Sermons on Family Relationships:

He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the concept of being our brother's keeper, emphasizing our responsibility towards our family and others, and how we can support them in difficult times, following the example set by Jesus.

Good morning, family! Have you ever thought about what it means to be your brother’s keeper? Today we're going to dive in and really explore what it means in our lives. In Genesis 4:9, after Cain had done the unthinkable and murdered his brother Abel out of jealousy, God asked him, "Where is Abel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9

Topics: Responsibility, Family

Love Respect And Forgiveness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the profound message of Psalm 133, emphasizing the blessing of love, the necessity of respect, and the power of forgiveness in our lives.

Good morning, beloved! Today, we will dive into the beauty of Psalm 133, a short yet profound passage of scripture that speaks to the blessing of love, the necessity of respect, and the power of forgiveness. As we get started, I want to share a quote from Dag Hammarskjold. He once said, ...read more

Topics: Family, Reunion

​what Does It Mean To Be In The Family Of God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 13, 2023

This Scripture features the astounding adoration that God has for us.

In addition to the fact that He will call us His children, we really are His family. A portion of that change is prompt, however not all that we will become has been uncovered, yet. Only at the time when Christ returns will we see all that He has available for us. John additionally interfaces a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hating Your Family For Jesus' Sake!?

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008

How can we hate our parents, partners and children? It has to be the most offensive exhortation Jesus ever gave - telling us that we have to hate the ones we love th most...

As soon as I noticed that our Gospel reading today was the one that begins by telling us that we’ve got to ’hate our mothers and fathers’, I decided then and there to give my sermon today on Paul’s Letter to Philemon! No, as much as I’d like to do that, I feel I have to stick with "hate your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Bloodline: Shaking Up The Family Tree Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Aug 1, 2006

WHat we can learn from Matthew’s Genealogy

Intro: Do you remember the Disney cartoon version of Robin Hood? I used to love watching that and recently we’ve gotten it at home and I have sat and watched it with my kids and I still love it. Robin Hood is the dashing hero who brings relief and care to a poor oppressed people, who are under ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Relationships: Empowered By God -- Christ's Invisible Imprit Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 30, 2002

God will empower our relationships so that others will see the invisible imprint of Jesus in our lives.

Acts 1:8 You will RECEIVE POWER when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. Jesus said that when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will be energized with “explosive power.” Power is the Greek word “ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Home Built To Last

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

A sermon about Christ’s work to build heaven for us. But, a parallel to building a Christian life that makes a difference for eternity.

I. THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BUILDERS: A. MOSES WAS A GREAT CARPENTER FOR THE HOUSE OF GOD. (2) His time expired. He finished his work and left. He did a great job, but his ministry did not continue. Some of you who have had homes built know that. The builder may build the spec house ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"dont Let The Big One Get Away"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 10, 2019

When fishing in order to catch the big one you have Go, Go to the place, Go to deep waters, and Go with a guide

“Don’t let the Big one get away” Luke 5:1-11 • First you have to “Go”, Second you have to “Go to the place” Third you have to “Go to Deeper Waters” • Fourth you always have to “Go with Jesus” 1. Why go fishing? Just to Go is stress relief “ some guys simply say “Freedom” • Grabs tackle box, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Relationships 101- Soul Mates- Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 9, 2020

Courting is what a man and woman do in preparation for marriage.

Seven points about dating: 1.) Dating is in direct contradiction with the Scriptures that admonish us to flee youthful lusts (Eph 4:22; 2 Tim 2:22); flee fornication (1Cor 6:18). When the “Just Say No” movement went through our churches in the 90’s many of our young people believed the “No” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All In The Family:putting The Pieces Together Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 19, 2013

God gives us a picture of what the family puzzle should look like. I pray His picture is what we are modeling!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many of you have put together a puzzle sometime in your life or you like to put together puzzles now as a hobby? • I used to do a lot of puzzles because my mother loves to put them together. • There is some unexplainable satisfaction derived ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Loose From Family Idols

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

On tonight, we shall look at Some Reasons for Breaking Loose From Family Superstitions. Our Target Text offers FOUR REVOLUTIONARY REASONS FOR Breaking Loose From Family Superstitions.

On this morning, we focused on the truth that the Roots of Idolatry are Deeply Implanted In Our Nature. We receive this tendency from Our Father’s Side of the Family, Adam, the Old Man with his deeds. So much so, that we discovered that Each Family Worships an Idol god. And then we looked at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:19-35

Denomination: Baptist

When Technique Eclipses Relationship-Part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2002

We incur certain liabilities when our relationship to Jesus is eclipsed by technique. Part 1 of a 3 part sermon.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-Part I—Revelation 2:1-7 OR Firstless Love A man who spends all his time at work—Neglecting his family in order to do it—Forgetting that his initial drive for the work is to meet his family’s need. Jesus reprimanded the Ephesian church because their first love ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

No Wake Zone: Building Block #1--Authenticity Series

Contributed by Brady Cooper on Jun 23, 2009

This sermon addresses the importance of authenticity in creating a safe, supportive, "no wake" zone in relationships, including marriage, family, friends, co-workers and other types of core relationships.

We are in week two of our series No Wake Zone. We just really believe that in this culture and world that we’re in, we get beaten around so much in our life that we need some healthy places in our life, a no wake zone, if you will. Having a no wake zone, a place of rest and refreshment, whether ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Balance: Work, Family And Faith

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 5, 2006

Labor Day sermon on avoiding the extremes and applying the cure for work-aholism.

FINDING THE BALANCE: FAITH, FAMILY AND WORK SELECTED SCRIPTURES INTRODUCTION: (Song: Running Just to Catch Myself by Mark Shultz) Have you ever felt like that? In the spin cycle of life, going round and round... not having enough minutes to get everything done? Finding it hard to stay ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Flaunting Your Freedom In Your Family

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

Looking at the freedom we have as Christians

Flaunting your Freedom in your Family – Gal 5:1-16 Gladstone Baptist Church – 16/10/05 pm Run the Chicken Run video clip. In our society, We desperately seek freedom. We exalt freedom as the be all and end all – the panacea that will cure all ills - Freedom of religion, freedom to refugees, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist