Sermons on children as patterns:

Love The Children Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 20, 2023

For the love of family, the children in our lives need our unconditional, steadfast love. We need to learn some Biblical ways to show that love each day.

Introduction Video Ill.: Do As We Say - The Skit Guys Well that’s certainly one way to raise children, isn’t it. I wouldn’t say it is a very effective way. Solomon also had some ideas about raising children. I love the way that the Living Bible shares this passage from Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Proverbs 19:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

If it is a noble birth to be born of a king, what is it to be born of the King of Kings?

When I was a student at Bethel, Lavonne and I were invited as honorary guests to a banquet held each year for students near the top of their graduating class in the colleges and law schools of St. Paul. I was delighted with this opportunity, and it was with a real sense of satisfaction that I put ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Children Of The Devil

Contributed by Paul Green on Oct 6, 2022

Our earthly heritage isn't important, but our spiritual heritage is. Just as we reflect the image of our earthly fathers – so also we reflect the image of our spiritual father. If you want to know whether you’re a child of God or a child of the devil – just take a look in the mirror.

Jesus says, ‘You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.’ (v44) I wonder ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47, Ephesians 2:1-3, John 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

I can’t be a child of God If I’m comfortable with my sin

ENGAGE On January 7, 2016, Pope Francis released this video. [Show “Pope Francis' prayer intentions for January 2016” video] My purpose in showing this video is not to bash the Pope or Roman Catholics, but to call your attention to a statement that he made in the middle of that video that is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Children Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 25, 2021

First John 2:28-3:3 teaches us about the hope of the children of God.

Scripture The Apostle John wrote his first letter to correct the false teaching that was being taught by false teachers. He set out three tests to evaluate whether one has a relationship with God: the test of obedience (in 1 John 2:3-6), the test of love (in 1 John 2:7-11), and the test of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bastard Children Series

Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Oct 11, 2020

As a child, I watched Nigerian movies and some foreign movies in which parents sent their children out of their homes in anger, telling them not to return. They called them all sorts of names, prominent of which was the word “bastard”.

As a child, I watched Nigerian movie and some foreign movies in which parents sent their children out of their homes in anger, telling them not to return. They called them all sorts of names, prominent of which was the word “bastard”. A bastard child is defined as an illegitimate child, born in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Children Of Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 9, 2021

Believers in Christ are: 1) A People of God’s Possession (1 Peter 2:9c), 2) A People of Proclamation (1 Peter 2:9d), 3) A Privileged People (1 Peter 2:9e) and finally, 4) A Pardoned People (1 Peter 2:10).

1 Peter 2:9–10 (9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood), a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Other

Children Of The Light Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 18, 2024

Part Six of "Ephesians: Love Beyond Reason"

Children of the Light: Ephesians 5 Good morning! Please turn to Ephesians chapter 5. Does anyone know who came up with the idea of street lights? In America, at least, it was Benjamin Franklin. Franklin’s autobiography tells of the time he wanted to convince the citizens of Philadelphia to light ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Children Of Leah.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 8, 2023

Who are the children of Leah? Who is Leah? She was one of the matriarchs of Israel. -Leah was married to Jacob. However, Jacob loved Rachel..

The Children Of Leah. Revelation 5:1-5TPT Who are the children of Leah? Who is Leah? She was one of the matriarchs of Israel. -Leah was married to Jacob. However, Jacob loved Rachel. In the meanwhile, Laban, Jacobs future Father-In-Law changes Jacobs wages 10 times. Always to Jacobs ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-5, Genesis 29:31-35, Isaiah 54:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Feed The Children PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to remind us of God's heart for children and our responsibility as followers of Christ to care for their physical and spiritual needs.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a powerful passage from the book of Lamentations that speaks to God's heart for children, the need to feed them, and our response as followers of Christ. I recently came across a quote from Christian author and speaker, Christine Caine, that ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:11-19

Topics: Feed, Children

Children Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of truly knowing God, emphasizing belief as the beginning of our journey to become like Christ.

Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this beautiful gathering where we seek to immerse ourselves in the divine wisdom of our Heavenly Father. We are here, standing on the shoulders of saints and scholars who have walked the path before us, guided by the same beacon of faith that lights our way today. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Topics: Becoming, Jesus

Interaction Patterns Within Groups

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

I Corinthians 9:22,23 - "Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.

I Corinthians 9:22,23 - "Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible... I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. I do this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessing." All ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pattern For Prayer Part I

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 20, 2010

Prayers that honor God not only reverence his name but also recognize his program and plan.

A Pattern For Prayer Part I Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION A. Charles H. Spurgeon, great English Baptist pastor, said, “A prayerless church member is a hindrance, he is in the body like a rotting bone, or a decayed tooth, and, ere long, since he does not contribute to the benefit of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Courage To Maintain The Biblical Pattern

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 18, 2007

There is a pattern for the New Testament church in the Bible. But how do you get to it properly. Here are three steps to restore the church of the first century.

Courage to Maintain the Biblical Pattern Theme: The right way to restore the New Testament Church. It began in the break room, continued down the hall, and ended in the foyer of the church building. This debate took place at the Brown Trail School of Preaching. It was between Tom Pugh and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Pattern Of Self-Denial Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 25, 2011

In this sermon we learn that we must forsake our rights for the sake of the gospel.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. You may recall that The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians was in fact ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed