Sermons on Family Dynamics:

Purpose #2: You Were Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

Based on the 2nd Purpose

Purpose #2: You Were Formed for God’s Family Colossians 3:12-17 Becoming the “Place for You” Introduction A. Have you seen our church brochure, stationary, business cards? B. They are pretty nice if I do say so myself. C. However one them they all say “A Place for You…” D. Pretty catchy phrase ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Tell Your Family What The Lord Has Done!

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Sep 23, 2004

If God can use the former demoniac to reach his family, he can use you to reach your family too. The power of new believers simply telling his story is tremendous.

We are about to discuss something that should be dear to your heart, your family. You can be assured that your family is dear to the heart of God as well. I want to emphasize your family using the story of the demoniac in Mark Chapter 5. Now I am not going to compare the demoniac to your family, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

We All Suffer When Families Are Messed Up Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2006

As we look at marriage, we need to understand what is going on in the U.S. by contrasting God’s plan to man’s variations upon it.

We All Suffer When Families Are Messed Up 1. When gospel singer Larnelle Harris and his wife Mitzy had their first big argument, they began to pray that God would teach them how to "fight fair." Larnelle wrote, "Why did we pray like that? Because for us divorce is not an option. We know that as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Family Faith Transfer: Cain And Abel (Lesson 1)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Family Faith Transfers

A. WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE MARRIAGE OF ADAM AND EVE? 1. Married by God. “The Lord God . . . brought her to the man” (Gen. 2:22). 2. A purpose in life. “Be fruitful and multiple, and replenish the earth, and subdue it” (Gen. 1:28). 3. They were intimate. “They shall be one flesh” (Gen. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Family Faith Transfer: Doing It Alone (Lesson 3)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Family Faith Transfer

A. WHY ARE YOU ALONE? 1. Death. Romans 8:28. 2. Divorce. There was a choice involved. 3. Uncommitted. Mate is unsaved or uncaring. 4. Away. Mate travels, war, family needs. 5. Unsaved. “His (Timothy) father was a Greek” (Acts 16:1,3). 6. No faith. “The unfeigned faith that is in thee, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Family Faith Transfer: In Difficult Circumstances (Lesson 5)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Family Faith Transfer

A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 2:1-15 “By faith, Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child” (Heb. 11: 23). B. THE DIFFICULTIES WHEN MOSES WAS BORN 1. Parents were slaves. “So the Egyptians made slaves of them” (1:11, LB). 2. Parents worked in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Family Faith Transfer: The Youngest Child (Lesson 7)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Family Faith Transfer

A. INTRODUCTION: I SAMUEL 16:1-23 Much is said about the eldest son, and in some occurrence’s the second born son (Jacob), but what about a much younger child, or the last-born? 1. John Wesley, 16th child. 2. Cinderella. Had two older sisters. 3.Ben Franklin. He had nine brothers and seven ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence In Leadership And Service In Family Living, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 11, 2003

: A home is more than a house or the place 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

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: A home is more than a house or the place 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 all of its ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

The Ends Of Family Institution, With Observations On Tbe Importance Of Educ Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 31, 2004

This Sermon is #21 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXI. The Ends of Family Institution, with observations on the Importance of Education. Malachi ii,15. "And did not he make one? Ye had he the residue of the Spirit. And ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Loves His Family, So Should You Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 30, 2005

Jesus loves his family, so should we! It is not an option!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2 • Can anyone tell me what the most talked about subject in the bible is? According to the last Larry Burkett, it is love. Love is mentioned or referred to in some manner more than any other subject. • Why do you think this subject is written about so often? • Could it be ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Matters I: Honoring God In Our Relationships Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

The more the church knows how to please the Lord in all our relationships, the better we will be able to help one another (and others) grow closer to God. [INCLUDES MESSAGE FROM ROBIN OPPERMAN]

Family Matters: Honoring God in our Relationships Ephesians 5:21-33 Intro: In Ephesians 5:8&10 Paul says, “Live as children of light” and “Find out what pleases the Lord.” Well, one thing that pleases the Lord is when His people love one another and honor one another. People who belong to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Family Matters Ii: Honoring God In Our Relationships Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

We can learn from Jesus what it means for a husband to take care of his bride because Jesus takes good care of His bride – the Church.

Family Matters II: Honoring God in our Relationships Ephesians 5:21-33 Intro: Last week we talked about family matters, taking our approach from Ephesians 5:8&10 where Paul says, “Live as children of light” and “Find out what pleases the Lord.” How do we please the Lord in our relationships? We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Home Baked Happiness Giving Christmas To Your Family

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 31, 2009

We look forward to Christmas with anticipation

Home baked happiness- Giving Christmas to Your Family Luke 2:8-2:14 ILL. It’s Christmas time, & Lucy comes in where Charlie Brown is standing & says, "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown. `Tis the season of peace on earth & good will toward men. Therefore, I suggest we forget all our differences & ...read more

Scripture: John 2:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Can We Build A Strong Church Family?

Contributed by David Cook on Sep 27, 2012

Peter tells us three keys we need to build a strong church family: 1 - Put off sinful ways; 2 - Prioritize every member in ministry; 3 - Praise God continually

What does it take to build a strong church family that is rooted and grounded in Jesus Christ? Peter is going to let us know there are three keys to building a strong church life where Jesus Christ is praised and people are growing into mature believers. To have a strong church family, each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fhcr, Part 3 - Working To Make The Family Larger Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2010

Last in this series - this message about reaching out to the community with the gospel.

Foundations for Healthy Church Relationships Part 3 – Working to Make the Family Larger Colossians 4:2-6 September 5, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this message can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org Me: If you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Wesleyan