Sermons on Children Of Pride:

It's Time To Pass The Baton

Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 3, 2006

Cultivating a Heart for ministry to children and youth.

INTRODUCTION Have any of you ever watched a relay race? In a relay race the lead runner starts the race and when he finishes his first lap … he must hand off the “baton” to the next runner … timing is crucial in the transaction of the baton … as the lead runner is running … the next runner is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Greatness And Humility Part 2: Considering The Needs/Weaknesses Of Others

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 10, 2007

Message discussing the idea that we must be careful to not lead others into sin.

Greatness and Humility Part 2: Considering the Needs and Weaknesses of Others Matthew 18:1-10 June 10, 2007 Introduction I’m going to do something a little different today, given the fact that we will be observing the Lord’s Supper here in a bit. So for the sake of time, I’m going to dispense ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Kids: They're Young; Not Stupid

Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008

Compelling look at the story of Jesus in the Temple from an innovative perspective (with scholarly support). A message for the whole church; not just parents. Good illustrations.

Just before Jesus stepped into the spotlight, God raised up John the Baptist “to turn the hearts of the parents toward their children, and the disobedient toward the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” (Luke 1:17 NRSV) What does it look like when parents turn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-50

Denomination: Free Methodist

Transferring The Treasure To The Next Generation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

What are the treasures that we should share with our children

Title: Transferring the Treasure to the Next Generation Theme: Depositing Truth in the Next Generation Text: 2 Cor 4:7, Ps 16:6 2Co 4:6-9 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Six Parental Duties

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 13, 2007

A Mothers Day message and how they play a key part of the lives of their children.

The Six Parental Duties Psalms 127:3-5 Monte T. Brown May 8, 2005 Mothers Day First Baptist Riverton Introduction Today have gathered here in this place to celebrate Mother’s Day and honor our mothers present and past. Mothers play a key part in the lives of all of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Supper

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 17, 2007

GETTING FAMILIES TOGETHER.

THE LAST SUPPER LUKE 22:14-20 INTRO: THEY ALL SAT DOWN 1: WHO DOES THAT ANYMORE? A) HOW MANY PEOPLE ACTUALLY SIT DOWN TOGETHER AND EAT B) NOT MANY EVEN GET TOGETHER ALL AT ONCE ONE TIME A DAY C) NO T.V. NO CELL PHONES, NO TEXT MESSAGING JUST YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TOGETHER POINT: THIS IS TIME WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Other

Famous Last Words Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Godly parenting doesn’t have to be a shot in the dark. Part 3 in the series

FAMILY Part 3-Famous Last Words Ephesians 6:1-4 Sunday, June 3 & 10, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee *This message was delivered over 2 consecutive Sundays. Introduction • A little girl chattered away about her Sunday school lesson on Adam and Eve. Her father thought he’d test her. “Did you know Adam ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Kid's Stuff 1 - Kids Are Special To God Series

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 30, 2007

1st in A series based on George Barna’s book Thermoforming Children into Spiritual Champions.

KID’S STUFF 1 – KIDS ARE SPECIAL TO GOD Text: Deut. 6:1-9 Introduction: 1. Occasionally, someone will approach me and ask, “How much time do you spend preparing a sermon?” 2. I really can’t answer that question, and today’s lesson is an example of why. 3. I have been thinking, praying and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kid's Stuff 2 – What Kids Need Series

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 30, 2007

2nd in A series based on George Barna’s book Thermoforming Children into Spiritual Champions.

KID’S STUFF 2 – WHAT KIDS NEED Text: Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: 1. Begin by calling small children up front. Bring out box. Ask them to guess what’s in the box. After they guess bring out the puppies. Let them pet them. Ask them what they think of the puppies. Ask them, “Who made the puppies.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Color Coded Sermon For The Youth

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 26, 2007

I use seven colors to illustrate a sermon. It can be used as a yarn string, or color beads to give a young person a lesson to witness to others.

ILLUSTRATED COLOR SERMON STRING OR BRACELET. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. I HAVE A GOOD TOOL TO PASS ON TO YOU TODAY. THIS TOOL IS EFFECTIVE TO ALL AGES. A. Today I am 55 years old. I have traveled many miles for the cross of Jesus Christ. 45 years ago I was visiting in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Father's Day

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jun 16, 2007

What kind of Father does God expect us to be?

PSALMS 127:1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. 2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves. 3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Children Our Heritage: Nurture Them

Contributed by Nigel Martin on Jun 19, 2007

Children are very important to God and form an integral part of our family system. Children are indeed our heritage and we must indeed nurture them

Sermon title: Children our heritage: nurture them Date: Sunday May 28, 2006 Jordan Road New Testament Church of God TEXT: Psalm 127:3-5; Mark 10:14; Ephesians 6:4; Ephesians 6:1; Deuteronomy 4:9; Proverbs 22: 6, 23:13, 29:15 Introduction Children are indeed our heritage and we must ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Rise A Rebellious Child Series

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007

“Every Problem has a Root Cause”

Title: “How to Rise a Rebellious Child” Text: 2 Samuel 13-18 Introduction: You know, one of the most appealing qualities about the Bible is its realism. You know what I mean? For example in the Bible we have the nation of Israel, God’s chosen people, and we have God defending them, protecting ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Valuing Our Youth

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 3, 2007

Message prepared for National Youth Day (Assemblies of God) May be easily adapted for use with other Denominations/Non-Denominations Send Powerpoint request to: support@churchletters.net

VALUING OUR YOUTH Deut. 6:1-9 Today is National Youth Day in the Assemblies of God, and I think it is necessary for us to take a look at this all important area within the life of any church that wants to see God continue to touch not only this Generation with the Gospel, but Generations to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Influence Of A Mother - Mother's Day

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 10, 2007

A Mother’s influence then and now.

The Influence of a Mother - Mother’s Day 2 Timothy 1:1-7 May 13, 2007 In 2 Timothy 1:3 and following we read these words - (read verses 3-7). Paul - the teacher The pastor The evangelist The mentor to other people is writing to one of his closest friends - Timothy. Paul writes to Timothy to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational