Sermons on Order In The Family:

Wearing The Family Name Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 23, 2002

This is sermon 3 in a series of 4 from Chapter 4 of Ephesians.

Wearing the Family Name One of my favorite football stories is credited to Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers. It’s probably an urban or sports legend but I still like it... It seems that there was a rookie running back (Paul Horning?) who celebrated wildly in the end zone when he made ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Striking Family Resemblance Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002

We are God’s children.

A STRIKING FAMILY RESEMBLANCE Galatians 3:26-4:7 S: Sonship Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE GOD’S CHILDREN. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Characteristics TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 3:26-4:7, three characteristics that show how we are God’s children. The _____ characteristic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For Families Series

Contributed by James Sanders on May 15, 2002

In a time when many threats arise to undermine and destroy the concept of the traditional family, the scripture chimes clearly to defend the fact that the family is an institution created by God.

I. Introduction · I was amazed and amused a couple of weeks ago to learn that President Bush has started a new initiative as a part of his welfare reform: he wants to promote the good qualities of a thing called marriage. · Imagine that! The idea of marriage might even be good for people! As ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Family Plan? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002

We need to work on building better families.

What is marriage and the family? What am I doing to promote a better family? What effort am I investing to build my family? Is my family life just aimlessly drifting? We plan our meals more than we plan family times? You can’t build a very good building without blueprints? Is the family any ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-25, Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 19, 2001

Insights on how Joseph was faithful to God even in an imperfect family.

When Life is the Pits A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 1 “Dealing with an Imperfect Family.” Genesis 37: 1-11 The term dysfunctional is used quite often today in regard to families. The word refers to the sense of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Family Day '98

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 10, 2001

a sermon preached on a Family Day celebration

Family is important to God We had a familyfamily before Abraham, Issac, and Jacob, Red Sea, 10 commandments, Jericho, Daniel, three Hebrew children Garden everthing good except that man was alone Bible speaks of families Genesis, OT, Father in NT, Son, John 3:16, bride, groom, marraige ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Holiness

A Christian Family Is...

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 11, 2001

a look at Joshua’s most famous statement

A Christian family is a: -----1) Responsible family verse 15-"But as for ME and MY house" Dt. 6:4-9 Eph. 6:4 Eph 5:23; Col 3:18; -----2) United family "But as for me AND my house" 2 Cor 6:14ff 1 Kings 11:1-2 -----3) Determined family you serve who you want "BUT as for me and my ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Holiness

Conquering Family Hurdles! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 12, 2001

I believe the three top family hurdles we face today is proper training within the home, correct attitudes of the family members, and communications.

"Conquering Family Hurdles!" "More than a SURVIVOR" series part 3 of 4 Text: Prov. 31:26-28 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - May 13, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Happy Mother’s Day! We are in a series entitled "More ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:26-28

Denomination: Bible Church

What Is A Church Family?

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jun 2, 2001

The importance of the Family of God

Family Reunion May 30 2001 Before we look at what is a church family this just came in: ( Read Dough Boy) What is a Church Family? Jesus asks the same question! Doesn’t He? While He was still speaking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing The Hurts In Families

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 4, 2001

Healing the relationships in our homes involves 1. Honest confession. 2. A willingness to stop the things that hurt the other person. 3. Opening our hearts to them once again and allowing them to come in.

In the Scripture reading this morning, we find one of the most dysfunctional families in the Bible. The irony is that it is a family led by one of the most godly men in the Old Testament — King David. David is described as a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14), and he was. But he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:24-31

Denomination: Methodist

What A Family Background!! Series

Contributed by Marian Diceanu on Jun 14, 2001

The message deals with the context in which Joseph grew up.

Genesis 37 What a family background!! In Britain there are a couple of TV programs that are called this: One is called “holidays from hell” –explain-. The other is called “neighbors from hell”. I remember watching a program about a family that was described by their neighbors as a family from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Relationships–all In The Family Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 15, 2002

God has a plan for our family relationships. Let’s discover God’s plan using the acrostic F.A.M.I.L.Y.

An old saying that hold a lot of truth goes: “You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family.” God gave you your parents–your brothers or sisters; God gave you your children, and God has no exchange policy. Your family is yours for life. God has created or designed man to share ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Connecting With God's Family Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 25, 2003

One of the Anchors for our Soul is to be connected with God’s family in fellowship. The best use of our life is to show love, and the best way to love is to make time for others.

Acts 2:42-47 CONNECTING WITH GOD’S FAMILY INTRO ANCHOR no. 2 - FELLOWSHIP - to stay strong, we must connect with God’s Family. Life is meant to be shared. Doing life together is God’s plan from the beginning of time. From the relationship of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in the Trinity, with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is A Family Should Be

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 1, 2002

Why you need a house? Why God felt that "Adam" needed to have a family? Hear to David, a man with a blessed family!

WHAT IS A FAMILY SHOULD BE... (Or, perhaps I should say: 5 functions of a "house") David said, "one thing I have asked from the Lord, that I shall seek;" Did or do you are in the quest to find a good marriage? Try to change your "house". Note: Every time I mention about "house", I also talking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Private & Family Devotions Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

Part 9 in a study on the Church Covenant

A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 9 THE CHURCH COVENANT “Family & Private Devotions” Date: August 11, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Joshua 1:1-8 Introduction We continue our study in the church covenant today with the beginning of the third paragraph. (*Show 3rd paragraph.) Not long ago, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist