Sermons on Healthy Families:

The Our Father Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2023

Known variously as the Lord's Prayer or the Our Father Prayer, this prayer is a prayer for the whole Christian family.

THE OUR FATHER PRAYER. Matthew 6:9-15. MATTHEW 6:9. The Lord’s Prayer is, first of all, corporate. It is a Family prayer. We pray to “Our” Father with the awareness that we are praying in community with everyone in every place and every time who has ever or will ever pray this prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph's Reveal (Genesis 45)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2024

After family abuse and betrayal, can we learn to forgive? Let's look at Genesis 45.

After suffering family abuse, false imprisonment, 13 years’ separation, and thoughts of vengeful deception, did Joseph finally come to a place of forgiveness and reconciliation? Have we? Do we trust God to reward patient faithfulness after abuse and betrayal? Let's look at Genesis 45. Did ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2003

Paul tells us we need to have a certain kind of "passion" in our lives. What is that passion and how can it help us be better witnesses for Christ?

OPEN: During a long and losing baseball game, the restless boys on the little league team began to question Ritchie, their assistant coach, about his attractive sister. How old was she? Was she going out with anyone...? Etc. The head coach was beginning to get annoyed. Not only were they losing, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Father's Gift

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Jun 18, 2004

A Father’s Day Message

“A Father’s Gift” (A Father’s Day Message) 1. Introduction Today is a special day, a day we pay tribute to our father’s. This is a special day for me, for one, I have a great father that has joined us this morning. Secondly, I am a father-to-be a second time. This day is a reflection for us all. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:18, John 3:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist

God Of The Overlooked Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009

The God of the oppressed is also the God of the overlooked and that God’s love is encompassing, God’s love is embracing, and God’s love is enduring.

God of the Overlooked Luke 2: 8-15 Luke 2:10 “I bring you good news of great joy” Over thirty years ago, Dr. James Cone, Professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York, wrote a breakthrough book in Black Theology called “God of the Oppressed.” This book catapulted Dr. Cone to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Old While Missing The New

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Jesus came to seek those that were lost. Those who were sinners in need of forgiveness. He said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but the sinners to repentance” Jesus wanted to show that God ca

Introduction: Jesus came to seek those that were lost. Those who were sinners in need of forgiveness. He said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but the sinners to repentance” Jesus wanted to show that God cared for them and that He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Comparison Trap" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 15, 2017

All of us do it. We compare ourselves to others and by doing so we expose ourselves to one of two things----pride or low self esteem. neither is healthy. Paul teaches us in this passage to keep our eyes on the prize not on other people.

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS “The Comparison Trap” Philippians 3:12-4:1 One of my heroes in the NT is the apostle Paul. If anyone had the right to brag, it would be him. Think about it... • Jesus appeared to Paul when he was traveling on the road to Damascus. They had a conversation and then Paul was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Boundaries

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 24, 2010

• This week on want to discuss with you about setting up some Biblical Boundaries. Establishing some guidelines for healthy living. • In order to live holy, separated and acceptable unto God, we must set the boundaries found in the Word of God. • By do

Introduction • This week on want to discuss with you about setting up some Biblical Boundaries. Establishing some guidelines for healthy living. • In order to live holy, separated and acceptable unto God, we must set the boundaries found in the Word of God. • By doing so, you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New You

Contributed by John Braland on Jan 4, 2007

All of us are tempted from time to time to portray ourselves as more popular than we really are. I mean who doesn’t want their neighbor to think that they have the perfect family. Who doesn’t want the extended family to think the marriage is perfect? A

Have you ever heard of a web site called MySpace? Chances are, if you are webminded or have kids that are webminded, you have heard of it. If not, then let me explain. MySpace is a web site that allows a person to create a web page detailing their life. It can include pictures, stories, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Child Of God

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 19, 2006

When we give our lives to Jesus we become children of God, part of the almighty family, so we need to live like it, live fully in the knowledge that our hearts are good, that God loves us and Jesus will always be with us as we are his family

Names Names are of critical importance, we might not realize the full importance and power in names, but I believe they are if you like the chemistry or building blocks of the kingdom of God and map out the things of God. Names indicate birth right, speak of who you truly are, God has your name, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responsibility Of Being A Father

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 16, 2016

As father's we have a great responsibility to teach our families to love the Lord. God gives us the key ingredients to accomplish this purpose. Intertwined in this is teaching them to love, respect and follow God's Word. Notice three things that are vital to teaching our families to love Him.

Responsibility of being a Father Deuteronomy 6 (KJV) 4. Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: 5. And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. 6. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 7. And ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Suffering And Hope

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 5, 2018

Have we ever been ostracized by family? Have we ever been falsely accused even by a few religious people? Do we suffer in other ways? Let’s learn to appreciate the majority of our church family that shares our suffering and our hope.

Intro Have we ever been ostracized by family? Have we ever been falsely accused even by a few religious people? Do we suffer in other ways? Purpose: Let’s learn to appreciate the majority of our church family that shares our suffering and our hope. Plan: Let’s look at Mark 3:20-35 and 2 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Rights And Wrongs Of Christmas – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 5, 2025

Part 2 of RIGHTS and WRONGS of Christmas, will look at how Christians can relate to Christmas in the quagmire of pagan beliefs. We look at family gatherings, carols, what churches can do in their services. This can be a very hard time for decision-making in a family, more so if there are children.

THE RIGHTS AND WRONGS OF CHRISTMAS – PART 2 In this Part 2 we will end with two more WRONGS of Christmas and then do the RIGHTS of Christmas. [7]. PRESENTS AND GIFT GIVING This is a very, very vexed problem because the practice has become so entrenched, that if Christians refuse to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, Matthew 2:11, Matthew 2:16, Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 5:22, Ephesians 6:1, Luke 2:16, Isaiah 9:6, Acts 7:26-27, Ephesians 2:13, Luke 1:1-4, Acts 2:44-45, Isaiah 9:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Areas Where Faith Fights

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 19, 2009

Let us study some areas where FAITH FIGHTS... 1.Fear, 2.Feelings, 3.For Family, 4.Facts, 5. Future,6.Fatique

FAITH FIGHTS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This has to be 2 part less or condense and skip some... 1 Tim. 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. I. FAITH ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preventing Conflict Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 9, 2013

Prevention is the best way to keep from having to deal with pain that comes with conflict.

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • Ouch! Conflict can be and is always painful in some way. Conflict can take an emotional, spiritual and as in our video clip, a physical toll on you. • Conflict can destroy relationships, organizations, teams, teeth, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ