Sermons on Family Relationships:

Kingdom Nets, Networking & Relationships – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 24, 2006

We are living in the age of the Internet, worldwide web, e-mail, Global Village, Cell phone and SMS. One can fly to a faraway land, and on arrival immediately send an sms to a loved one announcing one’s arrival. Networks are in place to make this possible

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-48

Denomination: Charismatic

Authentic Relationships: Being Real In An Artificial World Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 30, 2009

How Christ’s friendship with His followers exemplifies the traits necessary to navigate our relationships through tough times.

We begin a new series today on relationships. Every human being is created in God’s image and is therefore a relational being. Since we’re relational beings, if we have any hope of joy and peace and happiness in life we need to know how to “do” relationships. The majority of good relationships ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

A King Is Born—in A Dysfunctional Family Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Dec 6, 2024

In this message, we dive into the unexpected and imperfect story of Jesus' lineage. From the brokenness of Rahab to the outsider status of Ruth and even King David's failures, we'll see how God uses all things to bring about His perfect plan.

A King is Born—In a Dysfunctional Family Isaiah 9:6 ESV 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Introduction: Good morning! I hope you all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love The Lord Your God: Parenting Beyond Your Capacity

Contributed by Andy Payne on Oct 30, 2010

The reality is there is no perfect family. There is no perfect parent, parenting style, or parenting trick. “... God is more interested in using broken people than He is creating a better picture.”

Love the Lord your God Family Camp 2010 Intro: Perfect parents Parenting Beyond your Capacity Book by Reggie Joiner & Carey Nieuwhof “God isn’t holding up a perfect picture; He’s writing a bigger story.” Images of what the ideal family is Flood of parenting books, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Family Relations (Roles For Parents And Children) Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

Presents the roles and behavior of parents (especially fathers) and children.

Introduction This is one Bible passage that talks directly to children and so this sermon will directly address them. Hopefully the adults will listen in and learn something as well. Text “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” You know what “obey your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Considering The Most Holy Trinity With Affection

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 10, 2017

Godly imagination to make God more real in your practical, daily life.

Considering the Most Holy Trinity with affection [The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, June 11, 2017] The mystics often use the affective mode of meditation to ponder the Three Persons of the Most Holy Trinity, using their imagination. It's on the level of feelings; an emotionalization ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:4, John 3:16

Denomination: Catholic

God's Covenant Relationship With Us As Children Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 28, 2009

President Obama has a place and context in history, as do Christian believers whose time has come in the providence of God.

INTRO This week a historic event took place in the USA. An estimated 40 million people worldwide tuned in to watch the inauguration of Senator Barack Obama as President of the USA. Significant contributions were made to the ceremony including from Rick Warren (Pastor of the Saddleback Community ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Places Us In Difficult Relationships Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 24, 2025

God's ways are often mysterious, and His plans may involve placing us in challenging relationships, including those with narcissistic individuals.

God's ways are often mysterious, and His plans may involve placing us in challenging relationships, including those with narcissistic individuals. Here are few examples of why God might do so: To refine our character: Difficult relationships can help us develop patience, empathy, and ...read more

Are We Related? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025

God adopts us into His family through Jesus, offering true belonging and purpose beyond our natural ties, inviting everyone to a place at His table.

Have you ever noticed how the family refrigerator becomes a gallery of grace? Smudged fingerprints. Crayon drawings. Photos held up by a magnet that looks like a banana. Report cards with coffee stains. A wedding invitation tucked next to a grocery list. That door tells a story. We want to belong. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Topics: Friends, Family

Philippians 3 -The Importance Of Deeper Relationships

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2006

Through this passage, Paul is impressing on all believers the importance of building a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God.

Things That Keep Us From The Deeper Relationships 1. We are self-centered 2. We don’t spend time with each other 3. We don’t talk to each other READ PHILIPPIANS 3 (NKJV) A. Our Relationship with God. What is Paul telling us to do? • To seek a deeper relationship with God Christ as the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21, Philippians 3:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce & Remarriage

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 25, 2007

Everyone agrees that divorce is one of the worst tragedies plaguing families today. Sadly, many pastors and church leaders have sometimes made things worst. What does the Bible really teach about this difficult issue?

Divorce & Remarriage by Scott R. Bayles Church of Christ Everyone agrees that divorce is one of the worst tragedies plaguing American families today. Some studies are now showing that for the first time in American history, single parent families now out number families with two parents living in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Fatherhood

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 18, 2019

On this third Sunday of June that has been designated as Father’s Day – I want to challenge men to return to the word of God. This Old and New Testament text says -- HE WILL TURN THE HEARTS OF THE FATHERS TO THE CHILDREN.

TITLE: FATHERHOOD SCRIPTURE: MALACHI 4:4-6 / ST. LUKE 1:17 Fatherhood is the foundation of the heart and love of God. And that is what is missing from this generation. All the insurmountable problems we are facing as a nation today go back to the home, which is the greatest centralized force ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:4-6, Luke 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Baton To The Next Generation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 20, 2008

Sermon about passing on the baton to the next generation. What are the batons? How to pass the batons.

Note: I must give credit to Gary Lewis who birthed the idea and I added the meat. Passing the Baton to the Next Generation Theme: Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Heb 12:1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Being Christlike In Conflict Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Paul's example of dealing with conflict

Acts 15 - Godly Conflict - 6/11/18 Turn with me this morning to the book of Acts, chapter 15. We are going to look at a passage of scripture today that hits us all where we live. We looked in chapter 14 last week and saw Paul and Barnabas on on their first missionary trip - and some of you might ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Taming The Tongue" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015

Let me begin by asking you a question that you will probably prefer not to answer. When was the last time your mouth got you in trouble? Have you ever said something this you wish you had not?

“Taming the Tongue” James 3:1-12 Let me begin by asking you a question that you will probably prefer not to answer. When was the last time your mouth got you in trouble? Have you ever said something this you wish you had not? If I were to ask you what is the most hurtful thing anyone ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist