Sermons on Instructing Children:

The Boldness..of "Hope"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 24, 2014

The kind of Hope were talking about this morning, is “a hope that springs from the heart of God,” It's the ULTIMATE HOPE and He is willing to back it up, with His unearned, unmerited Favor that He freely gives to His children,through Jesus His Son...

The Boldness of Hope Romans 5:5 NKJ 5Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Hope defined: the feeling of wanting something to happen and thinking that it could happen : a feeling that something good will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father's Walk

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 12, 2013

What kind of walk should a father have? 1- A father’s walk should include God’s fellowship 2- A father’s walk should influence his children 3- A father’s walk should incorporate a witness

INTRO.- Have you ever watched a father walk? Sure you have. You watch fathers walk all the time. Have you ever watched father Jeremy Frakes walk? He walks fast. He walks like a man on a mission! And I’m not sure if he does anything slow. It seems like he has only one gear. And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dads And Discipline

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015

God is the best Father there ever was or will be! Yet He too disciplines His children whom He loves. What is this discipline all about from our heavenly Father? we can learn how to respond correctly and grow effectively in our love and respect for Him!

Dads and Discipline Hebrews 12:5-13 5 … you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6 because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Begins With You

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 2, 2012

Building successfully will depend whether we have made wise or foolish choices. God wants His children to enjoy His promises. He will pour out His promises to those who are thirsty If you are thirsty for healing, he will pour out healing. If you are thirs

It Begins With You Building successfully will depend whether we have made wise or foolish choices. 2 Corinthians 13:5 - Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?-unless indeed you are disqualified. Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Designed Dilemmas

Contributed by Steven Ferber on Jun 21, 2012

Just as earthly fathers sometimes allow their children to face dilemmas so they can grow and mature, Jesus allowed His disciples to face the life-and-death dilemma of a huge storm at sea, so that He could show His power and inspire them to trust Him.

I think it’s safe to say that the drought in Minnesota is over, don’t you? The pictures and video of the flooding in Duluth are stunning. The good news is that our lakes and rivers are filling up, and most of our farmers are happy with the rain. The bad news is that Donna and I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Enochville: The Story Of Alleination" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 16, 2008

Adam and Eve and their children, like us now live outside the Garden of Eden. Did Adam and Eve ever beleive their little boys who played together, would find themselves grieving parents at the murder of one son by the other? God tried to warn Cain. God

In Jesus Holy Name March 9,2008 Lent IV Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 4;1-12 “Cain: the Story of Alienation” This is the third message in our series: O.T. Challenges. In Genesis chapters 1-3 we saw Adam and Eve sharing a life of perfect love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Learning How To Walk Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Since we have been made “partakers of His nature” (2 Pet. 1:4) we should learn to imitate (mimic, copy) God. Now that we are children we should resemble our father. That can only happen as we grow more in grace.

Learning How To Walk Ephesians 5:1-22 Introduction: For you parents, do you remember the thrill of watching your child take that first step? Don’t you think God takes great delight in watching us learn to walk? Note in verse 1 how Paul describes us “dearly loved children”. Paul teaches us that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough From Fear Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2020

In 1 John 4 - John gives us three actions that are to be a part of the children of God’s daily lives so they fulfill the will of God for their lives. 1st we are to Test the spirit’s, 2nd Know Love and show love, and 3rd Fear not.

Sermon: Breakthrough from Fear! Illustration: The story from Outreach Church and the bat from the balcony! Opening Quote: “Everyone experiences fear in their life. There are big fears we are very aware of and little ones we may not even realize we have. I've learned that it's very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, 2 Chronicles 20:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unusual Call Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 9, 2022

Hosea knew pain and grief of his love trampled. Hosea poured out his love to his wife Gomer, only to have his trust betrayed. But that is what made Hosea such a unique and powerful prophet. The names of his three children are changed to a blessing in the Messianic hope.

Late one evening I received a phone call from parents of a teenager. Andrew is gone they said, he has run away. When I arrived at their house they told me about Andrew’s sudden change in friends. There was recent change in his behavior and how they knew he ran away and they thought that he was in ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11, Hosea 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Alone That We May Serve ….

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 9, 2022

Have you noticed that many things in life do not seem to change? For example, in our text, God delivered the Children of Israel from Egypt. But once they were delivered from Pharaoh, he changed his mind and decided to pursue after them and to bring them back.

When the Israelites saw them in pursuit, the Bible says, “…They were sore afraid…” In that fear they turned to Moses and said something that was very disturbing. We read, “…And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Impossible--Kid's Message

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

I started to get dressed for church and realized that one of my socks had a hole in the toe. I didn't have time to mend them right then, so I thought I could do it during children's time this morning.

The God of the Impossible. Object: a sock (or other garment) with a hole in it, a needle and thread. (Use large thread so that it is very difficult to get it through the eye of the needle.) Scripture: "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Women Of Faith Sermon Ii: Hannah: Confident Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When God's children get depressed over circumstances beyond our control, the Spirit reminds us of our Father's constant presence, and, makes us confident that our fervent prayers will be answered in keeping with God's Will.

HANNAH: CONFIDENT FAITH “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” One of those axioms we’ve heard most of our lives! But my take on it: I’m glad the makers of black and white TV did not see it that way. We like color television a ...read more

Let Us Alone That We May Serve The Egyptians

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 15, 2021

Have you noticed that many things in life do not seem to change? For example, in our text, God delivered the Children of Israel from Egypt. But once they were delivered from Pharaoh, he changed his mind and decided to pursue after them and to bring them back.

When the Israelites saw them in pursuit, the Bible says, “…They were sore afraid…” In that fear they turned to Moses and said something that was very disturbing. We read, “…And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Was Borm

Contributed by Gregory Peterson on Dec 20, 2022

Explore some of the reasons Jesus was born, often teach our children that Jesus came, but seldom do we help them understand why He came. Perhaps we have never considered this or have come up with the idea this scripture presents but not the why. Explore that today.

I. Jesus was born to save His people from their sins. This implies that each of us is guilty of sin. Romans 3:23 affirms that, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Sin has caused a separation between us and God, a complete breaking of fellowship with Him. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: Keep In Step With The Spirit

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on May 23, 2021

When children of God walk through this life, we should not be wandering aimlessly, getting tripped up by our desires, but God calls us to keep in step, to watch where we put our feet, and to follow the lead of the one who commands us: “Walk in the Spirit!”

When the Holy Spirit was first poured out on the church, that event was spectacular in every way, with a rushing wind, tongues of fire on the disciples’ heads, and foreign languages on their lips. But that first Pentecost was more than just an impressive beginning. For now that they had the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed