Sermons on Parental Favoritism:

God Measures The Heart

Contributed by Stephen Woody on Jun 10, 2005

This is a Father’s Day Sermon that points out how difficult it is to be a good father, but that thankfully, it’s not something we do without help from above

"GOD MEASURES THE HEART" Introduction: I DON’T LIKE FATHER’S DAY! Let Me Be Honest And Get That Out of The Way Right Now Father’s day, for a preacher is a royal pain in the neck. If the preacher is a male, that is. And especially if the preacher is a Father. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Kind Of Mother A Child Needs Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005

What kind of mothers do our children need? (Part 2 Building Phenomenal Families)

BUILDING PHENOMENAL FAMILIES (Part 2) “The Kind of Mother a Child Needs” Proverbs 22:6; 31:10-31; Exodus 20:12; Isaiah 49:15; Psalm 27:10; As we celebrate the gift of mothers today, I want to outline just what kind of mother the Lord thinks a child needs. A child needs a mother who will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: *other

The Kind Of Father A Child Needs Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005

What kind of father does a child need? (Part 3 Building Phenomenal Families)

BUILDING PHENOMENAL FAMILIES (Part 3) “The Kind of Father a Child Needs” (1 Thessalonians 2:10-12) There is a war on against your family. Australian women are 7 times more likely than men to be murdered by a partner or husband (Australian Institute of Criminology). 80% of sexual assaults in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: *other

Just Like A Mom Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

The qualities that make a godly mother are also the qualities of godly leaders.

Just Like A Mom 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Moms, this day is for you! We salute you. We honor you. We want every one of you to know that we appreciate you. I trust your husband and children are making this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attributes To Admire Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Jun 14, 2005

This sermon identifies four attributes worth admiration in Paul and Barnabas. These same attributes ought to be present in us as fathers.

Admiration is an interesting thing. The dictionary defines it as “a feeling of pleasure, wonder and approval”. I think that most men want their children to admire them in one sense or another. I mean I want my children to take pleasure in me as their father, I want them to have a sense of wonder ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Self Control

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

Message about the importance of self control when it comes to anger and to the tongue.

Self-Control Fathers have important role in family. Most fathers do what they can to provide for the needs of their family. (ILL) Most of us are concerned about taking care of our families. Especially when it comes to safety and security. (ILL) Men we really do have some responsibility ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Cruise Control

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006

This was a message that was preached for a baby dedication. It emphasizes the important role of a father not being absent in his responsibility.

The Danger of Cruise Control 1 Samuel 2:12 KJV Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD. I. INTRODUCTION -- CRUISE CONTOL A. In Cars -I learned something a few months ago about cruise control that I did not know. I was looking through the owner’s manual of my car ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons Of Tradition

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 8, 2007

What we were taught, we teach our children and they will teach our grand-children

“The Lessons of Traditions” Does anyone have a “New year’s resolution?” Party, P-a-r-r-r-t-y! It’s “New Year’s Eve!” let’s go celebrate the end of 2006 and bring in 2007 with the biggest bang ever! That’s what my parents did every New Years. Someone would host the party and the food and drinks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-47

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus The One And Only - Revealed In Our Relationships Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007

Colossians 3 gives practical advice about our most basic human relationships: Husband to Wife; Parent to Child; and Boss to Employee.

Colossians Series # 4 Jesus the One and Only Revealed in Our Relationships Colossians 3:15 – 4:6 Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:18-4:1 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever thought about the concept that God is --- by His very nature --- a RELATIONSHIP. God presents himself to us as a Unity of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come And Be A Godly Father Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 15, 2007

As Men of Christ, we are called to be "Godly Fathers", to bring up our Children in the way they should go so that when they grow old they shall not depart from it. Let’s review how God’s word leads us in this light.

Called to be Godly Father’s Do not Exasperate Do nurture Do discipline Do Train Seoul -- At his father’s funeral, American Carl Lewis placed his 100-meter gold medal from the 1984 Olympics in his father’s hands. "Don’t worry," he told his surprised mother. "I’ll get another one." A year ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Davids Big Flaw

Contributed by Art Campbell on Sep 5, 2007

David was a successful man - a warrior, poet and king. Yet he had one major flaw that was almost his undoing - his children. This message contrasts David’s great success with his great heartache.

One of my favourite Bible heroes is King David. I’m sure you’re all familiar with the story of David and Goliath, the boy who bested a giant. But there’s a lot more to David’s life than this story. In many ways he’s the kind of man that many of us guys would like to be. David was marked out for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Naomi Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 10, 2007

As we gaze into the Story of Ruth, we find that it is really the story of another woman whose influence changed the course of history!

The Story of Ruth Naomi When Benjamin Franklin was the Ambassador to France, he occasionally attended the Infidels Club -- a group that spent most of its time searching for and reading literary masterpieces. On one occasion Franklin read the book of Ruth to the club, but changed the names in it so ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Home - A Biblical Model For Leadership

Contributed by Mark Clarke on Sep 12, 2007

the home is the foundational place for the development & the practice of godly leadership & the Spirit uses the home as a Biblical model for all leaders in our text this morning.

Review: Two weeks ago we discussed the character of a godly leader. Here are some principles: Biblically effective leaders have confidence in God (2). Biblically effective leaders have transparent lives (1,5). Biblically effective leaders are loyal to the truth (3). Biblically effective ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 2 - They're A Strong Family Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 17, 2007

The Lord has his family; five words from the Ten Commandments describe the major characteristics of this family -- this one is STRONG

The Lord’s family is our focus this month as we take a look at five words that describe the character and function of a church. Last week’s word was loyalty, and we discovered that a loyal member of God’s family (God’s church family) is one who gives unguarded worship to only God; he has no other ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: United Methodist

It's Okay For Your Family To Be Different.

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Mar 23, 2008

Because families are serviing God and set out to be devoted, they are different from the rest and that’s OK!

“It’s okay for your family to be different” Colossians 3:18-4:1 All of that…tells us of how a family should be… It’s all in the family. What is? Life……….for one thing. What’s life without family? (It would be pretty miserable.) We need one another. Everyone needs to be a part of a family. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational