Sermons on Family And Friends 1000:

For Such A Time Like This Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015

For a while everything looks fine. Job, family, TV, money... Until one day when the life fragile balance is going to be disrupted by one of the same gods we used to worship during the week… Bam! a crisis around worship. Who/what is going to be my savior

ILL. It was another year of drought for Himba, a tribe from Namibia Africa. Kuneni, a young man, went out as he did every day, to look for something to eat. No deer or other game, no fruits, no mushrooms, only a scorching sun… That day he discovered a bee hive in an unusual place, in a tree ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God's Commas

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jan 6, 2007

We often put periods were God often puts a comma. Many times we look at situations and circumstances around us, be it in our families, home, church, state, nation or in the world; they may be devastating, it may look like it’s the end, and we get discour

Sunday, December 31, 2006 God’s Commas (Jer 29:11 NIV) For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. This past Thursday morning while running some errands I tuned Focus On the Family on the radio. During ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Facing Opposition And Overcoming

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on May 16, 2023

Joseph faced opposition but, as a result, saved his family. David faced opposition from his brother but went ahead and killed Goliath. Nehemiah faced opposition, never lost confidence, and completed the building in record time. We no less will succeed, our confidence in our Lord.

In Genesis 37 we read about Joseph the second youngest of twelve brothers born to Jacob, He was only seventeen years old. His father loved him more than his other sons. One day he made a coat of many colours for Joseph. His brothers hated him and did not speak very kindly to him. Joseph then has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-37, Ephesians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Nehemiah 4:1-3, Nehemiah 6:1-3, Colossians 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

0810 Trinityx: The Weakness Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 12, 2007

The Gospel passage today seems to portray Jesus as weak, unable to save even His own family of people. How can God the Son be said to be weak? If Christ cannot save even His own earthly people, can He save us?

Sermon: The Weakness of Jesus Text: Luke 19:41-47 Occasion: Trinity X Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, August 12, 2007 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name of the Father, and of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-47

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Resurrection: Fact Or Fiction?

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 16, 2025

Some of you have played Jenga with your family, right? You seek to pull piece after piece out without the tower collapsing. If Christianity were a Jenga tower, the resurrection is the one block that, when pulled, the tower comes crashing down every single time.

Dead people stay dead.1 “Nobody goes to funerals and says, ‘What’s the over/under if this person comes alive again?’” I have yet to see one dead person come back to life. I doubt you have seen any dead person live again, either. Once people have gone down the road of death, they just don’t return.2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

New Year 2005

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 16, 2005

Have you ever thought what would have happened if Noah had stopped the work on the Ark for ONLY six months, while he tried to better his community????? He and his family would have been lost.... AND you and I would not be around!!!!

Here is some football theology compiled from several reference works including the ‘Religious Broadcasting’ magazine. Backfield-in-Motion - Making a trip to the back (restroom or water fountain) during the service. Bench warmer - Those who do not sing, pray or work. Apparently they do nothing but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Stick To The Formula Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2017

God wants His people to follow His rules exactly. The Pharisees expanded the list to 613, Jesus brought it back to two. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell, about following God without adding or subtracting from His commands.

I have always enjoyed math, in fact, I’d say it was my favorite subject all the way up through high school. There was just always something about the simplicity of figuring out the correct steps that no matter how complex the problem, you’d always come to the same conclusion. There is an innate ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year's 02 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 14, 2006

Have you ever thought what would have happened if Noah had stopped the work on the Ark for ONLY six months, while he tried to better his community????? He and his family would have been lost.... AND you and I would not be around!!!!

Because Longhorn football has been elevated to #1 in the nation, this year, I thought it would be good to review some football terminology. Here is some football theology compiled from several reference works including the ‘Religious Broadcasting’ magazine. Backfield-in-Motion - Making a trip to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 4:6-7 Message 12 – The Greatness And Wonder Of Being Made Adopted Sons And Heirs In Christ - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 13, 2024

What a glorious message it is that we who are destitute and poverty-stricken in God’s sight, can be chosen to become SONS OF GOD and HEIRS and JOINT HEIRS with Christ. We have been adopted into the Father’s family. All this is thorough Calvary. What wonderful blessings!

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 4:6-7 MESSAGE 12 – THE GREATNESS AND WONDER OF BEING MADE ADOPTED SONS AND HEIRS IN CHRIST - PART 1 [A]. SOME REVISION In the last message we looked at Galatians 4:5 in order that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:5-7, Ephesians 4:30, Ephesians 2:11-13, Romans 8:14-17, Romans 8:23, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 4:13, Ephesians 3:4-6, 1 Corinthians 15:51, Titus 3:7, Hebrews 1:2, Revelation 11:15, James 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unqualified Leader Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 27, 2011

Trust Christ with your life today, and let Him make you into the leader He wants you to be. Let Him give you a heart for God. Let Him save your family, and let Him make you a real and genuine Christian on the inside as well as the outside.

Peter Falk (1927-2011), who died just this last June, will always be remembered for the role he played as an eccentric, sloppy detective in the TV series called “Columbo.” More often than not, he played dumb, but that put his subjects off guard, and he was always able to solve his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Newnes Of Life, First Hand!

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jul 29, 2016

Happy “Newness” Sunday, Everyone Friends, when Jesus Christ enters your life, you don’t grow wings; you don’t develop a halo, and you are miles and miles from being holy. When Jesus Christ comes into your life, the battle begins!

Happy “Newness” Sunday, Everyone! When my wife and I (finally) gave our lives over to Christ, the scenery around our house changed. No, the trees outside were the same, the furniture in the living room was the same, all the aquarium fish were still the same fish. What changed were the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Part 6 - Matthew 11:15-19 - Why Don’t You Dance To My Tune! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 13, 2010

Why didn’t He intervene when I had that car accident, or when my friend died of cancer? How could He let something like that happen?" It’s kind of like this - "JESUS, I PLAYED MY OWN MUSIC. WHY DIDN’T YOU DANCE TO MY TUNE."

Part 6 - Matthew 11:15-19 - WHY DON’T YOU DANCE TO MY TUNE! Rome, who is only 1 year old, picked up a plastic spade and began playing it, pretending it was a guitar. It has the right shape. Anything can become a guitar in his hands. He has seen guitars at Church and as he danced he made sounds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Know Love

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 13, 2022

We must not let the world define how we Love and who we Love! Jesus said, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends...” John tells us that We have heard this same message from the beginning... Love One Another

1 John 3:11-16 (NKJV) “We Know Love” I. We KNOW because we LOVE We must not let the world define how we Love and who we Love! Because Jesus said, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends...” John tells us that We have heard this same message. We are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Incredible Plan Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

God is interested in making a whole family of people like Jesus. That is our destiny our destination and God has already predetermined to make us that way. So that’s God’s purpose. He chose us and then he changes us.

INTRODUCTION Last Sunday as we were reading Romans, 8:28, I told you it was like the spiritual Mount Everest. It is the pinnacle of biblical revelation to me. We’re going to stay on the top for a little bit today and admire the view from this great pinnacle of biblical truth. If you happen ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Scandalous Love Affair With Broken People Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

There are skeletons in every closet: embarrassing family members with a checkered past who have missed the mark in God’s eyes. But while some may have fallen short of God’s will for their lives, no one is beyond redemption. And the Bible reminds us that n

A Scandalous Love Affair: With Broken People Matthew 1 The Rockefeller family is considered to be one of the most philanthropic families in the world, helping humanity globally in issues like economics, religion, education and environmental affairs. Yet the Rockefeller family tree is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Methodist