Sermons on Family Circus:

Teach Your Children Well Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A look at the family today.

This morning we wrap up our series on the family with a look at teaching our children. What do parents, grandparents, Sunday school teachers, and nursery workers need to know in order to give our children and teenagers the best possible chance at living life as God intended and enjoying the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When We Value The Death Of A Loved One

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 14, 2009

Comforting words to a family

WHEN WE VALUE THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE PS 116:1-18 “I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Starting Right, Starting Again Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 2, 2007

First in a series on the family.

FAMILY Part 1-Starting Right, Starting Again Ephesians 4:17-24 Sunday, May 13, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Mother’s day video-Tim Hawkins on mothers This past week I went up to visit Oscar Norris. Oscar, who is blind, has been keeping really busy. He lives with his niece who loves to quilt and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Last Supper

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 17, 2007

GETTING FAMILIES TOGETHER.

THE LAST SUPPER LUKE 22:14-20 INTRO: THEY ALL SAT DOWN 1: WHO DOES THAT ANYMORE? A) HOW MANY PEOPLE ACTUALLY SIT DOWN TOGETHER AND EAT B) NOT MANY EVEN GET TOGETHER ALL AT ONCE ONE TIME A DAY C) NO T.V. NO CELL PHONES, NO TEXT MESSAGING JUST YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TOGETHER POINT: THIS IS TIME WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Other

Funeral Michelle Meade

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 30, 2024

service for Meade family

Michelle Lynn Meade, Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “Michelle Meade ”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Darkest Day Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007

By looking at the results of Adam and Eve’s sin, we can see a pattern for what sin does in our own lives.

1. There is always a cover-up (7) 2. There is always conviction (8-11) 3. There is always culpability (12-13) 4. There is always a curse (14-19) 5. There is always a cure (15) GENESIS 3:7-19 A week ago Saturday, when I got home from prayer meeting here at the church, I went home and changed all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy Edna White

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 28, 2007

This is a eulogy for a believer in Christ who loved her family but was not heavily involved in the life of the church.

Edna White Rick Gillespie-Mobley Edna White 5 While the powers that be had decided that the World was to go to war in 1914, 63 days after the nations declared war on each other, on October 6th, God had decided to send a gift of hope into the world. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Importance Of Holiness

Contributed by Paul Cull on Nov 6, 2005

We are part of God’s family, we have the resources to grow in the family likeness of holiness

The importance of holiness It is always wonderful when a baby is born. It’s great when the proud parents bring their baby out on its first adventure into this wide world. And you know without a shadow of doubt that one of the first comments that will be made about the child is ’oh she’s the ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

It's Wide Open Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

The second in a series of messages about the family. This sermon concentrates on the man's perspective in relationships, family, and healing.

I want to talk to the men. We often preach to the men...messages of how to better care for and understand the women. But, seldom, if ever, do we give insight to the man's world to women. * I want you to notice in the text: "A Blind Man" * Never in scripture do you hear of a blind woman * God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fallout From Our Failures Series

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007

Using King David will observe the repercussions of family downfall, the consequences of our sins as family leaders.

Series: “How Can I Best Love My Family?” Sermon #1 Title: “The Fallout From Our Failures” Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-13 Introduction: Well, as I said and being true to my word, at the beginning of February, my desire was to return to the man King David. And I said I wanted to talk about David so ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Read Me? ... Over Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Communication is not a luxury--it is a necessity, especially in today’s family. James 1:19 outlines three simple ways to improve your family’s communication lines.

Do You Read Me? … Over James 1:19 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION This is the second message in the series entitled, “Family: An Endangered Species?” Last week I shared six common characteristics strong families share. One of them was the ability to communicate well as a family. Whether you are a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers With A Mission Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Harvard Business Review reported that only 10% of family-owned business get passed down successfully to the third generation. Only 70% of family-owned businesses last one generation. If a family-run business struggles to survive for 2 generations, how much more your family’s faith in Jesus Christ?

Welcome and thank you for worshipping with us this morning. Keep Colossians 1 open before you, will you? You can find a link to our sermon notes in the chat and a communication card. For children’s and student resources, please visit our churchonline page at our website. Happy Mother’s Day to you! ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Family You Can't Wait To Come Home To - Part 2 - Wives Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 7, 2001

God encourages wives to trust Him and love their husbands, even if their husbands haven’t learned how best to love God or them yet.

A Family You Can’t Wait to Come Home To (Part 2—Wives) The aged women likewise... teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women...to love their husbands... From Titus 2:3-4 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6, Titus 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Family You Can't Wait To Come Home To - Part 1 - Husbands Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 7, 2001

God surprises us by telling us that husbands, not wives, set the tone emotionally and spiritually for their homes.

A Family You Can’t Wait to Come Home To (Part 1—Husbands) Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. 1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, love ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

40 Days Of Purpose: Week 3: You Were Formed For God's Family

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

“When we place our faith in Christ, God becomes our Father, we become His children, other believers become our brothers and sisters, and the church becomes our spiritual family.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

A. INTRODUCTION MEMORY VERSE “. . . so in Christ, we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others” (Romans 12:5) B. THE FIVE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR FELLOWSHIP “Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-16

Denomination: Baptist