Sermons on Hebrew Children:

Respect Authority! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 20, 2003

God calls Christians to respect authority out of respect for God. Paul illustrates how our submission plays out in the Parent-Child relationship as well as in our work relationships.

Respect Authority! Ephesians 6:1-9 Focus: God calls Christians to submit to one another and respect authority out of respect for God. Function: To illustrate how our submission plays out in the Parent-Child relationship as well as in our work world. When Celeste and I first found out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Show Me Your Love

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Mar 26, 2003

As dear children, how do we perfect or develop God’s love if we do not know the true sense or meaning of love. This is our task today; to know what is true love, who is love, and why should we develop love in our heart and in our conduct.

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church February 2003 “Be ye therefore followers of God as dear children: And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savor.” Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus As A Youth Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003

The childhood of Jesus gives us something to aim for in rearing our children AND something to aim for in our own lives, a sort of spiritual GED.

Jesus As A Youth (Luke 2:39-52) Main Idea: The childhood of Jesus gives us something to aim for in rearing our children AND something to aim for in our own lives, a sort of spiritual GED. TS------------->Let’s note some positive characteristics He developed in childhood. I. He Was Spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Promise, Possibility, & Potential Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 29, 2003

1 of 5 on the church. This message was given on Baby Dedication Day. Every Child is a promise, a possibility, and a potential… There are no exceptions. None...

The Birth of God’s Family MCC Baby Day – Promise, Possibility, and Potential Every Child is a promise, a possibility, and a potential… There are no exceptions. None Every child of man and every child of God is made with a promise, a possibility and a potential while not always realized is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baby Dedication Service

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jul 9, 2003

Sermon for a Baby Dedication Service that ehorts parents and other Christians to be an example for all children.

CHILDREN’S DEDICATION SERVICE COLOSSIANS 4:5 JULY 6, 2003 Parkersburg Baptist Church Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honor thy father and mother; which is the first ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

"Is The Child Safe?"

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 14, 2003

David asked, concerning the fate of his rebel son Absalom, "Is the child safe?" It is a question parents of today and the church of today needs to ask.

32And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man is. 33And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:32-33

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Parenting

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 15, 2003

To discuss God’s Plan for parents and their children

God’s Plan for Parenting Colossians 3:20-21 Primary Purpose: To discuss God’s plan for parenting. Here Paul moves from discussing marriage to specifically discussing the parent-child relationship. It’s nice to know that God has a plan for parenting. It may be that parenting is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:20-21, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Snakes, Scorpions, And The Spirit Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 26, 2003

Jesus’ parable helps parents distinguish between the needs and the wants of their children, and teaches us how to invest attention in them.

Several years ago a mother wrote to “Dear Abby”: “Dear Abby, My son is in jail for running his mouth at a cop. They’ve given him one phone call a day, and he’s calling home to ask us to bring him things. His dad has gone over there with whatever he has wanted: two Big Macs on Monday, a pizza on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Back 2 School Special

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 9, 2003

Our kids started back to school this week. Using Samson’s parents as an example, we as the church need to pray for our kids!

August 10, 2003 Title: Back to School Special Text: Judges 13:1-25 Introduction 1. Well, our kids started back to school this week. A. Jason is in Kindergarten i. Lora is in 1st Grade ii. Ethan is in 3rd Grade iii. Amelia is in 6th Grade at the Middle School B. We have been in prayer ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The 24/7 Godlyparent

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 11, 2003

Being a godly parent is something one does deliberately.

The 24/7 Godly Parent Duet. 6:4-9 August 10, 2003 Baby Dedication Service Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Psalm 127:3-5 DT 6:4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. [5] Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. [6] ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Do Your Best Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 25, 2003

Urge students to do their best in the new school year

(Back to school Sunday) Last week I talked with a high school student in our neighborhood. I knew he liked to play football, so I asked him if he was going to play this fall. “No,” he said. “My grades aren’t good enough.” “But they could be, couldn’t they?” I asked. He nodded. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Your Family-Investing For Growth Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2005

Families are gifts from God and our primary fields of ministry.

MAKING SOUND INVESTMENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR JANUARY 23, 2005 Ephesians 5:21-6:4 “Your Family—Investing In Growth” INTRODUCTION Some of the most important investments we make are in our families and other relationships. The potential of effects of our family investments truly make them ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

3 Godly Guidelines For Great Families

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 18, 2005

The makeover for a house comes from Hollywood, but the makeover for a home comes from heaven! The declining life of children translates into a declining culture of life! We must provide a godly home for the sake of our children!

3 Godly Guidelines For Great Families Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Remember last week I ask - have you ever prayer a prayer like this, “God, I just commit my child to your safe keeping”? The Pastor’s Cat… Dwight Nelson recently told a true story about the pastor of his church. He had a kitten that climbed ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Win, Win, Win!

Contributed by Ernest Corty on Mar 22, 2005

Partnering with Christian Schools in the education of our children leads to a "Win, Win, Win" situation.

If you think that this article is about sports and winning then you should stop reading now! We have too much of that in our society already. Perhaps you think that it is about winning at all costs, you know the George Steinbrenner/New York Yankees mentality, but it is not! Although we could all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Church Of God

"How To Be A Hero”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 24, 2005

Our kids today need heroes – Men and women of faith who imitate Christ in their daily walk.

“How to be a Hero” 1st Corinthians 11:1 OJECTIVE: To encourage the people of God to be examples for young people to follow, as Paul was an example to the early church INTRODUCTION: We are seeing a surge in rebellion among our young people today. Illustration: “The answer” A son, angry with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational