Sermons on Children Of Zebedee:

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

Destruction Of The Family Principles

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

For a while now I have been observing how the entertainment mediums, especially television and the movies, are brainwashing people in a very subtle way.

For a while now I have been observing how the entertainment mediums, especially television and the movies, are brainwashing people in a very subtle way. The movies and the shows that glorify adultery and fornication are the obvious means; I am talking about movies and shows that make these things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From Jonah

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 14, 2007

Vacation Bible School Message for 2007 Family Day

Lessons from Jonah VBS Family Day, 2007 Micah 6:8: “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Introduction This week we had a blast here at VBS! It began with a power outage on Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Family Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 18, 2007

The call to imitate Christ as children and as parents. Children are called to honor and obey and parents are called to not exasperate and to encourage.

Live Out Loud – Our CHILDREN Ephesians 6:1-4 Intro: A group of expectant fathers were talking in the waiting room as their wives were delivering. The nurse entered and told the 1st man his wife had just delivered twins. “That’s a coincidence I play for the Minnesota Twins.” A few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Care Of Your Candle Series

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jan 14, 2007

In many ways, children are like candles. Can you think of any? I organized a child dedication service around this theme.

Taking Care of your Candle Safety First... •Never leave a burning candle unattended. Pr 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. Pr 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. •Never ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spanking: The Bottom Line

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007

With the new law being introduced in California to ban spanking this message takes a biblical view of what many say is discipline from the "dark ages."

THE BOTTOM LINE: “To Spank or Not To Spank” Proverbs 23:13-14 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) “Don’t be afraid to correct your young ones; a spanking won’t kill them. 14 A good spanking, in fact, might save them from something worse than death.” Proverbs 23:13-14 (Message) Introduction: Do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Do Baby Dedications

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 5, 2007

3 reasons why we do baby dedications based on Mark 10:13-16

Title: Why we do baby dedications. Mark 10:13-16 The Message “The people brought children to Jesus, hoping that He might touch them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus was irate and let them know it. “Don’t push these children away. Don’t ever get between them and me. These children are at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

El Legado Para La Siguiente Generación Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Feb 14, 2007

Qué debemos heredarle a nuestros hijos

EL LEGADO PARA LA SIGUIENTE GENERACIÓN: Una Fe Intro. Yo tuve el privilegio de crecer en una familia cristiana. Desde muy pequeño, la vida familiar giraba alrededor de Dios. Iglesia, amigos, diversión, vida familiar, todo era consistentemente vivido a través de una perspectiva cristiana de la ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:8-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning To Listen To God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 17, 2007

God is always speaking...are we listening?

Learning to Listen to God 1 Samuel 1-3 Rev. Brian Bill 2/18/07 Worship Through Sermon (Part 1) We’re going to break the sermon up into two parts today. After this first section several parents will be dedicating their children to the Lord. That reminds me of what happened when a family was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 4

Contributed by Richard Cathers on Feb 17, 2007

Verse by verse study of Genesis 4

Genesis 4 Sunday Morning Bible Study November 26, 2006 Introduction It isn’t easy raising a family. Many of us have made plenty of mistakes as we’ve raised our kids. Even when parents do things right, kids go astray. Illustration God’s Kids Whenever your kids are out of control, you can take ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Prescription For A Healthy Family

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

God has a prescription that you can take to heal the broken home. And that cure is found in our text of Colossians 3:17-21

Colossians 3:17-21 (NASB) Introduction: After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. And the first thing the Heavenly Father said to these first children was, "Don’t." "Don’t what?" Adam replied. “Don’t eat the forbidden fruit." God said. "Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit? ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parental Responsibilites (Pt 1 Of 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007

This message lays out some of the responsiblities that we have in parenting our children in the ways of the Lord.

Sermon: “Parental Responsibilities” (part 1 of two parts) Passage: Deut 6:6-9 - We have been talking about FAMILY and how it MATTERS - Family is important - Home brings security - Choose you this day… (Josh 24:15) - Today…parenting…at times I have failed miserably…but I also have done some ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Parental Responsibilites (Pt 2 Of 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007

Secord part of message that talks about parents responsibility to raise their children in the way of the Lord.

Series: FAMILY MATTERS Sermon: “Parental Responsibilities” (part 2) Passage: Deut 6:6-9 - We have been talking about FAMILY and how it MATTERS - Today…parenting…at times I have failed miserably…but I also have done some things right - Toughest job on earth…parent - Look at Deut 6:6-9 / ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Home Improvement

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 11, 2007

These are very serious times in which we live and nothing is more important than the training of our children to be followers of God. Pastor Greg Phillips, children’s pastor of COTR, and myself taught this sermon together.

(GARY)(Put on tool belt- get from tool box) Talk this morning about families and children. I have asked Pastor Greg- Children’s Pastor- to team up with me on this topic. Our theme is- Home Improvements. Around my house there is always something that needs to be repaired or improved. A house in many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Charismatic