Sermons on Family Friends Foes:

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 16, 2003

When we lose sight of these basics and let them slide families begin to unravel and eventually the very fabric of our social structure starts to come apart.

For years at the University of Alabama they had a coach by the name of Paul “Bear” Bryant. He is regarded as one of the all-time great coaches in college football. While he was still coaching, young football coaches from all over would come to watch this legendary man conduct his practices. He ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Long Way Home

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 17, 2007

The Flight into Egypt by the Holy Family reminds us that that our spiritual journey home is a long one, often through dangerous territory and requires reliance on God to be successful.

THE LONG WAY HOME MATTHEW 2 13—21 THE LONG WAY HOME Sometimes, when we were young, we used to take the long way home, just to enjoy the scenery and the companionship. Christmas is about a lot of things, but it is at least about getting back home. We sing about it: “I’ll be home for Christmas, if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

Holy Race - Responsibility Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 16, 2025

When Israel failed in the sight of the Lord, the families of the earth were blessed through Abraham. We have the privileges, prestige with responsibility. Let us strive for holiness.

Theme: Holy Nation – Responsibility Text: 1 Peter 2:1-12   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction: We are having the annual theme “Be Ye holy”, in this month, we are now meditating on the theme of Holy Race. Israelites had this title for many centuries but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Job - Example Of A Godly Father

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 17, 2012

When we think of Job, we think of TRIALS. But there is another lesson that we learn from JOB. Job is an example of a godly father that courageously led his family.

Today for Father’s Day I would like to take a look at a Bible Character that we don’t usually associate with fatherhood. We will take a look this morning at JOB. When we think of Job, we think of TRIALS. We study JOB to learn how to overcome our trials. But there is another lesson ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22, Job 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Giving Of Himself Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 26, 2015

Some of our friends in other religions say that God sends another to do his dirty work. But the God I believe in comes himself, gives himself, out of love for us. A sermon on Trinity Sunday and Generosity

One day James wanted to do something special with his five year old son Jimmy. He asked “son, is there anything you’d like to do right now?” Jimmy said, “I want some McDonald French Fries.” His father said, “if that’s what my boy wants, then that’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-21

Denomination: Anglican

A New Year’s Examination

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 10, 2024

With a new year comes a time for self-examination of your life and your relationship with Jesus Christ. Have you ghosted Him? Have you friend zoned Him? Or do you have a loving relationship with Him?

It is our tradition in this church, as well as many others, to share the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of the month. Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian Christians is especially appropriate as one begins a new year: “Let a man examine himself.” Being that this is the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-32, Ephesians 5:8-16, Psalm 139:23-24, James 4:13-15, Philippians 3:13-14, Deuteronomy 11:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tears In His Bottle

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 16, 2018

Further I understood, the people who left me where ‘chaff’ anyway, if not, they would have not left me in the first place. They will not fit into your life, your commitment and your walk with God. Get the lesson friend.

In His bottle! 2 Samuel 5:1”Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, "Behold, we are your bone and your flesh.” Someone needs to hear this word today from the Lord, I was immensely rejuvenated and invigorated, I’m sure you would get the sprinkling of showers too! There was ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Follower Or A Fan?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 25, 2018

A good Fan just shows up for the weekly event. Good Fans do that you know! And they will stay a Fan as long as it benefits them. A Follower of Jesus will follow. They will follow him even when there is a crisis, even when they do not fully understand.

For those not familiar with and Anglican Service; there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. The assigned readings for today are Joshua 24:14-25, Psalm 16, Ephesians 5:21-33 and John 6:53-69. A man named Charlie Moore ... moved with his family ... into a new community. He wanted to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, John 6:26, 1 Corinthians 13:12, John 6:51, John 6:53-69  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

We Will Remember

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 13, 2015

Jesus defined the crucial test of friendship when he said on the night before he was crucified, “Greater love has no man than this, but that he lay down his life for his friends”.

In 1930, a movie was made about World War I called “All Quiet on the Western Front”. In one scene, some American soldiers were talking. One soldier asked, “Where do wars come from anyway?” Another replied, “Well, one country gets mad at another country, and they start ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Anglican

Misfits Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Parents, friends, classmates, soemone has asked you this question. It is the question that produces doubt, frustration, and sometimes even pain. “What are YOU good for?” These messages will help you discover, develop, and deploy your gfit!

“What Are You Good For?” Part 1 - The Misfits So this morning I am beginning a new series that I have entitled “What Are YOU Good For?” This will speak to the very heart of becoming equipped. Over the next few weeks we are going to get very practical on how to find your place and to prepare ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Commitment

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 13, 2016

Friend, if you are a Christ-lover and Jesus-worshiper, let me tell you today, show it in your work and action! Let the world see it and admire you rather than guffaw at our pseudo religion! Anybody with me?

COMMITMENT Colossians 3:17 “Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” Pakistan singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was supposed to perform at the 2016 New Year bash at Falaknuma Palace; however, since the singer ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Managing The Whisper Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Parents, friends, classmates, soemone has asked you this question. It is the question that produces doubt, frustration, and sometimes even pain. “What are YOU good for?” These messages will help you discover, develop, and deploy your gfit!

“What Are You Good For?” Part 3 – Managing the Whisper VIDEO – Are You Equipped #1 (Available at SermonSpice.com) Two weeks ago, I told you that we, like David’s mighty men, are misfits. I said this because their description is our description . . . distressed, in debt, and discontent. However, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Contributed by Jorge Alvarez on Dec 27, 2002

Christmas season is a celebration of the birth of Christ. What a great opportunity this is to praise our Lord and gather with family members for a reason. !!!GREAT SERMON STARTER!!!

Happy Birthday Jesus! INTRODUCTION: December 24, 2000 morning service PIB San Diego, TX; December 2001 at Ebenezer, Union City, CA It is said that the most important date in the life of a person is it’s birthday. You can forget everything else about that person, and most of all if its your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10, Luke 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Snapshots

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

It is through photographs that my family traces time. Simeon was a man who understood the passage of time - then he met the Messiah! A Christmas Eve devotion.

Christmas Eve Service 12-24-98 INTRODUCTION (Slides of our family Christmases through the years are shown while I’m talking). Every year at the Christmas celebration in the home of my parents, the camera comes out. It’s somewhat of a running joke among us that our Christmas pictures year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Study 5 - "Jesus - God Or Lunatic?" Series

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 7, 2002

Study 5 - Jesus claimed such tremendous things that He was either mad, (as His family once claimed), or telling the truth that He was God

Jesus made many other claims than those we saw in Study 4. For instance: 1. He claimed to FORGIVE SINS. To the paralysed man Jesus did not say, "God will pardon your sins one day". He Himself pronounced that the man`s sins were forgiven! The Jews immediately challenged Him: "Who can forgive sins, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14, John 5:18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican