Sermons on Childrens Ministry:

The Qualifying Round - Mark 3:16-19 (Luke 6:12-16) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus selected 12 men who, by all appearances, were deeply unqualified. But he was very deliberate about who he selected. Why did he chose the men he choose?

Mark 3:13 Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve-- designating them apostles-- that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15 and to have authority to drive out demons. 16 These are the twelve he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:16-19, Luke 6:12-16

Walking A New Path Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 27, 2015

Jesus is the new law giver. The beatitudes are a description of what life in the kingdom of God looks like.

Matthew 5:1-20 “Walking a New Path” INTRODUCTION American travelers to foreign countries have often been called “Ugly Americans.” The term refers to American tourists’ tendencies to be loud, demonstrative and to believe that everyone understands English if it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Kingdom? Kids’ Stuff! - Mark 10:13-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 8, 2024

Like any exclusive club, the kingdom of God has entrance requirements that exclude most people. This message shows how you can know if you are in or out, and what the implications are for your daily life.

Mark 10:13 People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 I tell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, Matthew 19:13-15, Luke 18:15-17

Shouldn’t We Put Family First?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 20, 2013

A look at the difficult passages where Jesus calls us to "hate" our families. Why would He ask something like that?

IT SOUNDS GOOD AND RIGHT: “Family first.” - “Family first” comes naturally for us because it’s so easy to love your family more than anything. - Sure, they aggravate us sometimes, but they are our deepest earthly relationships. When a family is as it should be, they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits When You Honor Your Father And Mother!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 2, 2011

BENEFITS WHEN YOU HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER! We are living in an age of disobedience. Broken home, children running wild without purpose in life. In this outline we show some of the blessings in honoring father and mother.

BENEFITS WHEN YOU HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER! We are living in an age of disobedience. Broken home, children running wild without purpose in life. In this outline we show some of the blessings in honoring father and mother. Exodus 20:12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-12

Generational Discipleship

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 8, 2022

Building a legacy though discipling our childr.

“Generational Discipleship” 2 Tim 1:1-7, 3:10-17 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7, 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 13, 2003

This sermon declares that being in ministry can be just as exciting as going on a family trip and just as children ask the question in the sermon’s theme, the church should continue to ask it as well.

Are we there yet? (Matthew 25:34-46) Our theme for today’s message can help many of us reflect back to our youth when we were with our parents, grandparents, other relatives or guardians. I’m referring to occasions when we were going on some type of family outing. It could have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34

Denomination: Methodist

Parenting: The Forest View Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 23, 2012

Good parents want what is in the long-term best interest of their children, not what makes them happy for the moment. God’s Word offers us some balanced principles of parenting.

Parenting: The Forest View (Ephesians 6:1-4) 1. Parenting has its challenges. Part of the reason parenting is so challenging is that no two kids are exactly alike. Proverbs 22:6 is a principle, not a promise. Freewill. 2. (CBS News) Jake Barnett is one in 10 million. The Indianapolis 13-year-old ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tithe And Me Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 28, 2021

The world is full of inequalities. Highs and valleys, ups and downs, fortunate and unfortunates, rich and poor, etc., but one thing we all have in common is the same amount of time each day. Give tithe of ...

Theme: Tithe and Me Text: Malachi 3:8-10 Today, I am going to touch your pocket. I would make you open your valet. But if I want to succeed in my attempt, I have to touch your heart. If your mind is convinced, it will command your heart and hands to work together and obey God and Honour God. I ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Methodist

Gifts Of The Spirit 8: Gifts, Ministries, Offices And "Greater Gifts” Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 1, 2004

A look at the difference between manifestations, ministries and offices’ of a certain gift, and whether we should desire and focus on certain gifts (as we are often encouraged to do)

Gifts of the Spirit 8: Gifts, ministries, offices and “greater gifts” 1 Cor 12:27-31 WBC 3/10/4pm GIFTS, MINISTRIES AND OFFICES (v27, 28) Paul has spoken about - not wanting them to be ignorant of ‘spiritual things’, the ‘spiritual dynamic’ and ‘what makes a person spiritual’ (v1) - He’s spoken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1: Ministry—god's Plans For You In His Body Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 3, 2008

God’s Plan for You to Minister to Other Believers

I. God Has a Plan for You to Minister to Other Believers This means that, if you have trusted in Jesus as your Savior and Lord, you area called to serve other Christians in some way. Galatians 5: 13, “For you have been called to live in freedom—not freedom to satisfy your sinful nature, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Powerful Ministry Making Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 27, 2019

After John the Baptist was imprisoned, Jesus journeyed to Capernaum and the region of Galilee

Weekend Message/Devotion January 27, 2019 Matthew 4:12-23 Christ’s Powerful Ministry Making Fishers of Men Today’s gospel reading begins with Jesus hearing the news that John the Baptist had been arrested and imprisoned by Herod. Jesus immediately journeyed north to Capernaum, in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, John 8:12, Isaiah 9:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Act Of Love Of A Forgiven Woman, And The Inclusivity Of Jesus' Ministry.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2016

Nurturing our relationship with Jesus is an essential part of our Christian formation.

1. A FORGIVEN WOMAN’S ACT OF LOVE. Luke 7:36-50. This incident ties in with two earlier episodes, illustrating Jesus’ conquest over sickness (Luke 7:1-10), death (Luke 7:11-17) - and now sin. The unnamed woman is identified as “a sinner” (Luke 7:37; Luke 7:39; Luke 7:47). This tells us nothing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Am I Called To Ministry? How Can I Know?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Ah, the grand call to adventure. Every hero has accepted the call and began the journey of love and service. In a sense, every Christian is called to ministry of some sort.

Isaiah 6:8 (ISV) Then I heard the voice of the LORD as he was asking, "Whom will I send? Who will go for us?" "Here I am!" I replied. "Send me." Ah, the grand call to adventure. Every hero has accepted the call and began the journey of love and service. In a sense, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

"unlocking The Power Of Spiritual Gifts And The Five-Fold Ministry”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 23, 2022

The word declares the five-fold ministry was bestowed upon the church until it attained the fullness of Christ's stature. It is imperative for the upcoming confrontation with the kingdom of darkness, and the church must ensure that it is in place to face any challenges with confidence.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Joel 2:28) “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-14, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Joel 2:28, Romans 12:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal