Sermons on Family Struggles:

Train Up A Child Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2024

Based on Proverbs 22:6 - Challenges parents to share & live out the Gospel with their children.

“TRAIN UP A CHILD” Proverbs 22:6 FBCF – 6/2/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sitting at railroad crossing years ago. Started noticing the graffiti. Some of it pretty impressive. Question: Why do people do that? Why do people go & spray paint their artwork on random railroad cars that will crisscross ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Job: The Character Of A Father

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 18, 2024

Job was not just a man who was known for suffering but also as a man of character and presence in his children's lives.

Note: I have studied sermons and devotions on this topic. So I have gleaned from the studies. Title: Lessons from Job and Parenting Theme: Text: Job 1:1 – 5 Opening Scripture Job 1:1-5 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does The Bible Say About Gender Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 20, 2024

The Scriptures can be trusted. The Scriptures are the supreme authority.

What does the Bible say about gender? 2 Timothy 4:1-4 NIV In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4, Hebrews 4:12-13, Genesis 1:27, Genesis 5:1-2, Psalm 139:13-14, Matthew 19:3-5, Acts 2:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Polygamous Life (Genesis 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 9, 2024

Can God show mercy upon very imperfect servants? Does Jacob's life reveal that polygamy simply does not work? Was God's design from the beginning of one man and one woman simply the best? Let's look at Genesis 30.

Does Jacob’s life reveal why polygamy does not work? Did Leah suffer because of this selfish lifestyle? Did competition between wives make family harmony difficult? Did God bless Jacob despite his personal failings? Did God know what He was doing when He designed marriage to be between one man and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Biblical Perspective On Lust And Adultery

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

This teaching emphasizes the importance of purity in one's thoughts and intentions, not just actions.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches that the act of looking at someone with lustful intent is equivalent to committing adultery in one's heart (Matthew 5:27-28). This teaching emphasizes the importance of purity in one's thoughts and intentions, not just actions. The Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:18-20

The Importance Of Behaviours, Attitudes, And Hobbies In Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 28, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on these aspects and provide examples to illustrate their importance.

The Importance of Behaviours, Attitudes, and Hobbies in Marriage Marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God, and it requires effort, commitment, and dedication from both partners to make it successful. While love and compatibility are essential, behaviours, attitudes, and hobbies also play a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Mark 12:31

How To Stane Sane On Thanksgiving

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 1, 2025

how to endure family conflict at Thanksgiving

1 Thessalonians 5:18 We have all been taught since little children, that Thanksgiving, second only to Christmas, is one of the happiest holidays that we celebrate (remember all those the pictures we colored of the happy Indians and pilgrims sitting down at a table loaded with food?). Everyone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Episcopal

We Believe In Baptism Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 24, 2025

Baptism is our outward protest of sin’s attempt to win an inward war.

We Believe in Baptism April 27, 2025 1. Water baptism is a surrender to Christ. Romans 6:1-4 NIV “What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3 Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-4, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Denier

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 3, 2024

If you take care of you and everyone other than your family you are worse than an infidel.

"I have a question - need an interpretation of 1 Timothy 5:8. Rock solid, hard core, gloves off, down and dirty. What are the implications, explications, every angle, no stone left unturned." 1 Tim 5:8  But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Be Devoted, Practice Hospitality Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 31, 2024

When we start following Christ, we’re adopted into a big family.

One Anothers January 5, 2025 Romans 12:10-13 NIV Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-13, Luke 10:1-2, Luke 10:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Picking Your Priorities

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 10, 2024

Making choices that will put you and your family in the center of God''s will.

Picking Your Priorities Matthew 6:1-34 6 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-34

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: Fraternal Correction In 632 Words

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 8, 2023

God’s watchful eye.

On the backside of a one-dollar bill, we are reminded that we are being watched; that eye on top of a pyramid is officially called “the eye of providence: God’s watchful eye.” Although the masons, still today a forbidden group for Catholics to join, adopted the image, the eye was actually added by ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-9, Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

Get Closer To God- Relationships Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 20, 2023

This is the 163rd sermon in the series Action". This is the 9th sermon from Colossians.

Series: Action [#163] GET CLOSER TO GOD- RELATIONSHIPS Colossians 3:18-4:18 Introduction: Life is about relationships- Your relationship with your family, your classmates, those you work with, those you attend Church with, your neighbors, and many others. The most important relationship that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Citizens Of Heaven: A New Identity Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

As citizens of heaven, we have a new identity, a new family, and a new purpose. Let us live our lives in a manner worthy of this heavenly citizenship, shining the light of Christ in a world that desperately needs it.

Citizens of Heaven: A New Identity Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation warmly and introducing the key verse: Ephesians 2:19 (NLT) - "So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is Power In Words!

Contributed by Robert Webb on May 2, 2025

I suppose that every parent here today can relate to the question: What does the future hold for my children. In fact, most parents probably worry about it more than the child does.

I suppose that every parent here today can relate to the question: What does the future hold for my children. In fact most parents probably worry about it more than the child does. It reminds me of the story of the father that came home from work every day and found his child on the couch playing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, Proverbs 18:21, John 14:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ