Sermons on Disciplining Children:

Putting Off The Old

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 17, 2011

Living as children of light. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • A friend of mine once saw a tramp and decided to help him; • He noticed he was wearing a dirty old coat; • It was ripped and fit only for the bin. • So my friend offered the tramp his coat; • The tramp took it but to my friends surprise; • Instead of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Brethren

Our Children Walk Through Our Reputations

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 9, 2015

This message focuses on how our Reputations (both Spiritual and Natural) impact thieves of our children.

Our Children Walk Through Our Reputations Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 10:1-3; 2 Timothy 1:2-7 Introduction: Someone said that the apple does not fall too far from the tree. Keep this in mind as I will come back to this statement when I close. If you could give your children anything of value ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guidance For Godly Dads

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 18, 2013

How can I be a Godly dad? 1. By a positive connection with your children. 2. By proper care for your children. 3. By pure character before your children. 4. By patient compassion for your children.

Guidance for Godly Dads Ephesians 6:1-4 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 16, 2013 *Today we honor our dads, and that is a good thing to do. It's a good thing to do most of all, because God commands us to honor our parents. In vs. 2&3, Paul echoed the Fifth Commandment from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Do Good Men Make Good Fathers?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

Training and proper discipline based on love will result in a family that will be a true testimony of God's grace. And the buck stops with you, dad! You are the one who will stand before a holy God and answer for the way your children are raised.

DO GOOD MEN MAKE GOOD FATHERS? 1 SAMUEL 2-4 A father of five children had won a toy at a raffle...so he called his kids together to decide which one of them should get the present. So he asked them, "Who is the most obedient... who never talks back to your mother...who does everything she says?" ...read more

Part 3: Helping Your Children Change Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2007

The prodigal son needed change! And as we look at his story, we can see how to help our children find the changes they need.

Part 3: Helping Your Children Change (Series: Heavenly Help for Your Family) Luke 15:11-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 25, 2006 *Change is hard! Mark Twain once said, “The only person who likes change is a wet baby.” (1) And that’s about right. *Nobody likes change, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Importance Of Mother’s Faith To Her Children.

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 18, 2023

The greatest gift we can give our children is to be godly parents.

The greatest gift we can give our children is to be godly parents. Motherhood is a blessing ordained by God, full of hope and joy, a high calling, and indeed worthy of honor. God wants Mothers also to have a great influence in the spiritual life of our children. Scripture teaches mothers to point ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20, Philippians 4:9

Proverbial Advice To Fathers

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Children become fools unless there is a change of course.

Thesis: Children become fools unless there is a change of course. Intro.: 1. Today is Father's Day! In recognition of that fact I'd like to read a piece from one of the most revered philosophers of our time, Bill Cosby. It is from his book entitled, Fatherhood. 2. Illust. It is no profound ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:24

What I Want My Children To Learn

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 26, 2005

“Unless the Lord builds the family, the work of the parents is in vain . . . children are a gift from God. They are a reward from the Lord” (Ps. 127:1,3 Modern Translation).

A.INTRODUCTION “Unless the Lord builds the family, the work of the parents is in vain . . . children are a gift from God. They are a reward from the Lord” (Ps. 127:1,3 Modern Translation). 1.To give them a Christian environment. “How from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Blame God Game - A 2 Part Message

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 18, 2019

God is love. He disciplines His children. Many believe that means He ‘punishes,’ or ‘scolds’ or ‘spanks’ with severe means in the best eternal interests of the Born-Again Christian.

How do you reconcile the merciful goodness and love of God with pain, sorrow, sickness, and suffering? The Blame God Game first started in the Garden of Eden when God commanded Adam to “work it and take care of it.” He then told Adam that he was “free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Psalm 121:3, Philippians 4:19, James 1:17, Ephesians 1:3, Revelation 21:9, Romans 8:21-26, Romans 8:28, Acts 5:1-10, 1 Corinthians 11:27-32, 2 Corinthians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 11:28, Psalm 139:23-24, John 14:26, Luke 12:12, Hebrews 12:7-11, 2 Samuel 12:13-14, Proverbs 3:11-12, Hebrews 12:6, Genesis 2:20-25, Psalm 84:11, Matthew 5:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptations Teens Face Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

Temptations that are common to teens

(adapted from messages by Mark Jones and Dan Webb) SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; 1 TIMOTHY 4:12 TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS TEENAGERS FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. Several weeks ago, we started this series called, “Fatal Temptations” 1. Based on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15, 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honor And Obey (A Sermon Just For Kids) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

This is a sermon just for kids, teaching them in different ways about Obedience and Honor.

Honor and Obedience Pastor Glenn Newton (Kids Sermon) 5-30-04 Greet the Kids.... This morning we are going to have a good time learning about what God has said.... How many of you know that God can talk to us? Today we are going to focus and learn about two words that God has given to us... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-20, 1 Samuel 22:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

The Word Of Jesus And The Work Of The Devil.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 19, 2022

Who is your father?

THE WORD OF JESUS AND THE WORK OF THE DEVIL. John 8:37-47. JOHN 8:37. Jesus did not doubt that these new would-be converts were physically of the seed of Abraham, but He rebuked them for having such an antipathy to His word that they even harboured murderous intentions against Him. It is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devote

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

Raising G-Rated kids requires a partnership in which a devoted church equips and supports devoted parents

How many of you have been watching the Olympics the last couple of weeks? I know that Mary and I have certainly watched quite a bit of the coverage. I’ve always loved the Summer Olympics and most of the events that are included although I’ll admit that there are a few events like synchronized ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:4-7, Psalm 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Infant Dededication -- Our Children Need To Know

Contributed by Richard Koskela on Oct 24, 2011

A service of Infant Dedication proceeded this sermon. This sermon is based on Matthew 19:13-15, "Let the little children come to me..." A brief Service of Infant Dedication is included at the end.

Matthew 19:13-15 Infant Dedication Our Children Need to Know Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” ( A short service of infant dedication is at the end of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Should Adult Children Honor Their Parents? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 10, 2015

The command to honor our parents is not reserved for childhood obedience. In today's culture of independence and personal choice, Christian adults must learn to show honor to their parents and not abandon them.

We never stop worrying about our children. That includes our adult children! Our children can bring us the GREATEST JOYS, and also the GREATEST SORROWS. Many Christian parents grieve over.... Unsaved adult children Children who have walked away from the Lord Children hooked on drugs or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational