Sermons on broken families:

The Holy Family

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 25, 2002

The family is a living reality that is called to be a vessel of peace, defender and herald of the Word, temple of the Spirit, and steward of God’s love.

DECEMBER 29, 1999 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14 ·Psalm Ps. 128:1-5 ·Second Reading Col. 3:12-21 ·Gospel Luke 2:22-40 REFLECTION Once again, do allow me to take this opportunity to greet everyone a Blessed Christmas, and I pray that the LORD had blessed your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-21, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Catholic

We Are Family

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 8, 2001

We are the family of God. But what exactly does or should that look like?

“We Are Family” Acts 2:42-47 How many of you remember the song “We are Family”? The question is what does a real model family look like? Today’s society, dysfunctional families are the norm, not the exception.  There are families with absent parents, single parents, step-parents.  ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Family Ties

Contributed by Mike Molenaar on May 9, 2001

True family ties are experienced through our relationship with Jesus Christ. If there is a true tie with Jesus nothing, not even persecution, can break that bond.

John 15:18-27 I’m sure this has been a busy day for many people. Mother’s Day is a time when people do get together with their families. The family unit is important. When you are part of a family, you wear that family name and all the good and bad things of the family come with the name. Legally ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Family

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

Characteristics of the first family

The First Family Genesis 1:26-2:25 1. Aim: To teach the people God’s original purposes in creating human beings and the family 2. Explanation of the Aim: Some people may experience struggles in their family, but not understand why they occur. By helping the people to know God’s original purposes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Family Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

2nd in series on Jesus priorities. This describes what the church should be with alliteration.

Ephesians 2:14–19 – We Are Family You’ve heard me quote many times a book that has changed my life, which is What’s So Amazing About Grace? In it the author, Philip Yancey quotes Mark Twain. Apparently Twain used to say he put a dog and a cat in a cage together as an experiment, to see if they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Family Resemblance

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 15, 2005

We say we belong to the family of God, My question is can the world see the resemblance.

Ge 1:26 Ge 5:1 A Family Resemblance: It’s interesting sometimes to go to a family reunion or family get together and to look around at the different people and try to determine whose children they are by their characteristics, or features.(Sometimes it’s very evident, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Family Of God

Contributed by Andy Patterson on Mar 23, 2005

I am so glad to be a part of this family, the family of God!

The Family of God Matthew 12:46 - 50 Many times we have made the statement that we are closer to the our church family than we are to our earthly family. Here in our text the Lord says that His family are those that are living for Him. I want to share with you four features of the Family of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome To The Family

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 10, 2004

Through our baptism, we become brothers and sisters in Christ and heirs to the kingdom.

Welcome to the Family Being baptized means being welcomed into God’s family. Now, when you’re “welcomed”, that usually means that you are arriving someplace. You are just getting there, just beginning the visit. You aren’t “welcomed” as you are leaving after a visit, right? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Family Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003

On the 30th anniversary of this congregation, let us remember how great is the bond that unites us.

We are Family Cornwall 30th anniversary service July 26, 2003 Good afternoon everyone. It’s wonderful to be together with so many of you today. Thank you for traveling here from some distances and for planning to join together today for this special service- an early celebration of this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2-7, John 6:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Family

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 1, 2003

Looks at the church and how it’s supposed to function as a family

Over the past couple of years the media has made having a hay day with the news that fewer and fewer Canadians are attending church on any giving Sunday. They cite statistics that as a people Canadians seem to be becoming more spiritual, that is they pray more and meditate but they are not going to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Families In Flames

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

Just like God used Joseph to rescue his family, he may be using you to rescue your family.

Slide #1 FAMILIES IN FLAMES Slide #2 There is no such thing as the “perfect family.” The reason for this is that there is no such thing as “perfect people.” Jesus was the only “perfect person” that ever lived – which leaves you out. Because there are no “perfect people” it is impossible to have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham: Family

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The importance of family as seen in the life of Abraham

Intro: We have just sung “Bind us Together”, and often we are anything but bound together: in the church, and in our families. We have spent some time this morning praying for our families, and I encourage you to continue to pray for your family and the families of the church throughout this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Families And Forgiveness

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 14, 2004

In order to model Jesus and bring healing to family relationships, you must practice: 1. Humility 2. Forgiveness 3. Being an agent of reconciliation

The holidays are fast approaching, and it is a time for families to come together. For many, this will be a wonderful time of shared love and fellowship where people can get caught up on the latest of what is happening in each other’s lives. It will be a good time of support and caring. But for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

A Family History Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 30, 2004

. Our stories as a community of faith -- as those who stand in the history of blessing, as part of the covenant -- are what teaches us about our God and ourselves. They inspire us to obey him out of gratitude.

Cascades Fellowship Deuteronomy 6:20-25 A Family History: This Is Who We Are Rachel and I have a tradition we follow every time we go back to the hills of West Virginia. We like to take a little time out of each visit to go and pray with my grandmother. When my grandfather was alive, he and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:20-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Family Feud

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 6, 2003

Why do feuds develope between Christians and how can we prevent them?

The Family Feud Philippians 2:1-11 Richard Dawson used to be the host of the popular game show ¡V Family Feud where two families faced off in competition against one another. Today too often we see family feuds and they¡¦re not part of a game show in fact they are no game at all ¡V they are part ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: *other