Sermons on Family Abandonment:

God’s Design For The Family

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

God has designed the family

Genesis 2:15-25 Introduction: Illustration “Two Paddle Boats” I. The Family Is Divine in Origin. Illustration “Mishaps” A. God created human beings in His own image. - “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness’… So God created man in His own image; He created him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving A Legacy: The Family Tree Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 13, 2017

To pass on our legacy of faith to and through our children, we must Know God and Make Him Known to them.

1. OK City Survivor Tree The most-sacred symbol in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a tree: a sprawling, shade-bearing, an old American elm. Tourists drive from miles around to see her. People pose for pictures beneath her. Arborists carefully protect her. She adorns posters and letterhead. Other trees ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God's Family....better Together" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 20, 2017

If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT we see God as the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church. And we quickly realize that the two are very closely related.

FAMILY MATTERS “God’s Family….Better Together” Acts 2:42-47 “I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God, I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by his blood, joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this side; I’m a part of the family, the family of God.” Have you heard that before? I certainly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About Family Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 31, 2015

Luke shares with us the importance of salvation - especially when it comes to our families. Salvation comes through 1. Hearing the Word of God 2. Believing the Word of God 3. Living out the Word of God

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34 Theme: Family Proposition: Household Salvation - 1. The Whole Household HEARD the Word of God. 2. The Whole Household BELIEVED the Word of God 3. The Whole Household LIVED OUT the Word of God INTRO: Good morning. What a joy it is to be with all of you. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Nazarene

The Family Of God: Giving Generously Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2015

As God’s family, we are called to be people who walk in love, acceptance and forgiveness, and give generously of our hearts, our lives, and our resources.

THE FAMILY OF GOD #1: GIVING GENEROUSLY INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss my experiences in the church as the family of God. A LOOK AT THE EARLY CHURCH: “42 They joined with the other believers and devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, sharing in the Lord's Supper and in ...read more

Denomination: *other

Principles For Healthy Family Relationships Series

Contributed by Kerry Tilley on Feb 23, 2019

This sermon is for the purpose of strengthening relationships with your family, and develop a deeper and greater commitment to your family. Let's examine what God’s Word has to say about developing healthy family relationships.

Consider the following principles for developing a healthy relationship with your family. I. BE AFFECTIONATE A. To be affectionate means to “have a tender attachment and fondness for” something or someone. B. A family should develop relationships where there is a tender attachment and a fondness ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:2-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Family Values - Week 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

Many agree that we have been experiencing a values-vacuum in America. We've been living in a permissive society where basically anything goes - and now we're reaping the results. Crime, murder, escalating divorce rates, drug and alcohol abuse, and sexual immorality are just a few of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:26, Proverbs 27:19, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Proverbs 3:9, Proverbs 3:6, Ephesians 5:16-17, Deuteronomy 14:23, Psalm 50:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Family Values - Week 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

Last week we started a new series that we’re calling Family Values. This series has application for all of us, whether you are single, married, widowed, divorced, a traditional family, blended family, you name it. Our focus, in this series, is the Ten Commandments. Today we're headed back ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5, Jeremiah 10:14, Habakkuk 2:18, Romans 1:25, 1 John 5:21, Matthew 6:24, Psalm 37:4, Romans 10:11, John 8:31-36, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Deuteronomy 4:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Family Values - Week 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

Family Values Week 3 We're in part three today of a series called Family Values. This series is based on the Ten Commandments. REVIEW: Week 1 – God First Week 2 – God Only Today, we're going to look at the third commandment that I can summarize in one sentence with only four words: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Titus 1:16, Psalm 29:2, Psalm 61:5, 2 Timothy 2:19, Psalm 33:21, Matthew 12:36, Acts 4:12, John 20:31, Luke 6:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Family Values - Week 4 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

Never before, in the history of the world, have people been so stressed out. People are on the go 24/7. We race through our day with little time to breathe. We’re overloaded and overwhelmed. We feel like we have to over-commit and multi-task to get everything done. What’s so amazing is the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-10, Mark 2:27, Psalm 127:2, Psalm 23:1-2, Psalm 23:2-3, Psalm 46:10, Mark 6:31, Proverbs 14:30, Psalm 95:6, Mark 8:36-37, Matthew 11:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Family Values - Week 6 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

Family Values Week 6 We’re in a series where we are focusing on ten values God gave us in Exodus 20:13. This is Commandment #6. Exodus 20:13 (NIV) 13 "You shall not murder. I know some of you are probably thinking, we can skip this one. Most of us haven’t killed anyone. The only ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Genesis 1:27, Genesis 9:6, Psalm 139:15-16, Job 12:10, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Job 14:5, Matthew 5:21-22, Hebrews 12:15, Proverbs 12:18, James 3:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Family Values - Week 7 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

Today’s message contains content that may not be appropriate for younger children. So, if you prefer they not be in the sanctuary, now would be a good time to take them to Next Gen. If you were approaching a ramp to the Interstate, but you were unsure if it was an on-ramp or an off-ramp, would ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14, Hebrews 13:4, Psalm 119:9, Proverbs 6:32, Proverbs 6:26, James 1:14-15, Romans 16:19, Jeremiah 17:9, Ephesians 5:3, 1 Corinthians 10:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Family Values - Week 8 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

Today we are going to jump ahead to the 8th Commandment, even though this is week 7 of the series. We’ll come back around and pick up commandment #7 in the final week of the series. Exodus 20:15 (NIV) 15 "You shall not steal. There will undoubtedly be some push back to some of what I am ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Job 34:21-22, Proverbs 20:7, Proverbs 15:27, Proverbs 21:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Family Values - Week 9 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

We’ve been focusing on the Ten Commandments, which provide the values we have been focusing on in this series. I’ve appreciated the positive feedback we have received on this series. Today, we are on Commandment #9. One translation says, “you must not bear false witness.” Another says, “you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Proverbs 28:23, Proverbs 11:3, Proverbs 13:17, Proverbs 16:23, Matthew 12:34, Matthew 15:19, Psalm 34:12-13, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Family Values - Week 10 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

We’ve been in this series called Family Values. The Ten Values are based on Ten Commandments and they all come from God. The first nine commandments deal with our actions. But Commandment #10, deals with an attitude of the heart. The first nine are outward issues, dealing primarily with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17, Philippians 4:12, 1 Timothy 6:9, 1 Timothy 6:17, Luke 12:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene