Sermons on Families:

The Bad Shepherd

Contributed by Paul Searight on Feb 27, 2011

Jesus cares for His sheep and wants us to follow his example and be committed to the flock seeking every lost sheep.

Jer 50:6-7 – The Bad Shepherd John 10:1-18 – The Good Shepherd About 6 years ago we all went to Orlando Florida on holiday – Mum and Dad, Stephens family and ours. This is one of those lost children stories – we all have them I suppose but this was a bit different. It ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering God’s Faithful Acts Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 1, 2011

The main feature of a Remembrance Psalms is that to call to mind the actions of God in the past, especially the way God acted to save His people. We do that because we understand that all history is God’s history - every thing has a reason.

Remembering God's Faithful Acts Psalm 78:1-8 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction to Reading We have been making our way through a series of sermons on the Psalms. We have discovered that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage God's Way

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Nov 28, 2011

Marriage is under assault today on several fronts. This message makes clear God's original design and intent for marriage, and shares some tips for helping a marriage to survive.

MARRIAGE GOD’S WAY Pastor Eric Hanson We are living in curious times regarding marriage. There are those who would like to abolish marriage altogether and replace it with various legal arrangements having to do with property and finances. At the same time, there are others who wish to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Of Life's Greatest Blessings

Contributed by John Bartol on Nov 15, 2012

Suitable for Mother's Day. The greatest Institution – Marriage and the Family; the greatest Stewardship – a Child; the greatest construction – a Christian Home. We need to follow our makers instructions: Purity before marriage and faithfulness within marr

Three of Life's Greatest Blessings Suggested Scriptures: Genesis 1:26-28; 2:20 – 25; Exodus 2: 1– 10. On this Mother's Day I want to share some thoughts about three of our world's greatest benefits. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering God’s Providence

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 19, 2012

Genesis records the immediate familial path to Abram. We continually walk within the paths of God’s providence. Where do we encounter it? We encounter/touch God’s Providence in/thru...

ENCOUNTERING GOD’s PROVIDENCE—Genesis 11:10-32 Attention: The House that Jack Built—All things are tied to others so that their relation one to another cannot be fully discerned. Need: Genesis records the immediate familial path to Abram. We continually walk within the paths ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:10-32

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Adoption - What Does That Mean?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 20, 2014

Adoption during the writings of Paul meant something totally different then it does today. Adoption signifies that you are legally a child of God. You are a full fledged member of the family. A joint heir with Christ. Updated July 2023.

For Those Not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture Readings that proceed the Message. Today's Readings were Isaiah 55, Psalm 65, Romans 8:7-17 and Matthew 13:1-9 & Matthew 13:18-23. A young man entered the movie theater ... loaded down ......with popcorn, ... drinks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, Romans 8:12-25, John 15:15, Galatians 4:1-7, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 3:29, John 3:7, 2 Corinthians 6:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus, Mad, Monster, Or Master? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

How do you respond to Jesus? Like the Pharisees who want everything to be neat and tidy within clearly defined parameters? Like Jesus’ family who are embarrassed by him and doubt him? Or like those who followed him, even at the risk of their lives?

How much is too much? I’m not thinking about chocolate here. That’s an easy one. No, I’m thinking about ministry effort. When do you say enough is enough? Is it OK to say “I’ve done my 40 hours this week; now I’m going to stop and have a rest”? Or should ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Anglican

Issues In Aging: Part Ii Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

MOST OF THE CHANGES WE SHALL SEE IN LIFE WILL HAPPEN IN OUR SENIOR YEARS. MANY WILL NOT BE PLEASANT AND WILL BRING ABOUT A MIXED BAG OF RESPONSES, HOW DO WE MINISTER TO THOSE WITH DIMENTIA AND ALSHEIMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES?

ISSUES IN AGING: PART II ROMANS 12:9-18 TODAY WE ARE GOING TO CONCLUDE OUR SERIES ON ISSUES IN AGING, BY LOOKING AT THE CHALLENGES THAT WE WILL FACE, IF WE HAVEN’T ALREADY, AS WE GROW OLDER. ONE PERSON I READ COMPARED OUR SENIOR YEARS TO THE FOURTH QUARTER OF A FOOTBALL GAME. YOU COULD ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Transfer Of Grace

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015

Most parents want to transfer their good character traits to their children, while not transferring vices, weaknesses, and failures to them. We need to put ourselves in a position where God’s grace is being transferred to us so we have something to give.

Transfer of Grace Titus 2:11-14 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope-- the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christian Is... A Church Member Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

Some of the benefits of being active in a local church (Material adapted from LeRoy Lawson's booklet, The Family of God, Chapter 1, When You Become a Christian, pgs. 9-14)

HoHum: There are four main bones in every organization including the church. The wish-bones: Wishing somebody would do something about the problem. The jaw-bones: Doing all the talking but very little else. The knuckle-bones: Those who knock everything. The back-bones: Those who carry the brunt ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Your Life Becomes A Soap Opera

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 11, 2016

The life of Jacob was such that it could rival any soap opera today; stealing, lying, duped & multiple marriages, betrayals, hatred, rivalry, etc.Many of our lives have some of that drama. Here's how to deal with it!

WHEN YOUR LIFE BECOMES A SOAP OPERA Gen. 25:28-30:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. People who break rules usually get caught sooner or later. I was reading about opening day of hunting season in one state. 2. Game wardens put up a sign on a certain highway that read as follows: “Check station: ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeking Relationships Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2013

Jesus has come to have a living, dynamic relationship with us. and to enable us to see God's movement in our lives and in the world.

Luke 18:31-19:10 “Seeking Relationships” INTRODUCTION Our God is a God of relationships. Though God is the God of creation, God is not satisfied with long distant relationships. God longs for intimate, hand-in-hand relationships. Most of us at one point or another, in our ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Few Good Men Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2013

God is looking for a few good men to lean on him; lead like him; and learn to love as he does.

1. Men ARE from Mars and Women ARE from Venus – Communication Issues a. I heard a story that seems appropriate to the subject. A woman visited an attorney and was fed up with her husband and wanted a divorce, and she says to the attorney, ‘I wish to file for a divorce’. He says, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Making Of A Man Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 17, 2013

Homes need a dad & fathers obviously need help. In our passage of Scripture, God teaches us a great lesson on becoming a man from His man David. We become men of God by maintaining our spiritual duties & by wisely fulfilling our practical responsibili

1 KINGS 2: 1-4 THE MAKING OF A MAN / BECOMING A MAN [2 Samuel 7:12-16 / Deuteronomy 17:18-20] The final words of a father to a son are profoundly significant, especially when a transfer of divine purpose and responsibility are involved. King David had some advice for his son Solomon as he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Dads Who Are Intentional Series

Contributed by Dave Stone on Jun 19, 2013

Here are three different habits that you as a dad can do and bestow upon your children.

Twenty-six hundred years ago in the year 640 BC, there was a new king over all of Israel. He was eight years old. His name was Josiah. This is a young man who had to grow into his role over time. But God put him there for a reason. His family tree had not been filled with spiritual models for him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational