Sermons on Natural Family:

Being In The Family Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 24, 2017

Jesus asked a perplexing question that continues to cause confusion and uncertainty - who is my family? His focus was not to appease His brothers, but to please His Father. Our relationship with Christ, and devotion to Him, must exceed all else.

Being in the Family Mark 3: 31-35 Our text today reveals an encounter that was difficult for many to accept. Very likely the intentions of our Lord were misunderstood and misrepresented. Even today, as we consider these verses, this passage remains difficult for many to comprehend and accept. As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgiving Family Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 1, 2015

Mostly a marriage sermon on the 5 phases of forgiveness and reconciliation (Material adapted from Dr. Paul Coleman's book, The Forgiving Marriage) This was preached over 2 Sunday's so it has two HoHum's and WBTU's.

HoHum: Gerald Lebowitz tells this story- On the way home one night, I spotted some fresh cut roses outside a florist’s shop. After selecting a dozen and entering the shop, I was greeted by a young saleswoman. “Are these for your wife, sir? she asked. “Yes,” I said. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Integrated

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 6, 2016

Let's talk about the family integrated movement (Material adapted from Greene Community Church at: http://greenechurch.com/family-integrated/)

HoHum: Every time I accept the call to preach at a church, I get mixed reactions about the past preacher. Some think that he was God’s gift to the ministry and hated to see him go. Others think that he was the anti Christ and they rejoiced the day he left to go somewhere else. Strive to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Welcome To The Family"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 22, 2016

Joining the family, earthly, church and heavenly

“Welcome to the Family” May 22, 2016 Romans 12:4-5 "For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” Fifty-eight days ago we had a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Holiness

Finding Family Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 3, 2015

Ruth is a foreigner who finds belonging among God's people. "Where you go I will go, your people will be my people, your God will be my God.

Ruth 1:1-17 “Finding Family” INTRODUCTION Stories are a powerful force in our lives. They do more than merely entertain. Uncle Tom’s Cabin was a powerful, gripping anti-slavery novel that was first published in 1852. It solidified the abolitionist movement. When President ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Family Prayer

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 19, 2018

Ephesians 3:14-19 shows Paul praying for God to empower the family of believers and grant them a greater knowledge of his extraordinary love for them.

Scripture Today we get to the prayer that the Apostle Paul began in Ephesians 3:1. Having started to pray for the believers in verse 1, Paul then broke off into a digression in which he talked about the mystery of the gospel which had been revealed to him (namely, that God was making a new family ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Family Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

There's something about families. Our families can be the source of the greatest joy and deepest heartaches. There's more emotion attached to our families than any other unit in society. And Jesus had some revolutionary things to say about family.

INTRODUCTION Over the years, it’s been my joy to officiate more than 500 weddings. Sometimes funny things happen at weddings. I’ve had a groom who passed out not once, but three times during the ceremony. I’ve had several groomsmen pass out—but never a bride or a bridesmaid. And they call females ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-21, Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Family Matters Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 4, 2018

From the cross, Jesus cares for his mother. In so doing, he calls us to care for our family and for our broader spiritual family, and to put others before ourselves.

Family Matters Seven Last Words from the Cross Part 3 * John 19:25-27 We are in a seven-week series leading up to Easter called, “Seven Last Words from the Cross.” We’re looking at the seven distinct things Jesus said while being crucified. Last words matter, and the last words of the Son of God ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Family Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 19, 2018

Does God care about family relationships?

How important are family relationships with God? Not only does God answers this question in our passage today, God also provides biblical principles in dealing with our own family members. Open your Bibles to Exodus 4….. Let us be reminded what happened in the beginning of Exodus 4: Exodus 4:1-17 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enemies Of The Family

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 18, 2015

We are the Church which will be presented to Christ without spot or blemish. We have learned that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer, but when we fail in our Christian walk we can grieve the Holy Spirit.

Title: Enemies of the Family Text: “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15-16). Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:1-6:4 9-12-03 Introduction How do Christians walk? We walk in love, as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Family Matters

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Why your family matters

1 Samuel 1-8: Family Matters This morning, there is one simple question that I want to ask you, and it applies to each of us: What are you going to do about your family? Whether we like to admit it or not, we all have family problems. And it is no different whether we live in the 21st century AD ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Family Of God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 14, 2019

Being in God's family... 1. is a special present. 2. comes from a special power. 3. is for a special people. 4. comes through a special process. 5. is for a special purpose.

The Family of God Series: The Gospel of John John 1:10-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 30, 2016 (Revised June 14, 2019) *Bill and Gloria Gaither wrote the words to this very well-known song: "You will notice we say brother and sister 'round here, It's because ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Family

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2018

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph: Don't Lose Your Footing

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph: Our First Reading says, “a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons.” I read recently a humorous story about a young man who on his graduation from high school was chosen to give the commencement speech. He began by reading from his prepared ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Catholic

The God Of Family Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 17, 2018

In this sermon, we explore how family can become an idol and how we can keep this from happening.

A. One day a Sunday School teacher was trying to drive home the importance of family life. 1. She illustrated her point by referring to the commandment “honor your mother and father.” 2. Then she added, “Now that we know God’s command for how we are to treat our parents, can any of you tell me a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39, Luke 14:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Symphony Of Family Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

The beauty of life is only possible when each performer plays his or her part well, submitting to the leader, fully cooperating with the Conductor. When this happens the music is so beautiful the whole world is draw to the Conductor/Composer.

18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. 22 Slaves, obey ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25

Denomination: *other