Sermons on Child Rearing:

"getting Ready For Christmas: Whose Child Is This?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 18, 2018

A sermon for Advent with a focus on the mercy shown by Joseph.

“Getting Ready for Christmas: Whose Child is This?” Matthew 1:18-19 There can be no doubt that the story of Jesus’ birth begins with a Scandal. Matthew is straight and to the point: while Joseph and Mary were engaged to be married, Mary became pregnant and Joseph was not the father! Can you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: United Methodist

My Foot Almost Slipped - Dealing With Doubt As A Child Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 4, 2020

Have you ever been to the point where you find yourself struggling not with right and wrong, not with rather democratic or republican, not with Pepsi or Coke, but struggling with what you have been taught and believe in your heart and what you are experiencing in your life.

“My Foot Almost Slipped” Dealing with the Temptation of Doubt as a Child of God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Today I want to deal with something that we all have either had to face or at some time will have to face and that is the temptation of doubt. QUESTIONS:- Have you ever ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Greatness And Humility Part 1: The Advantage Of Being "Little"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 10, 2007

Being childLIKE instead of childISH.

Greatness and Humility Part 1: The Advantage of Being “Little” Matthew 18:1-10 June 3, 2007 We all like to be looked up to, don’t we? Sure we do. We like recognition for a job well done, we like having titles, position, and status. I don’t think anyone goes around thinking, “You know what? I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

From Darkness To Hope Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Oct 14, 2011

Where is God when evil rears its ugly head? God gave hope to Abram when he lived in an incredible evil time of darkness....

Series: The Journey Message: From Darkness to Hope Text: Genesis 11:27-12:1 Date: September 11, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath OFFERING At this time I’d like to continue our time of corporate worship and celebration by taking an offering. The offering is simply an opportunity to celebrate ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Crowns Of The Bible

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2011

This message has a theme verse of 1 Cor. 9 25 and focuses on 4 different kinds of crowns mentioned in the New Testament.

The Crowns of the Bible 1 Corinthians 9:25 Intro.: Sometimes when I preach, I mention other topics which would be worthy of study, and on one occasion I mentioned that it would be good to take time to study the crowns of the New Testament. It took a while, but I finally took the time to do that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rearview Mirror Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009

What are you driven by in life? This sermon discusses the purpose of the rear view mirror (referencing the past; and why it is small and the windshield (focusing on the present and the future).

DRIVEN BY ETERNITY Opener: What are you driven by? 1 Peter 2: 1 So get rid of all malicious behavior and deceit. Don’t just pretend to be good! Be done with hypocrisy and jealousy and backstabbing. 2 You must crave pure spiritual milk so that you can grow into the fullness of your salvation. Cry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Children: A Parent's Responsibility

Contributed by Bart Leger on May 16, 2006

It’s a dangerous world out there. Our responsibility as parents is to lead, guide and protect our children.

Children: A Parent’s Responsibility Notes from a man TRYING to make Mom’s life easier while she is sick in bed... Monday A.M. Dearest: Sleep late. Everything under control. Lunches packed. Kids off to school. Menu for dinner planned. Your lunch is on a tray in refrigerator: fruit-cup, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Controls You? Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 5, 2004

Are you controlled by the sinful nature or the Spirit of God. There are great blessings for those controlled by the Spirit.

Who Controls You? Rom. 8:5-11 INTRO.:The story of Moses in Egypt illustrates the choice we have to live according to the flesh or the spirit. Heb. 11:24ff Who is in control of your life? I. Are you controlled by your sinful nature? What are the signs? A. Where is the focus of your mind? Rom. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Forget To Remember Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

Memory is a beautiful gift from God. Yet, it’s amazing how we often forget what we should remember and remember what we should forget. David wrote Psalm 38 “to bring to remembrance.”

Don’t Forget to Remember! Psalm 38 Introduction: Memory = beautiful gift from God. Amazing = how we have the tendency to forget what we should remember and remember what we should forget. Psalm 38 = A Psalm of Remembrance Note = Divinely inspired title – “A Psalm of David, to bring to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Big Task With Great Rewards

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 16, 2003

This is a message to encourage all fathers to take their parenting role seriously.

A big task with great rewards (Proverbs 20:7) I have often heard the phrase, “Anyone can be a daddy, but it takes a man to be a father.” Although this phrase is not necessarily true in all instances, it does have some validity. We are aware that there are instances wherein because of one’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:7

Denomination: Methodist

Let The Children Come

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 20, 2025

Because every child matters to Jesus, every child must matter to us.

Let the Children Come Mark 10:13-16 January 18-19, 2025 Rev. Brian Bill After preaching at an evangelistic service, D.L. Moody reported, “we had two and one-half conversions.” One of his colleagues inquired, “I suppose you mean two adults and one child.” ‘No,’ Mr. Moody replied. “I mean two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Children – Bringing Joy To Parents Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Oct 6, 2014

It is God’s plan that children bring joy to their parents, but now let’s talk reality! Children have the potential to bring unspeakable grief, shame, and reproach. How do parents prevent this from happening? Did you know that the Bible has the answers?

Children – Bringing Joy to Parents Proverbs www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. It is God’s plan that children bring joy to their parents. Let’s read Proverbs 23:24-25. Notice the phrases, “rejoice,” “have joy,” “be glad.” 2. This is ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Mind Your Manners

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 25, 2003

Those of us who had the privilege of being reared in a Christian home can readily recall the admonition of our parents "to mind your manners!"

MIND YOUR MANNERS "But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Lot At Stake Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 28, 2011

Biblical truth is easily misunderstood, especially when people have pre-existing agendas. The early church had to grapple with controversy and theological confusion, just as we do today.The issue at hand was this: do gentiles have to first become Jews bef

A Lot At Stake (Acts 15:1-5) 1. This past week, the heating contractor came in to service the boiler that heats this auditorium. 2. My instructions. Turn off Wed. night. Best way: a single-fuse fuse box in boiler room. 3. But there were complications; the Security company called…11:30 and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Amram & Jochebed: Bringing Up Godly Children Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 18, 2005

In some circumstances, raising children can become a conflict-ridden roller coaster ride. Although we don’t know much about them, Moses’ parents did something right! (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

Sermon Notes Amram & Jochebed: Bringing up Godly Children Exodus 2 (Fifth in the series Marriage by the Book) Introduction: Which of these two statements are true? “Children are a great blessing to marriage.” “Children put a great deal of pressure on marriage.” Of course, both are true. Kids ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ