Sermons on Family Crisis:

God's Adopted Family #2 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008

We Bare His image

God’s Adopted Family. 2 We Bare His image. Reading Galatians 3:23-4:7 The thing that separates us from God, is sin. It is a simple fact, that nothing that this tainted with sin is able to approach the Holy "I AM THAT I AM." So when Jesus paid the price for our sins upon the cross, He made the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Adopted Family #3 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008

We are indwelt by His Spirit

God’s Adopted Family. 3 We are indwelt by His Spirit. Reading: Galatians 3:26 - 4:6 When we come to this part of our adoption, we find that the analogy fails, when we use it to compare with that of earthly adoption. The reason for this is that earthly parents may wholly and without reserve love ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Adopted Family #4 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008

We Bear His Name

God’s Adopted Family. 4 We Bear His Name Reading: Galatians 3:23-4:7; Rev 3:7-13 When someone is adopted into a family, the name of that person is changed to that of the adopting parents. In this country the surname is the family name, when you tell someone your name, your family is identified ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Adopted Family #5 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008

Heir’s of God, Joint Heirs with Christ.

God’s Adopted Family. 5 Heir’s of God, Joint Heirs with Christ. Reading: Revelations 3:14-22 In our final look at God’s Adopted family, we are going to glance at our riches in Christ Jesus. The position of exhortation of each member of the Body of Christ, is one that is often not fully ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Have A Family Day Series

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Jan 30, 2008

Building Strong Families With lessons based on the 10 Commandments

Introduction: Today is probably the hardest for us to apply. The other difficult one is not coveting. But today we want to talk about overcoming workaholism. The two really seem to go hand in hand as we work more hours to have more things. How can you tell if you are a workaholic? Yes/No 1) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Like The Family Of Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008

Prayer is the outworking of faith. And faith is the foundational characteristic of the believer. Here are some very practical ways to practice our faith in our church family.

Passage: James 5:13-20 Intro: In the post-game comments of several of the bowl winning teams, there was a common thread. 1. they talked about their team as family. 2. interesting that when people want to find the highest image for teamwork, support, love, they use family. Il) studies ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Protect Your Family Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 29, 2007

Examining the qualities of Noah that enabled him to protect his family from the flood

Noah possessed three qualities that enabled him to provide spiritual protection for his family. 1. Righteousness (6:9) A. He had personal righteousness (he himself lived a righteous life). B. He had public righteousness (he was righteous in the midst of an unrighteous society). C. He had pure ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Our Spiritual Family Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 16, 2007

A message from an expository series from the book of Galatians.

In reality there are only two ways to win a race. You can win by running faster than anyone else or by having everyone else quit before reaching the finish line. As we have traveled through the book of Galatians we have encountered a group of legalists known as the Judaizers. The legalists have a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Family In God's Redemptive Plan

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

Jesus is the REDEEMER! But God used the family in bringing redemption to the lost. Your family can be used by God, too.

INTRODUCTION: Today, in this family retreat we will be discussing from the word of God, how we (our families) can be useful in bringing holiness in our community. I. THE RISE, THE FALL AND THE REDEMPTION OF FAMILY, Gen. 1:28, Gen. 3 A. THE FAMILY IS ORDAINED TO POPULATE THE WORLD WITH GODLY ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Relationships Are Everything - The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

What a healthy church family looks like.

Relationships Are Everything The Family of God 1 Timothy 5:1-2 Did you hear about the guy who was called into his doctor’s office? The doctor sat him down and said, “I’ve got some good news and bad news. Which do you want first?” “Give me the good news first.” “Ok,” the doctor said. “Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Jesus Family Tomb"? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 10, 2007

The Discovery Channel recently aired a documentary titled, "The Jesus Family Tomb," in which they assert that a tomb was found containing the bones of Jesus and other family members. This sermon examines what really happened on that first Sunday.

Scripture Last month the Discovery Channel aired a television documentary titled, “The Jesus Family Tomb.” HarperSanFrancisco released a book by the same title at the same time. The documentary (and book) claims that a tomb discovered in Jerusalem in 1980 contains the family burial plot of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Balancing Career And Family With Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

Our career and our families are two potential idols in our lives. But faith helps keep them in proper perspective and enables you to find a balance.

Last week we started our series on Canadian Idols. We explained that idols are anything in our lives that take the place of God. God alone deserves and belongs in the place of priority in our lives, and when anything or anyone pushes Him aside, that becomes an idol for us. Historically, people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Family 101 (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Mar 2, 2009

Messed up

Family 101 (Part 2) Messed Up And He answered and said to them, “Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So then, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family 101 (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Mar 2, 2009

Family 101/Day to Day

Family 101 (Part 3) Day to Day He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much. —Luke 16:10 Running a successful family is a combination of faithfulness in four different areas: routines, schedules, kids, and harmony. Each of these areas has a key word that helps keep you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family 101 (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Mar 2, 2009

Family Money Matters

Family 101 (Part 4) Money Matters There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. —Luke 16:1 Message Running a family is like managing a business. You are managing your own company! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational