Sermons on Child Rearing:

Where There Is Root There Will Be Fruit

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 23, 2008

Inspecting the fruit of others life. Looking for acceptance or denial of Christ by the fruits a person bears.

AWHERE THERE IS ROOT THERE WILL BE FRUIT@ 1 JOHN 3:4-10 INTRO: ILL: IF I WAS TO GO TO AN APPLE TREE AND SAY TO YOU THIS LOOKS LIKE AN ORANGE TREE TO ME AND I WANT AN ORANGE SO I AM GOING TO PLUCK AN ORANGE FROM THAT TREE, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO ME? YOU CAN’T GET AN ORANGE FROM AN APPLE TREE. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Apr 5, 2009

A "joy sucker" is someone who is determined to create either discouragement or hardship on your ministry. "Joy suckers" take on all shapes and sizes, but, most often, they are negative in their outlook, disappointed with their family, in need of attenti

Here is a true story about a nine-year-old boy who lived in a rural town in Tennessee. His house was in a poor area of the community. A church had a bus ministry that came knocking on his door one Saturday afternoon. The kid came to answer the door and greeted the bus pastor. The bus pastor asked ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-44

Denomination: Baptist

Adoption By The Spirit, Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 7, 2017

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Adoption by the Spirit, part 3 Romans 8:14-17

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Adoption by the Spirit, part 3 Romans 8:14-17 David Taylor February 5, 2017 We are in our third week of our series, The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn. My desire is that we gain a biblical understanding of life in the Spirit and our radical need ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Patience Series

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 16, 2002

Sermon Series for Advent , 4 of 9 on the fruits of the Spirit

Midweek Advent Service December 11, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming With Patience I. Christmas shows how patient God is with us II. God’s patience leads ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

"Rule Of Thumb: No Work, No Food" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 18, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers, during this Thanksgiving Season, to remember the blessings which come from working their fingers to the bones.

18 November 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: During this Thanksgiving Season, Christians (everywhere) should recall the blessings which stem from working diligently. REFERENCES: Genesis 2:15; (Proverbs 20:11 KJV (Even a child is known by his ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Basket That Changed History Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 23, 2006

It seems God allow history to run its course. But His unusual interventions demonstrate that He was never absent in the first place.

The Basket that Changed History (Exodus 1:1-2:10) (note: I used Chapter 3 of DVD "The Exodus Revelaed" (about 4 mintues) as an introduction to the sermon. Then I found internet images of Tutmose I (Thutmosis I) and Hatshepsut; words in CAPS are for power point). INTRODUCTION 1. Fractured ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Mother's Curriculum

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2010

Moms can make lasting impressions not only upon their daughters, but also upon their sons! They can help their children avoid the detours that could ruin their lives.

A Mother's Curriculum Proverbs 31:1-9 [Note: This is a major revision of my 2000 sermon, also posted on Sermon Central, titled, "A Mother's Oracle] 1. "The ideal woman was described 2,500 years ago in Proverbs 31--and she is still intimidating her sisters ever since." Liz Higgs. One man ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Love Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2015

One of the qualities of God that draws us to him is his loving nature. This is a brief look at the power of that love.

1. D. L. Moody was a great American Evangelist in the late 19th Century. John 3:16 was the verse through which D. L. Moody learned to appreciate the greatness of God's love. Moody had been to Britain in the early days of his ministry and there had met the young English preacher, Henry Moorhouse. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where's Jesus?

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 29, 2012

Preached Year C, First Sunday of Christmas, following the lectionary

WHERE’S JESUS? LUKE 2:41-52 (NRSV) DECEMBER 30, 2012 AM YEAR C, FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS OSCEOLA, AR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INTRO. Where’s Jesus? Reading this passage reminds me of a series of children’s books many parents and grandparents may remember. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Methodist

The Christmas ... Dragon?

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 6, 2005

Christmas day is often depicted as a time of peace, tranquillity and hope. However there is another aspect to the arrival of Jesus which should make the church realise that we are in a serious battle with Satan.

Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ Think of “Christmas” and what are the thoughts that come to your mind? • peace and tranquillity. • shepherds on a hill being serenaded by an angelic choir. • Magi crossing the desert on a quiet night as they make the long journey to Bethlehem. • a child ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Daddy 101

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 28, 2006

A biblical view to fatherhood. Suitable for Father’s Day.

DADDY 101 INTRODUCTION "I’d like to think that I’ll be a better father, that I have learned from Dad’s mistakes. On most days I can buy that. But there are times when I look in the mirror and see who I’ve become, and think of who he’s always been, and I’m not so sure. You can’t pick up a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Let You Choose

Contributed by Justin Snyder on May 17, 2001

God loves us enough to make our own choice about accepting him.

“I Will Let You Choose.” God’s Promise through the Two Crosses Tonight I would like to start off by telling you the story of Edwin Thomas, a master of the stage. During the later half of the 1800’s, this small man with a huge voice had few rivals. In London he won the approval ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

He Came And He Comes Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Kurt Mccray on May 23, 2001

Inspirational Words, for the Believer and the Seeker. Take heed!!

He Came and He Comes, Be Prepared Inspirational Words to the Believer, and those who seek God.... Greetings, in the precious Holy Name of Jesus Christ, who is my Lord and personal Saviour. I come to you with my mind on Him, whom is able to keep me from falling. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:4, Isaiah 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

He Came And He Comes Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Kurt Mccray on Jun 5, 2001

Inspirational words to the lost and the found.

He Came and He Comes, Be Prepared Inspirational Words to the Unbeliever, and those who seek God.... Greetings, in the precious Holy Name of Jesus Christ, who is my Lord and personal Saviour. I come to you with my mind on Him, whom is able to keep me from falling. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-14, Matthew 24:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Compared To A Mother

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Oct 2, 2008

As God is the believer’s Father, so the Church is his Mother.

THE CHURCH COMPARED TO A MOTHER Text: Gal 4:22-31 (v. 26) Introduction: The capital city of those who are justified by faith is the heavenly Jerusalem. Paul had pointed the Galatian believers to Christ. Now false teachers had come in trying ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:22-31

Denomination: Church Of God