Sermons on Family Crisis:

Taking Back The Family Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

Explores David journey to Ziklag to take back his family and applies it to taking back our family today from the devil

Title: Going back to Ziklag Theme: Show the importance of taking back our families. Text: 1 Samuel 30:1-8 Introduction In chapter 30 of 1 Samuel we are coming to the end of the Davids wilderness wanderings. I know you know of Israel’s wandering in the dessert for 40 years, what you may not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

A Holy Family - Joseph Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 9, 2006

This is the first in a series on the Birth of Christ. Joseph was a man who was chosen of God to be a part of the Holy Family. I also have this in Powerpoint aviailable upon request.

A Holy Family Joseph Mathew 1:18-25 Over the next couple of weeks we will be talking about A Holy Family. As the Christmas story unfolds in the Gospel of Matthew, we begin with Joseph. I. He was a man of Prophecy. Vs 18 A. Jesus would be born of the house of David. Isaiah 9:7 B. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Holy Family - Mary Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 9, 2006

The second message in a Christmas series on the Holy Family. Mary certainly had much to think about. I also have this message Powerpoint available by request.

A Holy Family Mary Luke 2:15-19 A holy family Last week we talked about Joseph. Today we will take a look at Mary. The Bible says that after everything had calmed down, after the shepherds had gone away telling about all they had seen, that “Mary kept all these things and pondered them in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Wisdom In The Family

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

Are you walking in Godly Wisdom? Does you family life reflect the love of God? Paul, informs us all of the responsibilities of each family member and how we are to act and walk in God’s wisdom, not our own.

Godly Wisdom in the Family Ephesians 5:22-6:9 INTRODUCTION 1. Up to this point Paul has been describing how we can "have a walk worthy of the calling with which you were called" – Eph. 4:1 2. We have seen that conduct "worthy of the calling" involves: a. Walking in unity – Eph. 4:1-16 b. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Family - God's Creation Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 18, 2006

The family is His idea. The nurture of the family is a high priority for God. That fact is quite clear when we consider all the fences God builds around family relationships and the emphasis His Word places on proper order of the godly family.

Family! Pleasure, pain, comforting, aggravating - and so much more, right? A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of going with my Mom and Dad to a reunion of her family in Indiana. For a weekend I interacted with a few dozen people with whom I share nothing but DNA a common ancestor. We gathered ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Holy Family - Jesus Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 23, 2006

This is the third Christmas sermon a series on the Holy Holy Family. This message was preached on Chrismas Eve of 2006

A Holy Family Jesus Luke 2:1-20 Intro. We had been looking at the Holy Family Joseph – Was obedient to God’s will Mary -- Kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. Now Jesus is born. I. His birth was planned. Luke 1:6 A. At first glance we would think this verse is talking about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Family Of God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 29, 2006

Sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, based on the lesson from ist John, who calls us to be the family of God.

3rd Sunday of Easter April 30, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for the gift of your Son, Jesus the Christ, who through his death ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Will The Family Be Together Over There

Contributed by Michael Martin on May 5, 2006

I Wonder If the Family Circle Will All Be Home? Or, Will heaven and hell separate your family?

THREE INTRODUCTORY PASSAGES ONE (2 Sam 12:18-23) "I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me." We understand THREE things from this passage: 1. David believed that his baby that died went to some place. 2. He went to a place that he himself would someday go also. 3. When he reached that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Core Values -- Families Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values: Building Strong Families Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. Luke 2:52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Plan For The Family

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 6, 2003

To discuss God’s direction for the family

God’s Plan for the Family Colossians 3:18-19 Primary Purpose: To discuss God’s orders for the family Paul has talked for three and a half chapters about the importance of placing Christ first. Now Paul turns his attention to the family. In essence, Paul is saying to us here that if I am ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Prescription For A Healthy Family Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 6, 2003

Many families are struggling because they haven’t listened to God’s prescription for their homes. Even many Christians misunderstand what Paul was talking about in Colossians 3 and do great damage to their families.

OPEN: After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. And the first thing the Heavenly Father said to these first children was, "Don’t." "Don’t what?" Adam replied. “Don’t eat the forbidden fruit." God said. "Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit? Hey, Eve. . . we have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redemptive Relationships: The Family Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 14, 2003

The family is a place where we learn about: 1. Healing. 2. Worth. 3. Service.

Diane Kesecker tells a story about an event that took place around the dinner table in their home one evening: “We were trying to stretch our budget while my husband, Kent, and I were in Bible school. One night, Kent was in charge of dinner and served ‘shepherd’s pie’ — much to the dismay of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Family And Church Attendance

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Aug 20, 2002

A message dealing with the scriptural commands to worship in church as a family.

THE FAMILY AND CHURCH ATTENDANCE Introduction: I believe, if ever there was a time for this message, it is now. All across this nation in Bible-believing churches where the Word of God is loved and proclaimed, there is a very sad trend taking place. It has to do with indifference by families, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Family Unit

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

In housing plans we talk about family units, in churches we no longer want to add people we want to add family units. God has a plan and purpose for His family unit

1 John 3:1-10 God’s Family Unit Introduction A. We love to Talk about the family Units. That is a big word in politics, real estate and so on B. The Lighthouse is building 6 family units of housing this summer (in August if you can clear your schedules) C. The Question is what does a Family ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Comforting Promise To The Family

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 5, 2003

Funeral Sermon for a believer

A COMFORTING PROMISE TO THE FAMILY JOHN 11:25-26 TEXT: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?’” I. THE SITUATION A. Jesus just arrived to find ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ