Sermons on Family Crisis:

How Can The Lord Help Us Find Comfort During The Loss Of A Dear Friend?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How can we find comfort during the loss of a family member or friend? 1.

How can we find comfort during the loss of a family member or friend? 1. Ask the Lord to be your comforter in times of grief. Paul writes, "Who comforts us in all our sorrow so that we can offer others, in their sorrows, the consolation that we have received from God ourselves." (2 Cor. 1 :4) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Solemn Charge To Fathers Part.#2

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 8, 2006

Dad, I charge you be careful in the kind of example you are setting for your family

A Solemn Charge To Fathers- Part# 2 Text. I Timothy 5:7-8 II. Dad, I charge you, Be Careful in the Kind of Example You Set. 1. Genesis 13:12 “Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.” a. Notice, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

If

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 3, 2007

Proverbs is a tool for building wisdom in family and among friends. What a great book of choices!

Do any of you dads here feel like you should have a heart to heart talk with your sons or daughters? (Raise your hands). I wonder how many of us dads here today feel very confident in this area. How many dads would like a good tool to help with this? Many men are just not big on deep ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Coat That Caused A Lot Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 26, 2007

How Joseph’s life gives us an example of forgiving those in our family

1. The RATIONALE Joseph could have used A. He was hated (37:1-11) B. He was misunderstood (37:10) C. He was mistreated (37:18-28) D. He was falsely accused (39:7-20) E. He was forgotten (40:14-15, 23) 2. The REACTION Joseph used A. He went beyond the call of generosity (42) B. He fellowshiped with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Funeral Sermon (Baby)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Mar 23, 2007

This is a sermon for the funeral of a Baby. It gives hope, help, and comfort to the parents and other family and friends.

Funeral for a Baby Isaiah 55:6-13 I. The Hurt… A. I know of no hurt like that of a child taken in death. B. It hurts because it seems unfair. Isa. 55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts,neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. 1. Only the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Assurances Revisited

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 31, 2006

Things we know for sure following the death of a friend, family member, or loved one.

Based in part on sermons by Rev. John Hamby and Rev. Robert Marsh References: 2 Cor. 5:6-8 Psalm 139:13-18 Psalm 23 (International Children’s Bible) 1. Introduction a. How many of you remember the old TV ads for the “Shell Answer Man?” (1) As Christians we are a lot like the “Shell Answer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

When Our Brother Sins.

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 4, 2007

What does Jesus say to do when offenses occur within the family of God?

“Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Claim The Victory

Contributed by Sherry Burton on Feb 3, 2007

The church family has been in a battle of spiritual warfare since the day of its existance.

Claim the Victory Open in prayer I. The church family has been in a spiritual battle of warfare from the very day of its existence. A. The strong hold that Satan has on us must end today! 1. The only way it is going to end, is if we come together in agreement. 2. We must become the praying ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus - The Consolation Of Israel

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

In this morning’s text we find Joseph and Mary enjoying the new addition to their family.

In this morning’s text we find Joseph and Mary enjoying the new addition to their family. They have been blessed with the Holy Child, Jesus. And there is no one else in the entire world that knew Jesus like Joseph and Mary knew Jesus. As is the case of any new parents with their first child, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who's In Charge

Contributed by Bubba Mcreynolds on Nov 17, 2004

This sermon addresses the question, "Who should really be in charge when it comes to our families?"

Today we will be looking at the question; Who Is Really In Charge Of Your Family? A Battle for Control In the Pacific Ocean, there is a small volcanic island, it only has an area of about 8 square miles and today the island is practically uninhabited. But in 1930’s it was inhabited by about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Thief

Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Nov 27, 2004

The enemy comes but to kill, to steal, and destroy, and he is out to get you and your family

THE THIEF John 10:10 “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.” LET US PRAY Who is this thief? He is one who desires to be like the Most High. How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground. You who weakened the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Truths That Comfort When Dealing With Death

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 30, 2006

A funeral sermon for those who have lost a Christian family member or friend to death.

From the testimony of the Apostle Paul, we learn two truths which I believe should comfort us today. 1. "To Die Is Gain" Paul speaks of the fact that because Jesus Christ was his Savior, he knew that the life that awaited him was far better than anything he could know on earth. In the same way, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day - Leading In Matters Of Faith

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 30, 2003

Will you fulfill your God given responsibility to lead your family in matters of faith?

TITLE: Father’s Day - LEADING IN MATTERS OF FAITH TEXT: Acts 16:15 When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. "If you consider me a believer in the Lord," she said, "come and stay at my house." And she persuaded us. Acts 16:31 They replied, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

20 Essential Building Blocks Of Vision - Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Derry on Apr 17, 2003

how to discover and fulfill God’s vision for your life, family, church, or vocation.

This sermon series was inspired by the book “visioneering” by Andy Stanley. Parts of this sermon are taken directly from the material in his book. 20 Essential Building Blocks of Vision – Part 2 March 23, 2003 Nehemiah 1:1-2:18 Video clip “baby steps” from What about Bob? Last week we started ...read more

Denomination: Baptist