Sermons on Family Definition:

A Dysfunctional Family Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

The beautiful story of Joseph has attracted a lot of attention through the years. Andrew Lloyd Weber thought so highly of the story that he developed the story of Joseph into a Broadway musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

If you think you’re job is hard, think about this… Just like an NFL quarterback, NASA will schedule the launch of a rocket in an open window. A launch window is determined for each rocket and the window has several factors. Imagine the complications in attempting to place a land rover on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-13, Genesis 37:22-36, Genesis 22:17-18, Genesis 45:7-8, Hebrews 11:22, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And Their Family Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 29, 2019

The Christian family was a revolution in Paul's day and should be so today.

The idea of the traditional family gets a “bad rap” in today’s society. I heard of a little girl who had just returned from seeing the movie, “Cinderella.” She was telling her elderly neighbor lady about the movie. At one point she said, “And do you know how the movie ends?” To which the older ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Of God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 14, 2019

Being in God's family... 1. is a special present. 2. comes from a special power. 3. is for a special people. 4. comes through a special process. 5. is for a special purpose.

The Family of God Series: The Gospel of John John 1:10-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 30, 2016 (Revised June 14, 2019) *Bill and Gloria Gaither wrote the words to this very well-known song: "You will notice we say brother and sister 'round here, It's because ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Family Discipline Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 16, 2022

Be commended for the three things such as Charity, Hospitality, and Integrity in prayer life. Desire, lust, Sex, and Money never satisfy a man. Be confident because you worship a God who provides for you, protects you, and is concerned about you. Explore more.

Hebrews 13:1-8, Family Discipline Introduction: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. We are meditating under the monthly theme: ‘Save your whole family’, the theme for the day is ‘Family Discipline.’ Individual discipline leads to family discipline. The author of the Hebrews has given ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Family Practice Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022

Conflict isn't bad. Conflict is part of life. But there are constructive ways of dealing with conflict, ways that destroy families and communities, and destructive ones.

Early in my pastoral career a nearby hospital released a 7-week-old baby to her homeless, drug-addicted mother even though the child was at severe risk of pulmonary arrest. The hospital provided the mother with an apnea monitor to warn her if the baby stopped breathing while asleep, and trained her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Family Business

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 21, 2022

We don’t know very much about Jesus’ process of maturation. The Gospels are rather silent about his growing up years, with Matthew being the only other canonical gospel that even offers a birth narrative, and he is silent on the years between birth and baptism.

TITLE: THE FAMILY BUSINESS SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 2:49 It was just two months ago we gathered here in the sanctuary as we celebrated the birth of our Lord and Savior. We had special programs like Candlelight Service, attended Christmas Sing Along over at Macedonia Baptist Church, and of course ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:49

Denomination: Baptist

Caring For The Family Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 21, 2022

We see Paul's care and concern for the family of God, his deep concern for the believers and his counsel for them to hold fast to the truth of God.

We have finally reached the last chapter in our Sermon Series on the book of Romans. We started it on 23 May 2021 and it has taken us 9 months. • By now I hope we have a clearer understanding of Romans, the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the salvation that God has provided for us. Let’s turn to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27, 1 Corinthians 12:21-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Family Relatioships

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2021

This passage of scripture follows the one that spoke of what we should PUT ON and PUT OFF in our Christian lives. There are some things that are in our spiritual wardrobe, that are unbecoming to us to wear as Christians.

Illus: It is unbecoming for any man to wear a pair of orange pants with green stripes, and a purple shirt with polka dots. If a man insists on wearing such an outfit, people are going to laugh at him behind his back. Today a lot of folks are laughing behind the backs of some Christians. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 25, 2021

If we want to truly belong to the family of God, it isn’t enough saying we are Christian; we need to do what Christ tells us to.

Scripture Reading: Mark 3:31-35 Then his mother and his brothers came; and standing outside, they sent to him and called him. A crowd was sitting around him; and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers and sisters are outside, asking for you.” And he replied, “Who are my mother and my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Family

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2018

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph: Don't Lose Your Footing

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph: Our First Reading says, “a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons.” I read recently a humorous story about a young man who on his graduation from high school was chosen to give the commencement speech. He began by reading from his prepared ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Catholic

The God Of Family Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 17, 2018

In this sermon, we explore how family can become an idol and how we can keep this from happening.

A. One day a Sunday School teacher was trying to drive home the importance of family life. 1. She illustrated her point by referring to the commandment “honor your mother and father.” 2. Then she added, “Now that we know God’s command for how we are to treat our parents, can any of you tell me a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39, Luke 14:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Matters Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 4, 2018

From the cross, Jesus cares for his mother. In so doing, he calls us to care for our family and for our broader spiritual family, and to put others before ourselves.

Family Matters Seven Last Words from the Cross Part 3 * John 19:25-27 We are in a seven-week series leading up to Easter called, “Seven Last Words from the Cross.” We’re looking at the seven distinct things Jesus said while being crucified. Last words matter, and the last words of the Son of God ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Family Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 19, 2018

Does God care about family relationships?

How important are family relationships with God? Not only does God answers this question in our passage today, God also provides biblical principles in dealing with our own family members. Open your Bibles to Exodus 4….. Let us be reminded what happened in the beginning of Exodus 4: Exodus 4:1-17 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Family Secrets Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 22, 2018

Family secrets harm families. In Jacob's family, there was disunity and favoritism. Family secrets need to be brought into the open, where they can be dealt with. Families can change the way they deal with issues: truth, attitudes, and actions.

FAMILY SECRETS—Genesis 26:34-27:45 Are you familiar with the phrase, “the elephant in the room”? Imagine some people in a room, with an elephant in the middle of the room, but no one wants to recognize that the elephant is there. The people in the room talk about a lot of things, but no one ever ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Family Matters

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Why your family matters

1 Samuel 1-8: Family Matters This morning, there is one simple question that I want to ask you, and it applies to each of us: What are you going to do about your family? Whether we like to admit it or not, we all have family problems. And it is no different whether we live in the 21st century AD ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational