Sermons on Children As Patterns:

Missions Sunday And Fathers Day Combined Sermon Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

A combined Family Service on Missions Sunday and Fathers Day. With a brief history of the Elim Movements and a Fathers Day message.

It’s Elim Missions Sunday. But, I want to start with the story of THE ELIM PENTECOSTAL CHURCH The Elim Pentecostal Church was founded in 1915 by a Welshman in Monaghan Ireland. George Jeffreys was an outstanding evangelist and church planter. He came from a Welsh Congregational Church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:51-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

That Same Old Song And Dance Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 3, 2008

When we are bound by stubborn patterns, we can become hostile when our stubborn ways are exposed.

That Same Old Song and Dance (Acts 7: 1-53) 1. It is natural for all of us to get absorbed in our own worlds; as a result, we often lose sight of the big picture. 2. Our nation’s current economic meltdown is causing us to rethink life and the way we do things in this country. 3. But God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-53

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer And Leadership Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 20, 2003

4th in the series "Patterns for Prayer." This sermon explores the link between prayer and leadership--prayer by and for leaders.

In his "Diary and Remembrances" the Rev. Nathaniel Randolph Snowden recorded a conversation he had with a Quaker named Potts. Snowden recalled: "I was riding with Mr. Potts in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania near to the Valley Forge.. Mr. Potts was a Senator in our State & a Whig. I told him I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The King Is Coming - Apattern For Radical Worship

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 2, 2004

The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem shows us a pattern for radical worship that includes obedience, sacrifice, and praise.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. Just days into the war with Iraq our American troops were knocking on Bagdad’s door and jubilant crowds packed the streets to cheer for Sadam Hussein. Sadam stood atop a vehicle with a rifle in hand shouting and stirring up the people who were apparently oblivious to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004

Using Daniel’s prayer as a pattern we can learn about the spirit of prayer God requires

THE SPIRIT OF PRAYER DANIEL 9.4-19 Last week we looked at how we can misuse prayer through wrong motives and wrong attitudes. Today I want to spend sometime looking at the spirit of prayer or to put it another way ‘praying biblically.’ PREPARATION FOR PRAYER. Turn with me to Daniel 9 verses ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:4-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Some People Never Learn

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

The book of Judges describes a pattern of sin, servitude, supplication, salvation, and silence that worsens each time it appears.

SOME PEOPLE NEVER LEARN Text: Judges 2:11 – 19 Introduction: · Tim’s story Tim was a likeable guy in his 20’s. He had a good job at a business office, a lovely wife, and three adorable kids. Things went well for Tim for several years, but one night at an office party, a coworker talked Tim ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Raising A Godly Generation

Contributed by Esther Collins on Aug 2, 2020

This is a sermon about the importance of passing on our faith in Jesus to the next generation - our children and grand-children.

Raising a Godly Generation As the world grapples with the effects of a pandemic, we have been forced to face lockdowns, and quarantines, something the majority of the world is trying to come to grips with. These lockdowns have compelled us to stay home with our families like never before. In ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:16-18, 1 John 2:16, Judges 2:10, Deuteronomy 11:18-21, Deuteronomy 11:2, Deuteronomy 6:10-12, Deuteronomy 4:20, Deuteronomy 5:15-19, Deuteronomy 6:5, Joshua 24:14-15, Deuteronomy 4:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Will You Accept A New Heart And A New Mind?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014

There is a God covenant that brings us new hope, a new mind, a new heart? Will we stay the same?

GETTING OVER THE OLD--- ACCEPTING THE NEW? A NEW HEART, NEW MIND --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. CAN WE EXCUSE SPIRITUAL NEGLECT, CAN WE JUSTIFY OUR NEGLECT OF DUTY? JEREMIAH KNEW MANY OF MAN'S REAL PROBLEMS ARE ISSUES OF THE HEART... THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART IS THE HEART OF ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Deep Dive Into Sin........., Judgement And Grace. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 17, 2024

There is a pattern established by God. That of Sin, judgement and grace. We look at how this is depicted in Genesis chapters 1-20.

A deep dive into Sin, Judgment and Grace. We started last week's message with a review of the events from creation, up until the birth of Abram who would go onto have his name changed to Abraham, which means The Father of Many. Rochelle and I got home and discussed the message and the amount ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12, John 10:10, Genesis 4:9, Genesis 4:10-16, Romans 6:23, Genesis 12:1-3, Luke 18:9-14, Genesis 2:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Hey! It's A Mission Field Out There

Contributed by Ange Lacivita on May 6, 2002

Training up children in the ways of the Lord. Using Proverbs 22:6 as a base. Ministering to Children is a calling from God.

I want to first start off with something that I found and I want to read it to you about how I feel about what I do for God. It’s entitled I Minister to Children I am a minister. I minister to the largest mission field in the world. I minister to children. My calling is sure, my challenge is big, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simply Obey! Series

Contributed by Maurice Armstrong on Aug 6, 2023

As Obedient Children...

In John Chapter 8:11, Jesus said to the woman, “Go and sin no more….” She was about to be stoned to death for her adulterous act. But, in his compassion, Jesus forgave her and encouraged her never to let this happen again…He said, “Go and Sin No More.” Her obedience will keep her from future ...read more

Scripture: John 8:11, 1 Peter 1:14, Romans 6:18

Denomination: Apostolic

What Church Is Meant To Be

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 13, 2011

Have we been doing church wrong? To answer that question we must look at the biblical pattern for church.

May 15, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Acts 2:42-47 Subject: The Early Church Pattern Title: What Church Is Meant To Be How many of you spend time thinking back on earlier days and wish that it could be like it was back then? I remember the simpler life when I was a child. No video games, cell ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fatherhood Of God

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2019

What we know about human fathers and what we have experienced as children will affect how eagerly or apprehensively that we approach the concept of the Fatherhood of God. If we had a great human father we gladly embrace the biblical picture of God as our heavenly father.

“The Fatherhood of God” Psalm 27:10 It been noted that it seems that typically on Mother’s Day in our churches we applaud the mother’s and on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Fatherhood Of God

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2019

What we know about human fathers and what we have experienced as children will affect how eagerly or apprehensively that we approach the concept of the Fatherhood of God. If we had a great human father we gladly embrace the biblical picture of God as our heavenly father.

“The Fatherhood of God” Psalm 27:10 It been noted that it seems that typically on Mother’s Day in our churches we applaud the mother’s and on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:10

Denomination: Baptist

Be Wise About Parenting Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 8, 2024

Proverbs offers lots of wisdom for parents. Proverbs says that children need disciple and parents need to give it to them.

Sermon Series – God’s Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold David Owens Sermon #11: “Be Wise About Parenting” 7.7.24 Scripture Reading: Proverbs 22:6, 15; 29:15 A. Allow me to begin with a short poem by Michael Hodgin: Child-raising theories did abound, before my children were around. Then one day I had ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 22:15, Proverbs 29:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ