Sermons on Days Are Darkening:

Honoring Our Fathers

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Earthly father should follow the example of our heavenly Father.

HONORING OUR FATHERS LUKE 15:11-32 ILLUSTRATION THE IDEA FOR CREATING A DAY for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Having been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Portrait Of A Seasoned Mother

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

We honor mothers for being their best based on their family context. The criterion is how they respond to the challenges surrounding them – the attitude and character they demonstrate in specific family context.

Hannah: A Portrait of a Seasoned Mother 1 Samuel 1:1-28 ILLUSTRATION Based on the study made by Salary.com, if the typical stay-at-home mother in the U.S. were paid for her work as housekeeper, cook, daycare center teacher, laundry machine operator, van driver, facilities manager, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Father

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

How to update your fathering skills

"A man knows when he is growing old because he begins to look like his father." Did you know that Father’s Day started in the church? Dr. Robert Webb conducted what is believed as the first Father’s Day service at the Central Church of Fairmont, West Virginia in 1908. Sonora Dodd wanted to honor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parent's Guide To Surviving Summer Break

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 4, 2008

We need to not only survive, but thrive as parents during the summer and all year long.

The Parent’s Guide To Surviving Summer Break Psalm 127 June 15, 2008 FATHER’S DAY Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A "I’m Watching You Dad" Video (SermonSpice.com) B Tonight, 40% of all American children will to sleep in a house in which their fathers do not live. 1 Before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Man In The House?

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

It is time for the men of God to rise up.

“Is There A Man In the House?” Text: Genesis 1:26; 2:7-9, 15-17; 3:1-9, 14-15 Ezekiel 22:23-30 Introduction: The Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced in the political arena in 1914. However, it was not ratified until 1972. This amendment allows for the equal rights of women in the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:22-30, Ezekiel 22:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mother's Love Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 9, 2009

Mother’s Day Message focusing on lessons learned from my mother through her sacrifices.

Mother’s Day 2009: A Mother’s Love Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7; Proverbs 22:6 Introduction: This morning after I have delivered this message, we will take time for those of you who would like, to come up and share with the congregation something you learned from your mothers. For those of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mother's Love Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 9, 2009

Mother’s Day Message focusing on lessons learned from my mother through her sacrifices.

Mother’s Day 2009: A Mother’s Love Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7; Proverbs 22:6 Introduction: This morning after I have delivered this message, we will take time for those of you who would like, to come up and share with the congregation something you learned from your mothers. For those of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing On Your Faith

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Apr 10, 2008

Mother’s Day Sermon

Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Title: Passing On Your Faith 2 Timothy 1:3-8 3 I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day, 4 longing to see you, even as I recall your tears, so that I may be filled with joy. 5 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Moms Make A Difference

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 30, 2008

Mothers day

Moms Make a Difference [2] Today is the day when Moms get the special treatment, right? You know, breakfast in bed; homemade Mother’s Day cards from the kids; flowers from your husband; lunch at your favorite restaurant; and absolutely no house cleaning! (How come I’m seeing some of you ladies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

America: God Shed His Grace On Thee

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 5, 2008

This is a 4th of July message about how we came to America for Freedom of Religion not Freedom from Religion.

AMERICA: GOD SHED HIS GRACE ON THEE Lam 3:22-26 INTRODUCTION Tomorrow we celebrate 229 years of Independence from British rule We came to this country, not for freedom of speech, but freedom of religion! What we wanted in our independence was the freedom to worship God without interference ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

In It To Win It

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 27, 2008

July 4th sermon. Encourages folks to get involved in the Christian battle we are to fight.

SOLDIERS FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM: IN IT TO WIN IT “This past week we celebrated Independence Day. On the 4th of July each year, we remember the signing of our Declaration of Independence. There were 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence, either on that day or shortly thereafter. Some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Cry Of Desperation

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

Mother’s Day sermon --- focused on the attributes of faih and courage in Hannah.

Nicholson, 5-15-2k A Cry of Desperation 1 Samuel 1:9-19 Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day for that matter) often seems a bit awkward. As a minister of the Gospel, I am always challenged on how to handle this special day (and I really do believe it is a good day for the church to observe). I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jun 12, 2008

If King David can become a man after God’s own heart, so can you; that if you desire to be all that God wants you to be.

Psalm 37:23-24 Psalm 119:9-11 Psalm 119:113 Acts 13:22 Topic: How to become a man (father) after God’s own heart In the Word of God, there are some principles that men must follow if he desires to become a man (father) after God’s own heart. To become a man that is after God’s own heart, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Baptist

Braveheart: God's Looking For A Few Good Men

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 15, 2008

God’s looking for a few good men. Men who are willing to become brave in heart, to risk their lives for the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Will you be one of those men?

BRAVEHEART: GOD’S LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN Father’s Day 2008 OPENING: Happy father’s day! Today we want to honour dads. INTRODUCTION: THE MEN’S THESAURUS (JUST FOR FUN) When a man says: "IT’S A GUY THING" - He means: "There is no rational thought pattern connected with this, and you have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:26

Denomination: *other

The Lord, He Is Gracious

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Jan 14, 2005

A sermon describing the graciousness and compassion of our God.

The Lord, He Is Gracious TEXT: 2 Kings 13:20-23 20 And Elisha died, and they buried him. And the bands of the Moabites invaded the land at the coming in of the year. 21 And it came to pass, as they were burying a man, that, behold, they spied a band of men; and they cast the man into the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist