Sermons on family business: showing 661-675 of 116,277

Fitting In To The Family Portrait

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

As part of the household of God, we represent Jesus in the world, and should look and act like Him.

Our gospel today from Luke is a precious moment in the life of the nascent Church. We see Jesus praying, with his followers around him. And he tells them—he tells us—about who he is and about who we are. Think of it as a sort of family portrait. Jesus is praying. All of our life, all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-24

Denomination: Anglican

Surrendering Your Family Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Jan 28, 2012

This is a sermon on surrendering our families to God, and the blessings that result.

As we continue our sermon series on surrender this week, you will want to follow along in the book of Luke chapter 9. As we heard a bit ago, verses 57-62 talk about the costs of following our Savior. Well our subject this week, is still on surrender, but more specifically, Surrendering our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Salvation Army

Faith To Face Family Series

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 3, 2012

Faith to face your family when they reject your Christian faith.

Faith to Face Family Text: Hebrews 11:4 Introduction I. Since May 10, 2010 Nurta Mohamed Farah has been imprisoned at her home in southern Somalia because she became a Christian, according to Compass News Direct. According to witnesses, Nurta's family keeps the 17-year-old chained to a tree by day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You, Jesus Family? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 13, 2012

Gods will; if you are doing it you are Jesus family, or so He says!

Mother’s Day 2012, who’s come along today to be with Mum? I know that there’s a few who’ve gone to other churches today to be with their Mum or Grandmother. Lovely really those families are able to celebrate together at times like this but then again for some Mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Truth About The Family

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010

What was once the sacred ground of the family has now moved into our schools and institutions. What once was a foundational institution of Biblical proportions is now in danger of crumbling at its very foundation. WHAT IS A FAMILY? ...Family is a perm

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE FAMILY Genesis 2:24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. INTRODUCTION: We have the potential throughout our lives to be part of several family relationships; The family we were born into – our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Fight For Your Family Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 22, 2009

Instead of fighting with your family, fight for your family.

Fight for Your Family Nehemiah 4:13-14 Rev. Brian Bill 11/22/09 I want to clear up some confusion from last week, especially in the first service. If you were here, you’ll remember that I had two volunteers draw some dots on the white board. The first individual put 40 dots on the board; while ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Your Family

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 7, 2009

This message uses the text from II Tim. 1:7 as an outline for managing your family according to the "spirit of power, love, and sound judgment"

Managing your Family II Timothy 1:7 CHCC: August 2, 2009 VIDEO - The Perfect Family (available from Sermon Central) INTRODUCTION: How many of you had that kind of experience when you were getting your family to church? We’re starting a series today called iManage - and today we’re talking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church, God's Family

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 16, 2012

This message looks at what it means to be the family of God

The Church, The Family of God Over the past couple of years the media has made having a hay day with the news that fewer and fewer Canadians are attending church on any giving Sunday. They cite statistics that as a people Canadians seem to be becoming more spiritual, that is they pray more and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dealing With Family Squabbles

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013

Family squabbles are normal, but we can prevent them

A. A FAMILY WILL FIGHT THAT NEVER TALKS TOGETHER 1. Jacob schemes to get the birthright, i.e., to be the spiritual head. 2. Isaac, Rebekah and children didn’t communicate. a. Isaac didn’t talk to wife about pregnancy (25:21). b. Rebekah didn’t talk about physical problems ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose For The Family

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

This morning I want to ask somes question: What is the purpose of a family? What is the purpose of your family? And are you working toward trying to fulfill a clearly defined purpose for your family? Are you seeking God’s purpose for your family?

God's Purpose for the Family Malachi 2:13-16 In 1955, the norm for the American family was a husband and wife and 2.2 kids. No longer. Today, the American Family is being totally redefined. Family can mean almost anything and include any number of configurations. It can mean one man and one woman, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Wisdom For Family Relationships Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on May 8, 2011

The Book of Proverbs contains God’s wisdom for daily living. This wisdom will help us to have strong and healthy relationships, especially in our families.

PROVERBS #2: WISDOM FOR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!” (Proverbs 4:7a, NLT). • Last week, we started a month long journey through the Book of Proverbs. • I challenged you to read a chapter from Proverbs every day. Let’s seek God’s ...read more

Denomination: *other

2010 - The Year Of The Family

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 3, 2010

Message setting the foundation of where I believe God wants us to go this year - strengthening the family of God and individual families.

2010 – “The Year of the Family” 1 John 4:7-12, 19-21 January 3, 2010 Me: Just a warning here: the introductory portion of the message today is going to be longer than normal, because I want to lay a bit of a foundation for what I want us to look at today from God’s Word. But I also want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Family Kind Of Place

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 5, 2010

God is keenly interested in children and in family life. God wants the family to be the true laboratory of life, where family members ... regardless of age ... live, learn, love and grow in the Christian graces.

The photo that was flashed across the country told the heartbreaking story of an American tragedy. A weary fireman held the limp, lifeless body of a little child. The little girl was killed in the bombing of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995. Her name was Baylee Almon, and she was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Family Reunion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 6, 2010

Joseph's reunion with his family is a good illustration of the reunion we will someday have in heaven.

Introduction: A. How many of you have regular family reunions? 1. They can be interesting times, right? All the relatives in one place - telling the family stories and the family secrets. 2. Here are a few family reunion pictures I thought you might enjoy. 3. Picture: Transporting everyone to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:16-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How's Your Family?

Contributed by Kent Meeler on Oct 7, 2010

WHO ARE YOU SERVING? WHO ARE YOU LEADING YOUR FAMILY TO WORSHIP?

HOW’S YOUR FAMILY? NBCOG 10/10/10 AM JOSHUA 24:14-15 INTRODUCTION *MAN WAS CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD WITH A PROPENSITY TO WORSHIP GOD. *EVEN THOSE WHO CLAIM TO BE ATHEIST WORSHIP SOMETHING. *WHETHER IT’S CARS, MONEY, PEOPLE OR THEMSELVES, THEY WORSHIP, THEY SERVE ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Church Of God