Sermons on Cursing Children:

The Search

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 18, 2019

Though every situation is different, God wants the lost to be found; your burden is not yours alone. This message is to encourage those of us burdened for lost or straying family and dear friends.

The Search (Luke 15:1-10; Psalm 139:7-12) 1. C Ryle writes this: We may use all means, by but we cannot command success. We may teach, but we cannot convert. We may show those around us the bread and water of life, but we cannot make them eat and drink it. We may point out the way to eternal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Psalm 139:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passing The Faith Along Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 7, 2016

If you want to pass the faith along to the next generation, eliminate threats to their spiritual inheritance and set the example of a full and satisfying life.

W. A. Criswell tells the story of a five-year-old Baptist girl who lived next door to a five-year-old Catholic boy. On a hot summer day, they decided to play in a small wading pool in his back yard. As they were splashing around, quite innocently, they both took off their swimming suits. The little ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jehovah Shammah Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 20, 2020

Men have a crucial part to play in the lives of their children. Unfortunately, we have bought into the lie that we that play a minor role in raising up our own children. We need to shake off that lie and step up and own up to our responsibility as men of God.

Poppa … Pops … Pa … Dad … Daddy … Father … Sir! Our heavenly Father, like our earthly fathers, has many different names. He is our “Father” because He is “Elohim” … the One … with a capital “O” … who created us. He is our “Father” because He’s “Jehovah Jireh” … He provides everything for us. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Deuteronomy 11:18-21, John 10:10, 1 John 5:8, Psalm 127:1-2, Acts 17:24-25, John 1:14, Psalm 30:5, Joshua 24:15, Luke 8:40-56  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

God Never Forgets His People

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 16, 2020

If there was ever time that the body of Christ needed to be encouraged, it is now. This message was delivered in a little over an hour and looked at four passages from Isaiah. A short series could be developed focusing on each of the passages.

Turn with me to James 1:2. “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.” And we know the word “temptation” means “test.” And we know the test we are to count as joy is when Satan tries to get us to give up, to give in or to get out when it relates to God and His Word. Now, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2, Isaiah 49:13-17, Isaiah 30:27-29, Isaiah 41:10-13, Isaiah 65:18-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Hated Are Fruitful

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 9, 2020

You can mean nothing to this world. You can be betrayed and hated but God can make your fruitful!

Genesis 29:31  And when the LORD saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren.  32  And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel-Centered Parenting Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 14, 2020

Parents must pass along the faith they possess.

Is it possible what happens at home is more important than what happens at church? This year, a child will actually attend church less than 40 weekends because of COVID. As we continue in our series called “Family Matters,” I want to propose that parenting is not only hard work, it is heart work ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12, Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Baptist

Rest For Your Soul (Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 26, 2020

We live in the world of Covid-19. We are laden with many yokes throughout the day and night and throughout our life with one or the other, again and again.

Reflection Rest for your Soul We live in the world of Covid-19. We live in the world of digital pandemic. We live in the world of economic crisis. We live in the world of environmental degradation. We live in the world of dishonest political power. We live in the world of religious ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10, Psalm 145:1, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:11-13, Matthew 11:25-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Secret No Longer Sermon Iii: To Love And To Cherish But Never To Part Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

As children of God, forever together we shall be God's Family if we belong to God's Son - which makes us special, valuable, cherished in God's sight now and for eternity.

TO LOVE AND TO CHERISH NOT ‘TIL DEATH DO US PART BUT NEVER TO PART Perhaps you and yours, like me and mine, included in your wedding vows the traditional pledge to love and to cherish ‘til death do us part. We really meant it! We never gave it a second thought! And ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-8

Blessed Be The Name Sermon I: The Lord God Our Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we become more mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish our unique position as sons of God in the family of God our Father who art in heaven.

BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD GOD OUR FATHER A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning they were eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet family meal. While waiting for their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Foundational Demands Of Fatherhood/Parenthood-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 1, 2019

3 of 3. The Holy Spirit used the writer of Proverbs to reveal the foundational demands of Fatherhood. Those demands are obviously available & accessible. But what are some of those demands? A foundational demand of fatherhood is to...

FOUNDATIONAL DEMANDS OF FATHERHOOD/PARENTHOOD-III—Proverbs 23:22-25 Attention: Morning March: A young man writes that he was a new recruit & in Army basic training. One requirement was a demanding 12-mile march. He said, ‘We got started at 5 a.m. & were pumped up for the trek.’ ‘An hour ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Living (Colossians 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 24, 2024

How should we live as Christians in our families and in our working lives? Let's find out in Colossians 3.

How should Christians live? Do we still live in anger, rage, malice, slander, and obscene language? Does the peace of Christ rule in our hearts? Are we becoming more and more like our Creator in our families and work life? Let’s discuss this in Colossians 3. Christian Living Were we buried with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not; Do Not Be Afraid Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 8, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:27-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed Minds: Anchored In Truth Matthew 4:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 8, 2024

Today, we embark on a profound exploration of two transformative truths encapsulated in the concepts of "Metanoia" and "An Anchored Mind." Let our hearts be receptive to the profound impact of God's truth on the radical transformation of our minds.

Transformed Minds: Anchored in Truth Introduction: Today, we embark on a profound exploration of two transformative truths encapsulated in the concepts of "Metanoia" and "An Anchored Mind." Let our hearts be receptive to the profound impact of God's truth on the radical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Acts 3:19, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:23, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, 1 Peter 1:13, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Peter 1:14, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ek: The Greek Word For "of"

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 4, 2023

Ek is the Greek word meaning “of” or “out.” It speaks to origin as in “from out of.” When we accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we experienced "Ek" as it related to ore relationship with God.

EK (Greek Word Meaning “Of”) Scripture: First John 4:4; 5:4; John 3:3-7; Romans 5:12, 19 “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.” (First John 4:4) The title of my message this morning is “Ek.” Ek is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, 1 John 5:4, Romans 5:12, John 3:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Radically Changed Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2022

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to stick out of the crowd and be radically changed.

RADICALLY CHANGED Text: Eph. 4:17-32 Introduction 1. Jesus Christ is Lord & God's still on the throne There's power in the blood & I'm saved to the bone The devil comes against me, he's gonna feel some pain I can bind him, bruise him, cast him out by the power of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Methodist