Sermons on Handling Children:

Live Like The Child God Would Be Proud Of

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 17, 2009

We have been given a new identity and status as children of God. So live your life like the child of the King in ways that would make him proud of you.

LIVE LIKE THE CHILD GOD WOULD BE PROUD OF Colossians 3:1-17 INTRO Recently, I had a very interesting conversation with a Christian who had been very seriously ill -- so much so that it appears she nearly died. But her experience left her with no fear of death. On the contrary she described the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How Great Is The Love Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

1- How great - we shall be called children 2- How great - we shall see Him as He is 3- How great - we shall be like Him

INTRO.- How great is the love. ILL.- An old man and woman were married for many years even though they hated each other. When they had a confrontation, screams and yelling could be heard deep into the night. A constant statement was heard by the neighbors who feared the man the most. He said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose Life!

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2007

In response to Virginia Tech: we have choices -- to choose to live in the here and now; to choose to give life to our children by contradicting this violent culture; and to choose life eternal for ourselves.

“I had no choice.” Of all the things we heard this past week from the deeply disturbed mind of Cho Seung Hui, that stands out for me as key: “I had no choice.” Cho Seung Hui felt trapped and cornered. He felt driven to do this terrible thing. In his mind, every victim was to blame – they were ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah's Mourning For Motherhood

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 6, 2004

The story of Hannah is not only a wonderful account and illustration of what motherhood should be about, but also pictures the type of passion that all God’s children should demonstrate in their service for the Lord.

HANNAH’S MOURNING FOR MOTHERHOOD Text: I Sam.1: 1-10 Intro: “No one deserves a special day all to herself more than today’s Mom. A cartoon showed a psychologist talking to his patient: ‘Let’s see,’ he said, ‘You spend 50 percent of your energy on your job, 50 percent on your husband and 50 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Chastening

Contributed by Pastor Michael Church on Nov 25, 2006

What and how does God chasten His Children, find out in this sermon.Also, list Scriptures for God’s chastening in two ways 1. Personal 2. National

God’s Chastening Pastor Michael Church 11-15-06 Nave’s Topical Bible - AFFLICTIONS AND ADVERSITIES Hebrews 12:5-11 (NKJV) Ref Proverbs 3:5-6 5 And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: "My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor be discouraged when you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Blood Is Thicker Than Water

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2009

God’s first and last thought is the welfare of his children! The Provision of the Cross is an act of covenant. It is not a half-job effort to fix things. It is a plan that would never turn back!

At some point or another you may have used this familiar phrase - Blood is thicker than water. The context in which we use it is to describe the meaning that blood-related families are more important than anyone else. R’ Richard Pustelniak, congregational leader for the Jewish community called ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Heirs Of Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 24, 2012

As God's adopted children, we have an interitance of God's abundant grace--every spiritual blessing. We do not need to wait in order to receive our inheritance. It is ours now.

Ephesians 1:3-14 “Heirs of Grace” INTRODUCTION Good news comes in many forms and each of us has specific desires of what we want to hear. • “Congratulations! You’ve won the Lottery!” • “You’re cancer free and you are cured. You ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2-14

Denomination: Lutheran

A Place For Everyone And Everyone In Their Place

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 31, 2015

A sermon examining the fact that God has a place of service for each of His Children. And that He has gifted and equipped us to be that part of the body that He has chosen us to be.

A Place For Everyone And Everyone In Their Place I Corinthians 12:12-27 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ - Years ago I was promoted to a position that involved managing a vast parts warehouse. When I first walked in to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Gracious Father

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 22, 2015

Fathers are to protect their children from dangers, train, exemplify, and urge them to follow Jesus — but they must eventually release them and allow them to choose or not choose to follow Jesus.

The Gracious Father (Luke 15:11-32) 1. Marylu and I had a great time visiting Hannah and Clayton in Virginia, near DC. 2. They extended the Metro train station to about a mile from their condo, so Marylu walked to head for the National Gallery of Art in the mall in D.C. 3. The Metro station is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Christ And His Teachings Never Change

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

We face troubling times, not the least of which is the challenge of raising our children as Christians in a world crazed by hedonism, secularism and lack of moral and ethical moorings. There is stability to be found in Jesus.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) In Hebrews 13:8, we read, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” This is one of the most powerful verses in all the Scriptures, and one that most ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: United Methodist

Reward / Inheritance Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

15th message in a series exploring the wonder of God as or loving Father. This message explores the fact that our loving Father rewards His children and secures and amazing future inheritance.

“The Reward and Inheritance Factor” Pt 2 (The Fatherhood of God Message 16) X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor We inherit our Dad’s riches and resources A. REWARD Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-2, Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

60. The Holy Spirit - Spiritual Guide Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 10, 2018

Although we are God’s children already considered holy and righteous by our inclusion with Christ, God’s intention is to develop His divine nature of love within us.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 60 - THE HOLY SPIRIT - SPIRITUAL GUIDE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, 1 John 4:19, Titus 3:5, 2 Corinthians 3:3, Galatians 5:16-18, 1 Corinthians 2:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Pass It On!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 4, 2013

What you pass on (Your beliefs, your convictions, your passions, your work ethic) to children, your grandchildren, your great grandchildren, hopefully they will pass on to their love ones!

John 11:25-26-Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” What if Jesus is not only taking about the spirit, the soul, but what if He is ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014

The is message was used right before a baptism. I allowed the children in our church to stand near the baptistery and observe. I wanted them to get a picture of what baptism means.

This morning I want to invite all of the children 6th grade and younger to come and stand right up here. Because I want to talk to you today about baptism. Most of you have seen someone get baptized before but you probably haven’t seen it this close up. And I think the best way for me to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Chariots Of Iron

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Nov 24, 2017

“The children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord... And the Lord sold them... Into the hands of Jabin, king of the Canaanites” (Judges 4:1,2). But that's not the end of the story!

Chariots of Iron Judges 1:19 “And the Lord was with Judah; and he drove out the inhabitants of the mountain; but could not dive out the inhabitants of the valley, because they had chariots of iron (WOULD NOT) Joshua 17:18. “But the mountain shall be thine; for it is a wood, and thou shalt cut ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational