Sermons on Family Devotions:

The Tool Of Family Fun Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005

Part of a series on the keys to raising healthy kids; this ones deals with the importance of having fun as a family.

THE TOOL OF FAMILY FUN TEXT: Various Texts Sunday, July 21, 2002 We have been talking about parenting and some of the tools for parenting. The first week we talked about the importance of discipline. We balance discipline with affirmation or love. We were reminded to be flexible. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Design For The Family

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

This passage looks at the first divine institution for humanity which is marriage which is to set the course for a human family.

“GOD’S DESIGN FOR THE FAMILY” GENESIS 2:18-25 1. The LORD’s COMPASSION for Adam in that he was alone and incomplete. (v. 18) Genesis 1:26-28; 5:2; 32:24; Exodus 14:12; 18:14, 18; Leviticus 13:46; Numbers 11:14, 17; Joshua 22:20; Ruth 3:1; Job 7:16; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Isaiah 49:21; Mark 1:24; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Your Family

Contributed by Thomas Hypes on Jun 5, 2005

A look at covenant relationships with God and the local church body as an introduction to membership into the local church.

Who’s in Your Family? - Amy and I went to Church Financial Seminar - Many churches are happy to hear this so Leadership is spending the church money wisely - Part is teaching Biblical practices for finances to people in church so they are not robbing from God what he commands to support the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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 Photo Album

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

Are we the image of God or Christ? Do we present to others a photographic image of him?

The Family Photo Album Scripture Ref: Colossians 1:13-20 Hebrews 1:2 Romans 5:10-11 Ephesians 6:12 Ephesians 1:22-23 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 Hebrews 1:3 1 Corinthians 12:13 John 14:9 Romans 1:4 John 1:3 Hebrews 7:16 1. Introduction a. Discuss why we take pictures and the effect ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Excellence In Family Living Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Oct 19, 2003

A home is more than a house or the rooms where one lives; that’s merely space. A home is family, it’s security, it’s provision, and it’s love in the relationships that are found there; it is more than space – it is a place where life is fleshed out in al

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: A minister was finishing up a series on marriage. At the end of the service he was giving out small wooden crosses to each married couple. He said, "Place this cross in the room in which you fight the most and you will be reminded of God’s commands and you won’t ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Lessons For Church Family Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 1, 2003

You may have never heard of Epaphroditus. He is only mentioned here in Philippians chapter 2 and then again briefly in Chapter 4. But Epaphroditus gives us a great example of Christian Commitment.

As we face the coming days we are going to need a new level of Christian commitment. What we find in these verses of scripture is exactly that, an example of Christian commitment. Illustration: Christian commitment You have all heard Hand ell’s Messiah and you love to hear the words to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Touching Our Families Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004

The Christmas Touch - part 2 Learning from the example of Joseph.

Advent: Christmastime is family time. It’s true at your home. It’s true here, too. And this morning we gather as the family of God. Sisters and brothers, children of faith, old, young, knowledgeable and not as informed, each with rough edges in the process of being sanded down. The Lord has a hand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Family Life At Thessalonica Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 29, 2004

Family Life at Thessalonica according to Paul

I THESSALONIANS 512-28 Paul’s favourite way of describing the Christian church is that of a family. Just as in physical life you are born into a family so in the family of God you are born, born again, into this family. In his final exhortations to the believers at Thessalonica Paul speaks to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Top Priorities For Families Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

1st in a 5 part series applying Biblical answers to family concerns. Using the 10 commandments as the Biblical basis.

THE TOP PRIORITY FOR FAMILIES EXODUS 20:1-3 & MATTHEW 6:33 INTRODUCTION OF SERIES: We want to begin a new series today entitled, "Foundations For A Fulfilled Family.” What do you think of when you hear the phrase: "traditional family values." I have mixed feelings when I hear it. On one hand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

Made To Be In God's Family Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Feb 27, 2003

Part 3 - This series is looking into the purpose of life and how to live them out. This message deals with purpose #2 Made to be in God’s Family.

Living a Purpose Driven Life part 3 (Made to be in God’s Family) Brian A. Moon (Based on the book The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren) At the annual family-reunion picnic, a young bride led her husband over to an old woman busily crocheting in a rocker. "Granny," she said, touching the old ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5, 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 7, 2004

Second in series on the Purpose Driven Life

THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT March 14, 2004 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel , Jr. Hebrews 10:19-25 “Formed for God’s Family” Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we bow in your presence. May your Word be our rule, Your Spirit our teacher, and your greater glory our supreme concern, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Lutheran

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