Sermons on Family Responsibility:

Barrier Of Protection

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Dec 25, 2025

Everyone desires protection from danger—especially when it comes to our health, safety, family, and future. In our passage, we clearly see what the Bible calls the hedge of God’s protection around Job. Satan himself admitted that he could not touch Job unless God allowed it.

BARRIER OF PROTECTION Pastor Joel Bernardino – December 26, 2025 Job 1:10, “Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has?” Today, I would like to talk about how God protects His children. Everyone desires protection from danger—especially when it comes to our ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Respecting And Rebuking The Saints Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 12, 2022

In 1 Timothy 5, Paul focused Timothy's attention on specific groups in the church and how to minister to them. In today's section, Paul shared with Timothy how to rebuke specific individuals, how to honor elders, and how to deal with elders who sin.

Introduction: A. One day a man passed by an enclosure at the zoo and noticed that in the enclosure was both a large lion and an active monkey. 1. The man said to the zoo keeper, “How well does that work having both a lion and a monkey in the same cage? The zoo keeper said, “It works ok for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2, 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relating To Our Kids - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 16, 2018

This sermon brings Biblical wisdom in the areas of Communication, Training, Prayer and Trust. May our families be whole. Bless you as you study this very important topic.

INTRODUCTION o A parent asked their kindergartner, "How was your first day of school?" The child answered, "Fine, They want me to come back tomorrow!" o During Thanksgiving dinner a little girl starting fooling around with her Papaw's wedding ring. Papaw she said, "How come your wedding ring ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7, Proverbs 22:6-17, Colossians 3:8-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Gracious Living

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

We are responsible for our bros. & sisters. The church family was God’s idea and was meant for good. Encourage always, but sometimes a stronger, bolder approach is needed, while being gracious with one another.

Gracious Living 2 Thessalonians 3:13-18 Intro: Two preachers were on the roadside with a sign that read, "The End is Near - turn around now before it’s too late". A passing driver yelled "Leave us alone you religious nuts." Then the preachers heard a loud splash. One preacher said to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Father's Day: Fathers As Priests In The Home

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

God designed the family as a sacred institution and placed the father at its helm, not only as a provider and protector but as a priest. The priestly role of the father is one of spiritual responsibility — to lead his home in the worship and fear of the Lord.

FATHER'S DAY: FATHERS AS PRIESTS IN THE HOME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 1:5 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:19, Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Ephesians 6:4, 1 Peter 2:9, Malachi 4:6 INTRODUCTION: God designed the family as a sacred institution and placed the father at its helm, not only as a ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:5, Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Want To Shoot My Kids!

Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008

Happy Father’s Day. Sometimes our kids do drive us crazy, but if we keep our focus as dads, the day will come when we will launch them out into the world. Let’s give them a good shot!

I want to shoot my kids!!! Bring arrows Introduction In honor of Father’s day today I would like to take a look at Psalm 127:1-5 So if I am reading this correctly as fathers we should all want to “Shoot our children!!!” Now I know that can be understood several different ways and I don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Vineyard

Meet The First Sister Wives Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 20, 2015

We will learn that despite the decisions (positive and negative) of our family members, it truly is by grace that we can have a successful walk with God.

Introduction: Ill: Deception is prized by our sinful nature. Don Richardson; Papa New Guinea – the people valued Judas I. over Jesus because the best men were the deceivers in their eyes. Jacob will experience this same type of culture. It is bad enough when “deception” is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Give Honor; To Live Well

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 13, 2013

Children obey your parents, gives a 2 part promise – To Live well & have a prosperous life. It comes abut with Honoring your father & Mother

- We honor mom today - It’s tough being a mother Mrs. Monroe lives in Darlington, Maryland. She’s the mother of 8 children. And except for a few interesting experiences, she’s just like any other mother across America. One experience was so unique that John Haggai put it in his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing What Is Good For You Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Marriage is threatened when we question the goodness of God’s design. Sin and disobedience is the result of believing that God is withholding something from us and we know better than Him what is good for us—so we pursue our own path.

OPENING SENTENCE: I can remember when I was still in High School my sister was watching a romance movie where the handsome main character was telling his beautiful recently discovered true love the depth of his everlasting love. INTRODUCTION: While I was trying to hold back my natural guy gag ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fairy Tale Marriages: The Hidden Dangers Of Romantic Love Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Love must be more than romantic love. When romance supersedes covenant as the central bond of marriage, the stability of that relationship is subject to

OPENING SENTENCE: Over the years I have officiated or observed the marriage of quite a few people and with it have seen a significant change in the nature of the couple's wedding vows. INTRODUCTION: In years past the focus of the vow was on the promise to love, honor and cherish until death do us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Carry Them To Jesus Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Feb 7, 2026

Faith was never meant to be lived alone. In Mark 2, we discover that sometimes the boldest belief isn’t found in the person who is healed—but in the friends who refuse to leave them where they are and carry them to Jesus.

Introduction– There are moments in life when faith feels strong. And there are moments when faith feels… heavy. Heavy because of grief. Heavy because of exhaustion. Heavy because you’ve prayed the same prayer longer than you ever expected to. And here’s the truth we don’t say out loud enough in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 4 - Called To Do Good For Evil Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 31, 2024

How do we respond to the good and evil that is done to us? There are many ways we can respond, but God’s word teaches us the right way, and it is the way Jesus exemplified for us.

We read in Numbers 22:12, And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed. (KJV) God told Balaam that he was not to accompany the men of Moab who had approached him, and he was not to curse the people of Israel because they were a people ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:12, Deuteronomy 28:2-5, Deuteronomy 28:15, Acts 5:1-3, 2 Samuel 14:1, 2 Samuel 14:21, 2 Samuel 14:25, 2 Samuel 14:28-30, 2 Samuel 18:9, Proverbs 17:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Bring Three To Vbs

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003

It is not your responsibility to save souls; it’s your responsibility to share.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Outreach. Why has God blessed Thomas Road Baptist Church for 46 years? 2. Inward focus. What is our greatest threat? "One of the most devastating things that happens in Church Growth is the shift from reaching out, to reaching in." 3. Intentional. Will evangelism come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:28

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 127

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Psalm 127. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Psalm 127 Reading: Psalm 127 ILL: • A man went to a psychiatrist with a worry problem. • "Every time I get into bed, " he said, "I'm convinced there is somebody under it". • "I can help", said the psychiatrist, • "But it will mean a session a week for a year, costing £30 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Brethren

Something Strange Happens To Me: I Like Women

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 21, 2004

Please, hit me, slap my face: I deserve it! I am abnormal I think, and I should consult a physician or a good psychologist, because: - Women only attract me, - I married one, - I become father, naturally, without any clone or genetic stuff aid, -

Something strange happens to me: I like women I would like to apologize: please, forgive my wrong behavior. I should be ashamed and I must to confess: I like women and I am in love with one. In fact, I even marry her. I know, I do the wrong, I am an old-fashioned person and I deserve to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-32

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist