Sermons on Handling Children:

Genesis 32:1-2 – How To Handle The Greatest Conflict Of All Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 8, 2016

Twenty years ago, he left the country as a fugitive, with a death sentence on his head. Now, if he is to return, he will either be public enemy number one or one of the best diplomats of his time.

Genesis 32:1-2 – HOW TO HANDLE THE GREATEST CONFLICT OF ALL Instructions in Diplomatic Integrity – Part 1 Twenty years ago, he left the country as a fugitive, with a death sentence on his head. Now, if he is to return, he will either be public enemy number one or one of the best ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Complications Of Multiplication Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 27, 2000

How to handle problems in the church.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 12 “The Complications of Multiplication.” Acts 6:1-7 Together we have been tracing the history of the early church, we have seen how the church was going, growing, and glowing. At no other time in Christian history has the church of Jesus Christ been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

One Big Mess Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

How to handle change in the church

One Big Mess, Luke 8:26-39, Pardon our Dust series Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ August 4, 2002 A couple of years ago I was involved in youth ministry and the church which I worked for had a huge VBS every year. We would typically have 150 kids at the vacation bible school ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Concerns Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

How to handle the challenges of growth

Growing Concerns Handle Growing Concerns with Discernment (Acts 6:1-2) Don’t Ignore the Problem Don’t Resent the People Don’t Over-react to the Problem Do Realistically Assess the Problem Handle Growing Concerns by Delegating (Acts 6:3-6) Delegate to those who are of good reputation (known ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 9: Tested By The Fruit Of The Flesh

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 15, 2013

How to Handle the Fruits of the Flesh

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 9: Tested By The Fruit Of The Flesh April 14, 2013 A. WHAT IS THE FRUIT OF THE FLESH? 1. Avoid the lust of the flesh. “Love not the world . . . for all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Workman Approved By God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 25, 2023

The correct handling of the Word of truth.

A WORKMAN APPROVED BY GOD. 2 Timothy 2:14-19. Earlier in the chapter, Timothy was encouraged, first, to ‘endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (cf. 2 Timothy 2:3). Second, to ‘strive lawfully’ as a good athlete (cf. 2 Timothy 2:5). And thirdly, to spend himself in labour, like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running, Rebelling, Ignoring...bad Decisions--How Do We Handle Them?

Contributed by Brandon Robards on Aug 5, 2004

Dealing with friends and family that make bad decisions.

Running, Rebelling, Ignoring…Bad Decisions, How Do We Handle Them? Jonah 1:1-17 Jonah was given an order. God gave him a message and told Jonah to deliver it to Ninevah. It was cut and dry. No gray area here, just a direct message from God to travel to Ninevah and preach against the wickedness ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 18: When Believers Fuss And Fight

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2013

Principles to handle conflict between believers.

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 18: When Believers Fuss and Fight January 6, 2013 A. THE OCCASION OF CONFLICT “Joshua blessed the 2 ½ tribes and sent them home with the instruction. ‘Share with others the spoils of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:6-34

Denomination: Baptist

When Believers Fuss And Fight Lesson 18 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 20, 2017

Principles to Handle Conflict Between Believers

A. THE OCCASION OF CONFLICT “Joshua blessed the 2 ½ tribes and sent them home with the instruction. ‘Share with others the spoils of war.’ So the warriors started back to their homes, but before they crossed the Jordan, they built a very large altar to God. The other tribes gathered at Shiloh to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:6-20

Denomination: Baptist

Family Faith Transfer: To Spiritually Receptive Children (Lesson 6)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Family Faith Transfer

A. INTRODUCTION: I SAMUEL 3:1-21 As a young boy, Samuel was unusually receptive to God. His childhood laid a foundation for his usefulness later in life. “For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of Him: Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Day: Learning From Prodigal Mothers And Prodigal Children

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Praising mothers who raised good children, while not condeming them if their children go bad.

Mother’s Day Dr. Elmer Towns Learning From Prodigal Mothers and Prodigal Children May 13, 2012 A. MOTHER (NAME UNKNOWN) OF SAMSON: JUDGES 13-16 1. Chosen to rear a special son. “He (Samson) shall begin to deliver Israel out of . . . the Philistines” (13:5). 2. God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

“let My Children Go, For It Is The Year Of Jubilee”

Contributed by John Teem Jr. on Jun 18, 2013

God expects us as parents to first make Christian disciples of the Children he has given us, instead we have sold them into slavery so that we can chase the American Dream. God is calling us out. This is the year of Jubilee.

“LET MY CHILDREN GO, FOR IT IS THE YEAR OF JUBILEE” EXODUS 3:1-10 & LEVITICUS 25:8-18 JOHN TEEM JR. JUNE 18, 2013 CHAPEL OF REDEMPTION LEXINGTON SC INTRODUCTION: Discipleship Defined: Embracing and Assisting in Spreading the Teachings of another. Actively Adhering to Such Teachings ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

Three Necessities Your Children Shouldn't Live Without Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 24, 2006

Your children should not live without you love, time, and discipline.

Murphy’s Laws of Parenting: • The shoes you must replace today will go on sale next week. • The chances of a piece of bread falling with the jelly side down are directly proportional to the cost of the carpet. • The garbage truck will be two doors past your house when your teen remembers it’s his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

What We Can Learn From Children About Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Dec 15, 2016

Let us be like litle children in learning the real value of thanksgiving.

WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM CHILDREN ABOUT THANKSGIVING Psalm 131 A song of ascents. Of David. 1 My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. 2 But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Ephesians 6 - God's Design For Children & Parents, Workers & Bosses Series

Contributed by Bobby Gilles on Dec 1, 2014

What is God's design for gracious relationships between children and parents? What about marketplace relationships, like those between labor and management?

Good morning. My name is Bobby Gilles, and I’m a deacon here. This fall we’ve been journeying through the book of Ephesians, which is a letter that the apostle Paul wrote to Christians in the city of Ephesus. The first half of this letter reminds us of who we are in Christ. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist