Sermons on Order In The Family:

Surviving An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 5, 2001

By looking at the life of a man named Joseph we see that God is still in the business of helping people survive imperfect families.

Life Lessons from Joseph – Part 1 November 25, 2001 INTERACTION: I want you to get in groups of three to five, and grab a yellow prayer request card. Allowing for the possibility that there might be such a thing as a perfect family, complete one of these sentences: “A perfect family would ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fight For Your Family

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

It is time we take a stand for the family.

Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * September 18, 2005 Satan will do everything in his power to tear down the walls of spiritual protection around those you love. As a father of 3 I am concerned for what the future holds for my children and yours. We must stand up and fight! What kind of nation will ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 7, 2004

Second in series on the Purpose Driven Life

THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT March 14, 2004 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel , Jr. Hebrews 10:19-25 “Formed for God’s Family” Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we bow in your presence. May your Word be our rule, Your Spirit our teacher, and your greater glory our supreme concern, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Correcting A Family Member

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Feb 11, 2006

Why can’t we all just get along? Wouldn’t it be nice if we got along with everyone in our family, at work, in our marriage, and business dealings?

Why can’t we all just get along? Wouldn’t it be nice if we got along with everyone…family, work, marriage, business dealings? Ever since the Evil One’s fall, there has been conflict. Conflict is inevitable. At the heart of every conflict is someone’s desire to be more important than someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Will Of God And The Family Feud Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 2, 2006

We would all be better off if we would just submit to the will of God.

The Will of God and the Family Feud Text: Gen. 27:1-40 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 27:1-17 2. Illustration: I find that doing the will of God leaves me with no time for disputing about His plans. — George Macdonald 3. Fighting the will of God is like spitting into the wind; it always leaves ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-40

Denomination: Methodist

Hating My Family Series

Contributed by Leslie Ferguson, Jr. on Sep 6, 2006

Could Jesus really mean for us to hate our families?

What If Jesus Really Meant What He Said? Hating My Family? In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1) • And in the midst of this marvel, God also created the concept of family. • Man, woman, marriage and children--they are all found in the first four chapters of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family, Love, And Grace Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 15, 2006

To truly accept God’s love, we must learn to love ourselves as well as others.

Family, Love, and Grace 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 I. On the surface Madea’s Family Reunion is comedy about family and love. For families to survive love is necessary and crucial. It may be a cliché but what the world needs now is love. What the family needs now is love. What the church needs now is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

I Believe In Family Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 18, 2006

Individual commitment to obey God is the key to changing our culture to child-friendly and family safe!

1 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul! I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long. Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals, in whom there is no help. When their breath departs, they return to the earth; on that very day their plans ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Maintaining Family Unity

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Considering how to maintain family unity.

Maintaining Family Unity – Eph 4:22-32 Gladstone Baptist Church – 5/9/04 Screen Viva La Difference – The Ledger people. Well this is the last night in our series on the family and we are stopping to consider the issue of unity within families. If you were to watch many of the TV shows featuring ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Life Of Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 10, 2006

What does God’s Word say about family life in Ephesians?

As we continue in Ephesians, today we look at the family life of Believers. I begin with a simple test to see how stressed family is for you. The top 1o signs of family stress: 10. "Family get togethers" are sometimes called "group therapy sessions" and involve seeing a psychiatrist. 9. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are The Family Of God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 29, 2006

Sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, based on the lesson from ist John, who calls us to be the family of God.

3rd Sunday of Easter April 30, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for the gift of your Son, Jesus the Christ, who through his death ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Will The Family Be Together Over There

Contributed by Michael Martin on May 5, 2006

I Wonder If the Family Circle Will All Be Home? Or, Will heaven and hell separate your family?

THREE INTRODUCTORY PASSAGES ONE (2 Sam 12:18-23) "I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me." We understand THREE things from this passage: 1. David believed that his baby that died went to some place. 2. He went to a place that he himself would someday go also. 3. When he reached that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Tale Of Two Families

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

In a tale of two families, we see one blessed and the other cursed. Here are the reasons why.

INTRO: Did you guys hear about the eleven kids found in cages in their home? It was a few weeks ago. Let me read to you the press release in case you’re not familiar with it. Wakeman, Ohio – Sheriff’s deputies found 11 children locked in cages less than 3 ’/2 feet high inside a home, but a couple ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christian And The Human Family

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 30, 2007

“Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities.” That’s easy for Paul to say. He didn’t have to deal with a tax-and-spend President, who doesn’t seem to be able to make up his mind. The President smiles nicely but is confused about foreign po

THE CHRISTIAN AND THE HUMAN FAMILY Romans 13:1-7 Introduction “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities.” That’s easy for Paul to say. He didn’t have to deal with a tax-and-spend President, who doesn’t seem to be able to make up his mind. The President smiles nicely but is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And The Human Family Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 2, 2007

Study of Romans Chp 13

THE CHRISTIAN AND THE HUMAN FAMILY Romans 13:1-7 Intro: - I. Submit Yourself to the Governing Authorities. A. Willingly, “place yourself under” them. B. Anarchy is never of Christ. C. To oppose governmental decision sometimes is of God It must be an ungodly decision. I must be willing to accept ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist