Sermons on Family Priorities:

Holy Families Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2018

When families stay together, and pray together, and sing together and learn together, all of society is enriched and strengthened.

Feast of the Holy Family 2018 The wisdom writer Jesus ben Sira is the author of the Book of Sirach, where we get our first reading today. I recall early in my life reading the ten commandments, and also remember that my early sacramental confessions were headlined pretty much the same every couple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Colossians 3:12-21

Denomination: Catholic

Moses's Family

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 6, 2014

To show that we need to be humble or humble ourselves in the sight of GOD so He can lift us up and receive more of His Grace.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you proud or humble? Did you came from a well-known family? How about your family in heaven? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be humble or humble ourselves in the sight of GOD so He can lift us up and receive more of His Grace. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 26:59

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Family Matters Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 4, 2018

From the cross, Jesus cares for his mother. In so doing, he calls us to care for our family and for our broader spiritual family, and to put others before ourselves.

Family Matters Seven Last Words from the Cross Part 3 * John 19:25-27 We are in a seven-week series leading up to Easter called, “Seven Last Words from the Cross.” We’re looking at the seven distinct things Jesus said while being crucified. Last words matter, and the last words of the Son of God ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Family Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 19, 2018

Does God care about family relationships?

How important are family relationships with God? Not only does God answers this question in our passage today, God also provides biblical principles in dealing with our own family members. Open your Bibles to Exodus 4….. Let us be reminded what happened in the beginning of Exodus 4: Exodus 4:1-17 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Family Secrets Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 22, 2018

Family secrets harm families. In Jacob's family, there was disunity and favoritism. Family secrets need to be brought into the open, where they can be dealt with. Families can change the way they deal with issues: truth, attitudes, and actions.

FAMILY SECRETS—Genesis 26:34-27:45 Are you familiar with the phrase, “the elephant in the room”? Imagine some people in a room, with an elephant in the middle of the room, but no one wants to recognize that the elephant is there. The people in the room talk about a lot of things, but no one ever ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All In The Family Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Have you ever stopped and thought, “Why me? Why did God choose me to be his child?" It just pleased God to do so. It gave God pleasure to choose you to be his child. And when God does something he does it so he derives personal pleasure from it.

INTRODUCTION Today I want to talk to you about being part of God’s family. We’re all so proud of our parents– or at least we ought to be–like the little boy in school who was bragging about how tough his daddy was and he turned to a little girl and said, “You know, my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Blended Family

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

The fastest growing types of families: Blended families where two families merge together

Blended Families Ephesians 3:14-19 In this series, we’ve been looking at the beginning of families recorded for us in the Book of Genesis. Today, the family structure in America is more diverse than ever before. This message is going to look at one of the fastest growing types of families: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19

Denomination: Methodist

Blended Family

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

In our Scripture today, we learn five things about marriage.

Love and Marriage Genesis 2:20b-24 In the next few weeks, as we look at God’s design and intention for families, and there will be a lot of pain. We know that a lot of marriages are struggling. Some may be considering divorce. Others have been through the heartache and pain of divorce, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-24

Denomination: Methodist

We Are Family

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Nov 20, 2019

Brothers and sisters, we can experience the wonder of family or we can dismiss the moments of real love that comes with it. Let’s not let days like thanksgiving be the only time families gather around and share those special moments.

Brothers and sisters, last week we talked about being thankful for the things that we have, and for the life that we share. Well part of that life that we share is with family. AMEN Now, by family I don’t necessarily mean family by some blood DNA, but family as “God’s Family”. If you really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:50, 1 John 3:10, 1 Timothy 5:8, Colossians 3:13, Proverbs 31:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Family Tree Series

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Mar 6, 2017

God takes us in our brokenness to show the world how good and powerful He really is.

Title: Family Tree Text: Matthew 1 Bottom Line: God takes us in our brokenness to show the world how good and powerful He really is. Intro Good morning Real Life, Not sure about you but I’m ready for Spring! I walked out the door this morning and was greeted by some brisk air and I thought just a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:2-6, Matthew 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Forgiving Family Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 1, 2015

Mostly a marriage sermon on the 5 phases of forgiveness and reconciliation (Material adapted from Dr. Paul Coleman's book, The Forgiving Marriage) This was preached over 2 Sunday's so it has two HoHum's and WBTU's.

HoHum: Gerald Lebowitz tells this story- On the way home one night, I spotted some fresh cut roses outside a florist’s shop. After selecting a dozen and entering the shop, I was greeted by a young saleswoman. “Are these for your wife, sir? she asked. “Yes,” I said. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Family

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2018

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph: Don't Lose Your Footing

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph: Our First Reading says, “a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons.” I read recently a humorous story about a young man who on his graduation from high school was chosen to give the commencement speech. He began by reading from his prepared ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Catholic

A Family Affair

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Proper 5 (b) Born again of the spirit, we are born anew by the blood of Christ, and so members of the family of God, and of His house and kingdom forever.

Mark 3:20-35 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “A family affair” In the Gospel today we see two scenes. First, a little background from the verses before our reading. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Family Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 3, 2015

Ruth is a foreigner who finds belonging among God's people. "Where you go I will go, your people will be my people, your God will be my God.

Ruth 1:1-17 “Finding Family” INTRODUCTION Stories are a powerful force in our lives. They do more than merely entertain. Uncle Tom’s Cabin was a powerful, gripping anti-slavery novel that was first published in 1852. It solidified the abolitionist movement. When President ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran