Sermons on Discipling Children:

Family Friendly Truth - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2011

1. Wives: Give your husband the head place in your family. 2. Husbands: Give your heart to your wife. 3. Children: Give honor to your parents. 4. Parents: Give hope to your children.

Family Friendly Truth - Part 2 Ephesians 5:22-6:4 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 31, 2008 *Walt Larimore tells about a unique phone call he had from his dad on the day Walt’s daughter turned six. Walt’s dad wished his granddaughter a happy birthday, then asked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fads In Religion

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on May 6, 2002

People are hungry, spiritually today. Yet often people look for a quick fix. What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does it mean to fish for people?

Bibliography: Culture Shift, lesson 8 I learned something interesting this week. Let me ask you something. Have you seen Miss Cleo on television lately? You know who Miss Cleo is, don’t you? Have you noticed that her commercials haven’t been on television lately? It seems that Miss Cleo is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of A Call

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 4, 2010

The presence of a calling will help to encourage us to do the will of God.

Matthew 4:17-22 KJV From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. [18] And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. [19] And he saith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness God’s Standard For All People

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Jul 16, 2011

The Word of God in 1 Corinthians 1:30 explains to us that Jesus is our sanctifier and without him we cannot be holy. Some Christians emphasize biblical standards of holiness. Some call this legalism, and unfortunately sometimes it is legalism.

Holiness to be God’s standard of living for His people. The Word of God in 1 Corinthians 1:30 explains to us that Jesus is our sanctifier and without him we cannot be holy. Some Christians emphasize biblical standards of holiness. Some call this legalism, and unfortunately sometimes it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

How Often Have I Longed To Gather Your Children Together

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007

God’s attempt to bring us closer to Him.

How often have I longed to gather your children together... These were the words, which Jesus uttered, as he lamented regarding the way the Jewish religious leaders treated those who had come to bring the children of Israel closer to God. So what was Jesus talking about? Was he speaking for his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Methodist

God Bless You Sermon 6: How To Bless Your Children

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002

Children can be blessed of God when we follow certain suggested steps.

A. INTRODUCTION. 1. What is blessing? It is adding value to their life. You must bless children and add value to their lives. WHY BLESS CHILDREN 1. They have their entire life to live. 2. They have great potential for God. 3. The example of Jesus. 4. The teaching of scripture, Psalm 127. 5. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven ‘’home, Sweethome’’ Of The Children Of God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 26, 2011

Just think Gods home will be our home.

HEAVEN ‘’HOME, SWEETHOME’’ OF THE CHILDREN OF GOD Col.1: 3We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, 5For ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Top Ten Things Mom's Want Their Children To Know About Her

Contributed by Jim Blevins on May 16, 2009

Insights into what a mom wants all children to know about being a mother

The Top Ten Things Mom’s Want Their Children To Know About Her Romans 13:7 says, "Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due]; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour" Today is Mother’s day. We come today to honor Mother’s. I asked someone who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Job Loses His Livestock – His Children And His Health ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James' exhortation for New Testatment Christians to be patient makes it worthwhile to develop a second lesson on the patience of Job.

INTRODUCTION #30 1. Open your bible to James 5:11. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed James’ exhortation for us to be patient and for us to imitate the example of Job’s patience. 3. In the previous lesson, from Job 1:1-12, we discussed the sterling character of Job and how that God ...read more

Scripture: James 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

20 Things We Need To Tell Our Children - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kim Lawrence on Jul 10, 2017

We need to understand that our children are under assault by an unseen enemy. Over the next six weeks we are going to look at 20 things we need to tell our children, truths that will help and encourage our children to be all that God wants them to be.

Go ahead and turn in your Bibles to Proverbs Chapter 22. I’m beginning this morning a new series of messages called 20 Things We Need To Tell Our Children. Over the next few weeks you and I are going to look at some important truths that we need to communicate to our children, our teenagers, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Children & Christ's Bride

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 14, 2023

What guides our actions? Are we God's children and Christ's bride? Let's find out in Ephesians 5.

What guides our actions? Are we God’s children and Christ’s bride? Do as God does. After all, you are his dear children. Let love be your guide. Christ loved us and offered his life for us as a sacrifice that pleases God. (Ephesians 5:1-2 CEV) What behaviors ought not to be found? But sexual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Children's Talk: Jesus – The Greatest Gift Ever Given Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2024

Today, I want to tell you about the greatest gift that anyone has ever received. It’s a gift so wonderful that it changes our lives forever. Do you know what it is? It’s Jesus!

Children's Talk: Jesus – The Greatest Gift Ever Given John 3:16 Good morning, boys and girls! Can you think of the best gift you’ve ever received? Maybe it was a toy, a game, or something really special from someone you love. I want you to think about how happy you felt when you got that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Wisdom For Children And Those Who Love Them Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2024

1. Children: Give honor to your godly parents (vs. 1-3). 2. Parents: Help your children live godly lives (vs. 4).

God's Wisdom for Children and Those Who Love Them Ephesians 6:1-4 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared July 1, 2024) BACKGROUND: *The Apostle Paul was a prisoner in Rome when he wrote this letter to the Christians in Ephesus. Bible scholars generally agree that it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Three Eternal Gifts God Gives His Children (Sermon On Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 28, 2025

An elderly couple was looking forward to Thanksgiving. They hardly ever saw their children. They had make plans to have them for Thanksgiving.

However, right before Thanksgiving one by one they began to call from another town that they were sorry they would not be able to come. But the elderly man told his sad wife, Honey, do not worry they will all be here I promise!!! He had this idea to get them there. • A couple of days before ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be A Bondservant Series

Contributed by Matthew Haynie on Aug 13, 2007

When we clothe ourselves with Christ we put on the "livery" of Christ and in doing so we become His servants. This message is om outline form but has all the Illustrations written out.

I love bumper sticker theology. It may not always be the most sound theological statements, but they generally at least have the ability to make you think. The one in particular that I am thinking about said, "God is my Co-pilot." Do you remember the sticker? It took a great deal of heat. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ