Sermons on Family Duties:

Satan Targets The Spiritually Weakest In Families Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 19, 2025

Scripture reveals that Satan often targets the spiritually weakest member in our families to launch attacks.

In 1 Peter 5:8, we're warned that our adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking to devour. Scripture reveals that Satan often targets the spiritually weakest member in our families to launch attacks. Vulnerability in the Family Matthew 12:25 reminds us that a house ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:25

God's Forever Family

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 25, 2025

One of the greatest gifts God gives us is 
the invitation to belong — not just to Him, but to a family — His family.

God’s Forever Family Introduction Erma Bombeck is one of my favorite authors. Her newspaper column called At Wit’s End was full of humor and wisdom. She wrote books like “If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What am I doing in the Pits?” and “The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank”. In one of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helping Families With Adult Children In Crisis

Contributed by Don Campbell on Sep 29, 2025

All families have crisis at sometime. How the church responses can mean the difference between comforting and contributing to their pain.

HELPING FAMILIES WITH ADULT CHILDREN IN CRISIS INTRODUCTION A. In the Chinese language, the word for “crisis” is composed of two characters: “wei” meaning danger, and “ji,” meaning turning point or crucial moment. B. When families have adult children in crisis, how we, their church family, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Jealousy Is A Dangerous Hidden Curse. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2025

Here are few biblical examples that illustrate the dangers of family jealousy

Family jealousy is a destructive force that can ruin relationships and tear families apart. The Bible provides numerous examples of how jealousy can lead to sin and devastation. Here are few biblical examples that illustrate the dangers of family jealousy: 1. Cain and Abel: Jealousy Over God's ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:30, Luke 15:25-32

What Keeps The Family Growing & Going PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

God should be the foundation of our families, and without His guidance and blessing, our efforts to build and protect our families are in vain.

Good morning, Church family! Today we're going to delve into a topic that hits home for all of us, no matter what stage of life we're in: family. Whether you're single, married, a parent, a grandparent, or a child, this message is for you. We're going to talk about the foundation of a healthy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Topics: Healthy Family

Fooled By A Feeling

Contributed by Charles Trout on Aug 3, 2002

Making decisions based on the physical senses, rather than the Spiritual, will always deceive us.

Fooled By A Feeling Genesis 27:21-22 (KJV) 21 And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may feel thee, my son, whether thou be my very son Esau or not. 22 And Jacob went near unto Isaac his father; and he felt him, and said, The voice is Jacob’s voice, but the hands are the hands of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Your Own Worst Enemy At Home Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 23, 2002

First sermon in series on encouragement for the home.

Once upon a time a rat looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package. What food might it contain? He was aghast to discover that it was a rat trap. Retreating to the farmyard the rat proclaimed the warning; "There is a rat trap in the house, a rat trap in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The School Of Hard Knocks Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 7 of 15

THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS (1 SAMUEL 30) When my wife and I sold our old house, like most homebuyers, we had to sell our old house before we could afford a new one. At that time, interest rates were down and house prices were rising, so the time was right to buy and sell. Selling our old house was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Foundation: Blessing Your Child Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008

#2 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message begins the parenting portion of the series by discussing the concept of giving a Biblical blessing to your child.

THE FOUNDATION: BLESSING YOUR CHILD Home Improvement - Week 2 GENESIS 27:1-38 INTRODUCTION: Like so many things in life, balance is needed in parenting. We balance physical activity and intellectual pursuits. We balance giving our children what they want and what they need. But probably the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-38

Denomination: Christian Church

The Walls: Disciplining Your Child Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008

#3 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message discusses the Biblical concept of instructing and correcting your child.

Home Improvement - Week 3 "THE WALLS: DISCIPLINING YOUR CHILD" EPHESIANS 6:1-4 / HEBREWS 12:4-13 INTRODUCTION: A loaded mini-van pulled up to the only remaining campsite. Four youngsters leaped from the vehicle & feverishly began unloading the gear and setting up the tent. The boys rushed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Doors: Releasing Your Child Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008

#4 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message discusses the difficult task of releasing your child.

"THE DOORS: RELEASING YOUR CHILD" Home Improvement - Week 4 1 SAM. 1:10-11, 24-27, Luke 15:11-13 INTRODUCTION: You know, of all the areas that we have talked about in this child rearing portion of our home improvement series, certainly for me and I think for all of us as parents.. releasing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:10-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Christian Parenting Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 5, 2008

Simple Sermon on what it means to be a Christian Parent

Title: Christian Parenting Theme: Show what it is to be a Christian Parent Text: Proverbs 22:6 Pr 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. CEV 6 Teach your children right from wrong, and when they are grown they will still do right. NLT 6 Teach ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Get Your House In Order Spiritually Series

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 14, 2008

It is very important for us to get our house in order spiritually.

“Get Your House In Order Spiritually” Scripture Reading: II Kings 20:1 ““In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.”” Text: Ephesians 5:21-6:4 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: *other

Get Your House In Order Physically Series

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 14, 2008

This sermon give the physical responsibility of each member of the family

“Get Your House In Order Physically” Text: II Kings 20:1 “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.” Timothy 2:15-17 15 Study to shew thyself ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1

Denomination: *other

Get Your House In Order Financially Part A Series

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 21, 2008

This is the first part of the Third part of a three part series. Finances is a very touchy topic.

“Get Your House In Order Financially” Text: II Kings 20:1 “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.” Introduction: This morning’s message is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1

Denomination: *other