Sermons on Handling Children:

Getting (And Giving) The Message

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 12, 2015

Boys and girls, Jesus calls on all of us to deliver the same message. Some of us might take it to people in a land far away, and others might take it to a neighbour or friend. The important thing to remember though is to carry the message.

Good morning boys and girls! Let’s play a game that most of you probably know. I’m going to give the first person in the pew a message and then I’ll ask him/her to pass it on. The last person in the line then has to tell the congregation what the message was. Are you ready? Cover ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

Like Father Like Son Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 13 from 1 John focusing on the privilege of being children of God and abiding in Him.

Like Father – Like Son 1John 2:29-3:3 Review The first two chapters of John’s letter focus on the God of light. John passed on the message He heard from Christ that was still reverberating in his ears and heart – God is light with any speck of darkness. God is pure, God is ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Dad's Discipline Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 23, 2015

1) Discipline is a Parental Responsibility (Hebrews 12:5-8) 2) Discipline is Perfect for Respect (Hebrews 12:9-10a) 3) Discipline is Profitable for Results (Hebrews 12:10b-11)

When you look for Father’s Day cards you tend to see two general types. There are the golf, BBQ, sailboat and classic card variety with some general thanks to dad. Then, there are the humorous type that usually poke fun at him. The one card you never seem to see, is the one thanking dad for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Other

Growing God’s Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 5, 2016

1) General Reassurance (1 John 2:12), 2) Assurance to Spiritual Children (1 John 2:13c), 3) Assurance to Spiritual Young Men (1 John 2:13b, 14b), 4) Assurance to Spiritual Fathers (1 John 2:13a, 14a)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging global leaders to rely more on government spending and less on monetary policy to spur growth as he prepares a budget that will push (Canada) into deficit. This week, Statistics Canada reported that output grew just 1.2 per cent in 2015, down from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Other

Kingdom Of God And A Child Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 18, 2017

Jesus said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you change and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3) What does it mean to go before God as a Child?

What does it mean to go before God as a Child? Jesus said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you change and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3) There is a secret complicity between the kingdom of God and a child. One day, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fearfully Made

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 8, 2024

The Lord has intricately designed every person

Fearfully Made Psalm 139:1-18 Good morning and happy Mother’s Day. Wives and mothers are such an important part of our lives, so we should take the time to recognize and appreciate them. I want to start this morning by giving you a top-five list of things we should not say to Mom. 5. I bought you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Here Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

Based on the hit song by Jeremy Camp and the small group study by Kyle Idleman and Jeremy Camp with the same title: I Still Believe.

I STILL BELIEVE: YOU ARE HERE 1 A. Romans 8:26 (READ) 1. We all have DATES that trigger MEMORIES for us. a. Some DATES you have circled on your calendar are sources of CELEBRATION and JOY— BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, FAMILY REUNIONS, GRADUATIONS. b. Other DATES embedded in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17, Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sin Of Abandonment. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Abandoning one's wife and children is a serious sin, with far-reaching consequences in this life and the next.

Abandoning one's wife and children is a serious sin, with far-reaching consequences in this life and the next. The Bible addresses this issue, warning of the judgment of God upon those who commit this sin. We'll explore the consequences, and the judgment of God. Biblical Teaching: 1. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16, 1 Timothy 5:8, Proverbs 12:4

The Church's Armor

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 15, 2023

How can we face the great spiritual battles around us? Let's look in Ephesians 6.

How can we face the great spiritual battles all around us? Let’s start with the family and obedience to a child’s parents? What if they want us to do something outside of obedience to the Lord? As for children, obey your parents in the Lord, because it is right. (Ephesians 6:1 CEB) Do the ancient ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons About Little People And Big People Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 18, 2023

In this section of Mark, Jesus encounters mothers and their children, and then a rich, young ruler. Both encounters give Him the opportunity to teach lessons about little people and big people.

Introduction: A. One day, a 3 year-old girl named Charlotte received a certificate of achievement following her last swimming lesson. 1. When her dad came home from work that evening, her mom handed her dad the certificate and said to the little girl, “Charlotte, would you like to tell your daddy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Sacred (Mark 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2024

What is truly sacred and what is just an idol? Let's look at Mark 10.

What things are sacred to us? Is marriage sacred? Are children sacred? Is material wealth a sacred idol or just a tool by which we serve others? Are titles and positions sacred idols to us, or do we serve quietly without tooting our horns? Do we treat the needy as sacred to God? Let’s examine these ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Shows His Excellence In All The Earth

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Sep 12, 2021

God’s excellence shines so clearly in all his works. The Lord could have crushed those who bore his image when we sinned, yet God was mindful of us. The glorious God who first stooped down to create us, then stooped down to save us through his only Son.

As we lead busy lives each week, we need to slow down. In the middle of the activity of work and school and home life and church life, we need to pause and ponder. For how often do we really think about who God is, who we are, and what to do with the few days on earth that God has given? It’s easy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bring Your Kids To Christ Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 23, 2022

Based on Mark 10:13-16 - Sermon encourages parents to be proactive in bringing their kids to Christ.

“BRING YOUR KIDS TO CHRIST” Mark 10:13-16 FBCF – 5/22/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Talked to moms a couple of weeks ago. Talked to dads last week. Now I’m talking to both of you if both of you are here and both of you are in the picture. I know we have some single parents here, too. So whether you are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day Message - Guiding Arrows Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 24, 2022

A Mother's Day message about how we help guide our children.

Mother’s Day Guiding Arrows Sermon Series (family) by Carol Hardee Introduction Good morning!! This is that wonderful day set aside for us to thank God for and celebrate the good thoughts and memories of those wonderful ladies He has put in our lives. You may be like me that when you think of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1, Deuteronomy 6:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Everybody Knows My Name

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

importance of having relationships where people and God know our names

How many of you have watched the television show, 'Cheers'? For eleven seasons, from 1982 to 1993, Cheers was one of the highest-rated shows on television set in a bar with a mishmash of characters came every day after work: an alcoholic ex-pro baseball playing bartender, know-it-all postman, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, James 4:11-12, Colossians 3:12-14, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Episcopal