Sermons on Family Business:

How Do We Care For A Big Family? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 2, 2015

Others, Ministry, Priorities, Widows, Servants

GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – How Do We Care for a Big Family Acts 6:1-7 (p. 762) June 7, 2015 Introduction: Have you ever thought... “Man, my life is crazy with all these kids!” I know last week when I had just Peyton, my 7 year old grandson, Papaw was pretty busy with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Do When The Affair Is With The Church?

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

We should not abuse the family with our faith.

What do you do when the affair is with the church? Luke 14:26 The pictures in Susan's "picture box" range from snapshots of church functions to pictures of our children when they were tiny, but they do have one thing in common--Susan isn't in the picture. Why? She's the official family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

"Is Our Guest Room Prepared?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 29, 2003

The business of the in-between.

Acts 1:1-11 “Is Our Guest Room Prepared?” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One of the top priorities for people who are shopping for a home is to be sure that there is an extra bedroom… …a place where they can put an extra bed, nightstand, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Part 2 - They're A Strong Family Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 17, 2007

The Lord has his family; five words from the Ten Commandments describe the major characteristics of this family -- this one is STRONG

The Lord’s family is our focus this month as we take a look at five words that describe the character and function of a church. Last week’s word was loyalty, and we discovered that a loyal member of God’s family (God’s church family) is one who gives unguarded worship to only God; he has no other ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: United Methodist

5 Areas Where Satan Attacks A Family

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Feb 13, 2024

Unless The Lord builds the family, the laborer’s work in vain (Psalm 127:1). It is time for us to point our guns back at Satan and ask God to restore our families..

(Case Study- Life of Joab) Jobs family was perfect. Satan took special permission to attack him, saying thou has blessed him abundantly, that’s why he loves you and worship you, take away everything from him, then you will know his true color Jobs family was attacked by devil in 5 areas of his ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:14-19, Job 2:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make Time For The Feast

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jun 28, 2008

Christ has given you a daily invitation to fellowship with Him but many of us reject His invitation giving various excuses. Today we will spend some time reviewing the excuses they gave and see they are the same excuses we give.

INTRODUCTION In our passage today we find Jesus teaching a parable. A parable is an earthly story that teaches a Heavenly truth. Earthly Story - A king had decided to throw a banquette and invited all of His closest friends. In those days the invitation would go out and would be accepted or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-21

Denomination: Orthodox

Fatherhood - It's Not Rocket Science

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on Jun 18, 2018

Message to Father's and families concerning their approach to rearing and caring for their children

FATHERHOOD – IT’S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE MARK 4:3-8 / GAL 6:7-9 JUNE 13, 18 DR. M POPE INTRO Think of what a four-year-old said after coming home one Sunday after a lesson that taught about God as our Heavenly Father. Sound theology would quickly note that God is neither male nor female, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome To The Family Sermon Iii: Attribute Of Dissemination Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

When everything seems to be falling apart, mature Christians remain calm by living for God so as to disseminate God's love to sinners who need salvation and saints who need encouragement and reassurance.

ATTRIBUTES ASSOCIATED WITH BELONGING TO THE FAMILY OF GOD – DISSEMINATION “With everything around us falling apart, and with the whole world seemingly on the verge of a nervous breakdown, how do you manage to remain calm?” Let me assure you that it’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Shakedown Spirit

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2009

The time has come to invest in our church facility so that it glorifies God and serves today’s circumstances. God has placed the resources among us and will be shaking us to let go and move toward excellence.

I hope you’ve noticed that I try to come at preaching from a wide variety of different angles. There are many aims I bring to the preaching task. Most of the time, of course, I am trying to work with you in seeing in the Scriptures something that will help you live out your daily life in the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

My Pleasure Or His Pleasure

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 12, 2015

What does God have to say about pleasure, anyway?

Is His Pleasure the same as My Pleasure? Ps 147:11 The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. Php 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Chik-Fil-A has a policy that their employees respond to the customers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spreading The Word Sermon I: How It Is Possible Against Such Odds Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 14, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, the spreading of the Good News of God's love in Christ is our unfinished task from which mature Christians will not shrink or be silenced.

HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS AGAINST SUCH ODDS? There was no doubt about the empty tomb! The question for the Jewish hierarchy was how to control and shape the narrative to explain away even the possibility of a resurrection - to discourage Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-14, Acts 2:22-38

Father And Daughter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

Most all of the Bible accounts of fathers are those who deal with fathers and sons. Here we have a rare case of a father and daughter combination. And what a combination they were!

George Barnell, a Jew living in North Carolina, back in 1871 fathered one of the most unusual daughters in Americans history. Jane Barnell grew up to become the famous Lady Olga, the bearded lady of the circus. She had a thick beard hanging 13 and a half inches, and also a large mustache. The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-11

What About Your Neighbor? Do They Matter?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 3, 2022

Whos your neighbor and what responsibility has been placed on you to speak to them?

What about your neighbor? Do they matter? Luke 10:25-37 Introduction- I am so glad you joined us this morning! I pray that the Lord would speak a word into you … that you would receive what He has for you. We have been in a series call “Instructions for Christian Living” We have centered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Nazarene

How God Can Help Your Family

Contributed by Darren Beachy on May 5, 2002

3 truths found in Psalm 127 will help your family

How God Can Help Your Family Psalm 127 Intro: Welcome everyone to our annual friends and Family Day ¨ You were invited because you are either a friend or a family member, or both o We want you to feel as welcome as possible this morning o Will be reading Psalm 127 from the New International ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Church Family: A Place For You To Belong

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 12, 2014

The church is a family – a place of serving together, support and encouragement, spiritual warmth, and standing strong together.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY: A PLACE FOR YOU TO BELONG INTRO TO TOPIC: What is the church? The church is family. This is a common NT metaphor. “So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God's holy people. You are members of God's family.” ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: *other