Sermons on Large Family:

The Family Of God

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 15, 2008

This sermon discusses the importance of loving one another, supporting one another and caring about one another as members of the family of God.

Title: The Family of God Text: 1 Peter 4:7-17 (16) Date: 8/2/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church We sometimes use the phrase the family of God to refer to the church. I want us to read a passage of Scripture this morning that actually uses that phrase to describe those of us who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Death In The Family

Contributed by David Perkins on Sep 10, 2007

Are the church house doors open to all or not? Do we, as followers of Christ, welcome everyone or not? Are we going to judge those passing though our doors, especially in time of death and the sorrow that surrounds that? Christ wants us to be includers

There’s the story of President Calvin Coolidge who was better known back in the 1920s when he was President of the United States (1923-1929), he was known as “Silent Cal” because he didn’t like to speak very often. This drove the reporters of that day up the wall. The story goes that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope For Families Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 19, 2008

Exposition of Ps 78 about the failures of fathers to be an example, and the need to train our children differently than present

Text: Ps 78:1-8, Title: Hope for Families, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/22/08, AM Opening illustration: Play the trailer for the bible study • Nine out of ten parents of children under age 13 (85%) believe they have the primary responsibility for teaching their children about religious beliefs and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

All In The Family Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

Family living by God’s design

1. The HEAD of the Home (5:23-33; 6:4) A. The husband is the leader (v. 23). B. The husband is the lover (v. 25, 28-33). 1) He is to have a sacrificial love (v. 25). 2) He is to have a serving love (v. 28-30). 3) He is to have a solid love (v. 31). C. The husband is the liberator (v. 23, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Family's Foundation Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 29, 2007

Examining how to have a strong family foundation

Four cornerstones of a strong family foundation: 1. Dedication (v. 14a) A. Joshua was dedicated to God B. Joshua was dedicated to his family. C. Joshua was dedicated to worship. 2. Demolition (v. 14b) A. Joshua knew that everyone would have a "god" B. Joshua knew that people could serve only one ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Family Resemblance Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 2, 2007

Sermon 8 in the Galatians Series. Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness. Paul compares the Galatian believers to Abraham. They are children of Abraham because of their faith. As believers our identity comes from Christ, as a

04/22/2007 A Family Resemblance INTRO: Have you ever felt out of place, like you didn’t belong Me in High School: a man without a country (Hicks, Jocks, Freaks, Geeks) - uncomfortable doesn’t begin to cover it. It is much worse when you are in a totally different culture – where you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Family

Contributed by N A on Jul 14, 2007

The church is the family of God. WE ARE FAMILY! ~ And our #1 family value is: LOVE! Let’s be the family God has called us to be and learn to love each other.

WE ARE FAMILY (Membership Sunday) OPENING JOKE: A pastor had had a bad week. On Sunday he was very frustrated and he began his sermon, "Everyone who belongs to this church is going to hell if they don’t change their ways." One man in the back began to laugh. So the pastor said it again louder. The ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: *other

The Orderly Family Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 6, 2009

The purpose of this message is to expound upon the God given order of the family and encourage us to live accordingly.

THE ORDERLY FAMILY COLOSSIANS 3:17-21 & 23-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever seen the Jerry Lewis movie "The Disorderly Orderly" 1. It’s a great comedy 2. Jerry just did not seem to be able to get things right - he was not very ordered. 3. It made for a good comedy in the movies, yet ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Family Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 11, 2009

God’s second priority for us is our relationship with family (physical and spiritual). God desires for us to be reconcilers with those in our family, both in our relationship and in our relationship with God.

For those who may be joining us for the first time this year, we’ve been in a series called, "Your Bucket List." Which I borrowed from a movie which came out about a year ago called The Bucket List. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a great movie about two very different men, one a wealthy business ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Family Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 18, 2009

Because everyone has sinned, everyone needs forgiveness. That is especially true within families. How does forgiveness play out in our families?

You might have heard the name Clara Barton before. After the Civil War, she helped organize the American Red Cross. One day a friend came up to her and reminded her of something awful that someone had done to her in the past. When her friend brought it up to her, she looked at her like she ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Family Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 18, 2009

Your faith is not your own. Your faith is also your family’s faith. The question is, is your home a place of family faith?

What is our most basic calling in life? Let me put it another way—why are you here? There is a lot of talk in the church today about finding our purpose in life. What is God’s purpose for me? What is His will for my life? Why has God put me here? And people look all over the place to find the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Family Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

This message focuses on the family of God and the fact that all of us have a significant place in God’s work. In this message I compare the body to a puzzle. All pieces of the puzzle must work together to complete the bi picture. I gave every person who

“We are Family” 1st Corinthians 12:14-26 David Henderson, Pastor/Teacher Two friends were out hunting. As they were walking through the woods, one of them suddenly screamed and the other one looked around and saw a huge grizzly bear charging at them. The first friend started to frantically put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Disintegrating Families

Contributed by Trae Durden on Jul 11, 2009

A study of Eli and his evil sons.

Disintegrating Families 1 Samuel 2:12-29 Eli was a great preacher, a fine priest and a Judge. As High Priest he alone could enter the most holy place once a year to offer atoning sacrifice on behalf of the nation. But as a Father, Eli was passive, inactive, and unconcerned. He turned a blind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Family Resemblance Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009

Looking like a member of God’s family comes from hearing, believing, and living out the truth of God’s Word.

* Illus. People’s dogs tend to look like them. * Family members typically carry a resemblance to each other. I. Those of God act like it. * Some people have no place for Jesus’ teachings. (37) * What Jesus is saying doesn’t fit into their plans, their lives, or their family ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

Leading The Family Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008

First in a three part series on leadership.

ON A MISSION FROM GOD Part 1-Leading Your Family Joseph’s Story Sunday, September 28, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee The events of our world today cry for Christlike leadership more than ever before. Jesus said, “I have come down not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me.”-John ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan