Sermons on Children In The Temple:

Favored By Faithful Fathers

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 28, 2008

This message attempts to stir up an attitude of thanksgiving for fathers who took the task of fatherhood seriously, sacrificing themselves for their families.

Favored By Faithful Fathers Text: Prov.17: 6 Intro: Rick Warren, pastor of the Saddleback Valley Community Church, in Orange County, California, gives five biblical qualities that he dubs “God’s Model For Manhood.” These qualities are as follows: 1. COMPASSION; Men who put People before ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

Head Start The Right Start

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

A challenge to the faith community to early childhood education by having a fidelity to the cultural values of every child, by developing a fellowship that creates community for each child, and by furthering the advancement of a program that has proven it

Sermon Preached on Sunday, September 24, 2006 “Head Start the Right Start” Paul’s Thanksgiving and Prayer 3 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.4 Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,5 for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Family God's Way Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 18, 2010

If God doesn't bless, your family will be a mess.

Building a Family God’s Way Psalm 127 Rev. Brian Bill 4/18/10 How many of you are on Facebook? Let’s see a show of hands. You might be surprised to know that 291 people have joined the PBC Facebook Group. Did you hear the story from a week or so ago about a mother from Arkansas who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Birthmarks

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 1, 2017

In a world of imitations and fakes we want to be sure we are buying the real thing. Antiques are faked…. diamonds can be imitation. When it comes to our standing with the Lord Jesus Christ we want to be sure we are the real genuine thing…. Born of God.

Birthmarks "Ye are of God, little children 1 John 4:4 • There is always a search for the real thing… • The question of who is a genuine Christian is a very important one • Jesus warned us about imitation Christians • In a world of imitations and fakes we want to be sure we are buying the real ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem Of Passive Parenting Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Mar 5, 2013

The story of Joseph stands out even more when you realize the kind of home he was raised in. He had a very passive father in Jacob.

INTRO: “I don’t get mad, I get even” isn’t merely a harmless bumper sticker that makes us all smile. It is a strong statement of painful reality among our culture. How else can we explain the abundance of lawsuits, the short fuses of drivers, or the explosive and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Unexpected Funeral - Man

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 1, 2020

A heart attack cut this life short.

Funerals Provide: • An Opportunity to Mourn • An Opportunity to Give and Receive Comfort • An Opportunity to Honor, Remember, and Give Thanks • An Opportunity to Declare Our Hope in Jesus Funerals remind us of: a. The Certainty of Death (Ecclesiastes 9:5) b. The Shortness of life (James ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shouldn’t We Put Family First?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 20, 2013

A look at the difficult passages where Jesus calls us to "hate" our families. Why would He ask something like that?

IT SOUNDS GOOD AND RIGHT: “Family first.” - “Family first” comes naturally for us because it’s so easy to love your family more than anything. - Sure, they aggravate us sometimes, but they are our deepest earthly relationships. When a family is as it should be, they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Man Job Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 16, 2020

What can we say about Job and his children at the very beginning of the Book of Job?

God tells us in Ecclesiastes 3:1 - “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven!” and last week, our benediction was from Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Many of you ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Timothy’s Faith Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 20, 2020

Even though fathers were responsible for their son’s education, Judaism and Greco-Roman aristocrats wanted mothers to be knowledgeable so they could impart knowledge to their young children (This is true even though Judaism did not provide women with advanced education.).

Tom Lowe 10-24-2020 Timothy’s Faith Scripture 2 Timothy 1:5 (NIV) I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. Commentary 5. I am reminded of your sincere faith, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

An Order Of Precedence

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2020

The place of children in the Church. Attitudes to riches.

AN ORDER OF PRECEDENCE. Matthew 19:13-30. 1. In today’s passage, we see the disciples forbidding those who would bring little children to Jesus (Matthew 19:13). Sometimes people do have this strange notion that ‘Church’ is not for children. However, the Scriptures NEVER exclude children. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Harmony Or Not? | A Godly Family Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 1, 2020

A little girl was punished for some act of disobedience. Her mom and dad decide that her punishment will be for her to

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured In Harmony or not? | A Godly Family by Rev. Shine.P Thomas How does a Godly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Colossians 3:20, Proverbs 30:17, Exodus 21:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The King Is A Child Series

Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Oct 12, 2020

Whenever the Bible uses the word ‘woe’, it is expedient that optimal attention be given to the context.

WHEN THE KING IS A CHILD 16 Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning! 17Blessed art thou, O land when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness. (KJV) 16 Woe to you, O land, when your king is a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving To Jesus

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 10, 2021

Paul shares where the Ephesians have moved from. They have came from wrath to deliverance.

Ephesians 2:1-10 Moving to Jesus 1. Today’s reading Paul talks to the folks in Ephesians about where they moved from. They had moved from transgressions “you were dead in your transgressions and sins” you were lifeless you were dead but God made you alive in Christ” • Transgressions included ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Paying Taxes

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021

Many of us struggle with the burden of taxes each year. What does Jesus have to say about paying taxes? He addressed the question of taxes on two separate occasions.

Many of us struggle with the burden of taxes each year. What does Jesus have to say about paying taxes? He addressed the question of taxes on two separate occasions. _____________________________________________________ Jesus Paid Taxes Matthew 17:24-27 They arrived in Capernaum. Tax ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:2, Matthew 17:24-27, Luke 20:19-20, Matthew 22:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Some People Have Entertained Angels Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 29, 2021

There are a few people that come to you for help and you would prefer not to help them since you don't have any acquaintance with them or they don't have a place with your congregation, yet you have failed to remember that those individuals might be a heavenly messenger of your life.

There are a few people that come to you for help and you would prefer not to help them since you don't have any acquaintance with them or they don't have a place with your congregation, yet you have failed to remember that those individuals might be a heavenly messenger of your life. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:6, Hebrews 13:2