Sermons on Broken Families:

Understanding Our Spiritual Family Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 16, 2007

A message from an expository series from the book of Galatians.

In reality there are only two ways to win a race. You can win by running faster than anyone else or by having everyone else quit before reaching the finish line. As we have traveled through the book of Galatians we have encountered a group of legalists known as the Judaizers. The legalists have a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Warming Up A Church Family Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004

Although the methods to express brotherly love and warmth are often best seen by observing others, the nuts and bolts of creating a warm church family are described for us here in Romans 12. If we are going to aim to be a warm church, we need to get a pi

Warming Up A Church Family (Romans 12:13-16) 1. When I first came to HPC, I was ignorant of boilers. 2. I grew up with a coal furnace in the basement….. 3. Space heater… 4. But boilers? Church—hot water Parsonage – steam 5. But boiler heat feels so good; even, steady….at home, we can sit on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extreme Makeover: Family Edition Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 13, 2004

This is the tenth in a series of teachings on the book of ephesians. It deals with Paul’s teachings for the parent/child relationship.

Extreme Makeover Family Edition Ephesians 6:1-4 The last time we were together we looked at an extreme makeover for our marriages. Tonight we look at one for our families. How many of you know that God is intimately concerned with what happens to us as families? Old and New Testaments are filled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: *other

Called To Be Part Of The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2004

This sermon is my variation of Rick Warren’s Sermon from the 40 Days Of Purpose, Dealing With Fellowship.

Called To Be Part Of The Family GNLCC 10-24-04 1 Sam. 18:1-4 1 John 4:7-22 Have you ever met somebody, and right away the person felt like family to you. This was the case with Jonathan and David. Jonathan was the king’s son, and the next in the line for the throne. But from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Practical Real Help For Families Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Feb 23, 2011

How anger hurts families.

matt 6:33 seek ye 1st the kingdom of god and his righteousness Add spiritual weight to the relationship by prayer and living out godly principals. when our relationship is going through tough times, we shouldn't strive to be right we should strive to Godly. when pride dictates our actions we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Family Wisdom For Tough Times Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 26, 2009

Family BEHAVIORS that lead to family BLESSINGS!

The following outline depicts areas in which families need wisdom, that is, areas in which they have it tough. Then, the Scripture gives the type of BEHAVIOR that will lead to BLESSING in each of the areas in which families are challenged. 1. Families are challenged in the FUNDAMENTALS. Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ever Popular Tater Family

Contributed by James Lowe on Feb 28, 2006

A fun message that pulls no punches

The Ever Popular Tater Family 2 Corinthians 13:5 We are so thankful for all our families in the church. Each family is of vital importance to the church body. Now, in reference to our own personal families, most of us have family members that we are especially proud of. But sadly to say, most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, 2 Chronicles 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our God And Our Family Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 12, 2006

This sermon is about overcoming Christians overcoming social prejudices through prayer.

Text: Matthew 6:9 Title: Our God, Our Family -By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Four score and seven years ago, one of our founding civil rights fathers James Weldon Johnson published one his first novels entitled “Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man”. In that same year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Lutheran

Influencing Our Family For God Series

Contributed by Allen Patterson on Aug 21, 2006

How to influence your unbelieving family members for God. Sermon notes included.

Influencing Your Family for God 1 Peter 3:1-12; 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 Introduction In the past two weeks during this marriage and family series, we have talked about speaking the truth, conflict, submission, responsibility, and the example of Christ’s love. I didn’t really talk about arguing, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Should A Family Be?

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on May 13, 2006

This topic talks about God’s original intention for every family

WHAT SHOULD A FAMILY BE? God’s Original Intention for the Family Genesis 1:26-28 Some definitions of a family … 1. The Birthplace of Creativity 2. A Formation Center for Human Relationships 3. A Shelter in the Time of Storm 4. F.A.M.I.L.Y.-Father And Mother I Love You 1. GOD STARTED THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bear Family- Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Pless on May 29, 2006

We need to be a part of the Bear Family.

The Bear Family John 15:8 (KJV) 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. Introduction You Have heard of the Three Bears Story: The Papa Bear, The Mamma Bear, and The Baby Bear. 2182. The Bible "Bear" Family A little girl was sent by her sick ...read more

Scripture: John 15:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Bear Family - Part2 Series

Contributed by James Pless on Jun 6, 2006

The strong are to bear the weak

The Bear Family- Part2 Romans 15:1 (KJV) 1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Introduction Do you know your weakness? Your weakness can defeat you. 8848. Waterloo’s Dip In The Road There is a modern picture by Stanley Berkley, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Six Keys To A Godly Family

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 27, 2006

The message focuses on the ingredients necessary to live a Christ-like example in our homes.

Six Keys to a Godly Family Ephesians 4:32- 5:33 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church Consider this family: The husband commits adultery. His son (Amnon) raped his half-sister (Tamar, the sister of Absalom). The husband did not implement discipline. The full brother (Absalom) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Responsibilities Of Children In The Family Setting Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on May 30, 2007

Children need to be instructed on their resposibilities within the family. This message is designed to help both parents and children to know how children should interact with parents.

THE BIBLICAL FAMILY: The Responsibilities of Children Ephesians 6:1-3 & Colossians 3:20 INTRODUCTION A. You know, God pretty well has this old world figured out. 1. The Bible says, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” 2. If we were to continue to read through the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Deuteronomy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Father: Guiding Force Of The Family

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 14, 2007

Fathers are not to be viewed as the family fool, but as the guiding force of the family; for God has made him just that.

Father: Guiding Force Of The Family Text: Gen.18: 19 Intro: It is rather tragic that the position of fatherhood has been much diminished in our present-day culture. Listening to some of the liberal psychologists, one would think that fathers are not really that important to the family unit. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Baptist