Sermons on Innocence Of Children:

Knock-Off Parenting

Contributed by Brian Tome on May 1, 2013

The goal of parenting is maturity. For the knock-off version, the goal is happiness. God’s goal is spiritual maturity.

As a consumer, I say, “how can I make my life most bearable” NOT “how can I build into my kids.” The reason why I was a stickler for getting kids to bed wasn’t necessarily building into them but making my life bearable. The goal of parenting is maturity. For the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Father In Heaven

Contributed by Paul Sterrett on May 14, 2013

A Father's Day Message that everyone can relate to.

OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN Luke 3:21-22 INTRODUCTION Our attention is drawn this Father’s Day to the 3rd Chapter of the Gospel of LUKE. There are some today who would like to make the Bible gender neutral...They would like to remove all the references God as Father...God, in their edited ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Of Blessing For A Child Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 3, 2015

This is a prayer of blessing for a child (any age - infant to adult) based on Ephesians 6 - Using the Armor of God as a template

Prayer of Blessing Upon Your Child Based on Ephesians 6:10-20 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Nazarene

"An Empty Grave'

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015

This messages is designed to help kids understand the resurrection.

An empty egg shell Scriptures: We have taught in recent weeks about the fact that Jesus was crucified on a cross for our sins. Some of you have begun to understand that. And what it means for us. It is how we are saved. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Trust Of A Little Child

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 18, 2018

Of such is the kingdom of God.

THE TRUST OF A LITTLE CHILD. Mark 10:13-16. In one of our previous readings, Jesus set a little child in the midst of His disciples (Mark 9:36). Now such children, in the ancient world, had no rights: yet Jesus was happy to scoop such a one up into His holy arms and teach. We noticed then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nurturing The Child To Bear Fruit

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 28, 2014

“As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me" John 15:4.

Theme: Nurturing the child to bear fruit Text: Deut 6:6-9; Gal. 5:16-26; Jn. 15:1-5 Today is Children and JY Sunday and our theme for the sermon is ‘nurturing the child to bear fruit’. Every child deserves to grow up “increasing in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"the Heart Of God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2020

Be who God created you to be.

“The Heart of God” Matthew 5:38-48 This morning’s Gospel Lesson is right-smack in the middle of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. It is Jesus’ first big sermon, and it is aimed—primarily—at Jesus’ disciples, a group of folks who have only recently started following Him. They are this motley crew of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: United Methodist

Renew Technology Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019

The simplest answer to the question of technology and whether it is a good use or not is “Knowing the nature of God, would this be honoring to Him and the message He wants for us to live and offer to others?”

Infants and toddlers under the age of 2 should not spend any time in front of screens, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization on Wednesday. The WHO recommends against any screen time for infants, as well as 1-year-olds. Instead, they encourage sedentary time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fulfilling Our Obligation Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 8, 2013

Children of God, worship, relationship

FULFILLING OUR OBLIGATION Romans 8: 12-17 (p800) February 3, 2013 INTRODUCTION: Have any of you here this morning had to appear as a witness in a court case? I have, and I’ve also been with several of you who have had to be witnesses in difficult ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sin Of Abandonment. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Abandoning one's wife and children is a serious sin, with far-reaching consequences in this life and the next.

Abandoning one's wife and children is a serious sin, with far-reaching consequences in this life and the next. The Bible addresses this issue, warning of the judgment of God upon those who commit this sin. We'll explore the consequences, and the judgment of God. Biblical Teaching: 1. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16, 1 Timothy 5:8, Proverbs 12:4

Holy Conduct Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 10, 2025

Holy conduct is the demand of God from every person who loves Jesus. Jesus can’t compromise in his standards. So he calls us to be like Him. Is it possible? Yes.

AMC 01.10.2025 Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Theme: Holy Conduct Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: 1 Peter 1:15 (alla kata ton kalesanta humas hagion kai autoi hagioi en pase anastrophe genethete) NLT: 1 Peter 1:15 But now you must be holy in everything you do. KJV: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Just Like My Dad (A Father's Day Sermon On The Prodigal Son)

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 16, 2025

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son (which is really the Parable of the Loving Father) we get a picture of how our heavenly Father loves us.

Good morning, and Happy Father’s Day! Please turn in (or turn on) your copy of God’s Word and scroll to Luke 15. While you’re turning there, I want to share some photos with you. This past Wednesday, JonWorth encouraged our students to dress like their dad. And the results were hilarious. (Show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Walk With Jesus

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 8, 2025

We are saved and made into children of God. We need to behave like one in this fallen world. This sermon gives us some scriptural guidelines on how we ought to walk as God's children.

The Apostle Paul deals with an action or a verb that every Christians need to do once He accepts Jesus as His personal savior. He uses the verb “walk”. Walking is an action that every individual must practice in order to go from one point to another point. A baby starts crawling and eventually it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

The Day After The Resolutions

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2025

God the Father is, through the obedience of our faith, also our Father in Christ. How do our resolutions stand up to that relationship?

The Day after the Resolutions (Jan 2 2026) Therapists sometimes encourage their clients who are puzzled over a boyfriend or girlfriend to have a “DTR” conversation with that other person. The acronym DTR is short for “define the relationship.” One Christian described interactions with a fellow as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22-28, Psalm 98:1-4, John 1:19-28

Denomination: Catholic

God's Majesty (Psalm 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 7, 2026

Do we recognize God's majesty?

Whose name is majestic in all the earth? Why does God love the inhabitants of a tiny planet like ours? Let’s look at Psalm 8. Do even the smallest voices silence the enemy as they praise God’s majesty? O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist