Sermons on Eternal Family:

What’s A Family For? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 21, 2012

God specifies the purpose of a family in the Genesis account through: 1)The Problem (Genesis 2:18-20), 2) The Provision (Genesis 2:21-23), and 3) The Portrait (Genesis 2:24) of what a family is for.

What constitutes a family? Who has a legitimate role in defining this? With marriage considered a legal affair, the Canadian courts have created one of the broadest definitions in the world. Whether its considering the situation of polygamy in Bountiful BC, to homosexual unions and the recent ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Other

How To Build A Strong Family

Contributed by Hubert Joseph on Mar 19, 2014

There is no single prescription for a strong family. However there are elements which are common. These elements are grounded in scriptural principles which should inform how we relate to others in the family.

Building a strong family Eph.4:11-16 Introduction Every person in your family matters Illus. The Mouse Story 1. You must be a model. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you (Philippians 4:9 NIV) 2. You ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Husbands Love Your Family Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014

The old man is all that a person was before being saved, his worldly thinking and sinful acts.-- But now that we're saved lets not bring reproach on Jesus our Saviour.

#9~Col.3:9-21 HUSBANDS LOVE YOUR FAMILY 1-19-14 9Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; The old man is all that a person was before being saved, his worldly thinking and sinful acts.-- But now that we're saved ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Do Good To The Family Of Believers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 10, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you family? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our love prioritizes our real family, the family of believers. IV. TEXT: Galatians 6:9-10 (Amplified Bible) And let us not lose heart and gr

I. EXORDIUM: Are you family? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our love prioritizes our real family, the family of believers. IV. TEXT: Galatians 6:9-10 (Amplified Bible) And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Praying Family Or A Dysfunctional One? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 18, 2013

Does your family work, learn and pray together, or as disconnected individuals?

Monday of 7th Week in Course 20 May 20213 Gaudium et Spes The incident in today’s Gospel may be regarded as symbolic of what has come to be called a dysfunctional family. Here the son appears to be suffering from a diabolically caused autism or seizure disorder, and the father is seen as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Catholic

One Dysfunctional Faith Family Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 27, 2014

Examining the sometimes dysfunctional relationships in a church or (faith family)

One Dysfunctional Faith Family Galatians 4:8-20 There is an episode of the Andy Griffith Show that chronicled the story of a married couple that made sport of arguing, fussing and fighting. Things got so intense between the two that a complaint was made and Andy had to step in to get control of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Attributes Of The Members Of Jesus' Family

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Dec 12, 2014

It does not matter who you are or what you have achieved through His name or how close you are to Him or how many people can testify of your relationship with Him, Luke 8:19-21 says you are not a bonafide member of His family until you make His words your

Christians are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a peculiar people and a holy nation. We are nationals of heaven. We are members of the family of God. These and many other clichés are what you hear often among Christians. In as much as these are true sayings and there is no denying of them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Protecting Families In An Ungodly Culture Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 23, 2018

In an ungodly culture, Jacob (and we too) protects his family, not by withdrawing into a cocoon or fighting the culture wars," but by eliminating idols, prioritizing worship, and renewing the vision of the family.

PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY IN AN UNGODLY CULTURE—Genesis 33:18-35:15 Is it more difficult to raise a godly family today than it used to be? The world seems more dangerous: drugs, school shootings, abuse and rape. Social media allows bullying and peer pressure to come to our families, 24/7. The media ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Foolishness Follows Your Family

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

David's poor example as a father

"Foolishness Follows Your Family" 1 Kings 1 Father's Day - 6/19/2005 Intro: This morning we want to talk about one of the greatest investments you can make. More important than investing in stocks and bonds, or a good mutual fund, is investing in the lives of your children. Dr. Tony Evans once ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Church Family Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 19, 2010

Yield to God the Holy Spirit, love your family starting with your immediate family, then your church family, then the world!

Last week we noted from Romans 12:1-3 that we are not to be Christian Zombies, but be WAMBs: Worship God with our attitudes, our Minds, and our Bodies! How many of you had zombie moments last week? How many of us Christians had moments during the week when we didn’t think or act godly?? - notice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Real Help For Families-Obstructions

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

Real help for families.

Php 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Php 4:5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Php 4:6 Be careful (anxious) for nothing; but in every thing by prayer (earnest worship prayer) and supplication (asking) with thanksgiving let your requests be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessings Of Belonging To A Church Family

Contributed by Greg Addison on Apr 14, 2011

Why should one belong to a church? The characteristics that define a church are also the attributes that make it a wonderful family. What are those attributes? Here they are.

THE BLESSINGS OF BELONGING TO A CHURCH In church life, you will often hear people refer to their “church family.” Why? Well, it is because the characteristics of belonging to a good church family are like the characteristics of belonging to a good, loving family. A family loves, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Family God's Way Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 18, 2010

If God doesn't bless, your family will be a mess.

Building a Family God’s Way Psalm 127 Rev. Brian Bill 4/18/10 How many of you are on Facebook? Let’s see a show of hands. You might be surprised to know that 291 people have joined the PBC Facebook Group. Did you hear the story from a week or so ago about a mother from Arkansas who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Family, Freedom, God And Country

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Sep 8, 2011

"While he was still speaking..." Jesus is actively speaking instead of defending values.

Grace be with you and peace from him who is, who was and who is to come. Amen. Today's Scripture is Matthew 12:46-50: 46While he was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers were standing outside, wanting to speak to him. 47Someone told him, “Look, your mother and your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Congregational

God's Plan For The Family: The Bible Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Sep 8, 2011

Parents are to teach their children truths from the Bible.

Title: “God’s Plan For the Family” series: The Bible Text: Acts 16:1-5; 2 Tim. 1:5-6; 3:14-4:5 Truth: Parents are to teach their children truths from the Bible. Aim: To encourage the use of the Bible in the home. INTRODUCTION We have lived to see the demise of atheistic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5, 2 Timothy 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist