Sermons on Covenant Family:

Your Family - Investing In Growth Series

Contributed by Merle Mees on Sep 12, 2001

Part of the Fit for Life PowerPak.

INVESTMENT TIPS FOR GROWING YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS Selected Bible Texts 5/14/00 AM - Mother’s Day Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in America. In 1997, among the 70 or so people in this country who were worth 1 billion dollars or more, Buffet was the only one of only a few who acquired ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Can't Everyone Be Nice Like Me? Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 29, 2001

When we realize we’re the ones who should be the greatest influence for good in all our relationships, our frustrations will ease.

We must serve God in all our personal relationships we are in now. I. Follow and Respect Your Parents (1-3) A. We’re obliged to obey B. We can’t honor God and dishonor parents C. One reason parents speak is to make us think 1. Escape sin 2. To avoid danger and disappointment II. Encourage ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Remodeling - Dealing With An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 2, 2001

Originally from a series entitled, "When Life is the Pits : A Study of the LIfe of Joseph." Insights on how Joseph was faithful to God even in an imperfect family.v

The term dysfunctional is used quite often today in regard to families. The word refers to the sense of disintegration produced in a family where there is a lot of hurt. From a Christian perspective it is a home that is not functioning as God intended. It could be the result of divorce, lack of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Recipe For Successful Parenting Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 2, 2001

Originally from a "Survivor" Series. Cake baking and child rearing are both best achieved by following the recipe.

“A Recipe for Successful Parenting” I made a startling discovery soon after our child was born, they do not come with an instruction manual. The way that we dealt with this emergency was to call our moms, with questions that went something like this, “Mom she doing so and so, is she suppose to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Constructing A Marriage That Lasts Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Jul 2, 2001

Originally appeared as the third message in a series of messages entitled, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

Sermon: How to Build a Marriage that Lasts We are in the middle of a series of semons called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home." Last week, we looked at Ephesians 5 and learned how to make marriage work. This morning, I want to look at Genesis 2 and learn how to build a marriage that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Rules: God-Tested Secrets For Relationships

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001

Three secrets to apply to your relationships, from Ephesians 5 and 6

The Rules: God-tested Secrets for Relationships Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-6:1-9 Intro: I hold in my hands a book that has been much talked about since it first appeared in 1995. Its critics call it hopelessly old-fashioned and unrealistic; its fans say that it is a refreshing return to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

‘jacob's Heartache'

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 12, 2001

In this sermon on the family, we see Jacob’s problem, Jacob’s pursuit, and Jacob’s peace.

‘JACOB’S HEARTACHE’ Genesis 35:1-7, 14 There’s an Ozark story about a hound sitting in a country store and howling as hounds do. In comes a stranger who says to the storekeeper, "What’s the matter with the dog?" "He’s sitting on a cocklebur." "Why doesn’t he get off?" "He’d rather holler." (He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Children And Their Parents

Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Oct 26, 2001

This is a message concerning the fact that children are gifts to their parents and what the responsibility of parents and children are.

I. Children are a Gift From God Genesis 33:5-Jacob told Esau that his children were a gift that God had graciously given him! Genesis 48:9-Joseph told his dad that his sons were a gift from God! Psalm 127:3-Children are a heritage from the Lord and a reward from Him! -LAB says: Children are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Personal Relationships

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 7, 2001

This sermon outlines how Christ should be exmeplified in our personal relationships.

The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Personal Relationships Colossians 3:18-4:1 November 11, 2001 Intro: A. [Wife Taken for Granted Too Long, Citation: Robert Leslie Holmes, God’s Man (Kregel, 1998)] A man accompanied his friend home for dinner and was impressed by the way he entered ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Instructions On Honoring Your Father And Mother

Contributed by Lance Ladd on Nov 16, 2001

sermon on the 5th commandment instructions on raising children and loving parents

Honor your Father and Mother Exodus 20:12 IHCC 11/11/01 EX 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. I have heard many people comment about the declining situations of our families and of young people today. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leave A Legacy (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

It is no question that God will provide leaders for the next generation - The question is, will you have a part in raising up those leaders?

Leaving A Legacy – Adapted from The Search For God’s Own Heart by Andy Cook (Ch. 15) (Part 4, Building a Stronger Family) Text: II Samuel 21:15-22 (pg. 232 in pew bible) God gives each generation the opportunity to raise up new leaders for God’s people. Since we know that God will have leaders ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22, 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Quality Time: Building Bonds That Don't Break (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

With whom, or what are you spending most of your valuable time? This makes a difference in the kind of bonds you build within your family and the family of God.

Quality Time: Building Bonds That Don’t Break (Part 3, Building a Stronger Family) We have looked at some important things this month that dealt with building stronger family lives. We have laughed a lot, maybe some have cried, (especially when relating to the washing of Styrofoam plates), but in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Man Is This? Series

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Oct 16, 2002

This sermon addresses the character of Joseph and his agape love for his soon to be wife, Mary and her unborn child, The Messiah!

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (SERENITY*ATONEMENT*RESTORATION & HEALING) Lyons, GA. PRAYER- Heavenly Father, My God above...Even when I am a disobedient child You never fail to correct me through Your Divine grace and mercy. And everytime, God, You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-19, Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Difficult People Part 2 Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 22, 2004

Dealing with Difficult people God’s way.

Dealing With Difficult People Strategies From Genesis Many Christian writers and counselors will give you a specific course of action to use on each type of difficult person. I will share common types of difficult behavior in a few minutes, but I want to lay a proper foundation first. My ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

"As For Me And My House, We Will Serve The Lord!" Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 26, 2004

Part three of the series; "Building a spiritual home"

“And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord! Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the Gods whom your fathers served that were on the other side of the river, or the gods of the Armorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house we will serve the Lord.” Other ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational