Sermons on Family Definition:

It's All In The Family Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007

A study in 1st Peter

1 Peter 3:1-7 Suffering from Happiness: It’s all in the family Introduction: Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in America. In 1997, among the 70 or so people in this country who were worth 1 billion dollars or more, Buffet was the only one of only a few who acquired his wealth through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's A Family Matter Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

8th (last) is series on 1 Thesselonians (8 of 8).

IT’S A FAMILY MATTER 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 INTRO: Paul’s favorite name for believers was brethren. He used it at least 60 times in his letters; and in the two Thessalonian Epistles, he used it 27 times. Paul saw the local church as a family. Each member was born again by the Spirit of God and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Church As The Family Of God

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

The relationship between older and younger church members

The Church as The Family of God 1 Timothy 1:1-2; 3:14-15; 5:1-2 Today, we begin a series of sermons that will focus on the greatest of all institutions. No I am not referring the national government or the United Methodist Church. I am speaking of the family. May 7-13 is National Family Week ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: United Methodist

David's Dysfunctional Family

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 18, 2004

Learning from David’s mistakes with his sons Amnon and Absalom

David’s Dysfunctional Family 2 Samuel 13:21-18:33 Primary Purpose: Learning from David’s mistakes in dealing with his disappointments with Amnon and Absalom One of my favorite Bible characters is David. David was a great man of God, but wasn’t one who had a easy life. Some of the problems he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being The Family Of God

Contributed by David Gant on Apr 25, 2004

This sermon can be used to call a congregation into closer fellowship, or to teach the believer’s responsibility toward the church family. [Key points in this sermon may have come from other sources. If you see anything that should be credited to another,

Being the Family of God Drawn from 1st John 3 The church is Identified With God as being His Children … therefore, we make up the Family of God [John 3.1] Many Christians have been infected with the most virulent virus of modern American life, what sociologist Robert Bellah calls "radical ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining Family Unity

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Considering how to maintain family unity.

Maintaining Family Unity – Eph 4:22-32 Gladstone Baptist Church – 5/9/04 Screen Viva La Difference – The Ledger people. Well this is the last night in our series on the family and we are stopping to consider the issue of unity within families. If you were to watch many of the TV shows featuring ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 1, 2007

Part 3 in series The Purpose-Driven Life, this message looks at Fellowship, the second of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

Formed for God’s Family The Purpose-Driven Life, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers channeling Rick Warren October 28, 2007 Now we’re in this 40 days series on God’s purpose for your life. And last week, we looked at His first purpose, which is to get to know Him and to love Him. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Free Methodist

United Like Family Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

"Be united in spirit” is used to describe souls that beat together, in tune with Christ and with each other. This word is made up of two words "sun" (together with) and psuchos (soul, self, inner life, or the seat of the feelings, desires,affections). So

Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look at what they can do when they stick together ---Vesta Kelly Philippians 2:1-4 (March 2) Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Life Of Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 10, 2006

What does God’s Word say about family life in Ephesians?

As we continue in Ephesians, today we look at the family life of Believers. I begin with a simple test to see how stressed family is for you. The top 1o signs of family stress: 10. "Family get togethers" are sometimes called "group therapy sessions" and involve seeing a psychiatrist. 9. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

In one way or another, we all have imperfect families. This sermon introduces the series "Home Makeover for Families"

Sermon Opener: Drama by Judi and Dave: “Choices” from 52 Dramatic Moments, p. 57. Does that scene hit a little too close to home? Have you been there, done that, and have the scars to prove it? Maybe it was a terrible fight between you and your spouse. Maybe it was between you and your child. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:33

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful Hearts: Family Series

Contributed by James Stewart on Nov 17, 2006

Joseph loved his family and was thankful for them even when they didn’t love him. We should be thankful for our families and productive by influencing our families with forgiveness and faith.

I. Family is Complex. They were terrified at his presence. vs. 3 II. Family Requires Love. Come close to me. vs. 4 III. Family is Important. God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. vs. 7 IV. Thank God for Your Family. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

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

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