Sermons on Children Likened To Arrows:

A Citizen In Two Kingdoms

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

The sixth and final message in the series based on the six pillars of ‘Character Counts!’

(Slide 1) Today is our last Sunday to hear and think about the Six Pillars of Character counts with our kids present. And kids I am glad to have had you present these past six weeks and I also hope that you have learned some helpful things about these six character qualities. Today our discussion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Get Smart! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 20th sermon in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

Get Smart! (BFM #20) Text: Proverbs 3:13 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we are continuing on this morning with our study of the BFM, and today we are looking at article 12 on Education so take your copy of the BFM and turn with me to article 12 on page 16 (Read). I think that one of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parents: Mentors, Not Tormentors Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 25, 2009

Four basic principles of positive parenting from the wisdom book of Proverbs.

Often overlooked while looking for family wisdom is the Book of Proverbs. Yet this wisdom book of the Bible deals with numerous family topics: avoiding fools and foolish behavior; communication; the value of hard, honest work and the detrimental effects of laziness; the proper way to handle anger; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In Angels Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 3, 2011

A message looking at the ministry of angels.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man. INTRODUCTION In this text the Lord Jesus Christ says that the angels ascend before they descend. The order seems strange. We would think that it should be the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:51

Being Encouragers, Equippers And Trainers Of Children, Youth And Families Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 14, 2012

A sermon that focuses on the congregation and individual members being encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families

This week we explore what it means for us as individuals and God’s congregation to be encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families… Today’s reading from Mark 10:13-14 highlights how the Christian faith is different from many views in the world about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Seasons Of Life (Part 1 - Childhood To Young Adult) Series

Contributed by W F on Jan 2, 2011

Each season of life brings it’s own unique tests from God. Here’s how to pass some of those we come across in the first season of life, birth to young adulthood.

What advice does the Bible have for passing the tests we face in the first season of life? PART A - CHILDHOOD 1. GET ON WITH YOUR PARENTS One of the first and greatest tests we face in life is how to get along with our parents. The Bible is very clear about how children should relate to their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: *other

Family Matters

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

Never underestimate the value of raising godly children.

“Family Matters” Ephesians 6:1 – 4 OPEN: So this morning we are going to be continuing in our study through the book of Ephesians. And this morning we are going to be looking at family matters and God’s pattern for parenting. What one word would you use to describe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choices . . . Choicesv . . . Choices Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

The future fulfilled in youthful squabbles

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 25:19-26 1. What are some characteristics of second generation believers? a. Continue their parent’s faith. b. Not as bold and daring. c. Concerned with everyday life. d. Get strengths and weaknesses of parents. 2. What is known about Isaac? Famous father and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Parents Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 3, 2017

A study of the 5th commandment to honor our parents.

AG: A corrupt businessman once told Mark Twain: "Before I die I mean to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I will climb Mount Sinai and read the Ten Commandments aloud at the top." To that Mark Twain replied: "I have a better idea. You could stay in Boston and KEEP them." (Moody Bible Institute’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving A Legacy: The Family Tree Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 13, 2017

To pass on our legacy of faith to and through our children, we must Know God and Make Him Known to them.

1. OK City Survivor Tree The most-sacred symbol in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a tree: a sprawling, shade-bearing, an old American elm. Tourists drive from miles around to see her. People pose for pictures beneath her. Arborists carefully protect her. She adorns posters and letterhead. Other trees ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Generations

Contributed by Chinguwa Elvis on Mar 18, 2022

Throughout all the ages God has been working with all Generations. He is the God of Abraham, God of Jacob and God Isaac.

Concentration: on God’s method of working with generations. “… the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen” (v.17a) “… from David to the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations” (v.17b) “… from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations” (v.17c) “… shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:17-21

Faith Like A Child

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

We need to consider how our waning faith can become a hindrance to others. Jesus provides a warning about hindering other believers who have the faith of a child. It is also a warning about hindering children from coming to Christ.

Back when I was in college, one of my favorite songs was “Faith Like a Child” by Jars of Clay. Listen as I share some of the lyrics to this song: “Dear God, surround me as I speak; the bridges that I walk across are weak. Frustrations fill the void that I can’t solely bear . . . Sometimes, when I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

No To Barrenness

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 21, 2022

God is the source of everything. He satisfies the parched desert with rain and is able to bring water out a rock. He supplies all our needs. There is no barrenness in God.

TEXT: JOB 38:25-27 (NLT). "Who created a channel for the torrents of rain? Who laid out the path for the lightning?Who makes the rain fall on barren land, in a desert where no one lives? Who sends rain to satisfy the parched ground and make the tender grass spring up?" GOD, THE ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:25-27, Psalm 24:1, Exodus 23:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Lord?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

Children are different in many ways, but almost always they are alike in one way

• You tell a child to do something and invariably they will say, “why” ? • You tell a child not to do something and invariably they will say “why”? One of the reasons it annoys us as parents when our children do this, is because sometimes we know they should do something, but we do not always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dedication

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 30, 2022

A message dealing with dedicating children versus baptism

Dedication December 19th, 2021 CCCAG Scripture: Luke 2:22-40 Introduction After I got saved one of the biggest arguments I had with my family had to do with what we were going to do with our children when it came to spiritual matters. I have been raised in a house that was largely a twice a year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God