Sermons on Bastards Children:

"This Child We Dedicate"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 18, 2008

A ceremony to use in dedicating a child.

Parents and children are to stand facing the congregation. After introducing each parent and child, the minister is the read the text under each of the following headings: Charge to the Parents: Let us hear the Word of the Lord as it comes to us in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (NIV): “These commandments ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Character Qualities Of A Godly Woman

Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 7, 2009

Proverbs 31. Character issues that promote godliness in women are discussed.

CHARACTER QUALITIES OF A GODLY WOMAN PROVERBS 31 INTRODUCTION - Abraham Lincoln is quoted as saying “ No one is poor, who has a godly mother.” Lincoln addresses an issue here that I find most appropriate for us to look at on this Mother’s Day: the value of a godly mother. And though it is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Battle Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 9, 2009

The battle lines have been drawn, our family is at stake. The family structure has been under attack for quite awhile, are we prepared to fight?

Ephesians 6:1-6:4 What has gone wrong with America’s Children? • Did you know that in the US, every 8 seconds of every school day a child drops out of school? • Every 26 seconds a child runs away from home. • Every 47 seconds a child ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Immitating God Through Mutual Submission In Our Families Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009

The key we are told to being people who show a dark and troubled world what freedom and light look like is mutual submission. Loving one another so much that we put the needs and concerns of others before self. This “other-minded-ness” is the crowning tes

Date: 3-12-00 Title: What God says about Child/Parent relationship Bible Text: Eph. 6:1-4 & others Subject: What does God’s Word have to say about the relationship between Children and Parents. Complement: Parents must take authority, children must honor & obey. Main Idea: Intro: We continue ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Torch Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 20, 2009

"How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

Introduction Part 3- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne/Chris Brown from North Coast Church). How do we live the Christian life in the middle of situations that would cause others to buckle. How do we master our fears/respond properly to life? Review 1st week-Daniel living in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Charismatic

Wheat Or Weeds

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Sep 29, 2009

Sermon encourages children to remain the good plant that God intended.

Title: “Wheat or Weed?” Matthew 13:24-30 October 11, 2009 Materials: Flowers or pictures of flowers, weed or grass, 2 types of seeds, soil, pots, paper, and markers Have children identify various seeds that you have for them (for the most part this will be impossible- only the person who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Walls Instead Of Bridges

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 4, 2009

Are there things that we do as Christians that hinder people in developing a relationship with Christ Jesus?

Walls Instead of Bridges Mark 10: 2 – 16 Intro: There isn’t much that I remember from my childhood. Mostly, I remember the “thou shalt nots” like, “if you don’t eat your carrots, you’ll go blind. Never put your hat on the table or on the bed. Don’t eat with your fingers. Cover your mouth when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Father's Day - Responsibilities And Blessing

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 16, 2009

Father’s Day reminds us of parental responsibilities and blessing, as we show our love and acceptance to children in: Our Words, Giving our Time, Sharing Caring Love, and Modelling ourselves on Jesus and our Heavenly Father.

FATHER’S DAY - RESPONSIBILITIES AND BLESSING Father’s Day started in America, strangely enough by a lady! In 1909, one hundred years ago this lady, by name of Sonora Dodd, was sitting in church one Sunday, listening to a sermon on Mother’s Day. She decided it was only fair to also have a day for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Genesis 49:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Perfectly Imperfect Parenting

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 19, 2009

Parenting is tough and we will make mistakes, but if we give our children to the Lord he will catch them when we screw up.

Perfectly Imperfect Parenting Deuteronomy 6:2, 4-7, Psalm 78:5-8, 2 Tim 3:14-17, Col 3:20-21, Eph 6:1-4, Prov 22:6, 29:15 Why would anyone actually choose to be a parent? Notice Jesus and Paul never became parents. Were they just wiser than anyone else? But God also says that children are a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:2-7

An Itch In The Middle Of Your Back

Contributed by Dewey Miller on Feb 15, 2010

Young people are often an "inconvenience" to those of us in the church. We want to do ministry to and with children and youth, but we do not want to neglect what we think is really important- the adults.

A great way to Christ is to see the world through the eyes of young people. Too often, young people are like an itch in the middle of your back that you just can't reach. It's there and we need to do something about it, but we don't know what. We need to look at young people, children and teens, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

It's Not Fair!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

The fourth message in the series based on the six pillars of ‘Character Counts!’

(Slide 1) Last week, I asked you to write down one way you would exercise responsibility this past week and I told you that I was going to ask you if you did. So how did you exercise responsibility last week in a new way? (Allow for congregational response.) Thank you! My responsibility exercise ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34

Denomination: Church Of God

A Model Father

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

This parable teaches us to seek a close relationship with our children. We need train our children by instruction and example in the way they should go.

A Model Father 06/15/08 AM Text: Luke 15:11-24 Introduction ILL: It’s the third Sunday in June, and I’d like to say happy Father’s Day to all the dads here today. Father’s day owes its existence primarily to the persistence of one Sonora Smart Dodd. Sonora got the idea for Father’s day in 1909 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of Parenting Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 4, 2008

Parenting isn’t easy. There are good techniques and bad techniques lead to some ugly results!

TEXT: Genesis 25 & 27 TITLE: The Good, the Bad, the ugly of parenting! SERIES: Home Health Care TOPIC: Parenting OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, July 20, 2008 PROP.: Parenting isn’t easy, there are good techniques and bad techniques lead to some ugly results! INTRODUCTION: One of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Patterning The Legacy, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008

Leaving a spiritual legacy for our children. We change ourselves we change them.

Changing Our World, One Person at a Time (Effecting change in the life of those we encounter) Part two Opening 1. Before you can change the world for good, you must be changed A. A godly home, is a powerful testimony of the one ministering 1. Nothing will kill a man’s effectiveness in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:7

Denomination: Mennonite

Living With Honor Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

A children’s sermon on obeying and honoring their parents- also applicable to adults.

Living with Honor [Read “Am I Praying?” & encourage kids to pray at home, school, and everywhere.] Ephesians 6:1-4 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 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God