Sermons on Parental Sacrifice:

Beneath His Wings Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 12, 2010

Part 2 focuses on things we learn from parents.

Beneath His Wings Part 2 Scriptures: Psalm 91:1-6; Exodus 20:12; Matthew 6:3-4; 2 Timothy 2:15 Introduction: This is part two of my series that I have titled “Beneath His Wings”. Last week I focused on how we are under the wings of Christ. When we become a Christian we immediately ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Every Kid Needs To Know

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 27, 2007

How churches and parents must partner in the spiritual development of children

“What Every Kid Needs to Know” August 26, 2007 Me: Kids think they know it all: “I believe you should live each day as if it is your last, which is why I don’t have any clean laundry because, come on, who wants to wash clothes on the last day of their life?”—Age 15 “For centuries, people ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Fathers Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018

Message 25 in our study in Colossians addressing the role of parents.

“Effective Parents” FATHERS I tried to find a way to share the responsibility of God's instructions concerning the nurture or of children with the moms but there is no way around it. In the two major passages which we will briefly examine today, God addresses “Fathers” not parents. If he ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"3 Stages Of Spirituality - Part 3" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 16, 2016

One who is mature in the faith will act as a spiritual parent to others.

John speaks of 3 stages of spiritual development. Level 1 is spiritual childhood. The challenge here is seeking to walk with God. Next, is the level of spiritual adolescence. The challenge here is striving to work with God. Now, we come to the third stage mentioned by John. Stage 3: Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Your Unexpected Part Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2021

Christmas season is filled with surprises and the unexpected twists and turns that come with this holiday season. The original Christmas season was also filled with surprises from Heaven and the unexpected twists and turns from God. God loves doing the unexpected.

Video Transition: Reason for the Season – Skit Guys (4 min) Series: Unexpected Christmas Introduction: Unexpected mistake: Share about problem with the Bible reference of Mary’s Song last week – How many caught the unexpected wrong Bible reference - were you surprised? – that was my unexpected ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35, Romans 12:1-2, John 15:9-17, Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Makes A Way

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 13, 2025

God provides not only what we need but who He is; on every mountain we climb, His faithful presence becomes our deepest provision.

There’s a moment in childhood when something ordinary suddenly becomes sacred—when a simple scene, almost too small to notice, ends up whispering a truth big enough to follow you for a lifetime. For one little boy, it happened in a corner drug store, standing on tiptoe, staring at a glass jar ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:14, John 1:29, Romans 6:3-5, Psalm 23:1, Romans 8:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Job - Example Of A Godly Father

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 17, 2012

When we think of Job, we think of TRIALS. But there is another lesson that we learn from JOB. Job is an example of a godly father that courageously led his family.

Today for Father’s Day I would like to take a look at a Bible Character that we don’t usually associate with fatherhood. We will take a look this morning at JOB. When we think of Job, we think of TRIALS. We study JOB to learn how to overcome our trials. But there is another lesson ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22, Job 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Guy Williams on Mar 17, 2019

Am I really willing to serve others?

Today’s message comes to us from the gospel of Luke Chapter 10. It is the (BIBLE) story of the good Samaritan. It begins with a wrong perspective regarding the effectiveness of our own efforts to get us into heaven, and ends with a commandment regarding the intention of our actions here on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Unlocks And Reveals God's Plan (Revelation 5:1-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 6, 2025

The book symbolizes God's plan that stretches from Jesus' resurrection, to his return. His plan was stuck on pause, but the Lion-Lamb, who alone is worthy, presses "play."

Today, we have the privilege of reading the second half of John's heavenly vision in Revelation. Last week, we made it through the first half, in chapter 4. This week, we'll see the second half. It's important that we see it, and hear it, all at once. So I'm just going to start, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Pleasing And Acceptable

Contributed by David Paulson on Jul 20, 2017

I'm trying to answer two questions - What went wrong with Balaam's sacrifice? How can we avoid it?

Numbers 22 to 25 You don’t read the word ‘altar’ or ‘sacrifice’ of the first instances where it’s mentioned. I often wonder why those words were left out, why did God not make a big deal out of ...read more

It Is Finished

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 8, 2018

What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is finished" on the cross? What was finished? The crucifixion? His life on earth? Or, the plan of salvation?

Our quarterly memory Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13 “Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot disown Himself.” Our ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Seven Ways Christ Gave Himself To The World For Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 21, 2016

Billy Sunday once said, There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could express.

Seven Ways Christ Gave Himself To the World For Us! John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Billy Sunday once said, There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Harmony In The Home Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 12, 2012

If you want harmony in YOUR home, submit to your husband; love your wife; obey your parents; encourage your children

A man shared with his friends that he and his wife were going through the empty-nest syndrome. He said the worst part about it was that once the children leave, some wives treat their husbands like children. He said, “When we go to the grocery store and I reach for cereal, she slaps my hand ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Problems And Solutions Of Second Generation Christians

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many second generation Christians fall into the trap of taking their parent’s faith for granted. Throughout the book of Judges the Israelites suffered greatly from the problems of second generation apathy.

The Problems and Solutions of Second Generation Christians Illustration:The penalty that good men pay for not being interested in politics is to be governed by men worse than themselves. Plato. Many second generation Christians fall into the trap of taking their parent’s faith for granted. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Because Mama Says It Doesn't Make It Right"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 12, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that adult Christian children are to pay attention to the advice of Christ-like parents and think twice about the guidance given by unbelieving parents.

12 July 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Adult Christian children are to pay attention to the advice of Christ-like parents and think twice about the guidance given by unbelieving ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:16-29

Denomination: Pentecostal