Sermons on Love Your Family:

Christian Parenting Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 5, 2008

Simple Sermon on what it means to be a Christian Parent

Title: Christian Parenting Theme: Show what it is to be a Christian Parent Text: Proverbs 22:6 Pr 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. CEV 6 Teach your children right from wrong, and when they are grown they will still do right. NLT 6 Teach ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Amanda: Loving Because She Was Loved

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2002

Funeral sermon for Mrs. Amanda Foye Jackson, who had suffered through two massive strokes and the loss of her son.

In Biblical times, a person’s name revealed something about who he was or what she was intended to be. In the creation story, there is Adam, meaning earth, and Eve, meaning mother. Their names told you who they were and what they were intended to be. Abraham, father of nations; Isaac, laughter; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Love: How Compassion Can Change Your Life

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jul 18, 2019

The Parable of the Good Samaritan offers the unique opportunity to see compassion at work outside of Israel. Compassion can change our lives, our churches, and our world.

The Law of Love: How Compassion Can Change Your Life By The Rev. Rian Adams Have you ever wondered how to spot a hypocrite? It’s possible to spot them in their natural habitat… hiding behind religious rules instead of living the law of love. That happened in today's Gospel lesson. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal

How Loving Your Mother Prepares You To Be A Good Husband Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical connection between honoring your mother and being a loving and faithful husband.

As Christians, we are called to honor and respect our parents, as commanded in the Fifth Commandment (Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:2-3). But did you know that loving and honoring your mother can also prepare you to be a good husband? In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical connection between ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Ruth 2:11

Why You Should Not Follow Your Heart

Contributed by Ap. Danny Isaac Kalule on Jul 18, 2023

“He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks wisely will be delivered” (Proverbs 28:26 New King James Version).

“He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks wisely will be delivered” (Proverbs 28:26 New King James Version). One of the wrong counsels many people, including the youths, have received is to follow their hearts. This is considered one of the secrets to success in life. This ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:26

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Work Out Your Salvation With Fear And Trembling

Contributed by Robert Webb on Aug 2, 2025

Fear of God involves respect, reverence. This is the fear we should talk about. This fear we should have is a fear or a reverence or awe, a respect for God.

We often preach of God’s Love, his mercy, his longsuffering because God is Love. If we want to go to Heaven, we must possess these qualities. Sometimes when we point out God’s commands for us and our failure to obey them and the punishment that awaits the disobedient we say wait! Let’s go back ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, Romans 2:5-8, Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eulogy For Hattie Smith

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 19, 2006

This is a funeral for a woman who was not a believer, but loved by her family.

Hattie Anne Smith by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Ecclesiastes 3:1-3:14 Hattie Smith On March 27th, in a very small town called Marion, in the heart of western Alabama, in the year 1933, God sent a little bundle of life and potential to Nancy and Adelle ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the concept of being our brother's keeper, emphasizing our responsibility towards our family and others, and how we can support them in difficult times, following the example set by Jesus.

Good morning, family! Have you ever thought about what it means to be your brother’s keeper? Today we're going to dive in and really explore what it means in our lives. In Genesis 4:9, after Cain had done the unthinkable and murdered his brother Abel out of jealousy, God asked him, "Where is Abel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9

Topics: Responsibility, Family

All In The Family:putting The Pieces Together Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 19, 2013

God gives us a picture of what the family puzzle should look like. I pray His picture is what we are modeling!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many of you have put together a puzzle sometime in your life or you like to put together puzzles now as a hobby? • I used to do a lot of puzzles because my mother loves to put them together. • There is some unexplainable satisfaction derived ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coming Together PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, humility, and reconciliation, using Joseph's story as an example of God's divine plan amidst adversity.

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today in the spirit of unity, in the spirit of fellowship, and in the spirit of divine love, we turn our hearts and minds to Genesis 45:1-8, a passage that speaks of forgiveness, pride, and reconciliation. Let us read together: "Then Joseph could not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Topics: Reuniting, Family

God’s Design For The Family Part 2

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

The Bible contains God’s plan for achieving quality and health in family life. Christians are constrained to take very seriously the Word of God as it relates to the family.

Introduction: The Bible Contains Divine Principles for Good Family Relationships. - God’s purposes for the family have been challenged, but they have not been changed. In the Bible, God gives the principles and the power by which His purposes for the family can be fulfilled. - Illustration ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Keeps The Family Growing & Going PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

God should be the foundation of our families, and without His guidance and blessing, our efforts to build and protect our families are in vain.

Good morning, Church family! Today we're going to delve into a topic that hits home for all of us, no matter what stage of life we're in: family. Whether you're single, married, a parent, a grandparent, or a child, this message is for you. We're going to talk about the foundation of a healthy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Topics: Healthy Family

Love What God Loves - You! Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2018

In this conversation we wrap up our discussion on getting better at loving ourselves.

Love What God Loves – You! Okay – today is the 7th Sunday of the year 2017… AND – week three of our series, ‘Getting Better At What Jesus Said Matters Most.’ AND – I want to start off with some powerful and familiar words penned by Paul and breathed by God, 2000 years ago about the importance ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, 1 Corinthians 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Divine Foundation For Marriage Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 22, 2013

The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."Gen. 2:18

A Divine Foundation for Marriage Family Is a Divine Idea We live in a society today that has little regard for the honor and sanctity of marriage as God designed it. We also live in a time of great marital discord and family disintegration. A recent survey report from a particular country, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Almighty And Ills Unlimited Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 17, 2001

When we are dealing with issues and conflicts, we may select to be babies (unlimited retaliation), children (limited retaliation), adolescents (limited love), or mature (unlimited love), toward Jesus’ command to "Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect."

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. What madman spoke those words? What visionary would even in his wildest dreams suppose that you and I could be perfect? What is this raving? It is the word of Jesus, at the end of a series of challenges. Love your enemies. Give to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist