Sermons on Family Rejection:

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

Enemies Of The Family

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 18, 2015

We are the Church which will be presented to Christ without spot or blemish. We have learned that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer, but when we fail in our Christian walk we can grieve the Holy Spirit.

Title: Enemies of the Family Text: “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15-16). Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:1-6:4 9-12-03 Introduction How do Christians walk? We walk in love, as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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 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

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

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

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 Disturbed Family Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 4, 2009

The opening scene of the book is tragic for we find three graves in Moab. Let’s notice the story behind these 3 graves.

Edward Boone said, "The book of Ruth is the history of a Jewish family, who, like the prodigal of Luke fifteen, went into the far country of Moab and there "began to be in want." W.G. Heslop writes, “The book of Ruth consists of less than 100 verses, and yet it would be impossible to exhaust it ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Family Matters

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 14, 2011

Families really matter to God! God wants to help our families and help us as individuals. He wants to heal our brokenness and dysfunction and teach us to love the way He does. And this is only possible if we become a member of His family.

Family Matters Intro: A man saw a very attractive girl while awaiting his flight at the airport. He approached her and asked, “Hey. Is there any chance you’d go out on a date with a guy like me?” She said, “Well, anything’s possible. I might.” So he asked her, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Family Photo

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013

Family portraits are wonderful. But they can also be deceiving as many families are far from the happy group pictured. Acts 2:42-47 is a family portrait that portrays the early church when they were a happy group. What can we learn?

“Connected: A Family Portrait” Dt. 4:5-14; Acts 2:42-47 Family portraits are wonderful. We cherish seeing loved ones all connected together, providing a picture that will produce memories for the ages. But family portraits can also be deceiving. Many families are far from the happy, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

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

Pride In The Family Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

This back to school series of sermons is designed to see each of us flourish and to see our families flourish. To do this, I want to champion your spiritual growth.

You love your families dearly. Families come in all shapes and sizes. We are homesick while we are away from our family, and we rejoice when we walk back through the doors of our homes and see our loved ones. Our families are good gifts from our great God. We work to provide for our families and we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Business

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 21, 2022

We don’t know very much about Jesus’ process of maturation. The Gospels are rather silent about his growing up years, with Matthew being the only other canonical gospel that even offers a birth narrative, and he is silent on the years between birth and baptism.

TITLE: THE FAMILY BUSINESS SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 2:49 It was just two months ago we gathered here in the sanctuary as we celebrated the birth of our Lord and Savior. We had special programs like Candlelight Service, attended Christmas Sing Along over at Macedonia Baptist Church, and of course ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:49

Denomination: Baptist