Fully Persuaded" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

It is important for Fathers to be fully persuaded of their faith in God in order to set an example for their children.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Father’s Day Message June 16, 2002 “Being Fully Persuaded” Romans 4:13-25 INTRODUCTION: Today is Father’s Day. You can probably look back and remember some of the “words of wisdom” your father said to you over the years. You probably have at one time or another ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Ministry Of Accepting No

Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 6, 2003

This sermon is designed to encourage the believer that God has a purpose in saying no to his children.

Have you ever asked your parents for something and they said no. Have you ever asked the teacher at school to allow you to do something and they said no. Have you ever asked God why did you allow my friend or loved one to go into a coma, and die. What did you do? Did you throw a temper tantrum, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

We Dwell In God's House

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 22, 2003

Through faith in Christ, we are God’s children and members of his household.

The other day I was playing with my sons. We were building a house out of blocks. Up and up the structure went until it would reach a certain point, and, then it toppled over. So we’d start over. Higher and higher the blocks would go until they fell over. This happened a couple of times and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Creating A Clean Heart

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on May 27, 2003

This sermon pin points, "How Christ creates in His children a clean heart?"

Text: Psalm 119:9-11 Creating A Clean Heart A. The sinner’s greatest question… a. How can I be clean before God b. How can I be cleansed by God c. How can I be saved by God B. The Scripture gives the clearest answer… a. Let’s follow as the Psalmist searches the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Faith Determines Your Future

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Sep 6, 2003

The children of Israel are a classic example of the empowering faith needed to have a blessed future.

Your Faith And Your Future Exodus 13:14-22 THERE ARE TIMES IN OUR LIVES WHEN OUR FAITH CAN BE TRIED. TESTS, TRIALS, WORRIES, DISAPPOINTMENTS, AND FRUSTRATIONS ARE A PART OF EVERY HUMAN LIFE. WE ARE LIVING IN DIFFICULT DAYS AND IT SEEMS AS THOUGH EVEN OUR VERY FUTURE IS THREATENED. WHAT IS THE ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Remove The Scarlet D

Contributed by Jim Miller on Aug 28, 2002

An appeal to extend Christ’s ministry of reconciliation to the divorced and remarried children of God.

LET’S REMOVE THE SCARLET D Matthew 23.4 "They tie up heavy loads and put them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them." INTRO: Let me say up front that I believe that marriage is meant to be a permanent covenant between one man for one woman, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Condition And Promise Of Wisdom

Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Oct 17, 2002

God promises to provide to His children wisdom; but there are some conditions that need to be met.

Wisdom--something all of us need but can never seem to get enough of. Is it available to us, or just a select few Christians? Is there a price to be paid to receive it? Let’s see what the word of God has to say in the book of Proverbs, chapter 2. The Condition (vv. 1-4)--Notice the Verbs: 1. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Greatest Work Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 17, 2001

The Powerful legacy of a mother’s faith and the impact it has in the lives of her children.

A MOM’S GREATEST WORK - 2 Timothy 1:5-8 For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and I am sure that it is in you as well. For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-8

Scattered Under The Green Tree, And Not Obeying His Voice

Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001

A comparisson of how the Children of Israel had to listen to God and Modern day Christians.

I. Introduction – I will attempt to do my best to bring the message as God has laid upon my heart. I have struggled with this all week and in trying to find the heartbeat of God, I pray I will do Him justice. II. We are taught in studying the Bible that what the Jews of the Old Testament had To do ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Word Of God To The Saint Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

LET US CONSIDER SOME OF THE REASONS FOR THE LOVE AND ADMIRATION OF THE CHILDREN OF GOD FOR THE BIBLE.

THE WORD OF GOD TO THE SAINTS A. "I LOVE THY COMMANDMENTS ABOVE GOLD; YEA ABOVE FINE GOLD" - Psalms 119:127 1. David is noted for his love and admiration for the Word of God: a. "The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver." - Psalms 119:72 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:72

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist