Sermons on Family Strife:

Spots And Stripes Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2021

If you want true success in life, don’t depend on your shrewd deals or your spent schemes. Instead, depend on the Lord.

Ted Engstrom and Edward Dayton, in a Christian Leadership Letter some time ago, talked about a young man who was appointed president of a bank. Intimidated by his new responsibilities, he nervously sought the advice of his gray-haired predecessor: “Sir, what has been the secret of your success?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:25-43, Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:17, Galatians 3:3, 1 Peter 3:1-4, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Anger Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

All sin is deadly but the Seven Deadly Sins are some of the biggest problems we can find ourselves in. Anger makes the list of the seven deadly sins because for centuries people have witnessed its destructive power and influence.

We are continuing our teaching series devoted to the Seven Deadly Sins. In his autobiography, Number 1, famous New York Yankee manager, Billy Martin told about hunting in Texas with the legendary, Mickey Mantle. Mickey had a friend who would let them hunt on his ranch and the two decided that would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Peace In The Midst Of Chaos Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 29, 2022

Embracing obedience to God brought peace to the young teenage girl whom the Lord chose to bear His Son into the world.

“In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!’ But she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Cross - Number 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 23, 2024

The Cross of Jesus Christ... 1. Can put real hope in our hearts (vs. 12-13). 2. Can break down barriers between us (vs. 11-15). 3. Can save us from God's holy hostility (vs. 15-17). 4. Can give us instant access to Almighty God (vs. 18). 5. Can make Heaven our home (vs. 19).

The Power of the Cross - Number 2 Ephesians 2:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared March 23, 2024) Note: The previous sermon in this series was prepared for Memorial Day in the United States. This is a very similar sermon for any time of the year. MESSAGE: *Think ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Glorified-Part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 11, 2023

1 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. There are aspects of Jesus’ being glorified that are of great significance. How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

JESUS GLORIFIED-I—John 12:20-36 Attention: I regularly use a weedeater when I cut the grass. We have to trim a good deal—around buildings, & trees, & trimming the ditch out front. We have a gasoline powered Stihl FS 56 RC-E. It’s a great German product! I’m on my second one! I used the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26, John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Troubled Society

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 8, 2022

Many people today seem overloaded with the cares of this world and have neglected to concentrate on making happy memories with their family, which will pay off in the long run, mainly when they reflect on their lives and their loved ones are no longer around to share their memories.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 30:12) "There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes and yet is not washed from their filthiness." (Daniel 6:4-5) (4) "Then the presidents and princes sought to find ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:12, Psalm 39:4-5, James 4:14, Psalm 90:12, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Daniel 6:4-5, Daniel 6:8-10, 1 Peter 3:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of Keeping Vows And Promises To Godly Partners Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 8, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on the importance of keeping vows and promises to godly partners, and the consequences of breaking covenant.

As believers, we are called to live a life of integrity and faithfulness, particularly in our relationships with others. This is especially true when it comes to our romantic relationships, where we make vows and promises to one another before God. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:14-15

Part 17: Help For Troubled Times Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 14, 2025

How can we make it through troubled times? 1. By strong confidence in God. 2. By sincere confession to God. 3. By shifting our concern to other people.

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 17: Help for Troubled Times Psalm 25:1-22 (Initial reading vs. 1-7) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 2, 2017 (Revised January 15, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Please open you Bibles to Psalm 25, as we study another great Old Testament prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Us To Pray Like The Apostle Paul - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 16, 2024

Here's how to do it: 1. Reach out to God with reverence (vs. 14). 2. Trust God as the loving Father of His family (vs. 14-15). 3. Pray for more spiritual strength (vs. 16).

God Wants Us to Pray Like the Apostle Paul - Part 1 Ephesians 3:14-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared April 16, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who studies God's Word will find that it contains many prayers. The Dake Annotated Reference Bible lists 222 different ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Abigail Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 13, 2020

We have a story of the beauty and the beast and how the heroine saves her family from destruction because of the beast’s rude and foolish ways. Our heroine is a courageous woman of faith who steps in to prevent a massacre at the risk of her own life.

Theme: Unsung Heroes Video: What is courage from bluefishtv.com. Quote on courage: Courage looks different than many people think today. The most courageous people in the world are ones who never pick up a weapon or those who choose to lay their weapons down. The kingdom of God is looking for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 39 – Orphans And Widows Adrift – Extortion For Basics - Chapter 5:3-5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 28, 2025

Orphans and widows. Throughout Lamentations we have considered one deprivation after another, and this message adds three more – payment for drinking water, payment for wood, and hounded to the limits of endurance. We look at applications in our current world matching those.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 39 – ORPHANS AND WIDOWS ADRIFT – EXTORTION FOR BASICS - CHAPTER 5:3-5 [3]. SET ADRIFT WITHOUT FAMILY STABILITY {{Lamentations 5:3 “We have become ORPHANS without a father. Our mothers are like WIDOWS.”}} This whole chapter is a great lament, more so than ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:3, Deuteronomy 10:18, Exodus 22:22, Jeremiah 22:3, Deuteronomy 24:19, James 1:27, Lamentations 5:4, Jeremiah 6:13-14, Jeremiah 6:12, Romans 3:11-12, Lamentations 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thomas The Determined Doubter Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Nov 21, 2006

Determined, to I dont know finally at the truck stop of doubt

Thomas The Determined, Don’t Know, Doubter We are all familiar with the term “doubting Thomas,” because Thomas doubted Jesus rose from the dead. The Bible never describes Thomas this way. It describes his moment of doubt. But it is one moment, only one, and he moves quickly beyond it. His ...read more

Scripture: John 20:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Trusted In Themselves..." Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 8, 2004

Some kids are as different as night is from day! Their attitude, their affections, it makes you wonder if they are from the same family. We too are different & it can affect the outcome of our finding and discovering the forgiveness of God.

Introduction I. illus. It’s amazing how different our own kids can be. One likes it hot while the other likes it cold. One may resemble you and th other their mother. Strange isn’t it! We all are different come to think of it. Sometimes it can be a bad thing. For example when our attitude doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9

Denomination: Baptist

Commandment #2 Thou Shalt Cut The Apron Strings

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 10, 2007

For a marriage to become successful “both” have to become emotionally detached from their family. (This doesn’t mean anyone is cut off, but as a couple your number 1 attention has to be your spouse!)

Commandment #2 Thou Shalt Cut the Apron Strings Text: Genesis 2: 21-25 21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. 22 Then the rib which the LORD God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Partnership Of Parental Prayer

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2004

When we are desperate about what to do with our families, we need to identify our central concerns, see that guilt shakes our weak faith, and use prayer to partner with the healing Christ.

When there is a problem to be solved, we will do everything to solve it except the most obvious and most effective solution. Have you noticed? When something needs to be fixed, we will try all sorts of elaborate, complicated, expensive approaches. But the simplest, most direct, and most effective ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist