Sermons on Children Dedication:

Sleeping With The Enemy

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 9, 2003

There are christians who are enticed to sleep with the enemy. It has damaged alot of God’s children and got them into thinking everything and anything is o.k. with God. But is it?

Sleeping with the enemy By: Pastor Ron Crandall Judg 16:5 5 And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him: and we will give thee every ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:5, Judges 16:15-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grow Up, Christian!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 19, 2006

Grow Up, Christian! 1) Cry more; 2) Rely more Mature children of God don’t run less to God, they run to God more...

“Grow up!” Did anyone say that to you this week? If so, why? My parents often told me to grow up when I became frustrated and started crying about something I should have been able to do by myself like tie my shoes or zip up my jacket. Parents regularly tell their children to grow up because they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Deadly Epidemic

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

There is an epidemic that is destroying our society today and it has it’s death grip in people especially men from 11 year olds to men married with children.

The Deadly Epidemic There is an epidemic that is destroying our society today and it has it’s death grip in people especially men from 11 year olds to men married with children. Pornography is a $13 billion dollar a year industry. In 1999 web-site revenues were 1.2 billion dollars. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon For Pat

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 6, 2005

A funeral sermon for a member who nearly died in a car crash 6 months earlier, only to die in an accident later, leaving a wife and two small children.

Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find comfort in your grace, and hope for the future. Enable us to trust in your gift of eternal life, accomplished for us through the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Lutheran

My Dad Is The Greatest! - Father's Day

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 31, 2006

Celebrating great dads: Their CHARACTER, their COMPANION, and their CHILDREN. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation, as well as 4 other Father’s Day sermons.

MY Dad is the Greatest! Ps. 128:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DadLeaderBand.html ----- [Please see 4 more Father’s Day sermons w/ PowerPoint and hundreds of others at the link at the bottom.] ----- As a kid I got in trouble when the teacher called my parents to let them know what they heard ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6, Psalm 128:1

Denomination: Baptist

An End To Childish Ways Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2003

(For Senior Adult Sunday) Children ask for things for themselves, think in limited terms, and believe they can escape responsbility. Mature people think in terms of love.

“If I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give away all my possessions, and if I hand over my body so that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.” And if I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

A Word Of Encouragement

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 29, 2003

God’s gives to His children a word of encouragement especially as they go through difficult circumstances when they learn to love Him and walk in accordance to His purpose.

“A Word of Encouragement” Romans 8:28 1. God WORKS. (8:28a) John 5:19; Hebrews 1:2-3; 1 Samuel 12:24; Isaiah 44:24; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Isaiah 49:5 2. God works WHOLLY (ON THE WHOLE) not in part. (8:28b) Colossians 1:16-17; Romans 4:21; Numbers 23:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:24; Philippians 1:6; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Trinity

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 28, 2004

We were predestined to be children of God before the creation of the world. We were redeemed at Christ’s expense, and the Holy Spirit seals us for all eternity.

The Work of the Trinity Scripture References: Ephesians 1:1-14 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Mark 10:45 Hebrews 9:15 Other References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. Yesterday we went to see The Passion of Christ. I have never been touched or moved by a movie like I was by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Have We Robbed God?

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 1, 2003

Is it possible we can rob God of more than our finances? I find at least three areas wherby God is often robbed by His children.

Christians can often rob God of more than just our money. (A) Men Can Rob God Of Our Worship. (1) We were created to worship: God and God alone is to be worshipped. (2) We owe God all our praise and our reverence. (3) When we withold these or give these to another we are robbing God. (Ill.) Many ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Inheritance Of Hope Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 7, 2003

Part 2 of a series on faith, hope, and love. As God’s children we have a living hope of an inheritance; an inheritance of mercy, grace, and life eternal with him.

The Great Trilogy Part 2—An Inheritance of Hope Scripture Ref: 1 Peter 1:3-5 Romans 10:9 1 Peter 1:21, 23 Acts 16:29-31 1 Peter 2:4-5 1 Peter 4:5-6 Galatians 4:4-5 1. Introduction a. Part 2 of a 3-part series on faith, hope and love. Last week we discussed the strongest part of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Let God Meet Your Need

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

As God met every need of the children of Israel in their wilderness journey, so will God meet our every need as we walk our pilgrim journey today.

LET GOD MEET YOUR NEED “And the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus.” I Timothy 1:14. I. ISRAEL NEEDED GUIDANCE FOR THEIR JOURNEY. "And the Lord went before them in a pillar of cloud by day to lead the way, and in a pillar of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Come Thou With Us And We Will Do Thee Good!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

When inviting Hobab to journey with the children of Israel, Moses would not take "no" for a final answer. So it is that we must continue inviting the lost to come to Jesus.

COME THOU WITH US, AND WE WILL DO THEE GOOD "And Moses said to Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses’ father-in-law: We are journeying unto the place of which the Lord said, I will give it to you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the Lord has promised good things to Israel." ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Mother-Heart Of God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 29, 2002

No greater compliment can be paid to motherhood than God comparing His great love for us with the tender, compassionate love of a godly mother toward her children.

THE MOTHER-HEART OF GOD "For thus saith the Lord: Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river. and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream. Then you shall feed. On her sides shall you be carried, and dandled on her knees, as one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you." ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:12-13, Isaiah 49:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Truth, Trust, Triumph

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Jun 12, 2003

God desires His children to live a TRIUMPHANT life. The way to do this is to first learn the TRUTH, this will bring about a TRUST in the Almighty, which in turn leads to TRIUMPH.

I. Know The TRUTH. "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:32) A. Truth is a fact. It is something that is real and existent. B. The Bible tells us that truth is: (1) A Person - Jesus Christ (John 14:6; 1:17) (2) The Word of God and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5

Who Is To Blame?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 28, 2007

Who is to blame for the condition of our nation? Is it Hollywood, secular music, public schools or parents? We lost this nation when we lost the control of our children.

WHO IS TO BLAME? Hag 2:3 3 Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? and how do ye see it now? is it not in your eyes in comparison of it as nothing? How do we view our relationship with Christ today in comparison to when we began? Our service to ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God