Sermons on Family Relationships:

Community And Companionship Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 5, 2015

We have been created for relationships. Adam and Eve were to till the garden and be companions for each other.

Genesis 2:4b-25 “Community and Companionship” INTRODUCTION We just celebrated the groundbreaking for our worship and community center. It was a great day for us—an historic event. In constructing the worship and community center, we are communicating who we are and what we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Eulogy J. Green

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 7, 2012

This is the funeral of a 19 year old who was tragically shot and killed. His family was not a part of a church. The funeral was attended mainly by unbelievers.

Eulogy J. Green John 14:1-14:8 It was on August 30, 1993, that God decided, this is the day to send the world another gift to touch the lives of others. No doubt his Mom was the first to feel the full impact of that gift as she suffered labor pains. But ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God Hides

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 3, 2017

We all have times of dryness in our relationship with God, and it could be for a variety of reasons. But sometimes it's because we harbor unconfessed sin our life. Isaiah gives us a path forward, a way to renew our relationship with the Lord.

Isaiah 64:1-9 When God Hides Have you ever had a winter season of faith? You pray, but your prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling? You wonder if you really know God, or if God knows you? Philip Yancey, in his book, “Reaching for the Invisible God,” writes: “I experienced the sense of abandonment ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:20-21, Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Eylogy--Lloyd Simmons

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

This is a eulogy for a Christian who died at age 89. He was very active in the life of the church and he loved his family dearly.

Lloyd Dayton Simmons Sr. January 20, 2004 We sometimes see the greatness and love of our God by the kind of people that He sends into our lives. Who would have thought that little black boy, born under the weight of segregation and racism, working in the cotton fields of Mississippi ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Psalm 139:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Of New Beginnings

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 2, 2004

This is an evangelistic message on our "Kickoff Sunday" as we were opening a new building... Many unsaved friends and family were present.

The God of New Beginnings Pastor Glenn Newton Feb. 1, 2004 (Kickoff Sunday) “20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Gal. 2:20 17 Therefore, if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Nazarene

Fellowship: What Is It? Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008

It’s time to fully understand and then enjoy the companionship of your church family, because we were never meant to be alone!

TEXT: Various TITLE: The Playing Church, part 1 TOPIC: The Church of Fellowship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 2nd, 2008 PROP.: It’s time to fully enjoy the companionship of your church family, because we were never meant to be alone! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! At this time, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Pray When You Want Something More Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 8, 2009

Interactive sermon with several impromtu prayers by members of the church family like the praying of Nehemiah when he wanted something more.

From Dr. Reggie Kidd in July/Aug 2009 issue of Worship Leader magazine: "My father was a victim of Alzheimer’s disease. It was hard to watch this once-vibrantly inquisitive retired college professor lost his ability to remember. Along with his ability to remember, he lost his capacity for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Model For Mothers

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 21, 2001

Let’s look at Mary as a model of motherhood, and note some of the difficulties and resources she experienced in trying to be a good mother to her family.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX Take your Bibles, please, & turn with me to Luke 1:26-38. This is a passage of Scripture that is normally read at Christmas time. So I’m not sure if this is a Christmas text that we’re using on Mother’s Day, or a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time Barrier Series

Contributed by Patty Groot on Jun 4, 2025

But here’s the question I’ve been wrestling with—and maybe you have too: How am I going to have time for one more relationship; let alone eight new relationships with the houses around me?

Good morning, church family! Let me begin with a quick check-in: How are you doing with your block map? Have you learned any new names or details about your neighbors since last week? Maybe you discovered that the couple down the street just had a new baby, or that your neighbor two doors over has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Living Life To The Fullest From The Womb To The Tomb Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 24, 2023

Logotherapy centers on 3 things: 1) Work 2) Relationships 3) Courage during difficult times

HoHum: Billy Graham was talking to Art Linkletter when Art mentioned that after he went to heaven, the evangelist would need to find a new line of work, a new purpose. A bit taken aback, Graham asked why. Art replied, “Well, they don’t really need preachers in heaven, do they?” WBTU: This is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, John 1:14, John 19:30, 1 Peter 4:1-2, 1 Peter 4:19, 2 Timothy 2:11-12, James 1:12, Philippians 3:10, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seasoning Our Getting Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 1, 2008

The best gift one can get is that of a relationship with Jesus. New Years is a great time to think this through

Enjoy the tree because next week it will be gone, the garlands, nativity scene and memorial ornaments will be put away till next December 7 (which is the second Sunday in Advent). At our house we’ve left up some winter decorations but the bulk of our Christmas is down and in the garage. Yet, today ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Pledge Allegiance Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005

We, as Christians,have a dual citizenship, and we need to know our relationship to Civil Governments.

“I Pledge Allegiance” Text: Romans, Chapter 13 Introduction. A man drives up to a large sheep ranch and locates the owner out in the pasture with his sheep. He approaches the owner and asks, “If I can tell you exactly how many sheep you own, can I have one?” The owner scratched his head and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing Old Wounds Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014

What old-wounds… What broken-relationships does God want to heal in you?

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Healing Old Wounds Scripture Text: Genesis 45.1-15 INTRODUCTION Last week we were left with loose-ends. The brothers sat at the table, …feasting and drinking with Joseph ~ …although they had no-idea who he really-was, …and they didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Do We Go? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 28, 2019

It is important that we share your faith because God controls our resources, relationships and reactions.

WHY DO WE GO? In the Spring of 1940, Hitler’s panzer divisions were mopping up French troops and preparing for a siege of Great Britain. The Dutch had already surrendered, as had the Belgians. The British Army foundered on the coast of France in the channel port of Dunkirk. Nearly 350,000 young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What's In A Touch? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 26, 2007

The purpose of this messageis to help us understand the importance of our relationship to God through a study of the sense of touch.

MAKING SENSE OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD – TOUCH Exodus 19:12-13 & 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 What’s in a Touch? INTRODUCTION: A. This morning we are continuing on in our 5 part series entitled “Making Sense of Our Relationship to God.” 1. We have already looked at the senses of hearing, seeing, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:12-13

Denomination: Baptist