Sermons on Immigrant Family Separation:

The Essence Of Joy As We Prepare For The Savior's Birth

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 13, 2018

Bring the Holy Family into the inn. Make your kindness known to everyone.

Third Sunday of Advent 2018 Rejoice The first words of our worship today, in both the Ordinary and Extraordinary forms of the Holy Mass, are “Gaudete in Domino semper,” or “Rejoice in the Lord always.” These are the words of St. Paul in our Epistle reading today, and they stand out like a trumpet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-18, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

Master Passion Series

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 23, 2022

Jesus is misunderstood by His family and accused of being demon possessed by the Scribes

Master Passion (11/27/22) Mark 3:20-35 Good Morning, Passion can be defined as an inclination or desire to do something a person likes to do or thinks is important. The Spanish poet and theater director Federico Garciá Lorca used the word duende (Dwen-day), or life force, to signify a deep ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fabulous Father (Father’s Day Sermon On Joshua)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 11, 2025

Fathers play an important leadership role in the family. Let me illustrate…

Illus: The TV show "60 Minutes" did a segment that revealed some disturbing news about elephants. The story was about some park Rangers at a South African wildlife preserve who were concerned about the slaughter of 39 rare white rhinos. It turned out that the rhinos were not killed ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Repairing A Damaged Spiritual Appetite - Psalm 63:1 Part 7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 30, 2025

How your possessions and family could keep you out of heaven

Psalm 63:1 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you. My soul thirsts for you. My body longs for you in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Review We are studying 7 ways to intensify our love for God from Ps.63. The first of those 7 was resolve - resolve to prefer God over sin ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

The Call Of Samuel And The Fall Of Eli.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 10, 2023

A young boy called into the service of God. An old priestly family rejected.

THE CALL OF SAMUEL AND THE FALL OF ELI. 1 Samuel 3:1-20. I). HE IS CALLING YOU BY NAME. 1 Samuel 3:1-10. The days of the Saviour-Judges were drawing to a close and, as in our own days, “the word of the LORD was rare” (1 Samuel 3:1). There was a dearth in the land, but not a famine of bread, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God's Love Make A Difference In The Home

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 27, 2006

The family and home are under attack today. All families experience stress and distress due to work schedules and various activities at school, at work and at church. We need to ask the question. Does the love of God make a difference in the home?

The Difference God’s Love Makes in the Home Romans 16:3-5 I Corinthians 13 The family and home are under attack today. All families experience stress and distress due to work schedules and various activities at school, at work and at church. We need to ask the question. Does the love of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Rebuking In Love Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 4, 2025

Rebuking a family member or someone we love when they do wrong, or sin can be a delicate matter.

Rebuking a family member or someone we love when they do wrong, or sin can be a delicate matter. However, the Bible provides guidance on how to approach this situation in a loving and constructive manner. Why Rebuke? The Bible teaches that rebuking someone who has sinned is not only acceptable but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Temple Cleansing Part 2: Cleansing The Home Series

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Feb 22, 2015

A sermon series on Temple Cleansing that begins with the individual, moves on the home and ends with the church.

Text: Deuteronomy 11 : 13 – 21 13 So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today—to love the LORD your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul— 14 then I will send rain on your land in its season, both autumn and spring rains, so that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:13-21

Denomination: Charismatic

O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016

God's greatest gift came to a small town, through a humble family and as a helpless infant

O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM Sunday January 6, 1850, was bitterly cold in Colchester, England, a hard-biting blizzard keeping most people at home and away from church that day. At a small church on Artillery Street only about a dozen showed up. When it became apparent that even the pastor would not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Work And Family Don't Keep You From Serving God (Ephesians 6:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 24, 2022

They are a large part of how you serve.

Let's start today by simply reading Ephesians 6:1: Children, obey your parents [in the Lord]. For this is right. Children, obey your parents. How should you obey them? Paul says, obey them "in the Lord." [I'LL PROBABLY TAKE THIS SECTION OUT WHEN ACTUALLY PREACHING. THIS ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

The Power Of Sound Doctrine Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010

Talk 4 in in series. A look at how sound doctrine orders relationships within the church family.

It’s amazing what persistent teaching and training can do. Geoff Huegill (a successful Australian swimmer) lost 40 kg to win the 100m butterfly at the recent Commonwealth Games. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that ‘Huegill had feared disappearing under a pile of beer cans and pizza boxes before ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Have A Happy New Year

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 26, 2013

If you want a happy new year, separate yourself from the world and saturate yourself in the Word. That way you can situate yourself by the water. Otherwise, you will be sifted like wheat.

In 1948, nobody expected Harry Truman to win re-election as president of the United States. But on election night, the first scattered returns showed Harry Truman leading over Thomas E. Dewey. At about midnight, radio commentator H. V. Kaltenborn announced, “Mr. Truman is still ahead, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A New Life Begins With You

Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 5, 2017

There is nothing that can separate you from the power of God's forgiveness and redemptive grace - except you. Seek the Lord and you will receive the power to begin anew and maximize your potential in life.

Summary: There is nothing that can separate you from the power of God's forgiveness and redemptive grace - except you. Seek the Lord and you will receive the power to begin anew and maximize your potential in life. Come now, let us argue this out,” says the LORD. “No matter how deep the stain of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

God Gives Work Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019

Work molds us into better citizens, better members of our family and better servants of God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Work, some people love it, others hate it, but most people need work to pay the bills. 2. Work, some can’t wait for the closing whistle, or they live for retirement, while others joyfully put in extra hours without extra pay because they love what they do. 3. The first person ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9, Genesis 2:2, Genesis 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

True Christianity Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 28, 2017

What does it really mean to be a Christian? 1. Relating to the Father’s family. 2. Receiving the Lord's touch. 3. Rising to serve the Savior.

True Christianity The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:14-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 11, 2017 (Revised July 31, 2021) MESSAGE: *Many people think you're a Christian if your parents were Christians, or if you have been baptized, or if you have been going to church. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist