Sermons on focus on the family: showing 301-315 of 119,121

Family Resemblance

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 23, 2006

Our position in the family of God produces three results.

Shiloh Bible Church 1 John 3:1-3 Family Resemblance Introduction Last Sunday morning we had a child dedication here at Shiloh. Rick and Stephanie Hill dedicated their daughter Kayla. George and Allison Flick dedicated their daughter Hanna. And Lance and Nikki Seesholtz dedicated their son Eli. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Redefining The Family Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 24, 2006

What is God’s Family and how do you join it? Jesus redefines family, contrasts it with our earthly family and tells us how to join and what it’s like in his family.

The idea of family is always morphing in our society. Just in the past fifty years we’ve gone from June Cleaver to Uma Thurman. In the 1950’s the woman wore pearls and waited in high heels for her man to come home so she could greet him with a martini, a paper and dinner on the table. Today in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Family Resemblance Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 31, 2006

4th in the series, "Love Notes: A Letter from John." Why should we be like Jesus? Because of His Promise, His Passion and His Power.

Clip from Princess Diaries 2 about living up to expectations of being a royal, ending with “The concept is grasped, the execution is elusive” It can be difficult to live like King’s Kids. But that’s what we’re called to do, to live a life that reflects the image of our father. Now I’m not ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing The Family

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 21, 2006

From the life of Christ we learn how to grow a church family. 1- the method 2- the motivation 3- the means

INTRO.- ILL.- A father who didn’t exactly resemble Atlas or perhaps Samson said, “My little girl was sitting on my lap facing a mirror. After gazing intently at her reflection for some minutes, she said, ‘Daddy, did God make you?’ “’He sure did,’ I told her. “’And did He make me too?’ she asked. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wise Families Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007

Part 3 in a series from Proverbs dealing with family relations.

Wise Families I. Introduction A. God has established three human institutions in the world 1. Marriage and the home – Genesis 2:18-25 2. Human government – Genesis 9:1-6, Daniel 4:17-25, Romans 13:1-7 3. The church – Acts 2, 20:28, 1 Timothy 3:14-15 B. Of these three, the home is the most ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faith Family Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007

Like a family the church needs to show respect, give provision, and use proper discipline.

I Timothy #5 CHCC: May 13, 2007 (MOTHER’S DAY) The Faith Family I Timothy 5 INTRODUCTION: Have any of you been confronted with a “good news, bad news” situation lately? I heard about a man who got a call from his doctor. The doctor said, “Your test results are in, and I’ve got good news ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Family Table

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 16, 2007

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 6, Series C

3rd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 6] June 17, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through our baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection, you came to us, invited us, called us, and embraced us ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

All In The Family Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

Family living by God’s design

1. The HEAD of the Home (5:23-33; 6:4) A. The husband is the leader (v. 23). B. The husband is the lover (v. 25, 28-33). 1) He is to have a sacrificial love (v. 25). 2) He is to have a serving love (v. 28-30). 3) He is to have a solid love (v. 31). C. The husband is the liberator (v. 23, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Family's Foundation Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 29, 2007

Examining how to have a strong family foundation

Four cornerstones of a strong family foundation: 1. Dedication (v. 14a) A. Joshua was dedicated to God B. Joshua was dedicated to his family. C. Joshua was dedicated to worship. 2. Demolition (v. 14b) A. Joshua knew that everyone would have a "god" B. Joshua knew that people could serve only one ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Functional Family Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

This sermon includes a video illistration which we can email you upon request for free. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

The Functioning Family The Mommy dog that lost her rear leggs in a lawn mower accident, and her children pups learned to walk like mommy walked, by dragging their hind end around the house… Monkey see monkey do, our children will follow what we model. Genesis 1:28 (Contemporary English ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Family's Foundation Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

This sermon includes a video illistration which we can email you upon request for free. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

The Foundation of Functioning Family’s At the end of their first date, a young man takes the girl back to her home. Emboldened by the night, he decides to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leans with his hand against the wall and, smiling, he says to her, "Darling, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Family

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 21, 2006

God is building a permanent family. God offers you a family of friends and friends who are family. THE CHURCH.

God’s Family Ephesians 3:14-15 Gary Klahr and Steve Barbin act like brothers. The two Fairfield, Connecticut, residents look alike, finish each other’s sentences, and speak with the same inflections. Gary served as Steve’s best man. Steve was there for Gary through his father’s death. The two ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Failed Family

Contributed by Ruel Camia on Apr 23, 2007

. Many families aren’t working together well. 1) Instead of building each other up, they tear apart. 2) Much dissatisfaction and stress. 3) Unresolved problems often end up in abuse or divorce.

1 Samuel 2:22-34 IS YOUR FAMILY PROBLEMATIC? ============================= I. What it means to be dysfunctional. A. Many families aren’t working together well. 1) Instead of building each other up, they tear apart. 2) Much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Of Believers Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the second sermon in a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Part Of The Family

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 12, 2004

This is a devotional written for our church newsletter

Part of the Family Ephesians 5;1-2 How many of you love your children? How many would do everything you could for them? 1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God