Sermons on Family Struggles:

Four Things That Get In The Way Of The Church Being A Family Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 26, 2015

The passage commands us to treat our church family like family. What are some of the things that get in the way of us doing that well?

WHY TREAT EACH OTHER LIKE FAMILY? We are God’s eternal family. - 1 Timothy 5:1-2. - Because we are family! - Why is this so needed today? a. The prevalence of loneliness in our society. b. The joy of being “where everybody knows your name.” c. How hard life is and how much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Family Day Series

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Jan 30, 2008

Building Strong Families With lessons based on the 10 Commandments

Introduction: Today is probably the hardest for us to apply. The other difficult one is not coveting. But today we want to talk about overcoming workaholism. The two really seem to go hand in hand as we work more hours to have more things. How can you tell if you are a workaholic? Yes/No 1) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rules: God-Tested Secrets For Relationships

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001

Three secrets to apply to your relationships, from Ephesians 5 and 6

The Rules: God-tested Secrets for Relationships Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-6:1-9 Intro: I hold in my hands a book that has been much talked about since it first appeared in 1995. Its critics call it hopelessly old-fashioned and unrealistic; its fans say that it is a refreshing return to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adoption: A Father's Choice Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

When God wanted to describe how He wants to relate to us, He used the illustration of “Adoption”.

I. Magee Adoption Story: A. Some of you will remember my wife Angel’s talk as we gave our Forward in Faith testimony in November, 2001. We knew that pursuing an adoption would be very costly financially and part of our sacrifice was to give up that pursuit in order to increase our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Adoption: A Father's Choice Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

When God wanted to describe how He wants to relate to us, He used the illustration of “Adoption”.

I. Magee Adoption Story: A. Some of you will remember my wife Angel’s talk as we gave our Forward in Faith testimony in November, 2001. We knew that pursuing an adoption would be very costly financially and part of our sacrifice was to give up that pursuit in order to increase our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hallways: Blending The Blended Family Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008

#5 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message discusses the concept of Step-Families and how to cope while blending.

“THE HALLWAYS: BLENDING THE BLENDED FAMILY” Home Improvement - Week 5 Selected Scriptures INTRODUCTION: (Video: Brady Bunch Intro = 1:00) That show was one of the very first to show a blended family. What is interesting is that it really wasn’t all that huge a hit back when it came out in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Belongs To Jesus' Family?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 7, 2005

PENTECOST 3(B) - Who belongs to Jesus’ family does not include those who divide but does include those who do God’s will.

WHO BELONGS TO JESUS’ FAMILY? (Outline) MARK 3:20-35 - June 5, 2005 - PENTECOST 3 INTRO: Man has a deep-seated need of belonging. Our society has numerous groups and organizations that people can join so they can belong. Each of us knows the special joy of belonging to a family. There is no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Nehemiah - Building A Strong Family

Contributed by C Jordan on May 5, 2016

If we want a strong and healthy family, we must build our family God’s way.

THE STORY OF THE JOURNEY HOME #4: NEHEMIAH – BUILDING A STRONG FAMILY OPENING TEXT: “Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: *other

"Guarding The Heart Of Your Home" Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 25, 2016

The idea for this series came from a series of the same name that is offered free by Life.Church. You can find it at open.church. There you will find videos, transcripts, outlines, and graphics. This message is loosely based on the life.church series.

INTRO: Raising kids made me realize that much has changed from the time I was a child until the time I became a parent; especially, in the area of child protection. For instance, when I was a child, I’m not sure car seats were even invented yet. Truth is, the first car with seatbelts that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Two Brothers Series

Contributed by Jeff Francis on Sep 12, 2005

Cain and Abel - Message 3 of a Sunday AM series on the book of Genesis.

Sunday AM—7/17/05 SERIES: Genesis—The First Soap Opera MESSAGE 3: A Tale of Two Brothers Felt Need Intro: Do me a favor and help me out for a second as we open our message this morning…tell me something that you just can’t live without. Not like your kids, your spouse, or something like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Social Security Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

This message talks about the hope we have in God’s Social Security Plan: families.

God’s Social Security Plan Exodus 20:12 Last month I received my annual SS statement. I never really read the outside. I always go to the inside to read how much money I will be getting at retirement. It tells you if you work until you’re 62, you’ll get this much. If you work until 67, you’ll get ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Methodist

Making The Most Of Your Family Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019

Honor or "give weight to" parents. Children should a) obey, b) respect, and c) surpass, their parents. Positive and practical for all ages.

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR FAMILY—Deuteronomy 5:16 Deuteronomy 5:16 “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” (Preacher: a few extra words in Deuteronomy, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Exodus 20:12, Leviticus 19:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not Ashamed Of God’s Family! Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 20, 2019

Every church is made up of people - and every one of those people is vital and needed in the church.

Not Ashamed of God’s Family! Romans 16 Introduction 1. Every church is made up of people - and every one of those people is vital and needed in the church. 2. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes… I’m ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Family Tree

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2024

For the first Sunday in Advent. There is no one who is not good enough for God to love.

Matthew 1:1-17 Jesus’ Family Tree When I was in college I was walking across campus when I came across a woman who was in one of my classes. She also came to our Campus Bible study. She was maybe in her 50’s, which seemed ancient to me. We got into a long and in-depth conversation that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Tension Between Spirit And Sin: The Struggle Of Every Christian

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

I didn't come to Jesus for Jesus. I came to Jesus, I flew to Jesus, cried out to Jesus, because I believed he could save me. My motives weren't perfect or pure or righteous. I came because I was desperate, broken, and lost.

I didn't come to Jesus for Jesus. I came to Jesus, I flew to Jesus, cried out to Jesus, because I believed he could save me. My motives weren't perfect or pure or righteous. I came because I was desperate, broken, and lost. We come to Christ in brokenness, with the most shallow motives. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Salvation Army