Sermons on Family Union:

Basic Training For Families

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jun 17, 2003

The Word of God ought to be on display in your homes, in every area of your life. It ought to be hung up in your living room, your kitchen, your laundry room, and if you really expect your children to follow the Lord, the Word of God had better be hung u

Note to readers: Although I have re-written this text extenstively, most of the main points, illustrations, and quotes of this sermon are from a sermon originally preached by Dr. James Merritt at the Pastor’s Conference of the Southern Baptist Convention held at Orlando Florida in June of 2000. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Church Family?

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jun 2, 2001

The importance of the Family of God

Family Reunion May 30 2001 Before we look at what is a church family this just came in: ( Read Dough Boy) What is a Church Family? Jesus asks the same question! Doesn’t He? While He was still speaking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing The Hurts In Families

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 4, 2001

Healing the relationships in our homes involves 1. Honest confession. 2. A willingness to stop the things that hurt the other person. 3. Opening our hearts to them once again and allowing them to come in.

In the Scripture reading this morning, we find one of the most dysfunctional families in the Bible. The irony is that it is a family led by one of the most godly men in the Old Testament — King David. David is described as a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14), and he was. But he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:24-31

Denomination: Methodist

When Families Fail Series

Contributed by David Limiero on Jun 5, 2001

Why do families fail? Compares the stories of Absalom and the Prodigal Son.

The Perils of Parenting: When Families Fail Eph. 6:1-4; Luke 15:11-32; 2 Samuel Introduction What happens when families fail? For the last two weeks we’ve been talking about parenting in times of peril. Two weeks ago we looked at a young mother named Hannah who was able to raise her son ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Family Background!! Series

Contributed by Marian Diceanu on Jun 14, 2001

The message deals with the context in which Joseph grew up.

Genesis 37 What a family background!! In Britain there are a couple of TV programs that are called this: One is called “holidays from hell” –explain-. The other is called “neighbors from hell”. I remember watching a program about a family that was described by their neighbors as a family from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

God's Family Album Series

Contributed by Jong Kim on Jan 30, 2002

This sermon addresses the question "How do we get into the family of God?"

I don’t know about you but as the list of names were read today from Matthew, I was a little bored. I noticed some of you were too. It reminds me of attending several middle school, high school and college graduations this past June. Hearing the list of names being read off was boring because I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Genesis 22:6-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Families That Will Last Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 31, 2002

This is the 5th sermon in the "Kingdom Business" series. This sermon focuses on the building of a Christian home.

Sunday Morning February 3, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Kingdom Business [#5] BUILDING FAMILIES THAT WILL LAST Genesis 24 Introduction: 1. In this series, we have identified the stewardship of life, the stewardship of prayer, the stewardship of the Bible, and the stewardship of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Families

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 30, 2001

Families are a place where: 1. We learn to glorify God and live for him. 2. We receive love and nurturing. 3. We learn about values and character.

The American Family is being totally redefined today. It can mean almost anything, and anyone who thinks that it should mean one man, one woman and the children that God may bless them with is seen as someone who is out of step, and even a threat to the culture. Family may mean one man and one ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Conquering Family Hurdles! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 12, 2001

I believe the three top family hurdles we face today is proper training within the home, correct attitudes of the family members, and communications.

"Conquering Family Hurdles!" "More than a SURVIVOR" series part 3 of 4 Text: Prov. 31:26-28 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - May 13, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Happy Mother’s Day! We are in a series entitled "More ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:26-28

Denomination: Bible Church

Dealing With An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 19, 2001

Insights on how Joseph was faithful to God even in an imperfect family.

When Life is the Pits A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 1 “Dealing with an Imperfect Family.” Genesis 37: 1-11 The term dysfunctional is used quite often today in regard to families. The word refers to the sense of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

An Intentional Family Life Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 20, 2001

Third in a six-part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

Living and Intentional Life: FAMILY INTRODUCTION: This week we will continue our series on Living an Intentional Life. Remember that the three key words in describing an intentional life are purpose, discipline and vision. Living intentionally means that we have an agenda for our own lives. It ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Family Day '98

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 10, 2001

a sermon preached on a Family Day celebration

Family is important to God We had a familyfamily before Abraham, Issac, and Jacob, Red Sea, 10 commandments, Jericho, Daniel, three Hebrew children Garden everthing good except that man was alone Bible speaks of families Genesis, OT, Father in NT, Son, John 3:16, bride, groom, marraige ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Holiness

A Christian Family Is...

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 11, 2001

a look at Joshua’s most famous statement

A Christian family is a: -----1) Responsible family verse 15-"But as for ME and MY house" Dt. 6:4-9 Eph. 6:4 Eph 5:23; Col 3:18; -----2) United family "But as for me AND my house" 2 Cor 6:14ff 1 Kings 11:1-2 -----3) Determined family you serve who you want "BUT as for me and my ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Holiness

The Church (A Family) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 19, 2001

This is the 7th sermon in the "Discipleship" series. Once we are born again, we become a part of God’s family.

Sunday Evening October 21, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Discipleship #7 THE CHURCH: A FAMILY Ephesians 2:19-22 Introduction: 1. This morning we looked at the church as a body and that we must be unified and work together. 2. This evening, let’s look at the church as a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Along In The Family

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

modified from Rick Stacey MCC

Getting Along in the Family Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ July 7, 2002 The story is told of a little boy sitting on his front steps with his face cradled in his hands, looking upset. His dad came home just then & asked him what was wrong. The little boy looked up & said, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ