Sermons on Family Under Attack:

Why Can't Everyone Be Nice Like Me? Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 29, 2001

When we realize we’re the ones who should be the greatest influence for good in all our relationships, our frustrations will ease.

We must serve God in all our personal relationships we are in now. I. Follow and Respect Your Parents (1-3) A. We’re obliged to obey B. We can’t honor God and dishonor parents C. One reason parents speak is to make us think 1. Escape sin 2. To avoid danger and disappointment II. Encourage ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Remodeling - Dealing With An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 2, 2001

Originally from a series entitled, "When Life is the Pits : A Study of the LIfe of Joseph." Insights on how Joseph was faithful to God even in an imperfect family.v

The term dysfunctional is used quite often today in regard to families. The word refers to the sense of disintegration produced in a family where there is a lot of hurt. From a Christian perspective it is a home that is not functioning as God intended. It could be the result of divorce, lack of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Recipe For Successful Parenting Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 2, 2001

Originally from a "Survivor" Series. Cake baking and child rearing are both best achieved by following the recipe.

“A Recipe for Successful Parenting” I made a startling discovery soon after our child was born, they do not come with an instruction manual. The way that we dealt with this emergency was to call our moms, with questions that went something like this, “Mom she doing so and so, is she suppose to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Constructing A Marriage That Lasts Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Jul 2, 2001

Originally appeared as the third message in a series of messages entitled, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

Sermon: How to Build a Marriage that Lasts We are in the middle of a series of semons called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home." Last week, we looked at Ephesians 5 and learned how to make marriage work. This morning, I want to look at Genesis 2 and learn how to build a marriage that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

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

Asian Fathers And Their Children

Contributed by Eddie Sun on Aug 16, 2001

A message for Asian fathers and their children to ’turn their hearts toward one another’ and develop an emotional bond between them.

Evangelical Formosan Church of Alhambra Malachi 4:6 Opening Today I would like to speak on the topic of fathers and their children. I haven’t been a father for very long, so I don’t pretend to be an expert on the subject. But I have learned from many godly men who have been fathers for many, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Home That's Blessed Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 6, 2001

Our homes are called to be sacred. Places where children learn how to love God and serve Him through positive godly example. How can our home trully be blessed ?

AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE God’s values for a Christian home Part One : A Home that’s Blessed ! Many Christians do not see their homes to be as sacred as the church. They have undervalued and underestimated God’s perspective and heart for the home. Our aim: To highlight and outline the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:11-15, 2 Samuel 6:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Roles Of The Christian Husband

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

What is hte role of the Christian husband

INTRODUCTION Whenever you talk about the relationship between a husband and wife, you must always deal with prevailing attitudes. Our attitudes and understanding of what makes a good marriage and of the roles of husband and wife may or may not be right. Even in Christian circles, we have come to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Family - Investing In Growth Series

Contributed by Merle Mees on Sep 12, 2001

Part of the Fit for Life PowerPak.

INVESTMENT TIPS FOR GROWING YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS Selected Bible Texts 5/14/00 AM - Mother’s Day Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in America. In 1997, among the 70 or so people in this country who were worth 1 billion dollars or more, Buffet was the only one of only a few who acquired ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting By Pager

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

What do you do when there's not enough time to do everything?

Parenting by Pager What do you do when there's not enough time to do everything? Job 1:5 Have you ever tried to be two places at the same time? In many ways, technology is making that possible. Some parents are setting up a baby cam in the nursery so grandparents can log on the Internet and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Be There Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2001

We have the choice of being there (Where God wants us) or being nowhere!

Be there or be nowhere! -- Part 1 Power Point slide 1 Thesis: We have the choice of being there (Where God wants us) or being nowhere! Texts: Psalms 119:175a states, “Let me live that I may praise you…” Introduction: Let me ask you a question. When did you start living? Many would say when I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9, Deuteronomy 11:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Godly Couple

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 3, 2000

The godly example of Pricilla and Aquilla form a pattern for family life today.

A GODLY COUPLE A Pattern For Us All Eccl 4:9-12; Acts 18:1-3, 19, 24-26 1. The Benefits of a Good Marriage A. Mutual Effort · (Eccl 4:9) Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: B. Mutual Support · (Eccl 4:10) If one falls down, his friend can help him up. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Well With Thee?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 14, 2001

How is our relationship with God and with others

Is it well with thee? 2 Kings 4:8-36 In Mother’s arms, there is comfort. In mother’s arms, there is love. In mother’s arms, there is peace. In her arms, she can heal the wounds. In her arms, she can make the bad things go way. In her arms, there is security. But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-36

Denomination: Baptist

Hope: Healing For The Home

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2001

This sermon offers hope for families that are broken or going through hard times.

Hope & Healing For The Home Morning Star Family Day 11/22/98 Genesis 50:15-21 Ephesians 4:17-32 Today as you celebrate Family Day, I want you to know that no family is complete without the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in the home. God has many ways of entering into our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21, Ephesians 4:17-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Anchoring Your Family For Christ

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 12, 2001

Do you desire to be the man, the husband, the father father of integrity that God desires for you to be?

Father’s Day June 18, 2000 Smith’s Grove Baptist Church Happy Fathers Day! Bill Cosby wrote a book called Fatherhood and in it he reacalls two humerous observations. Father milking cows 5 kids $20 each Dennis Rodman and Howard Stern have a lot in common. They are both famous They are both ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:7

Denomination: Baptist