Sermons on Children And Ministry:

Thankful For Jesus: Born Of God

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2022

The point of today’s message revolves around Jesus Christ being the Son of God, the offering of us to also be children of God, and our thankful hearts in response.

THANKFUL FOR JESUS: ‘Born of God’ John 1:1-18 #Christmas2022 INTRODUCTION… God’s Parental Sayings (p) The point of today’s message revolves around Jesus Christ being the Son of God, the offering of us to also be children of God, and our thankful hearts in response. That is where we will ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Acquainted With God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

Occasionally I lose things and can not find them. Since my children are grown up and no longer live with us, I have no one to blame it on.

Thank God for wives who can find things! It seems the older we get the more we forget things! Illus: Sometimes I feel like the woman who stood at the bottom of the staircase and she could not remember if she just came down or was going to go up. I must also confess that there are days that I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Save Whole Family Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 30, 2022

A family composed of primarily husband and wife, then children. The family also refers to the blood relatives directly or indirectly connected. “The family is a masterpiece of God’s Creation.

Theme: Save the Whole Family Text: Genesis 7:1 & Romans 8:14-17 Greetings: “The Lord is good and His love endures forever.” Joke: A couple had a fight and they were not talking to each other for a long time. The husband had an urgent meeting the next day and he had to wake up early morning. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1, Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Methodist

Move Into The Light

Contributed by Dennis Fox on May 14, 2023

Many of us were afraid of the dark as children. Should we be afraid of the dark as adults too? Light is good. Light is knowledge. Light is the protection of our Lord.

Move to the light It’s normal to be apprehensive when we feel vulnerable and when we can’t see clearly it contributes to that vulnerability. In other words, being afraid of the dark and yes, when I was little, I was very afraid of the dark. It didn’t help that we lived in a creaky old house ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Philippians 2:14-16, John 8:12, Isaiah 9:2, Luke 2:46-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Be Great By Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 15, 2024

John says we've been given the right to become Children of God. How do we receive that right, and what can it mean to us?

A preacher was on a radio program where the interviewer was an atheist. The atheist demanded that the preacher NOT quote any scripture during the interview. “I don’t want to hear any Bible on my airways. You got that? No Bible on my airwaves.” So, then the interviewer started the program by ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Right Scales Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 20, 2023

Right scales refer to the honest, integrity and humility. These are the blessings on the right people. God’s children always have blessings of God. God is delighted in right people.

Theme: Right Scales Text: Proverbs: 11:1-11   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Illustration: In Europe in the 14th century, unemployed soldiers often became small armies of bandits and robbed and burned and killed, and raped towns and villages all over Europe. These ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Father Abraham Had Many Sons

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Jesus used a familiar Jewish story to show who the true children of Abraham are. The only bridge across the chasm of sin is the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

(Father Abraham and Lazarus) If you could overhear a live conversation between heaven and hell, would you lean in? Many people read Jesus’ story of the rich man and Lazarus as though He lowered a microphone into the afterlife to let us hear a dialogue across eternity. For centuries preachers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Galatians 3:7, Hebrews 13:12, 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Crossing Jordan

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 30, 2023

We face a greater Jordan to cross than the Children of Israel did. But because it is the same LORD who leads us, we shall cross impassible Jordan.

Crossing Jordan Joshua 3:7-17 Moses had taken Israel as far as he could. It wasn’t because Moses had succumbed to old age as Deuteronomy 34 tells us he was still vigorous. It is because He had failed earlier to glorify Yahweh in front of the people at Meribah and struck the rock in anger rather ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Negative Dreams And Nightmares Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 12, 2025

Negative dreams and nightmares are not to be feared, but confronted with spiritual authority. God desires to speak to His children through dreams, but the enemy also tries to manipulate the dream realm.

DEALING WITH NEGATIVE DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 33:14-18 "For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; Then he openeth the ears of men, and ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:14-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Breaks Protocols Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025

God does not need permission from man to lift you. He can suspend rules, ignore rank, and change laws for the sake of His covenant children.

WHEN GOD BREAKS PROTOCOLS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 6:1-10 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:7–8, Psalm 75:6-7, Isaiah 43:19, Luke 1:52 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when human rules, systems, and limitations appear to define the outcome of situations. In such seasons, it ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am A Wonder To My World

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025

God created every believer to be a wonder to their world. This means that as children of God, we are meant to stand out, manifest His glory, and operate in divine wisdom and power.

I AM A WONDER TO MY WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 71:7 "I have become as a wonder to many, but You are my strong refuge." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 8:18, Daniel 1:20, Matthew 5:14-16, Romans 8:19, 1 Peter 2:9 INTRODUCTION: God created every believer to be a wonder to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:7, Isaiah 8:18, Daniel 1:20, Matthew 5:14-16, Romans 8:19, 1 Peter 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven Responds To Earth’s Cry Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 11, 2025

The cry of the earth does not fall to the ground unnoticed by heaven. When God’s children cry out under the weight of pain, injustice, or oppression, heaven responds.

HEAVEN RESPONDS TO EARTH’S CRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 2:23-25 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:15-17, Isaiah 30:19, 2 Chronicles 7:14, James 5:16, Luke 18:7-8 INTRODUCTION: There are times in life when the pain and burdens we carry seem too heavy to bear. The children of Israel, in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Chameleon - Do Not Conform Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the idea of not conforming to the negative patterns of the world, but instead intentionally transforming ourselves into healthier, fuller lives as God's children, as instructed by Paul in the book of Romans.

A young, 16-year-old Salvation Army soldier was walking to the church from his house for a Bible study one day. In those days, soldiers wore uniforms to every church function. On route to the church, there were 12 or 15 of his peers hanging outside the pool hall that he had to pass. His classmates ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Topics: Transformation, Unhealthy Patterns, Full Life

Sermon Series: Chameleon

The New Year In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2025

God lovingly makes us new in Christ, freeing us from our past and inviting us to embrace our true identity as His beloved children.

Friends, welcome. Some of us walked in today with a smile that hides a storm. Others carry a quiet ache—memories that sting, habits that hang on, hopes that feel thin. If that’s you, you’re in the right place. The God who made galaxies also tends to bruised hearts. He does careful work with what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: Renewal, Hope

The Song Of Mary

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jan 31, 2003

Mary calls us to sing HER SONG!

THE SONG OF MARY LUKE 1: 39-56 DECEMBER 8, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Singing is what the Holidays are all about. The Choir is hard at work as well as our children’s ministries preparing a cantata and play. But why do we sing? Why do we celebrate freely in this month of December? I have been listening to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist