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  • Michael Bartsch avatar

    The Family Of Christ Is Ready For His Return Series

    Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,508 views

    How shall we keep our families ready for the return of our Savior?

    Luke 1:5-22 (NIV) 5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. 6 Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commandments and regulations ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Bloodline: Shaking Up The Family Tree Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Aug 1, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,842 views

    WHat we can learn from Matthew’s Genealogy

    Intro: Do you remember the Disney cartoon version of Robin Hood? I used to love watching that and recently we’ve gotten it at home and I have sat and watched it with my kids and I still love it. Robin Hood is the dashing hero who brings relief and care to a poor oppressed people, who are under ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Does It Mean To Be The Family Of God?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,134 views

    What does it mean to be the family of God? What does it look like for us to live in community? 1. A commitment to the hard work of relationships. 2. Having compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 3. Risk

    Max Lucado, in his book In the Grip of Grace tells the story of the family of God in the form of a parable. He writes, “God has enlisted us in his navy and placed us on his ship. The boat has one purpose — to carry us safely to the other shore. This is no cruise ship. . . . We aren’t called to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Finding The Balance: Work, Family And Faith

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,863 views

    Labor Day sermon on avoiding the extremes and applying the cure for work-aholism.

    FINDING THE BALANCE: FAITH, FAMILY AND WORK SELECTED SCRIPTURES INTRODUCTION: (Song: Running Just to Catch Myself by Mark Shultz) Have you ever felt like that? In the spin cycle of life, going round and round... not having enough minutes to get everything done? Finding it hard to stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Flaunting Your Freedom In Your Family

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,672 views

    Looking at the freedom we have as Christians

    Flaunting your Freedom in your Family – Gal 5:1-16 Gladstone Baptist Church – 16/10/05 pm Run the Chicken Run video clip. In our society, We desperately seek freedom. We exalt freedom as the be all and end all – the panacea that will cure all ills - Freedom of religion, freedom to refugees, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Godly Guidelines For Great Families

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 18, 2005
    based on 131 ratings
     | 15,136 views

    The makeover for a house comes from Hollywood, but the makeover for a home comes from heaven! The declining life of children translates into a declining culture of life! We must provide a godly home for the sake of our children!

    3 Godly Guidelines For Great Families Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Remember last week I ask - have you ever prayer a prayer like this, “God, I just commit my child to your safe keeping”? The Pastor’s Cat… Dwight Nelson recently told a true story about the pastor of his church. He had a kitten that climbed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bring Unchurched People Into God's Family Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,007 views

    A message dealing with the first part of our purpose statement; this one deals with evangelism.

    “…Bring Unchurched People into God’s Family…” Matthew 9:35-38 (July 15, 2001) Introduction When people think of evangelism, there are generally at least three reactions: First, there is, for some, excitement. They love the idea of getting out there and sharing the good news of Christ, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Thanking Your Way To A Strong Family Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 45,140 views

    According to one researcher, one of the characteristics of a strong family is "appreciation" or thankfulness for others in my family. Why do we find this so hard to do, and how do we train ourselves to be appreciative?

    OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a woman wrote an article I found interesting. She said that her cousin had invited them to “Come for a thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, March 20th.” She wrote: “She was not celebrating an early Thanksgiving. She was saying that all was well with her husband, who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Desperate Households - Building A Family Fortress Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 154 ratings
     | 20,035 views

    The 5 "C’s" of Marriage and Family: Commitment, Communion, Communication, Coping Skills, and Consecration. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Desperate Households: Building a Family Fortress Josh. 24:15 A strong family must be a fortress, and not just a façade. Here’s some things strong families have in common: 1. Strong sense of Commitment Seems obvious, right? But over the last decade, I’ve counseled w/ dozens of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Family Tree Of Jesus Part 2 Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,626 views

    · Ruth represents the friendless ones who are victims of prejudice and poverty · Bathsheba represents those who have fallen into sin and must live with its consequences

    The Family Tree of Jesus Ruth and Bathsheba Matthew 1:1-17 Scripture Reading: Ruth 1:8-18 INTRODUCTION: Last week and this week, we’re looking at the lives of 4 women who are listed in Jesus’ family tree. Why were these specific women named in Matthew chapter 1 as ancestors of Jesus? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Jones avatar

    The Mystery Of Marriage And Family Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,181 views

    The mystery of marriage is a center point of God’s revelation of His desire for relationship with Man. No wonder the family is under such spiritual attack. In the series Family Matters, Pastor Terry will look at the significance of family and marriage f

    Family Matters Series – Part 1 The Mystery of Marriage and Family Text: Ephesians 5:15-33 At first consideration, you might think that the text presented this morning is actually dealing with two separate topics because, for the most part, preachers naturally separate them as dealing first with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Declaration Of Family Independence Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,094 views

    The mystery of marriage is a center point of God’s revelation of His desire for relationship with Man. No wonder the family is under such spiritual attack. In the series Family Matters, Pastor Terry will look at the significance of family and marriage f

    The Declaration of Family Independence Series – Family Matters Independence Day Sunday 2007 Text: Joshua 24:13-18 (congregation to recite 16b - 18) Has there ever been a time in your life when you wished you could simply start over in your marriage? A place where past hurts can be healed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    God’s Forever Family

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 4, 2014
     | 8,743 views

    We are often misunderstood in this life. Often as believers seeking to serve God, we are misunderstood. Sometimes we are even opposed by well-intentioned people. Now, when those people are member of our family, it makes it increasingly difficult.

    God’s Forever Family Mark 3:31-35 31 Then His mother and His brothers arrived, and standing outside they sent word to Him and called Him. 32 A crowd was sitting around Him, and they said to Him, “Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are outside looking for You.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Darren McCormick avatar

    Mary: She Took A Family Vacation Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013
     | 5,649 views

    This sermon looks at the visit Mary made to Elizabeth's house and some lessons we can draw from it.

    AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 9, 2012 Take the Christmas Journey sermon series Message #2 Luke 1 Mary: She took a family vacation I may never forget it, I mean it happened about thirty years ago and still in my mind I can clearly hear the sound of his words ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Family: The Lord Makes & Satan Takes Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 16, 2012
     | 8,544 views

    God created three institutions: The Family; The Church; and The Government. Satan attempts to disrupt each of these. This lesson is a reminder of the importance of the Family.

    1. Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a man who backed his bright, shiny new Cadillac out of the driveway and headed for the freeway on his daily commute to work downtown. He was busily shaving himself as he drove--a normal operation for him. I suppose he had his radio on, and he was listening to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ