Sermons on Forgiving Parents:

8 Words To Change Your Family: Honor Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 19, 2011

It's always proper to honor your parents.

8 Words to Change Your Family: Honor Ephesians 6:2 Rev. Brian Bill 6/19/11 That video reminds me of a quote attributed to Mark Twain: “When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Absalom

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Nov 15, 2018

Dis functional family, lack of self control, anger, vengeance and ambition caused the downfall and death this young man named Absalom. The life of Absalom teaches many lessons to parents and young adults.

II Samuel 14:25-27 & II Samuel 18:33 Absalom, the 3rd son of King David was a handsome young man. He was exquisitely good looking in the entire land of Israel (II Samuel 14:25). This young man had everything that he could ask for along with his charming looks which includes name, fame, wealth, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Role Of Christian Children And Their Family

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

How are parents and children supposed to interact

INTRODUCTION Child crime. Leave the house, leave the Lord. SERMON THE ROLE OF CHRISTIAN CHILDREN. Verses 1-3 A. OBEY YOUR PARENTS. Verse 1. 1. In the original text the word which is translated “obey” comes from two words, under and to listen. A rigidly literal translation could be to listen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brought To Life; Brought Together Children, Obey Your Parents Ephesians 6:1-3 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

Paul instructs children to obey their parents

We are starting Ephesians chapter six today as we move from looking at what Paul said about the marriage relationship to what he says about family relationships. Today’s text is 6:1-3 and my message is entitled, Children Obey your Parents or Raising Obedient Children. The structure of the passage ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Romans 1:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Training Young Disciples Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 22, 2024

The task of parenting is to train young disciples.

Training Young Disciples Ephesians 6:1-4 Rev. Brian Bill April 20-21, 2024 I came across some letters children wrote to their pastor. • I know God loves everybody, but He never met my sister. Yours Sincerely, Arnold.” • “Are there any devils on earth? I think there may be one in my class. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When Fathers Do The Right Thing

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 5, 2013

What do you do when as a father you’ve made a terrible mistake and you don’t want to be irresponsible? This particular mistake bothers you so much and you just want to make things right. And the Lord does want you to do the right thing.

Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior. His father was Gilead; his mother was a prostitute. Gilead’s wife also bore him sons, and when they were grown up, they drove Jephthah away. “You are not going to get any inheritance in our family,” they said, “because you are the son of another woman.” ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Morals Of Motherhood

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

God gives wisdom to raise your children.

Morals of Motherhood May 11, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God gives wisdom to raise your children. Focus Passage: I Kings 3:16-28 Introduction: I. There is no such thing as a perfect mother. (This is not to drag mothers down, but to build ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Recognize And Respect God's Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 3, 2013

See how Joseph looked at his life and learn how to look at your own.

Genesis 45:3-8, 15 (Monday) Recognize and Respect God's plan for your Life. 3 Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. 4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

I Resent That!

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 24, 2013

Resentment is a real part of our lives that must be recognized and dealt with in God honoring ways.

Welcome everyone and thank guests for joining us. I want to warn all of you right up front that my message today is a little longer than usual so I pray you will settle in and let God speak to you. Do you believe God is sovereign? That He knows all things? I believe He does...I believe He knew ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Pick-Pocketed By The Past

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014

Learning to let go of our past.

Pick-Pocketed by the Past Psalms 51:1-51:14 I want to begin this morning with a story about a man named Dave. This is the story of a man who was a godly man. He was used by God in great ways. He was someone who helped people when they were down. He was someone who helped people against those who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Not Seven But Seventy Times Seven

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 10, 2014

“Then Peter came to Him and said, ‘Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.’”

Theme: Not seven, but seventy times seven Text: Gen. 50:15-21; Rom. 14:1-12; Matt. 18:21-35 One of the great themes of biblical revelation is that of forgiveness. This is not surprising since from the time man sinned by disobeying God his greatest need has been for forgiveness. God gave the Law to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mother's Day: Eve Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 13, 2024

Like Eve we all sin—and sometimes have to live with the consequences of those sins. We all struggle—parenthood is fraught with headaches and heartaches. But thankfully we can all experience salvation—because of Jesus

Mother’s Day: Eve Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Genesis 3-4 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/14/2017 Good morning, welcome to the Grove and Happy Mother’s Day! If anyone deserves a celebration, it’s Mom! And today at the Grove we’re happy to celebrate all the special women in our lives. So ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Isn’t It Grand? Grandparents Day!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022

Many churches observe Father’s Day and Mother’s Day, but very seldom mention anything about Grandparents Day.

This is a very serious mistake, because in some ways, grandparents are as important as fathers and mothers to a child. Paul wrote to Timothy and he mentioned his grandmother. Look at 2 Timothy 1:5, we read, “When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering The Past

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Nov 12, 2012

Only as we deal with our past can we move ahead into God’s bright future.

No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead (Philippians 3:13-14 NLT). I have a past. My journey back to God began with a pack of cigarettes and an offer to teach a Sunday School class. I was saved ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Myth Of Self-Importance Series

Contributed by Don Walker on Jan 25, 2001

As healthy family relationships are established, individuals and society grow stronger.

Don’t You Believe It: The Myth of Self-Importance Exodus 20:12 Morning, January 21, 2001 Pastor Don Walker Over the last two weeks we’ve been dealing with the topic of ¡§Don¡¦t You Believe It.¡¨ The basic idea is that our society accepts a number of myths as truth. They have become accepted ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist