Sermons on Family Minister:

Right On The Faith Family Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 30, 2003

What could happen if we built this church on Biblical principles even if they ran counter to good business management practices and philosophy? Is it possible that we might then be blessed by a higher philosophy if we built a church like Jesus wanted? I

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth on Sunday morning November 2, 2003 to the Evergreen Church. The sermon is an installment in the Biblical Church Series from 1 Timothy The sermon title is: The Biblical Church is right on the Family Chapter 5 The church is a family of faith A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For Church Family Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 1, 2003

You may have never heard of Epaphroditus. He is only mentioned here in Philippians chapter 2 and then again briefly in Chapter 4. But Epaphroditus gives us a great example of Christian Commitment.

As we face the coming days we are going to need a new level of Christian commitment. What we find in these verses of scripture is exactly that, an example of Christian commitment. Illustration: Christian commitment You have all heard Hand ell’s Messiah and you love to hear the words to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgotten Family Tree Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 14, 2004

This morning we’re going to look at a list in Matthew 1 that contains over 40 names, some who were “darlings” and many others who were “disasters.”

The manager of a large office noticed a new employee and asked, “What’s your name?” The worker replied, “John.” The manager scowled and said, “Look, I don’t know where you worked before, but I don’t call anyone by their first name. It breeds familiarity and that leads to a breakdown in authority. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Holy Family - Jesus Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 23, 2006

This is the third Christmas sermon a series on the Holy Holy Family. This message was preached on Chrismas Eve of 2006

A Holy Family Jesus Luke 2:1-20 Intro. We had been looking at the Holy Family Joseph – Was obedient to God’s will Mary -- Kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. Now Jesus is born. I. His birth was planned. Luke 1:6 A. At first glance we would think this verse is talking about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Pleasing To God Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007

To have a spiritually healthy church, Paul recognizes the need to address family issues. Even in today’s culture that gives a warped family view, these are the principles that will guide your family into a relationship with God that will strengthen not o

The Family Pleasing to God Colossians 3:18-21 I. Wives (v. 18; Titus 2:3-5) a. Love the husband and children b. Homemakers c. Submissive to the husband’s leadership (Ephesians 5:22, 24; 1 Peter 3:1-6) II. Husbands (v. 19; Ephesians 5:23, 25-33) a. Love the wife (1 Peter 3:7) b. Lead ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

It's All In The Family Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007

A study in 1st Peter

1 Peter 3:1-7 Suffering from Happiness: It’s all in the family Introduction: Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in America. In 1997, among the 70 or so people in this country who were worth 1 billion dollars or more, Buffet was the only one of only a few who acquired his wealth through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Godly Family Relationships Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 2 in Building Relationship Series

Building Relationships - #2 Godly Family Relationships Colossians 3:18-25 Last week, we embarked upon a journey of understanding relationships and how to build Godly Relationships with everyone that we come into contact with. The first and most important relationship to build is our individual, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And The Human Family

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 30, 2007

“Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities.” That’s easy for Paul to say. He didn’t have to deal with a tax-and-spend President, who doesn’t seem to be able to make up his mind. The President smiles nicely but is confused about foreign po

THE CHRISTIAN AND THE HUMAN FAMILY Romans 13:1-7 Introduction “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities.” That’s easy for Paul to say. He didn’t have to deal with a tax-and-spend President, who doesn’t seem to be able to make up his mind. The President smiles nicely but is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And The Human Family Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 2, 2007

Study of Romans Chp 13

THE CHRISTIAN AND THE HUMAN FAMILY Romans 13:1-7 Intro: - I. Submit Yourself to the Governing Authorities. A. Willingly, “place yourself under” them. B. Anarchy is never of Christ. C. To oppose governmental decision sometimes is of God It must be an ungodly decision. I must be willing to accept ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For The Church Family Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Apr 2, 2007

This prayer serves as a model for us in prayer, both in praying for ourselves and praying for others in the family of God. This three phase prayer builds, each phase upon the previous, culminating in a request that God’s ultimate goal be reached in us.

A Prayer For The Church Family Ephesians 3:14-19 One of the best ways to discover a Christian’s chief anxieties and ambitions is to study the content of their prayers and the intensity with which they pray them. We all pray about what concerns us and we are evidently not concerned about matters we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maintaining Family Unity

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Considering how to maintain family unity.

Maintaining Family Unity – Eph 4:22-32 Gladstone Baptist Church – 5/9/04 Screen Viva La Difference – The Ledger people. Well this is the last night in our series on the family and we are stopping to consider the issue of unity within families. If you were to watch many of the TV shows featuring ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Experience Forever Family

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

I think the term “forever family” is appropriate and attractive in putting together these two images: 1. the earthly family 2. the heavenly family or faith family or God’s family Focusing too narrowly on the first one can lead us to only think ab

9/11 Babies—5 years later. ABC News Diane Sawyer: Showed a gathering of women who found themselves both pregnant then widowed when 9/11 came crashing down Today, those babies look even more like the fathers they never met, but now they shoot questions like arrows: They want to know what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Holy Family - Joseph Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 9, 2006

This is the first in a series on the Birth of Christ. Joseph was a man who was chosen of God to be a part of the Holy Family. I also have this in Powerpoint aviailable upon request.

A Holy Family Joseph Mathew 1:18-25 Over the next couple of weeks we will be talking about A Holy Family. As the Christmas story unfolds in the Gospel of Matthew, we begin with Joseph. I. He was a man of Prophecy. Vs 18 A. Jesus would be born of the house of David. Isaiah 9:7 B. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Holy Family - Mary Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 9, 2006

The second message in a Christmas series on the Holy Family. Mary certainly had much to think about. I also have this message Powerpoint available by request.

A Holy Family Mary Luke 2:15-19 A holy family Last week we talked about Joseph. Today we will take a look at Mary. The Bible says that after everything had calmed down, after the shepherds had gone away telling about all they had seen, that “Mary kept all these things and pondered them in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Wisdom In The Family

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

Are you walking in Godly Wisdom? Does you family life reflect the love of God? Paul, informs us all of the responsibilities of each family member and how we are to act and walk in God’s wisdom, not our own.

Godly Wisdom in the Family Ephesians 5:22-6:9 INTRODUCTION 1. Up to this point Paul has been describing how we can "have a walk worthy of the calling with which you were called" – Eph. 4:1 2. We have seen that conduct "worthy of the calling" involves: a. Walking in unity – Eph. 4:1-16 b. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist