Sermons on Family:

True Christianity Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 28, 2017

What does it really mean to be a Christian? 1. Relating to the Father’s family. 2. Receiving the Lord's touch. 3. Rising to serve the Savior.

True Christianity The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:14-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 11, 2017 (Revised July 31, 2021) MESSAGE: *Many people think you're a Christian if your parents were Christians, or if you have been baptized, or if you have been going to church. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Papa's Missing! Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 16, 2008

That great theologian, Lucille Ball, was asked to comment on why American families were falling apart. Her response: “Papa’s missing. Things are falling apart because Papa’s gone. If Papa were here, he’d fix it.” Here’s what Papa means to the family!

Papa’s Missing That great theologian, Lucille Ball, was asked to comment on why American families were falling apart. Her response: “Papa’s missing. Things are falling apart because Papa’s gone. If Papa were here, he’d fix it.” National surveys indicate that the younger generations are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Jacob And Joseph Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Nobody in the family but Joseph knew what was going on, and how God had made the salvation of Jacob's family possible by the position God had lead him to possess. Joseph did not need faith at this point, for he had knowledge, but Jacob needed faith, and that is where he was weak.

If the strong-willed child is the greatest challenge for parents, the strong-willed adult is the greatest challenge for God. The greatest obstacle to God's will being done on earth as it is in heaven is the strong stubborn self-will of man. All of the judgments of God through the Bible and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-20

Welcome Home

Contributed by Joanne Chan on Feb 7, 2018

This sermon looks at the parable of the Prodigal Son, and explores the relationship between the father, the younger son, and the older son. The intertwined relationship of this family shows that love and respect should be the key values of our church.

Lately I have been binge watching this new American TV series called “This is us”. It’s about a family with triplets and their intertwining stories with each other now, when the characters are grown up, but it constantly flashes back to their childhood times. It shows how their loving parents ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hating Your Family For Jesus' Sake?! (A Sermon On Luke 14:25-33)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 24, 2007

How can we hate our parents, partners and children? It has to be the most offensive exhortation Jesus ever gave - telling us that we have to hate the ones we love th most.

As soon as I noticed that our Gospel reading today was the one that begins by telling us that we’ve got to ’hate our mothers and fathers’, I decided then and there to give my sermon today on Paul’s Letter to Philemon! No, as much as I’d like to do that, I feel I have to stick with "hate your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Modern Family God’s Way 5 The Biggest Problem In Marriage Selfishnes Series

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

The biggest problem in marriage is selfishness

MODERN FAMILY GOD’S WAY 6 - GOD’S WAY FOR WOMEN Text: Titus 2:1-5 Introduction: 1. There’s no better way to honor the women of Waterford, and our guests, than to lift up today some great truths that God inspired to be written in His Word, for our benefit. 2. Read text 3. Satan has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can Personal Sin Have A Corporate Effect?

Contributed by Richard Berry on Jul 9, 2004

Personal sin does not effect you alone, it effects many more people, including innocent people, family, church, nation.

CAN PERSONAL SIN HAVE A CORPORATE EFFECT? I doubt that there is anyone here who doesn’t want to succeed in some way or fashion. If there was someone like that, I’d be suspicious. I would have to think hard about becoming good friends with someone who wouldn’t want to succeed. However, there is a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Express Positive Thoughts Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 1, 2004

The way we communicate communicates a lot. Strong families look for the good in each other without ignoring the bad, but they emphasize the good.

Family Security: Expressing Positive Thoughts Ephesians 4:29-32 We are basing this series on an acrostic I came across in an article by John Maxwell, citing a study that discovered six keys to strong families. Six Keys To A Strong Family S = Spiritual Bonding E= Express Positive Thoughts C= ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Focused Fatherhood

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 22, 2002

This is a message for Fathers. It speaks of Isaac and the priorities that he displayed as a father. His responsibilities to God first, to his family, and then to his job.

Thanks to my, Dad-In-Law for the seeds of this message, Rev. Doulgas E. Harding, I. I wish all of you DADS a Happy Father’s Day this morning!!! I know that many may be facing a number of feelings or emotions at this timefor various ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5, Genesis 26:23-25

Denomination: Other

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jun 28, 2002

Funeral sermon for a young man I’ve never met who committed suicide. No family in this Country, a Memorial service for friends.

Funeral Sermon For Robert Lee Gray 28 June 2002 I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation to each of you for comeing to this memorial service today. Each of you by your words and/or your presence have demonstrated a critical virtue of humanity that we need to see expressed more in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Eylogy--Lloyd Simmons

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

This is a eulogy for a Christian who died at age 89. He was very active in the life of the church and he loved his family dearly.

Lloyd Dayton Simmons Sr. January 20, 2004 We sometimes see the greatness and love of our God by the kind of people that He sends into our lives. Who would have thought that little black boy, born under the weight of segregation and racism, working in the cotton fields of Mississippi ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Psalm 139:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Of New Beginnings

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 2, 2004

This is an evangelistic message on our "Kickoff Sunday" as we were opening a new building... Many unsaved friends and family were present.

The God of New Beginnings Pastor Glenn Newton Feb. 1, 2004 (Kickoff Sunday) “20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Gal. 2:20 17 Therefore, if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Nazarene

Dining Room - Parental Responsibility Series

Contributed by David Slone on Sep 11, 2004

Fourth in a series concerning the american christian family and how we might need a makeover. Takeoff from the popular tv series.

EXTREME MAKEOVER : DINING ROOM: Parental Responsibility Ephesians 6:1-4 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 6:2 HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER (which is the first commandment with a promise), 6:3 SO THAT IT MAY BE WELL WITH YOU, AND THAT YOU MAY LIVE LONG ON THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities Of Godly Fathers

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 18, 2003

Our church, our families and our nation are in desperate need for men to stand up and be the godly fathers they were meant to be.

Qualities of Godly Fathers Luke 8:41-42, 49-56 June 15, 2003 Morning Service Introduction As we celebrate Father’s Day today, I would like to share the following story about the effect that one father had on his family. This particular family had three small children who were determined to have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:41-56

Denomination: Church Of God

The Blessing

Contributed by David Swensen on Jun 19, 2002

The power and importance of family blessings cannot be overestimated. When blessings are not forthcoming children ache for them. Learn more with todays message.

INTRODUCTION Writing in Chicken Soup for the Soul, Ted Kruger writes: “I have many memories about my father and about growing up with him in our apartment next to the elevated train tracks. For years we listened to the roar of the train as it passed by. Late at night, my father waited alone for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:30-34, Genesis 27:1-4

Denomination: Baptist