Sermons on Family Circus:

There Is One Faith Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 24, 2023

Ephesians 4:5 says that there is “One Faith”. But there seems to be more. If someone says, “Have faith.” We need to ask, “Have faith in what?” We operate on faith every day. Just not always in God.

Alba 4-23-2023 THERE IS ONE FAITH Ephesians 4:5 Some years ago in the cartoon “The Family Circus” two children had found their Easter baskets and are enjoying them. One asked, “Who colored all these eggs?” to which his sister replied, “The Easter bunny.” “Who gave us the jelly beans?” “The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I’m Glad There’s A Fathers Day!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 10, 2002

I’m glad there’s a Father’s Day. Even though it isn’t as significant as Mother’s Day, it still gives us a chance to honor those who stand at the helm & who lead their family through life’s battles.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. “You,” said the doctor to his patient, “are in terrible shape, & unless something is done you’re going to die. You’re under too much stress, & you’re not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39, Hebrews 12:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soul Talk Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

Jesus’ words on prayer in the sermon on the mount point to the promise, the problem, and the practice of prayer that feeds the soul

True Spirituality Series Soul Talk: The Power of Prayer Matthew 6:5-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO A little boy and his father walked along a country road laughing and talking, just having a good old time. They came across a large stone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Energizing Dreams Through Prayer Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003

50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE Hannah Put simply, personal and persistent prayer energizes our dreams because PRAYER IS FAITH IN ACTION.

One of my favorite comics is “The Family Circus.” Once I believe that the father was helping Billy with his homework with the rest of the family there in the kitchen. Dad asks Billy, “What is the greatest power source in all the world?” In turn everyone is pictured thinking what the answer may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Should My Relationship With My Family Affect Me? Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

How can I move my beliefs about God into my homelife?

How Should My Relationship With My Family Affect Me? Colossians 3:18-25 18 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them. 20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord. 21 Fathers, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Family Faith Transfer: Train Up A Child (Lesson 9)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Series: Family Faith Transfer

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Example. “Once when some mothers were bringing their children to Jesus to bless them, the disciples shooed them away, telling them not to bother him. But when Jesus saw what was happening he was very much displeased with his disciples and said to them, ‘Let the children come to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Father: Build Up Sacred Walls Around Your Family Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 18, 2002

Fathers that build sacred walls bring unity to the family and not alienation.

Fathers: Build Up Sacred Walls Around Your Family Nehemiah 2:11-18 Nehemiah is well known for his abilities as a leader. He not only built up walls to protect families he also built up people. Nehemiah built sacred walls to provide security for the people of Jerusalem. This is the calling of ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Family Faith Transfer: The Strong-Willed Child (Lesson 4)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Family Faith Transfer

A. INTRODUCTION: JUDGES 13-16 1. Secular psychologist, (a) weak will; (b) strong will; (c) evil. 2. A person is generally ruled by intellect, emotions or will. Intellect Prophetic message preach/teach Emotions Priest/Psalmist relationships worship Will military leader discipline battle 3. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Family Faith Transfer: To Spiritually Receptive Children (Lesson 6)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Family Faith Transfer

A. INTRODUCTION: I SAMUEL 3:1-21 As a young boy, Samuel was unusually receptive to God. His childhood laid a foundation for his usefulness later in life. “For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of Him: Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Family Faith Transfer: Joash-Trained For Leadership (Lesson 8)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Family Faith Transfer

A. INTRODUCTION: II KINGS 11:1-21 1. Two great sins. a. Murder. “The king’s sons were slain” (11:2). b. Cut off the line of Christ. “Destroyed all the seed royal” (11:1). 2. Two great acts. a. Kidnapped. “Took Joash . . . and stole him from among the king’s sons” (11:2). b. Concealed. “Hid ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father, What My Church Family Means To Me

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 12, 2003

Taking the Lord’s prayer and demonstating the importance of having a Church family.

Text: Matthew 6:5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus Family Tomb: Have We Found The Bones Of Jesus?

Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 23, 2007

The Christian faith is founded on the confession that Jesus has Risen. If the Tomb that has been making all the news lately is that of Jesus, what impact does it have on the Christian Faith? Can we still believe?

The Jesus Family Tomb: Have we found the bones of Jesus? John 20:1-18 A few weeks ago, on March 4th, the Discovery Channel aired a documentary entitled “The Lost Tomb of Jesus.” If you saw it, you may have noticed right up front that it was very well done. Obviously behind its production ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

Blessings Of Following Christ #3 - We Get A New Family Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Fourth in this series, this one discussing how through Christ we become part of the family of God.

Blessings of Following Christ #3 – We Get a New Family Ephesians 2:19-22 November 4, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction We’ve been looking at different benefits or blessings of following ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

And You Think Your Family Is Messed-Up Part Ii Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 4, 2014

God is at work in and through our lives despite our dysfunction.

Title: And You Think Your Family Is Messed Up! (Part II) Text: Genesis 29:15-30 Thesis: God is at work in and through our lives despite our dysfunction. Introduction I have a method to reading the Denver Post every day. I separate the sections removing all the ads. I begin with the Editorial ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Better Way: Better Than Our Family Pedigree Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 7, 2012

Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: BETTER THAN OUR FAMILY PEDIGREE HEBREWS 3:1 – 4:16 Big Idea: Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself (Hebrews 3:3). HEBREWS 3:1 – 4:16 (NIV) Heb 3:1 Therefore, holy ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene