Sermons on Family Relations:

The Relation Of Love To The Gift Of Tongues Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 31, 2020

Focus on the greatest gift, love, and the least gift, praying in tongues. They must tie together, or the Holy Spirit is not behind them.

Solemnity of Pentecost 2020 Anyone who has participated at some point in a Catholic charismatic prayer meeting will find today’s readings for Pentecost pretty familiar. Whether or not you felt drawn to the charismatic or Pentecostal experience, you recognize that when the Holy Spirit was sent into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

How To Relate With Your Haters

Contributed by John Macaulay on Jun 7, 2021

A Christlike approach to dealing with lovers and haters

HOW TO RELATE WITH YOUR HATERS (A Christlike approach) Matthew 10:22-23 NLT And all NATIONS WILL HATE YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE MY FOLLOWERS. But everyone who endures to the end will be saved. When you are persecuted in one town, flee to the next. I tell you the truth, the Son of Man will return before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:22-23, Luke 6:22

The Believers Attitude And Relations To Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 9, 2019

We must follow him in his likeness

THE BELIEVERS ATTITUDE AND RELATIONS TO CHRIST Philippians 4:8-9 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Conducting Healthy Relationships

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 22, 2018

Maybe they call it a relationship because it can seem like we're on a ship. Sometimes the seas are nice and calm and sometimes they are stormy. And sometimes it can go from calm to stormy in a matter of moments. We need to learn how to navigate.

CONDUCTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Maybe they call it a relation-ship because in our relationships it can seem like we're on a ship. Sometimes the seas are nice and calm and sometimes they are stormy. And there are times when it goes from calm to stormy in a matter of moments. This is how it often ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:27-30, 1 John 4:19-21, Ephesians 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 2:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Human Family, Divine Family Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 21, 2013

History teaches us that God's loving kindness comes from His essence--His Trinitarian family--and to that we must attract the whole human family.

Trinity Sunday 2013 Just one week ago, our Archbishop Gustavo announced plans for our Catholic community here in South Texas. It is fitting that on this Trinity Sunday, when we celebrate the core mystery of our religion, we contemplate the third core value, “unity.” The text reads: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4-9

Denomination: Catholic

All In The Family – Sibling Rivalries Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

ALL IN THE FAMILY – Sibling Rivalries Siblings are a gift to each other from God; siblings are different from each other; siblings learn to relate to God together, and sibling rivalry teaches us how to get along with other people.

• Genesis 4:1-9 (NIV) [1] Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man." [2] Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. [3] In the course of time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking Through Open Doors Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Open Doors Walking Through Open Doors

Open Doors Walking Through Open Doors Colossians 4:2-6 October 13, 2013 So far we have seen that open doors start with open hearts before God and that prayer is often the means that God uses to open doors. Open doors is a metaphor in the New Testament which describes how God opens an opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believers' Attitudes & Relations To Christ

Contributed by Ric Veal on May 20, 2022

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Believers' Attitudes & Relations to Christ 1. Walking with Him, as the two disciples to Emmaus, is revelation. Luke 24:15 2. Talking with Him, as Moses and Elias did on the mount of transfiguration, is fellowship. Luke 9:30 3. Listening to Him, as Mary of Bethany, is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

He Gets Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

Explores the humility and love of Jesus Christ, urging believers to emulate His selfless example.

Good morning, beloved, I trust you're doing well in the Lord's grace today. We find ourselves gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to break open the bread of life, the Word of God, and to feast upon its nourishing truths. We are here to draw closer to our Lord, to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Topics: Lord Relates, Philippians

"God's Family....better Together" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 20, 2017

If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT we see God as the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church. And we quickly realize that the two are very closely related.

FAMILY MATTERS “God’s Family….Better Together” Acts 2:42-47 “I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God, I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by his blood, joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this side; I’m a part of the family, the family of God.” Have you heard that before? I certainly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Design For The Family Part 2

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

The Bible contains God’s plan for achieving quality and health in family life. Christians are constrained to take very seriously the Word of God as it relates to the family.

Introduction: The Bible Contains Divine Principles for Good Family Relationships. - God’s purposes for the family have been challenged, but they have not been changed. In the Bible, God gives the principles and the power by which His purposes for the family can be fulfilled. - Illustration ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Committing Family - Family Foundations Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 20, 2005

I looked up every reference I could find that used the words “commit”, “committed”, & “commitment” and I was surprised at what I DID’T find. I never found the Bible teaching that we should put our family first! Why?

OPEN: Author and speaker Zig Ziggler loved golf and once took his son with him out to the golf course. His son was still relatively new to the game, so Zig was very impressed by his son’s performance on one of the par 4 holes. At the tee, the boy lifted the ball straight and true down the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called In Family To The Family Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2013

The Church, in Her Liturgy, continues the work of Jesus on earth, calling all in unity to obey the two great commandments.

Monday of First Week in Course January 12, 2013 Sacrosanctum Concilium Today we begin reading the Letter to the Hebrews, in which the author writes what may be the first theology of the atonement. We also see Peter, Andrew, James and John being called to be disciples, and ultimately apostles, of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Catholic

Family Life, Family Love

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

We are tempted every day to do what is abnormal for a Christian. Instead of loving one another, we are tempted to snap at those around us. Instead of growing, we sometimes want to withdraw. Instead of living to please the Lord, we often get overly busy, d

Family Life, Family Love 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Intro: During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized. "Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Family For People Without A Family Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 23, 2008

The unique story of a man searching for a family.

It’s really noteworthy that, among the family biographies in the Bible, you find that dysfunction is not the exception; it’s the norm. Adam & Eve messed up in paradise and their first son murdered their second. (Gen. 3) Noah got drunk and naked in front of one of his sons. (Gen. 9) Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist