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Alpha Male Or Child Of God

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 19, 2002

Many times winning at all costs is the mantra that we live by. But Jesus challenges us to become like a child - what does that mean, really, and how does it help God rescue us?

Why is it that we always measure everything by who the best at it or who’s the richest or most popular or highest ranking or most powerful? Every year we have lists and competitions and contests to determine these things – the Super Bowl, the NBA playoffs, the Forbes list of the richest Americans, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Prayers About Child Rearing Series

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002

This study concerns the two prayers uttered by Sampson’s father, Manoah.

Introduction: This chapter begins the section of chapters in Judges about Samson. In 13:1-7 we have the coming of an angel of the LORD to the wife of Manoah, a woman who was barren. The LORD told her that she would have a child, what and how this child would serve the LORD, and how she too needed ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Calling Of The Child Of God

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Nov 15, 2003

The Christian life is a holy calling. Christ has called us to freedom and blessing.

The Holy Calling Of The Child Of God 2 Tim 1:8-10 KJV 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-10, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Josiah: The Child Leading Them.

Contributed by Stephen Carroll on Nov 12, 2004

A Child stood up faithfully for God even when he had no example to follow.

1Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. 2He did what was pleasing in the LORD’s sight and followed the example of his ancestor David. He did not turn aside from doing what was right. 3During the eighth year of his reign, while he was still ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

"This Child We Dedicate"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 18, 2008

A ceremony to use in dedicating a child.

Parents and children are to stand facing the congregation. After introducing each parent and child, the minister is the read the text under each of the following headings: Charge to the Parents: Let us hear the Word of the Lord as it comes to us in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (NIV): “These commandments ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Train Up: Parent Or Child

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 8, 2008

In raising children we soon come to realize each of our children are unique. We can’t raise our children with a cookie-cutter approach

Training Up: Parents or Children Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” I’m sure there are some Christian parents who would like Proverbs 22:6 to read this way: “Rear your children as moral, upright, God-fearing, church going kids. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Free Methodist

For Unto Us A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 18, 2007

Exposition of Isaiah 9:1-7 about God’s plan to reconcile and forgive Israel and graft in the Gentiles with a baby who would be a Wonderful Counselor, etc.

Text: Isaiah 9:1-7, Title: For Unto Us a Child is Born, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/23/07, AM A. Opening illustration: elaborate on choosing a name for Mackenzie: the daughter of a wise leader B. Background to passage: This prophesy is given to the northern nation of Israel as the Assyrians moved in for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes A Village To Raise A Child Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Kings of Judah, Pt 4

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD (2 CHRONICLES 22:10-24:27) I enjoy reading bumper stickers on cars and one caught my attention more than most. It was on the back of a car that was in front of me at a red traffic light. The “Dear God” beginning made me curious and I read the rest before the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Child Is Born - A Son Is Given Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Dec 8, 2008

Introductory sermon in a series of four on Isaiah 9:6-7. Emphasizes the crucial truths of Christ’s humanity and his deity.

A CHILD IS BORN——A SON IS GIVEN (Isaiah 9:6-7 ESV) This graffiti dialog was found on a university wall: “And Jesus said unto them: ‘Who do you say I am?’ And they replied, ‘You are the eschatological manifestation of the ground of our being, the kerygma in which we find the ultimate meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Start Acting Like A Child!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jun 5, 2009

Being accused of acting like a child is a major insult but not from Jesus. Jesus wants more people that act like children.

-In our culture, saying that someone is acting like a child is not really a compliment -We are always telling our children to grow up, to act their age -In the immortal words of that great philosopher, the artist formerly known as Prince, “Act your age not your shoe size.” {PAUSE} -There’s a new ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Results Of Being A Spiritual Child

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 4, 2010

Benefits are always attractive when applying for a job, but the benefits of being God's child surpass anything an employer could offer us.

RESULTS OF BEING A SPIRITUAL CHILD GALATIANS 4:21-5:1 INTRODUCTION When we stop to think, there are many blessings we receive from our parents. It is the cooperation of the parents in the first place that makes our birth possible. If it were not because of the demonstration of love by a man and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Truths About The Christ Child Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 7, 2009

This message gives 4-truths to be seen in the coming of the Christ child.

The Truths about the Christ Child John 1:1-13 * Darkness is defined as the "absence of light." In Genesis 1 we clearly see this concept. In verse 1 God created the heavens and earth and in the verse 2, darkness covered it all. God didn’t created darkness, it simply exists. Then God created ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13, Luke 1:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

Teachings From The Christ Child Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2009

Lessons from the genealogy of Jesus.

TEACHINGS FROM THE CHRIST CHILD Matt 1:1-16 * (Faith Hill’s “A Baby Changes Everything”) The song says, “A baby changes everything” which is a true statement. When a baby comes into a home life is never the same and because of that young life the world is different. We all have been witness to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Trek Towards The Christ Child Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 3, 2010

From the trek of the Wise Men, what are some lessons we can learn?

A Trek towards the Christ Child Matthew 2:1-12 * For years we have had many misconceptions about the wise men. Of all the things which are misunderstood, we can list the number of wise men and the timing of their visit as possibly the top two. If we ask the question, “How many wise men were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

For Unto Us A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009

For unto us a child is born gives us a sense of expectancy, it gives us a sense of potentiality, and it gives us a sense of responsibility.

Sunday, December 3, 2006 Text: Isaiah 9: 6 – “For unto us a Child is Born” Isaiah bursts into the Advent Season with these profound words uttered in prophesy in the 8th Century B.C.E. These words have the authenticity of one who has experienced the wonder and majesty of God’s presence in their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist