Sermons on Family Unity:

The Greatest Generation

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010

Tom Brokaw's book the Greatest Generation helps us to see what characteristics of the WW II generation we need to rediscover today.

THE GREATEST GENERATION Introduction: Tom Brokaw refers to the current generation of Sr. Adults as the Greatest Generation. Of them He writes, “They came of age during the Great Depression and the Second World War and went on to build modern America – men and women whose everyday ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Happiness At Home Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) It is God’s will that you should be happy - and He has provided what we need to get there - especially in our homes. ...

Series - "Living Life to the Full" Finding Happiness at Home (LTF-07) Psalm 127:1 This morning I want to wrap up our series that we have entitled "Living Life to the Full." In Genesis 2:7 we read that ‘the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: *other

Getting Ready For A Change

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Feb 18, 2010

. Have you ever wished during an especially wonderful time in your life that you could freeze things right where they were?

Getting Ready for a Change Joshua 1:1-1:16 Introduction: 1. Have you ever wished during an especially wonderful time in your life that you could freeze things right where they were? I remember having that thought a number of years ago my family was spending time with my parents, they were ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-16

Denomination: Apostolic

The Gospel According To Will Smith: The Pursuit Of Happyness Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 12, 2008

This message is part of a movie series looking at Will Smith Movies - this one looks at the real life story of Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness

Chris Gardner’s story is a great story... Husband, father, salesman - selling doctors scanning machines they don’t want or need. He knows there has to be more! He meets a guy driving a Ferrari, who is a stockbroker. He tells Chris to get that job you need good math skills, and good people skills ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Relating Righteously Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Nov 17, 2008

Husbands, wives, children, employees, and employers listen up!

Ephesians 5:22-6:9: Relating Righteously Pastor Eric J. Hanson November 16, 2008 Introduction Last time we left off with a verse that sets the tone for today’s message. Verse 21 of Ephesians 5 commands all followers of Jesus Christ to “submit to one another”. What is our motivation for this? The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Encouragers, Equippers And Trainers Of Children, Youth And Families Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 14, 2012

A sermon that focuses on the congregation and individual members being encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families

This week we explore what it means for us as individuals and God’s congregation to be encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families… Today’s reading from Mark 10:13-14 highlights how the Christian faith is different from many views in the world about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Minnesota Vacation 2010

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 24, 2010

Experiences of our vacation

“Vacation -2010” Psalm 113 Praise the Lord. Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord. Let the name of the Lord be praised, both now and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised. The Lord is exalted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Father's Day 2012

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 4, 2012

There is a father shortage in America as many dads have simply gone AWOL.Fathers have left their families, homes, children, bride of their youth literally unmanned.

Introduction A There is a father shortage in America as many dads have simply gone AWOL. 1 Fathers have left their families, homes, children, bride of their youth literally unmanned. a They have deserted their position as head of the home. aa Between 1960 & 1990, the percentage of children ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

"The Foundation For Relationships" Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Sep 29, 2011

Trust is the foundation for all relationships. Trust creates security and is necessary for building good relationships.

INTRODUCTION • You cannot have happiness in relationships without trust. • It is the key ingredient for all healthy relationships. • It is essential for intimacy in marriage. • Trust creates security and openness in relationships. • Trust makes relationships ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Taken Advantage Of

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 11, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 29: 1 – 35

Genesis 29: 1 – 35 Being taken advantage of 29 So Jacob went on his journey and came to the land of the people of the East. 2 And he looked, and saw a well in the field; and behold, there were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks. A large stone was on the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Children’s Day Message- A Charge To Parents

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 8, 2020

Many parents go through worry and anxiety and stress as they attempt to raise their children while ignoring the blueprints for the family written by the Master Architect, God.

(Psa 127:1 NKJV) 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. (Psa 127:2 NKJV) It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep. (Psa 127:3 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting On With Others! (2020)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 2, 2020

Getting on with others (marriage / family / work) - Colossians chapter 3 verses 18 to chapter 4 verses 1 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Colossians chapter 3 verses 18 to chapter 4 verses 1: SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Husbands and Wives: Love and Submission (3:18-19): (2). Parents and Children: Encouragement and Obedience (3:20-21): (3). Masters and Servants: Honesty & Devotion (3:22 to 4:1): SERMON BODY: Ill: It was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18, Colossians 4:1

Denomination: Brethren

Empowering Men To Be Great Fathers And Husbands

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

A good marriage extends grace to you when you are grumpy; remembers your birthdays, your favorite foods, and your favorite music; celebrates your wins; speaks the truth when no one else will; serves one another with joy without complaining; and affirms my best qualities when I am insecure.

I had a really good father in life. My dad, Brian Maze, taught me to work hard as he grew up around the steel industry of Pittsburgh. He taught me to hate debt. He was a savor and modeled great wisdom for me in personal finance. He taught me to love my country as he was a Vietnam Vet around 1965. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33

Denomination: Baptist

Building Without Blueprints Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 17, 2016

Can you imagine building a house without blueprints? Many people try to build their lives without them and life becomes a disaster!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today is Father’s Day and we are going to continue with part two of our Life Series, today we will examine the issue of building without blueprints. • This message is timely given that it is Father’s day and dads, we like to build stuff, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wear The Pants

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 4, 2015

It’s time to answer the call of manhood. It’s time to WEAR THE PANTS.

My name Is Eduardo Quintana, I am 47 years old, I am married and I have three very young sons. If you are like me and like most men my age or if you are from my generation, you probably feel that the task of being a man in this day and age is almost impossible. And you are right! By yourself, it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational