Sermons on Children Likened To Arrows:

It Comes With A Promise Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 22, 2008

Famous line spoken to Indiana Jones: "You listen to me, you live longer!" What a measure of truth is there, and in the 5th commandment to honor our parents. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

It Comes with a Promise Exodus 20:12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ComesWithPromise.html Indiana Jones has become popular again this year, and this has prompted us to revisit the original trilogy. One highlight from the 2nd film was when ‘Short Round’, the young boy, says to adult Indiana, “You ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Treasury Of Moms

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008

Mother’s Day message focusing on the value of training kids Biblically.

The Treasury of Moms Proverbs 22:6 May 11, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee What’s one thing you treasure in life from your mother? • Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the famous French sculptor who gave America the Statue of Liberty, looked for a model whose form and features he could reproduce. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Mother's Love

Contributed by John Sattler on May 14, 2008

A child first experiences God’s love through his mother.

“A Mother’s Love" 5/11/2008 Rev. John Sattler Holy Cross Lutheran Church Indianapolis, Indiana 5/14/2008 Isaiah 66 13 As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; VIDEO – Mom’s 101 http://sermoncentral.sermonspice.com/listings/88/Mother’s%20Day/ It’s humorous sometimes how children ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:13

Denomination: Lutheran

Peacemaking: The Sign Of Divine Parentage Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008

Peacemakers are blessed because they accurately reflect the Father’s heart. Making peace with God, with others, and for others.

Living in the Father’s Favor Peacemaking: The Sign of Divine Parentage Intro: The 1st 3 Beatitudes dealt w/ how we ENTER the kingdom of God: v. 3 Humbleness [poor in spirit]; v. 4 Brokenness [mourn]; v. 5 Meekness [meek] -The next 3 dealt w/ how we EXPRESS the kingdom of God: v. 6 A New attitude ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Father's Day

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 20, 2008

Father’s Day from Luke 24? There’s more here than meets the eye. The Father’s plan and power are given to the children who faithfully seek the kingdom.

Happy Father’s day! Today let’s consider some things about the best Father of all. As we come to the last chapter of the gospel of Luke, we are reminded that God’s love wins. God’s love wins, always. Think about that, always! We have a Father in heaven who gave us His Son, Jesus Christ as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teachable Moments Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 28, 2006

It’s sometimes dangerous to forget things... and Deuteronomy 6 is telling us how important it is to teach our families to remember that God should be 1st in our lives. How do we do that?

OPEN: I once read the true story of woman who had been just learning to golf. She had been at it for about a month or so when her father-in-law invited her to go golfing with him. After teeing off on one of the holes, her father-in-law was intent on finding the ball he had sliced into the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanking Your Way To A Strong Family Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2005

According to one researcher, one of the characteristics of a strong family is "appreciation" or thankfulness for others in my family. Why do we find this so hard to do, and how do we train ourselves to be appreciative?

OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a woman wrote an article I found interesting. She said that her cousin had invited them to “Come for a thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, March 20th.” She wrote: “She was not celebrating an early Thanksgiving. She was saying that all was well with her husband, who had ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Life Seriously Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 18, 2009

The preborn are people; the preborn are preknown; the preborn are prized and the preborn have a purpose.

Taking Life Seriously Jeremiah 1:5 Rev. Brian Bill 1/18/09 Show “Sanctity of Life” Video (www.worshiphousemedia.com). I’m so glad we started today’s service with children singing. We value families at PBC and believe that children matter to God. I came across some post-it notes that contain ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Superman

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jan 19, 2009

A funeral sermon for a child who died.

-Ricky, Jerri, family, friends, coworkers, I, like you all wished this day had never come -At least not so quickly -We all learn early on that death is a part of the human experience but we expect to lose great grand parents, grand parents, and parents -We do not expect to lose our children -When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:2-4

Denomination: Lutheran

A Godly Mother

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

What makes a mother godly and special. Mother’s Day message.

“The joys of motherhood are never fully experienced until the children are in bed.” --Author Unknown. “A Godly Mother” Proverb 31:25-31 Mothers are the place where love Emerges from the earth, And happiness rings out like bells In honor of our birth. Mothers are the sun that lights For life our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Day Samuel Met Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Feb 8, 2009

People mistakenly think that young Samuel was a believer when he was helping Eli in the temple. This is not the case. He was an unbeliever. This passage outlines the story of his conversion to Christ, not his call to service.

1. THE UNCONVERTED CHILD "Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him". I know about the Queen of England but I don’t know her. I know about the President of the United States but I don’t know him. Do you know the LORD or do you just know about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

You Look Like Your Father

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 27, 2008

THis is a children’s sermon ... When we look in the mirror we see more than just ourselves ... we see the image of God!

CHILDREN’S SERMON YOU LOOK LIKE YOUR FATHER! Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 Prop: a Mirror Hi everyone! It is GREAT to see you today! You all look WONDERFUL this morning! Seeing you makes me happy. Speaking of seeing you … let me show you what I have in my treasure chest today. It’s a mirror. Let ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Brooks & Biscuits - Hunger Games Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 15, 2012

Hunger. . . We avoid it. We refuse to endure it. Now lack of hunger has bled into our spiritual walk. It is time to become hungry again!

The Hunger Games – Pt. 3 Brooks and Biscuits Introduction: Over the last couple of weeks I have been challenging your hunger levels. Are you placing any demand on God’s supply or have you allowed apathy to overtake your appetite? Then I asked you what reveals your desperation level? Is it your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I Hate Camping"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

This lesson talks about how powerful it is for the Lord to encamp around us.

I hear the word camping and run for cover. Through the daily writings most of you know that a number of weird things happen to me. How much more in the open woods. Of all the times I camped OUTSIDE I have never had a good experience. If there are 1,000 people in a field and 1 mosquito guess who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7

Sermon "When I Was A Child.." - How Childhood Affects Our Characters

Contributed by Adrian Paul Miles on Dec 21, 2014

Childhood and how the words and actions of those around us influence our character, confidence, self-esteem and faith.

WHEN I WAS A CHILD An Exhortation (Sermon) by Ady Miles CRITICISM AND PRAISE There is a very well-known poem written by the late Dorothy Louise Law-Nolte in 1957. She died in 2005, aged just 48, the same age that I am as I write this, but her words remain true... I hope she won't mind me changing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: *other