Sermons on Children Of Dark:

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- Discipline 2- Gullibility

INTRO.- Some more quips and quotes, which give us some insights into life and perhaps some wisdom for daily living. - How to handle a bad temper. Be like a kettle – sing when you boil. Temper is something that most of us have (even a little or a lot) and we have to learn to deal with it. Some ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honoring Your Parents Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

Why we should honor our parents and how we should honor them.

INTRODUCTION How would you like to have a long and prosperous life? Did you know that God wants that for you? It may surprise you what is required to achieve it. (Read texts) Definition of honor: “To respect greatly, regard highly; treat with deference and courtesy.”(Websters) The Hebrew word used ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Survive Life

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 19, 2004

Proverbs 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thin

Proverbs 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4 So shalt thou find favour and good ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Reach Your Goal Graduate

Contributed by Phil Dyar on May 26, 2004

THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF TODAY NEED OUR SUPORT,AND THEY NEED OUR PRAYER"S ,, THEY NEED GOD.

(HOW TO REACH YOUR GOAL GRADUATE) PHIL.3:13-14 TEXT. BRETHREN ,I COUNT NOT MYSELF TO HAVE APPREHENDED BUT THIS ONE THING I DO FORGETTING THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEHIDE AND REACHING FORTH UNTO THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEFORE. VERSE 14,I PRESS TOWARD THE MARK FOR THE PRIZE OF THE HIGH ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Christ - The Home Builder

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004

This sermon is about the "building blocks" for a Christian home.

“CHRIST: THE HOME BUILDER” Col. 3:15-21 INTRO – Have you ever tried to play Jenga? Fun family game. Object: Remove blocks 1 at a time and place them back on top without knocking tower down. Starts off easy. Blocks come out quickly and easily. Lots to choose from. But as game progresses, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-21, Colossians 3:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

"I Want My Baby To Live!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 10, 2004

When a man and woman have a divorce, this story of Solomon and the two hartots, is replayed. An earthly judge is asked to "cut the baby in half!"

Title: “I want my baby to live!” Introduction: God granted Solomon a prayer request. He asked for wisdom. God told him that he would be the wisest man to ever live. Following that time of prayer, Solomon is given an opportunity to use this wisdom. We have just read that story in the previous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Fly On A Painted Picture Series

Contributed by Art Benavidez on Jun 16, 2004

We are just like the fly on a big painted picture. We can see clearly the area that is below and next to us, but we cannot see the entire picture. Sometimes we need to step back from the picture to get a view of its entirety. What is the picture that t

We are just like the fly on a big painted picture. We can see clearly the area that is below and next to us, but we cannot see the entire picture. Sometimes we need to step back from the picture to get a view of its entirety. What is the picture that the artist wanted his viewers to see? At the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:4, Revelation 20:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Raising Little Rascals Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

A message for parents on discipline, and how to train their children for life

Raising Little Rascals Pastor Glenn Newton May 16, 2004 “COL 3:21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.” “ EPH 6:4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” “ PR 3:11 My son, do not despise ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:21

Denomination: Nazarene

Building For The Future Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 21, 2004

Number 5 in the Home Builders series. Christians must plan their Christian walk on purpose instead of simply letting things happen. This message is geared toward graduates, but applies to all Christians.

HOME BUILDERS: BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Nehemiah 1-6 INTRODUCTION: A. It’s good to be back with you this morning. 1. Last week Kay and I had the opportunity to visit with the Endeavor Christian Church which meets close to Polaris. a. They are only about 6 weeks old, so it was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Train Up A Child

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 28, 2004

1- Train up a child in the way he should go 2- Train up a child with loving discipline 3- Train up a child with loving affirmation

INTRO.- ILL.- A young man was visiting his brother and sister-in-law and was surprised to find his young nephew, Timmy, helping them bake the cupcakes. After they were done, his sister-in-law allowed Timmy to put the icing on the cupcakes. When he had finished, he brought them to the table. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Life At Thessalonica Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 29, 2004

Family Life at Thessalonica according to Paul

I THESSALONIANS 512-28 Paul’s favourite way of describing the Christian church is that of a family. Just as in physical life you are born into a family so in the family of God you are born, born again, into this family. In his final exhortations to the believers at Thessalonica Paul speaks to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Knows Your X-Ray

Contributed by Sammy Lopez on Jul 2, 2004

There are some things in your life that only God can see!

(Props: Dress up in a doctors lab coat and carry a stethascope for visual effect) One of the least favorite places for anyone to go is to the doctor. One major reason is because no one likes to get shots! Yet, doctors are there to help us in times when we are sick and need attention physically. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

Dining Room - Parental Responsibility Series

Contributed by David Slone on Sep 11, 2004

Fourth in a series concerning the american christian family and how we might need a makeover. Takeoff from the popular tv series.

EXTREME MAKEOVER : DINING ROOM: Parental Responsibility Ephesians 6:1-4 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 6:2 HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER (which is the first commandment with a promise), 6:3 SO THAT IT MAY BE WELL WITH YOU, AND THAT YOU MAY LIVE LONG ON THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Family Values

Contributed by Brad Froese on Sep 14, 2004

Each decade, the older generation imposes standards. Each decade, the younger generation pushes those envelopes a little further and sets up a standard of their own. Our families need a standard to measure up to, and the Word of God is that timeless stand

? What kinds of values did your family pass along to you during the generation when you grew up? ? How did the trends of that generation influence your observance of your families’ values? ? What kind of an influence did the generation you lived in have on your life? Trends reflect the values of a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Train Up A Child Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

#11 in the Proverbs and Parables series The Parable of the 4 soils applied to child raising with use of Proverbs. How to raise children so they will not have HARD HEARTS, SHALLOW HEARTS, OR DISTRACTED HEARTS, but so they will have OPEN HEARTS

TRAIN UP A CHILD Proverbs 21-22 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 8:4-8 INTRODUCTION: We’ve been studying Proverbs and Parables for about 3 months now … in sermons and in the Pueblo groups. This week’s section of Proverbs contains one of the most-quoted verses. Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ