Sermons on Family Gods Gift:

Shaking The Family Tree Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 4, 2009

This message looks at the genealogy of Christ as given by Matthew, why it was given and what we can learn from it

Shaking the Family Tree We made the pilgrimage this summer. Not to Mecca or Jerusalem but to Grand Manan Island in the Bay of Fundy, our ancestral home, so to speak. There have been Guptills and Greenes, Bancrofts and Cheneys, Wilsons and Bradburys on Grand Manan ever since the island was settled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faith To Face Family Series

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 3, 2012

Faith to face your family when they reject your Christian faith.

Faith to Face Family Text: Hebrews 11:4 Introduction I. Since May 10, 2010 Nurta Mohamed Farah has been imprisoned at her home in southern Somalia because she became a Christian, according to Compass News Direct. According to witnesses, Nurta's family keeps the 17-year-old chained to a tree by day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Part Of The Family Or Just A Boarder?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 11, 2012

A boarder has no commitment and merely pays rent to have a place to hang his hat for awhile. A functional family member is committed, caring and contributes to the well being of the family. Which are you in relation to God's family?

Are You Part of the Family or Just a Boarder? Ephesians 2:19-22 A boarder has no commitment and merely pays rent to have a place to hang his hat for awhile. A functional family member is committed, caring and contributes to the well being of the family. Which are you in relation to God's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

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

Jesus Family Tree

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 30, 2002

A look at the four women appearing in the genealogy of Jesus and why they are there.

The Christmas (Family) Tree of Jesus Preaching Passage: Matthew 1:1-17 Sermonic Process: Analytical I. Charlie Brown didn’t have much of an eye for trees. But then are there really any perfect Christmas trees out there. Strange how a tree that looks so good in the lot can suddenly develop a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

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

Be There Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2001

We have the choice of being there (Where God wants us) or being nowhere!

Be there or be nowhere! -- Part 1 Power Point slide 1 Thesis: We have the choice of being there (Where God wants us) or being nowhere! Texts: Psalms 119:175a states, “Let me live that I may praise you…” Introduction: Let me ask you a question. When did you start living? Many would say when I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9, Deuteronomy 11:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Building Your Home? Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001

Allow God to build your home and then it will stand the storms that come against it.

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERIES WHO IS BUILDING YOUR HOME? PSALM 127:1-2 THERE IS A WORD THAT IS USED TO DESCRIBE THE BROKEN AND SHATTERED HOMES OF TODAY. THAT WORD IS DYSFUNCTIONAL. IF YOU LISTEN CLOSELY YOU WILL HEAR PEOPLE TALK ABOUT DYSFUNCTIONAL HOMES OR DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES. THIS LEAVE THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ultimate Ride: The Ideal Family

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Feb 18, 2008

Today we reach the conclusion of our series, and I want to share with you from God’s Word about what the IDEAL FAMILY looks like.

The Ultimate Ride: “The Ideal Family” Today, we conclude the series, The Ultimate Ride. Over the past 7 weeks, we have been talking about things necessary to make sure our families and lives are transformed by the amazing power found in God. Today, we continue our discussion on this topic. To ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Israels Family Tree Joseph

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012

Do you ever wonder why bad things happen to good people? It takes real faith to trust God when your world is crashing down around you but that is exactly what Joseph did.Maybe like Joseph God is using you as an example to the rest of your family to show

Israels family tree - Joseph The Story of Joseph Genesis 37 Genesis 24-49 The story of Joseph is one that reminds us just how dysfunctional a family can get. Jacob (Israel) is the grandson of Abraham and he has inherited the blessing of the Living God the same blessing that was first made to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All In The Family – The Family That Prays Together, Stays Together Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

ALL IN THE FAMILY – The Family That Prays Together, Stays Together Praying families have a: Family Humility Family Name Family Provision Family Home Family Integrity Family Abundance

• Ephesians 3:14-21 (NIV) [14] For this reason I kneel before the Father, [15] from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. [16] I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, [17] so that Christ may dwell in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crafting A Contented Family Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 18, 2005

3rd of 6 on Family. This message is based on the precept of being a contented person. Several points came from a message by Timothy Smith on Sermon Central about "The Contented Family"

Last week we looked at the 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and we learned how there are four building blocks to growing children into Godly men and women. Indeed – what we learned is that these four building blocks are the necessary steps for our own selves becoming Godly men and women. Today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Stronger Families

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

What can we learn from Jacobs family about building a stronger Family

This message began with a clip from Joseph and the Technicolor DreamCoat. The clip was when the brothers sold Joseph into Slavery and then told Jacob the news. Wow that is the family that put the fun in dysfunctional. My Daddy told me once that everybody is good for something even if it’s to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:22-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Selfishness Separates Families

Contributed by John Lowe on May 6, 2013

Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah, differed from the start. Esau, the oldest, was a man of the field, while Jacob was a “home boy.” Twice, during their days at home, Jacob took advantage of Esau.

Title: Selfishness Separates Families Text: (Genesis 27:43). Scripture Reading: Genesis 27:30-45 Introduction Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah, differed from the start. Esau, the oldest, was a man of the field, while Jacob was a “home boy.” Twice, during ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:30-45

Denomination: Baptist

The True Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 8, 2022

Christmas is the celebration of a Child. Christ coming to Earth was not to establish the economic madness we call Christmas. It was to crush the head of that old serpent, Satan. It was to break the chains that enslave you. It was the fulfillment of the promise God made in the book of Genesis.

Isaiah 9:6-7, "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His Name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal