Sermons on Love Children:

Forming Family Values Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 4, 2005

1 of 6 messages on Putting Family First. This message gives three steps to helping families choose Godly Family Values.

Forming Family Values Which way is your Deck Chair Facing? There’s something about the cartoon strip, "Peanuts" that can evoke a chuckle while simultaneously piercing our conscience. That’s what happened to me when I discovered a profound message in one of Charles Schultz’s comic strips. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- Discipline 2- Gullibility

INTRO.- Some more quips and quotes, which give us some insights into life and perhaps some wisdom for daily living. - How to handle a bad temper. Be like a kettle – sing when you boil. Temper is something that most of us have (even a little or a lot) and we have to learn to deal with it. Some ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 26, 2003

There is a kind of death in family life today. Jesus offers unconditional compassion, used His authority to give life, and gives us as gifts to one another.

One sweltering afternoon, on the dirty streets of a dangerous section of New Orleans, a man approached a woman with some papers in his hand. He asked Helen if she would agree to write letters to a man on death row at Angola prison. Helen agreed, rather absent-mindedly. She was used to people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 4

Contributed by Richard Cathers on Feb 17, 2007

Verse by verse study of Genesis 4

Genesis 4 Sunday Morning Bible Study November 26, 2006 Introduction It isn’t easy raising a family. Many of us have made plenty of mistakes as we’ve raised our kids. Even when parents do things right, kids go astray. Illustration God’s Kids Whenever your kids are out of control, you can take ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Teach The Child Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jun 17, 2006

Helps to Train Children

The Bible, God’s inspired and authoritative Word, has a great deal to say about parenting, the home, and children. For a sampling, compare the following: (1) Psalm 128:1-4 teaches us that children are gifts and rewards from the sovereign hand of God; they are blessings and trusts from God. But ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Honoring Your Parents Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

Why we should honor our parents and how we should honor them.

INTRODUCTION How would you like to have a long and prosperous life? Did you know that God wants that for you? It may surprise you what is required to achieve it. (Read texts) Definition of honor: “To respect greatly, regard highly; treat with deference and courtesy.”(Websters) The Hebrew word used ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Ride: The Ideal Family

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Feb 18, 2008

Today we reach the conclusion of our series, and I want to share with you from God’s Word about what the IDEAL FAMILY looks like.

The Ultimate Ride: “The Ideal Family” Today, we conclude the series, The Ultimate Ride. Over the past 7 weeks, we have been talking about things necessary to make sure our families and lives are transformed by the amazing power found in God. Today, we continue our discussion on this topic. To ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Dining Room - Parental Responsibility Series

Contributed by David Slone on Sep 11, 2004

Fourth in a series concerning the american christian family and how we might need a makeover. Takeoff from the popular tv series.

EXTREME MAKEOVER : DINING ROOM: Parental Responsibility Ephesians 6:1-4 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 6:2 HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER (which is the first commandment with a promise), 6:3 SO THAT IT MAY BE WELL WITH YOU, AND THAT YOU MAY LIVE LONG ON THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthening Your Tribe Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

A look at five principles that help fortify our family relationships.

Tonight’s the night. Shera and I have watched every week since the competitors landed in the Amazon, and tonight we finally find out who survived. It started out with 16, one-by-one they’ve been voted out, and in about twelve hours the winner will be revealed. If you watch Survivor, you know the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be The Child Of Your Parent's Dreams

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 14, 2006

Obeying our parents is a divine mandate.

Allow me to share a “wish list” of what parents wants to hear from their kids. Parents would love to hear their kids say, “Who cares if I don’t have a cell phone?” Or, “You can just forget about my allowance for this week. I will use my savings.” When there’s a new hi-tech toy in town, how they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Home Improvement

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 11, 2007

These are very serious times in which we live and nothing is more important than the training of our children to be followers of God. Pastor Greg Phillips, children’s pastor of COTR, and myself taught this sermon together.

(GARY)(Put on tool belt- get from tool box) Talk this morning about families and children. I have asked Pastor Greg- Children’s Pastor- to team up with me on this topic. Our theme is- Home Improvements. Around my house there is always something that needs to be repaired or improved. A house in many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Charismatic

How Great Is The Love The Father Has Lavished On Us

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 18, 2005

EASTER 4(B) - How great is the love the Father has lavished on us that we are called God’s children and that God provides for his children.

HOW GREAT IS THE LOVE THE FATHER HAS LAVISHED ON US (Outline) 1 JOHN 2:28-3:3 - April 17, 2005 - EASTER 4 INTRO: The divine love of God is the true love that stands as the eternal standard and definition of what love is and means. Our society has devalued that word love. Love is at times ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Kid's Stuff 1 - Kids Are Special To God Series

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 30, 2007

1st in A series based on George Barna’s book Thermoforming Children into Spiritual Champions.

KID’S STUFF 1 – KIDS ARE SPECIAL TO GOD Text: Deut. 6:1-9 Introduction: 1. Occasionally, someone will approach me and ask, “How much time do you spend preparing a sermon?” 2. I really can’t answer that question, and today’s lesson is an example of why. 3. I have been thinking, praying and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Isn't Just For Kids

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

Sermon to conclude 2006 VBS event

(1) As I have already indicated this morning, a phone call from our national offices in Anderson late Thursday afternoon informing me that our scheduled missionary speakers were headed to his home state of Kansas, created a plan ‘B.’ Now I have had to go to plan ‘B’ before. Many years ago, when I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-25

Denomination: Church Of God

The Ultimate Ride: Dangers That Will Destroy Your Family

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Feb 11, 2008

Today, we’re going to talk about the dangers that lurk around every corner as we endeavor to do the right things in life.

The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life & Family “Dangers That Will Destroy Your Family” Today, we continue our series. Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve focused on the things that we must do to transform our families into all that God intends them to be. This is a critical area that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13

Denomination: Baptist