Sermons on Family Abuse:

Maintaining Family Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Aug 29, 2001

As we conclude our series on our church covenant we need to understand what it means to actually support our church family.

It still amazes me, almost 25% of all marriages will end in divorce. That means one out of four marriage covenants will be broken, tossed to the sidelines and forgotten. Families will be torn apart. Interesting is the typical reasons given for ignoring the marriage covenant. communication ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Covenant Family Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

Because the family is in covenant with God, our relationships are to be governed by the stipulations of the covenant which call us to responsibilities leading to blessing. Those duties are outlined as Wives submitting to their husbands in all things, Husb

INTRODUCTION: American Domestics: Husband and father largely preoccupied, passive at home. Largely a spectator, rather than a leader. Wife does bulk of the work and works outside of the home. Mother that takes the duties. Children as unprincipled worldlings Think of the late 20th/early 21st ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Family Of God

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 12, 2002

A look at the family aspects of church

THE FAMILY OF GOD INTRO 1. One of the most important parts of the church is its family-like aspect 1 Tim. 3:15 but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:26, 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part Of The Family

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Aug 26, 2002

We’re part of family that gives us extraordinary blessings through Jesus Christ.

Introduction I. The Little Boy and the circus (Illustration) A little boy who lived far out in the country in the late 1800s had reached the age of twelve and had never in all his life seen a circus. You can imagine his excitement, when one day a poster went up at school announcing that on the next ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle For The Family

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002

If we are going to have strong families then we must battle Satan for our families

The Battle For The Family Ephesians 6:11-18 As we begin this message with our focus on the family there will be several matters to consider. First of all we must understand the the family is the foundation for all of society. When the family fails: 1. The Community Fails 2. The Schools ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Family Of God

Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 2, 2002

What does it mean to be a part of the family of God?

INTRODUCTION Dan Dierdorf is a former professional football player who is now a television sports broadcaster. “I’ve been on this incredible roll,” he says with wide-eyed amazement. “I’ve made more money and bettered myself every year since I was 21 years old. If my life were a graph, it would be ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

Touch The Family Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

Christmas is the time to be family.

TOUCH THE FAMILY Matthew 1:18-25 S: Love a Family Member Th: The Christmas Touch Pr: CHRISTMAS IS THE TIME TO BE FAMILY. ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in the story found in Matthew 1:18-25 five stages that demonstrate that Christmas is the time to be family. The _____ stage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Family

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 25, 2002

The family is a living reality that is called to be a vessel of peace, defender and herald of the Word, temple of the Spirit, and steward of God’s love.

DECEMBER 29, 1999 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14 ·Psalm Ps. 128:1-5 ·Second Reading Col. 3:12-21 ·Gospel Luke 2:22-40 REFLECTION Once again, do allow me to take this opportunity to greet everyone a Blessed Christmas, and I pray that the LORD had blessed your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-21, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Catholic

Welcome To The Family Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 2, 2002

In this passage we learn what we have in common that makes us brothers and sisters in Christ.

Introduction When I went back to the United States in March I was privileged to see all 4 of my brothers and sisters As brothers and sisters we have a common history and heritage, that shared experience creates an uncommon bond between us, we are family. We share something special. Only at my ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Home & Family

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001

The image of the family has changed drastically in recent years, and we no longer seem to be sure what makes up a traditional family unit.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX Our text this morning is Genesis 1:27-28. Please listen as I read it to you. "So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male & female He created them. God blessed them & said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Submissive Family

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

A strong family is a family marked by servantship.

The Submissive Family 1 Peter 3:1-7 As we continue our study of 1 Peter we will look today at the submissive family. Now don’t shut me out just yet, submission is not a bad thing. As you will see, our submission comes from our love of Jesus and others. This chapter begins with the following ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Tree

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. The basic premise of the doctrine of election is that God has chosen -- "elected" -- a remnant for Himself. The apostle Paul has gone to great lengths in the ninth and tenth chapters of Romans to show that this has always been God's intention. Any notion that He originally ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-24

Family Affair

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

Either you is, or you ain't

It is important to point out at the beginning, that the reason Jesus’ mother and brothers have come is to take Him quietly back home to Nazareth. They think He has gone crazy. They’re probably slightly embarrassed; standing outside this crowded house, asking someone nearer the door to call ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Orthodox

Family Ties

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 17, 2001

Thesis: A return to Biblical model in marriage will recapture intimacy, which is the loss that is destroying marriages and families.

18And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. 19And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The First Family

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

Characteristics of the first family

The First Family Genesis 1:26-2:25 1. Aim: To teach the people God’s original purposes in creating human beings and the family 2. Explanation of the Aim: Some people may experience struggles in their family, but not understand why they occur. By helping the people to know God’s original purposes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational