Sermons on Christian Family:

What Happens When We Love Our Sons And Daughters More Than God?

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Jun 7, 2017

In this message I try to answer the following questions.Has sin infiltrated the church because we have loved our sons and daughters more than Jesus? Have we tolerated sin in our homes in order to show unconditional love?

Jesus said if any man or woman love son or daughter more than Him, he or she is not worthy of Him (Matthew 10:37). What does that mean? Thomas Coke said the following regarding our passage, "He who preferreth the friendship of his nearest relations, though the sweetest of all earthly satisfactions, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian Is... A Brother And Sister Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 17, 2015

How does God want us to treat our brothers and sisters in Christ? (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is... God's Answer to Man's Question, chapter 4, pgs. 55-65)

HoHum: On the playground one day, some girls were insulting an adopted girl. Finally, the adopted girl responded and said, “My parents chose me. Your parents got stuck with you." WBTU: Many of us have brothers and sisters. We did not choose them. They became our brothers and sisters ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eulogy Richard Cheeks Sr.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 13, 2011

Mr. Cheeks was a man who loved his family, but showed very little indication of acting upon a childhood profession of faith.

Eulogy Richard Cheeks Sr. by Rick Gillespie- Mobley John 14:1-14:7 Richard Cheeks was sent by God into this world on February 23, 1930. God had filled him with an abundance of possibilities for his life, but much of it would depend on the choices that Richard would choose to make. The same God ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Nine Pillars Of The Christian Home"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 11, 2003

Proverbs 9:1 states that wisdom "builds her house upon pillars." This message names each one of the pillars by one of the fruits of the Spirit and makes applicationz to what it takes to build a Christian home.

“Nine Pillars of the Christian Home” Text: Proverbs Chapter 9 1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: 2 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. 3 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Proverbs 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Architecture: God's Roles For Marriage Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008

#1 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message begins the series by laying out God’s design for marriage. Everything in the home builds upon this foundational truth.

“THE ARCHITECTURE: ROLES IN MARRIAGE” Home Improvement - Week #1 Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Peter 3:7 INTRODUCTION: {Video Clip: Home Improvement Clip 1 = 2:45} In a lifetime relationship how do two people stay compatible? How do we as live out Wilson’s advice and “build a bridge” or “meet in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Is It Possible To Be A Good Dad? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Sep 2, 2008

What are some of the qualities a man needs to be a good dad?

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: Is It Possible to Be a Good Dad? (Part 2) Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, Aug. 24, 2008 Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 12. We have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Christian Are You?

Contributed by Pastor Michael Salman on Nov 6, 2013

In Christianity there are all kinds of people who have a reason they are in the Church. The message centers on 4 types of Christians in which people can identify with. What Kind are you? Take time to add scripture.

What Kind of Christian Are You? Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. In this article I would like to address and discuss the citizens we find in Christendom. Christendom has all kinds of people who believe for one reason or another. Today I want to talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1

Denomination: Christian Church

How A Christian Should Vote

Contributed by Ray Searan on Dec 24, 2002

This is a sermon that explains using the scriptures showing how Christians should vote.

How Christians Should Vote Date: November 3, 2002 (PM) Text: Psalms 33:8-22 Introduction: The Bible teaches us our responsibilities to God; our fellowman; our church; and our government. I believe it is the duty of all Christians who are qualified, to vote. I believe that this Tuesday, we have a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:8-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mother's Fingerprint

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 12, 2008

A Mother’s Day message on the affect a mother’s influence has on her children

A Mother’s Fingerprint – 2 Timothy 1:5 A Mother’s Day Message Everyone’s fingerprint is unique to them. That doesn’t surprise me because each of us is unique in many ways – God created us that way. We sometimes use the term fingerprint to insinuate that a person’s influence has been left behind ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Finding Happiness At Home Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) It is God’s will that you should be happy - and He has provided what we need to get there - especially in our homes. ...

Series - "Living Life to the Full" Finding Happiness at Home (LTF-07) Psalm 127:1 This morning I want to wrap up our series that we have entitled "Living Life to the Full." In Genesis 2:7 we read that ‘the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: *other

Becoming A Globally-Minded Christian

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Mission and missions are not something the Bible merely speaks about – mission and missions are what the Bible is about. Since creation, God has been interested in redeeming all peoples to Himself.

Today marks the end of a week set aside to pray for missions and our friends of our church who are spread around the globe for the cause of introducing people to the love of Christ. Let’s spend a few minutes of concentrated prayer for our friends. Father in Heaven, I pray You make Yourself so ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:29, Genesis 12:1-3, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Father And Daughter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

Most all of the Bible accounts of fathers are those who deal with fathers and sons. Here we have a rare case of a father and daughter combination. And what a combination they were!

George Barnell, a Jew living in North Carolina, back in 1871 fathered one of the most unusual daughters in Americans history. Jane Barnell grew up to become the famous Lady Olga, the bearded lady of the circus. She had a thick beard hanging 13 and a half inches, and also a large mustache. The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-11

Draw Near

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 23, 2020

Today we are going to look at how God wants us to deal with our family squabbles...

Some say it started with a dispute over the ownership of a hog. Others say the ill-fated love of Roseanne McCoy and Johnse Hatfield caused it. Whatever the reason, there was bad blood between the Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky---they were feuding. It is bad enough when ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Father's Day 2012

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 4, 2012

There is a father shortage in America as many dads have simply gone AWOL.Fathers have left their families, homes, children, bride of their youth literally unmanned.

Introduction A There is a father shortage in America as many dads have simply gone AWOL. 1 Fathers have left their families, homes, children, bride of their youth literally unmanned. a They have deserted their position as head of the home. aa Between 1960 & 1990, the percentage of children ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Family God’s Way 3 – Real Men Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

No! The world does not need more, real men of genius. What the world needs now and has always needed is, Real Men of Faith.

MODERN FAMILY GOD’S WAY 3 – REAL MEN OF FAITH Text: Luke 1:8-17 Introduction: 1. A major advertising company came up with a very successful humorous campaign dubbed, “Real Men of Genius.” 2. One example was the add dubbed “Mr. Buffet Inventor.” Real Men of Genius ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ