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Desperate Children Series

Contributed by Brian Bolton on May 11, 2006

This was message 4 in a series of 5. This message focuses on bringing up Godly children.

Series: Desperate Households Message: Desperate Children CenterPointe Christian Church – 12.4.05 Introduction: Yakov Smirnoff, the Russian comedian, wrote a book, "Seeing the USA on Six Rubles a Day." In it he tells about being overwhelmed when he first entered an American supermarket & saw the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Children And Their Parents

Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Oct 26, 2001

This is a message concerning the fact that children are gifts to their parents and what the responsibility of parents and children are.

I. Children are a Gift From God Genesis 33:5-Jacob told Esau that his children were a gift that God had graciously given him! Genesis 48:9-Joseph told his dad that his sons were a gift from God! Psalm 127:3-Children are a heritage from the Lord and a reward from Him! -LAB says: Children are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

If Children, Then Heirs

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Because Christians are children of God, we have an inheritance to look forward to.

Introduction: The story is told of a young man who was in a movie theater. As the lights dimmed, and he was loaded down with popcorn, cokes and candy, he began to pace up and down the aisle, scanning all the darkened rows. It was obvious he was looking for the people with whom he had come. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Touch Of Children Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 24, 2002

This is the fourth and final sermon in the series "Touched by the Master" wherein we learn the power of Christ’s touch in our lives.

A little four year old girl became frightened late one night during a thunderstorm. After one particularly loud clap of thunder, she jumped up from her bed, ran down the hall, and burst into her parents’ room. Jumping right in the middle of the bed, she sought her parents’ arms for comfort and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Kingdom Of Children Series

Contributed by Robbie Peay on Apr 19, 2004

Entrance into the kingdom of God requires child-like faith

A Kingdom Of Children, Mark 10:13-16 SHARPBegin a 5 part series of sermons on Kingdom of God (define it); explore it; today, find out who can enter kingdom GENERAL ACTIONTurn to Mark 10:13-16 (read it); passage tells us a few things about the kingdom; zeroes in on one main point POVEntrance into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Children

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 25, 2005

Today we dedicate a child to God. What does that mean for his parents and the community of faith in which he will grow?

This morning, for the second time in three weeks, we welcome into the community of faith a new child, Lars Hickey. Two weeks ago it was through infant baptism, today through dedication. It’s not my intent this morning to debate the issues of infant baptism vs believer baptism. Rather, let me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus And Children Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 26, 2003

Jesus teaches us the important place of children in the realm of God.

Sermon for 17 Pent Yr B, 5/10/2003 Based on Mk. 10:13-16 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Two young children were talking with each other about parent problems. One of them complained to the other, saying: “First they teach you to talk, then they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

"Children Of Light" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 3, 2003

Jesus said He was the Light of the world. With Him in us, we are the light of the world. (#4 in The Christian Victor series)

“Therefore do not be partakers with them; for you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.” At least in the decades I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:7-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Children Of Promise

Contributed by John Visser on Jul 10, 2009

By faith you receive God’s forgiveness and restoration. At that point you are reconciled to Him and become part of His forever family.

CHILDREN OF PROMISE Acts 2:38,39 One of the practices we value as a denomination is infant baptism. The logic behind infant baptism is not that baptism automatically saves our children. Rather, we see it a sign and a symbol of the covenant that God enters into with believers and their children. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Children And Parents Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 1, 2010

Children are to obey and honor their parents and parents are to teach children to obey God with love.

How many of you would like to have a long life that is truly enjoyable?? God actually promises a long enjoyable life for people! Jesus Christ, who is God, came to our world and said in John 10:10, I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. And in our passage today we will read ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on May 10, 2009

Who can be children of God?

Children Born of God Rev. Sean Lester May 4, 2009 For Living Water Assembly of God, Newberry, Michigan QUOTATION QUESTION. Who can become God’s children? (30) (NIV) John 1:11,12 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who received him, to those who ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2010

Membership in God's family has its privileges.

[If you would like to receive sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com MEMBERS OF GOD’S FAMILY When Jesus taught His disciples how to pray, He began His model prayer with the words “Our Father in heaven.” God wants us to view Him as our good and loving ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of God

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 26, 2010

God’s love, sin, brotherhood, and brotherly love all come together in this chapter. John says four times, "This is how we know..."

(The audio version of this concludes better) What does this chapter say about Children of God? The Old Testament describes a privileged relationship between God and his chosen people in terms of “covenant.” God made a covenant with Noah, with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and the children of Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parents And Children Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 1, 2010

Eph 5:21 says "Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." Paul's second example of this is the realtionship between children and parents.

RELATIONSHIPS – CHILDREN AND PARENTS Maybe you heard the story about the three young husbands in a hospital waiting room waiting for their wives to give birth. The nurse came in and said to the first father, "Congratulations. Your wife just gave birth to twins!" The father jumped for joy and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Children Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 12, 2010

The life of Abraham shows that justification is by faith, not by works.

[To receive free sermons by email weekly, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] FOOLISH GALATIANS Have you ever done something really foolish? “You foolish Galatians!” The Galatians weren’t stupid. But they were acting foolishly. He calls them “foolish” twice (vv. 1, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist