Sermons on Disobedient Parents:

Self Control

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

Message about the importance of self control when it comes to anger and to the tongue.

Self-Control Fathers have important role in family. Most fathers do what they can to provide for the needs of their family. (ILL) Most of us are concerned about taking care of our families. Especially when it comes to safety and security. (ILL) Men we really do have some responsibility ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Cruise Control

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006

This was a message that was preached for a baby dedication. It emphasizes the important role of a father not being absent in his responsibility.

The Danger of Cruise Control 1 Samuel 2:12 KJV Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD. I. INTRODUCTION -- CRUISE CONTOL A. In Cars -I learned something a few months ago about cruise control that I did not know. I was looking through the owner’s manual of my car ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Davids Big Flaw

Contributed by Art Campbell on Sep 5, 2007

David was a successful man - a warrior, poet and king. Yet he had one major flaw that was almost his undoing - his children. This message contrasts David’s great success with his great heartache.

One of my favourite Bible heroes is King David. I’m sure you’re all familiar with the story of David and Goliath, the boy who bested a giant. But there’s a lot more to David’s life than this story. In many ways he’s the kind of man that many of us guys would like to be. David was marked out for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Naomi Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 10, 2007

As we gaze into the Story of Ruth, we find that it is really the story of another woman whose influence changed the course of history!

The Story of Ruth Naomi When Benjamin Franklin was the Ambassador to France, he occasionally attended the Infidels Club -- a group that spent most of its time searching for and reading literary masterpieces. On one occasion Franklin read the book of Ruth to the club, but changed the names in it so ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Home - A Biblical Model For Leadership

Contributed by Mark Clarke on Sep 12, 2007

the home is the foundational place for the development & the practice of godly leadership & the Spirit uses the home as a Biblical model for all leaders in our text this morning.

Review: Two weeks ago we discussed the character of a godly leader. Here are some principles: Biblically effective leaders have confidence in God (2). Biblically effective leaders have transparent lives (1,5). Biblically effective leaders are loyal to the truth (3). Biblically effective ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 2 - They're A Strong Family Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 17, 2007

The Lord has his family; five words from the Ten Commandments describe the major characteristics of this family -- this one is STRONG

The Lord’s family is our focus this month as we take a look at five words that describe the character and function of a church. Last week’s word was loyalty, and we discovered that a loyal member of God’s family (God’s church family) is one who gives unguarded worship to only God; he has no other ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: United Methodist

All In The Family – The Family That Prays Together, Stays Together Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

ALL IN THE FAMILY – The Family That Prays Together, Stays Together Praying families have a: Family Humility Family Name Family Provision Family Home Family Integrity Family Abundance

• Ephesians 3:14-21 (NIV) [14] For this reason I kneel before the Father, [15] from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. [16] I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, [17] so that Christ may dwell in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remodeling: Dealing With Imperfect Families Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 12, 2005

Sermon 1 of 4: Lessons learned from remodeling.

Extreme Home Makeovers Remodeling: Dealing with Imperfect Families Psalm 127:1 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 4, 2005 Introduction (The idea for this sermon title and series came from Outreach Magazine) Do you enjoy home makeover programs on television? What about remodeling your own home? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Give Yourself A Break

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

With statistics concerning sociological changes in America this sermon discusses the stress Christians are experiencing. Movie clip from "Cheaper by the Dozen" provides an illustration.

Give Yourself a Break Eccl. 4:6-12[1] 6-20-04 Intro I want to begin this morning with a clip from the movie, Cheaper by the Dozen.[2] In this movie Coach Tom (played by Steve Martin) and his wife Kate (Bonnie Hart) have twelve kids. They are doing fine until opportunity knocks—an opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:6-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Weather-Proofing Against Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 29, 2005

Sermon 4 of 4: Facing the inevitable storms of family life.

Extreme Home Makeovers Weather-Proofing Against Life’s Storms Psalm 127:1 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 25, 2005 Introduction During World War II Winston Churchill spoke some powerful words that inspired his nation and has continued to inspire today. He said, "We shall fight on the beaches, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Field

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 3, 2005

A message for men who are needed more than ever to tend the fields of their families in service to God.

LESSONS FROM THE FIELD TEXT: Matthew 13:3 Matthew 13:3 And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; l. INTRODUCTION -- MY UNCLE IS A FARMER When I was growing up, generally at least one Saturday a month, sometimes every third Saturday, my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of A Mom

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This is a sermon geared for Mother’s Day

The Power of a Mom A story is told of a small picture perfect community nestled on a beautiful lake. This lake was fed by a small brook on the side of a mountain. For years the townspeople paid a man a small wage to tend to the brook. -To watch over it and to clean it out. For many years the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lie: Dad's Don't Really Matter Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 12, 2005

Many dad’s are abandoning their responsibilities of fatherhood because they have bought into the lie that dad aren’t really that important.

Series: Lies Satan Tells Lie: DAD’S DON’T REALLY MATTER Ephesians 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. (Victor Parachin, "The Fine Art of Good Fathering," Herald of Holiness, February 1995, pp. 32-33.) According ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mother's Day 2005

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 24, 2005

My mother has Alzheimer’s, and is very hotile toward me for putting her in assisted living, so any Mother’s Day sermon I preach has got to be about forgiveness.

Mothers Day 2005 MT18:21-22 05/08./05 2478 words 21 Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" 22 Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times. This is mother’s day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's A Tough Job

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2005

This sermon deals with parenting tips and how both parents and youth can listen to each other.

It’s A Tough Job 10/2/2005 Genesis 49: 1-28 Ephesians 6:1-4 Today let’s look at the job of being a parent and being a kid or teen. All I know is that it is a very tough job to be in either in the role when we’re living as Jesus Christ calls us to live. When a child is born, that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed