Sermons on Bereaved Family:

Jonadab Who? The Unfamiliar Backstory To Blessing Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 15, 2011

A look at the obscure Old Testament daddy Jonadab, and the blessing given to his descendents.

Introduction: A Opening Illustration B Jonadab lived in a period of Israel’s history that should ring familiar with modern America & Western Church. 1 King Ahab & his queen, Jezebel, had turned the nation of Israel away from the God of their fathers, steering it down a course of perversion, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Siblings, Lose The Rivalry Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 2, 2010

A look at sibling rivalry from a biblical perspective.

Keep the Siblings, Lose the Rivalry Genesis 4-50 Rev. Brian Bill 5/2/10 Most of you know that I have four sisters and no brothers. Do you feel my pain? The only good thing about this arrangement is that I’m the oldest. Being a brother, I was always on the lookout for ways to torment my sisters. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Created For Excellence Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 7, 2010

This is a Mother's Day message with a charge for how each group in the church should be willing to treat mothers and women in general.

Created For Excellence May 9, 2010 Proverbs 31:10-31 Colossians 3:10-17 Today is Mother’s Day which is a time in which we say thank you to all the mothers and special women in our lives who have made us better than what we were. God chose to send everyone of us into this world ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Right Living Demands Right Theology

Contributed by Ricki Lee Brooks on Feb 18, 2012

A demonstration from the Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Colossian Church that Christ centered living starts with Christ centered theology.

At the University of Southern California the list of great running backs for the Trojan football team is legendary: John Arnett, Frank Gifford, Mike Garret, OJ Simpson, Anthony Davis, Ricky Bell, Charles White, Marcus Allen, Sam Cunningham, LenDale White, Reggie Bush. No other college comes close ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

A Mother's Influence

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 27, 2012

Mother's Day sermon

A. MOTHERHOOD IS A CALL, NOT A TEMPORARY CONDITION Usually women considered motherhood a temporary condition -- not a calling. They see it as a time of their life set aside for exhaustion and long hours. It will pass. Sometimes we forget how important stability is to a child "The easiest part of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:13

Denomination: Baptist

Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Luke 14:25-35 In this passage Jesus warns us about two temptations that are often accepted and endorsed by the church today. They are valuing the family more than God and valuing happiness more than God. 1. First ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Balancing Parental Authority & Childhood Well Being

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 31, 2014

Balancing Parental Authority & Childhood Well Being

Traditionally, there are few things American cherish more than the freedom of religion as embodied by the First Amendment and their families. Normally, these ideals do not conflict all that much since these work together to allow the greatest good for the greatest number. However, as aberrant ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Horns Or Halos?

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 31, 2014

Being a Christian doesn’t mean we’re actually acting like a Christian. At work, at home, in our marriage, with our kids, with the needy – do they perceive us as having Halos or Horns?

HORNS OR HALOS? Deut. 30:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A butcher joke 1. Bubba walks into ‘Hal Mitchum Butchers’, goes over to Hal and says, "So, Hal, I hear that you’re something of a betting man." "Yes," replies Hal. 2. "Well," says Bubba, "You’re a tall man, so I bet ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Step #1 "Our Need For Relationships!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

5 Steps for Spiritual Disciplines.

1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 "Although we could have been a burden as Christ's apostles, instead we were gentle among you, as a nursing mother nurtures her own children. We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Meet The First Sister Wives Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 20, 2015

We will learn that despite the decisions (positive and negative) of our family members, it truly is by grace that we can have a successful walk with God.

Introduction: Ill: Deception is prized by our sinful nature. Don Richardson; Papa New Guinea – the people valued Judas I. over Jesus because the best men were the deceivers in their eyes. Jacob will experience this same type of culture. It is bad enough when “deception” is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Get Along With Each Other Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". Christians need to get along with one another.

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#6] GET ALONG WITH EACH OTHER 1 Peter 3:8-12 Introduction: I remember when I was growing up, that my brother and I fought all of the time. I know my parents got tired of it because I got tired of my kids fighting all of the time too. Especially on trips, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mutual Submission-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2016

2 of 3 +1. Paul unveiled the vital role of submission inherent to a Christ-honoring marriage & family. Christ-honoring families must operate under the umbrella of submission. But How? Foundational family integrity is found in...

MUTUAL SUBMISSION-II—Ephesians 5:21—6:4 —OR— ‘Foundational Family Integrity’ —OR— ‘A Family’s Integrity in Mutual Submission’ Attention: Some of you recognize that the men got hit pretty hard last Sunday with what I titled ‘A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Portrait Of A Godly Father

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 20, 2016

A godly father lays a firm foundation for the next generation to build upon.

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right; honor your father and mother (it is the first command with a promise), that it may be well with you and that you may live long on the earth. As for you fathers, never exasperate your children, but bring them up in the discipline and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Finishing Well

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 15, 2016

Bad things happen even to Christians. Yet, we are not alone. God places us in the family of faith. And as we keep our eyes on Jesus, we can endure anything, for his sake, knowing our faith will be rewarded, if not in this life, then in the next.

Hebrews 11:32-12:3 Finishing Well Today’s passage is one of the most beautiful and most moving passages of the Bible. It brings us to the end of our two-week walk through the Bible’s “Hall of Faith.” Hebrews chapter 11 lists many of the great faith heroes of the Bible, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage: It's A Good Thing

Contributed by George Izunwa on Nov 8, 2014

Marriage works when we work at it with Gods wisdom. The principles of God help to make it easier

It's a Good Thing.... 2 It's 2nd week of marriage Seminar! Pro 18:22 says; "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD". Remember we said that: - God's intention 4 marriage is to make life 'gooder'! - no marriage will produce as God intended until it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational