Sermons on Parental Errors:

Six Keys To A Godly Family

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 27, 2006

The message focuses on the ingredients necessary to live a Christ-like example in our homes.

Six Keys to a Godly Family Ephesians 4:32- 5:33 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church Consider this family: The husband commits adultery. His son (Amnon) raped his half-sister (Tamar, the sister of Absalom). The husband did not implement discipline. The full brother (Absalom) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Kids God's Way

Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 9, 2005

Six important gifts to children for successful parenting or raising kids God’s way.

RAISING KIDS GOD’S WAY Psalm 127:3-4 "Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth" A Danish proverb notes, "Give to a pig when it grunts and a child when he cries, and you will have a fine pig and a bad child." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 3 - First Comes Love... Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 18, 2005

Part 3 of the series touches on the roles of the father, mother and children in the home.

The Home as God Intended Part 3 – First Comes Love Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME PRAYER We are continuing our series on discovering the home as God intended it to be. Last week we discussed how all of the benefits, blessings ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Bible Church

An Approved Father

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 20, 2005

To perform biblical description of a father is to be an approved Father by God.

INTRODUCTION What do people mean when they give a two-thumbs up sign? That means approval to what you are doing or what you have become? A FATHER’S PRAYER Lord, I need your special care. Like your earthly father, Joseph, I want to do God’s will, even if I may not always understand. Make me ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Building Up The Wall And I Can't Come Down

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 1, 2005

If there is a breach in your wall, how can you protect your family and the ones you love?

BUILDING UP THE WALL AND I CAN’T COME DOWN Neh 4 4:1 When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, 2 and in the presence of his associates and the army of Samaria, he said, "What are those feeble Jews doing? Will they ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Father's Firm Foundation

Contributed by W F on Sep 4, 2005

How fathers can build a firm foundation of character and positive relationships for their children?

Father’s Day “A Father’s Firm Foundation” How do fathers build a firm foundation of character and positive relationships for their children? 1. Loving Kindness “... a gentle tongue can break a bone” (Proverbs 25:15) In other words dads – there is great strength in gentleness. Do you show ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: *other

Daddy Did It!

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 6, 2005

Our influence will have an eternal impact upon the lives of our sons and daughters.

Daddy Did It! Matt 5:13-14 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. 1 Tim 5:8 8 But if any provide not for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Generational Legacy Part 3 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 8, 2005

A legacy as defined by Webster’s dictionary is any thing that has been handed down from an ancestor.

PRAYER Father, open my eyes to see Your Word. Open my ears to hear. Open my mind to understand. And open my heart so I may receive Your Word today. AMEN A legacy as defined by Webster’s dictionary is anything that has been handed down from an ancestor. Last week I shared with you the story of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remodeling: Dealing With Imperfect Families Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 12, 2005

Sermon 1 of 4: Lessons learned from remodeling.

Extreme Home Makeovers Remodeling: Dealing with Imperfect Families Psalm 127:1 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 4, 2005 Introduction (The idea for this sermon title and series came from Outreach Magazine) Do you enjoy home makeover programs on television? What about remodeling your own home? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Give Yourself A Break

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

With statistics concerning sociological changes in America this sermon discusses the stress Christians are experiencing. Movie clip from "Cheaper by the Dozen" provides an illustration.

Give Yourself a Break Eccl. 4:6-12[1] 6-20-04 Intro I want to begin this morning with a clip from the movie, Cheaper by the Dozen.[2] In this movie Coach Tom (played by Steve Martin) and his wife Kate (Bonnie Hart) have twelve kids. They are doing fine until opportunity knocks—an opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:6-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Weather-Proofing Against Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 29, 2005

Sermon 4 of 4: Facing the inevitable storms of family life.

Extreme Home Makeovers Weather-Proofing Against Life’s Storms Psalm 127:1 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 25, 2005 Introduction During World War II Winston Churchill spoke some powerful words that inspired his nation and has continued to inspire today. He said, "We shall fight on the beaches, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Field

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 3, 2005

A message for men who are needed more than ever to tend the fields of their families in service to God.

LESSONS FROM THE FIELD TEXT: Matthew 13:3 Matthew 13:3 And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; l. INTRODUCTION -- MY UNCLE IS A FARMER When I was growing up, generally at least one Saturday a month, sometimes every third Saturday, my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Helping God Or Enabling Satan? Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 29, 2004

Sometimes, even with the best of intentions, we get in God’s way. Trying to do the right thing can sometimes be the devilish thing.

Helping God or Enabling Satan? Matt 16:21-25 We often think we can help God’s purposes along by doing what we think is good, loving, helpful, and noble. Some ways in which doing the right thing can be the wrong thing: *Bailing a loved one out of a dilemma--avoid facing consequences ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing Each Other's Value Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 1, 2004

Nothing is more encouraging in a home than knowing how valuable you are. Nothing is more dicouraging than never being appreciated for who and what you are.

Family Security: Recognizing Each Other’s Value Proverbs--Various verses Six Characterisitics of Secure Families We continue our study based off this acrostic. In an article these six were discovered to be common factors in strong, successful families. S = Spiritual Bond E = Express Positively C = ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Hannah's Love" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 5, 2004

Two qualities that Mothers need most.

Mother’s Day, May 9, 2004 A Mother’s Love I Samuel 1:4-18; 26-28 Introduction: The family into which Samuel the prophet was born was a devout family. His father, Elkanah, went up to the tabernacle at Shiloh to offer sacrifices and to worship God year after year. Elkanah was called a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:26-28, 1 Samuel 1:4-18

Denomination: Methodist