Sermons on Family Gathering:

Dishonouring The Family Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 15, 2017

Among the sins which God judges most harshly and most swiftly are sins dishonouring one’s family. Such swift and terrible judgement speaks to the importance of the family in the divine economy.

“Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD, and the LORD put him to death. Then Judah said to Onan, ‘Go in to your brother’s wife and perform the duty of a brother-in-law to her, and raise up offspring for your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Family Feud

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

The story of how Joseph was used by God in spite of being in a dysfunctional family.

Family Feud Genesis 37: 1-4 and 12-28 I love a good Bible story, and when looking at the three scripture readings for today I could not resist going with the Old Testament story of Joseph. Perhaps most of you had the story of Joseph and The Coat of Many Colors read to you by your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

Family Matters Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 29, 2014

Jesus teaches those around Him a very important lesson concerning family at the end of Mark, Chapter 3. Those who DO the will of God ARE part of His family, and whoever claims Jesus Christ's name today needs to know and act on this immediately!

Family Matters Mark 3:20-35 Introduction - Pray for Rod: doing well, needs to rest and recover from fusion surgery - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- He is the ultimate servant; giving Himself clearly for all who will receive -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Portrait Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 15, 2014

Paul gives some details of how we should conduct ourselves in our roles in the Christian family.

Family Portrait Ephesians 6:1-4 Intro Slide I like pictures. I like to look at pictures from the past. They are great reminders of what we were like and can help to remind us of times we were enjoying life or happy when things are not going as great, so that we can make some changes to help get ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Family

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 25, 2014

In this final section of James, we see a beautiful picture of the different seasons of life for the family of God: From suffering and sickness, to prayer, confessing sins and bearing one another’s burdens.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #8: WE ARE FAMILY INTRO TO SPEAKER: Just celebrated Caleb’s grade 12 graduation this past week. THE HEART OF PASTOR JAMES: “Of James, the brother of the Lord, we read the following: James, being considered a just and perfect man, governed the church with the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: *other

Family Feud Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014

At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

BETWEEN THE NUMBERS FAMILY FEUD NUMBERS 12:1-16 -What would you think if your brother was elected president? -Some of you might actually say “great!” “I’d vote for him” -But some of you might move to Canada! -Others would simply call the tabloids for an easy payday! ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All In The Family Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 14, 2019

Faith has to on display in the home.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of the things you may or may not have noticed when you read the writings of Paul is the fact that he generally starts off his letters with a great deal of theological content, then midway or so through the letter, he shifts gears to application. • He takes the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ideal Family Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2019

Hollywood has been trying to change our idea of what forms the ideal family. But God's Word doesn't change and Paul has given us instructions for how to strive to have the ideal family. Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

This summer, we’ve been taking advantage of the # trend. We looked at #fakenews through the book of James and now we’re exploring the idea #lifegoals. Jeff taught about friendships and relationships last week. Today we’re exploring the concept of the ideal family. Over the past half ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Blessed Family

Contributed by Brussy Soriton on Jan 17, 2020

HOW WAS THE MODEL OF A BLESSED FAMILY? Read Acts 10:1-2, 22, 25

Text : Acts 10 Title : A Blessed Family INTRODUCTION: A. How many of you want to be a blessed family - full with the blessing of God - B. All of us want to become a family like that. ? A happy family ? A family with the power of Holy spirit ? And very important a family that will save when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Family Name

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 20, 2020

A study in Psalm 75: 1 – 10

Psalm 75: 1 – 10 Family Name To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. 1 We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks! For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near. 2 “When I choose the proper time, I will judge uprightly. 3 The earth and all its ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Family Relatioships

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2021

This passage of scripture follows the one that spoke of what we should PUT ON and PUT OFF in our Christian lives. There are some things that are in our spiritual wardrobe, that are unbecoming to us to wear as Christians.

Illus: It is unbecoming for any man to wear a pair of orange pants with green stripes, and a purple shirt with polka dots. If a man insists on wearing such an outfit, people are going to laugh at him behind his back. Today a lot of folks are laughing behind the backs of some Christians. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Part Of The Family

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2023

Continuing series on Romans.

Romans 4 Part of the Family - Read Romans 4:1-25 INTRODUCTION All of us have parts of the Bible that we really enjoy reading and others that are a bit more tedious for us. For instance, I just finished reading the Song of Solomon as part of my quiet time. Not one of my favorite books, with all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Man Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jul 19, 2022

My prayer and desire is to love my family enough to lay my relationships on the altar before God with everything else that I have and everything else that I am.

The Great Divorce One of my favorite authors is C.S. Lewis. I was first introduced to him back in middle school when I had summer reading - I believe it was either Prince Caspian or The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Part of the Chronicles of Narnia. He also wrote The Screwtape Letters and Mere ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Circus

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 11, 2020

We ALL have a circus for a family NOT GOING TO TELL YOU I HAVE A PERFECT FAMILY BECAUSE I DO NOT.

Family Circus Abby Porter The Bridge Church Upstate Deuteronomy 6:1-9 NLT We ALL have a circus for a family NOT GOING TO TELL YOU I HAVE A PERFECT FAMILY BECAUSE I DO NOT. TELL ABOUT GOING TO YOUR FIRST CIRCUS WITH KIDS There are some things about a Circus that never ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Problems Series

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 22, 2021

Let us look at Five Steps to see how our families are protected from problems - internal family problems, discord, disunity and misunderstandings.

Let us look at Five Steps to see how our families are protected from problems - internal family problems, discord, disunity and misunderstandings. You know, every family goes through all these things, but as God's children, how should we protect our family from all these things and walk in love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24