Sermons on Parenting Adult Kids:

A Shelter In The Time Of Storm

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 22, 2012

A sermon loosely based on Hosea 8:4-7 (Outline and material adapted from the Pulpit Commentary and also at: http://ibiblestudies.com/auth/jerdan/reaping_the_whirlwind.htm)

HoHum:
There’s a story about Sir Robert Watson Watt, the inventor of the radar who was arrested for speeding. He was reportedly pulled over by a policemen with a radar-gun. And allegedly Robert Watts said to the policeman, "Had I known what you were going to do with it I would never ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Please God

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009

Enoch was described as a man that "pleased God." Wouldn’t you like to have this testimony?

HOW TO PLEASE GOD Text: Hebrews 11:5 Introduction: · Enoch mentioned 9 times in Bible, 6 in Genesis, 1 in Luke, 1 in Jude, 1 in Hebrews · Genesis 5:24 Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him · Hebrews 11:5 he had this testimony, that he pleased God · Wouldn’t it be nice to have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Is In The Home

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 29, 2014

God wants our homes to do more than survive. He wants them to thrive. Today’s text gives us a keen insight into how we may be able to do just that.

WHEN JESUS IS IN THE HOME LUKE 4:38-44 Sermon by Don Emmitte Today is Mother’s Day! I hope you all have made your purchases and special arrangements to honor these important women of your life. If not, I have a bit of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Our Goal Is Godly Children

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 30, 2014

1. God calls us to listen (vs. 1-2). 2. God calls us to learn (vs. 3). 3. God calls us to lead (vs. 4-8).

Our Goal Is Godly Children Psalm 78:1-39 (Initial Reading vs. 1-8) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 22, 2014 *The greatest happiness in the life of a Christian parent is to see their child receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The greatest heartache is to see their child ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 13 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 18, 2011

1. God cares about our homes (5th & 7th Com; vs. 12&14). 2. God commands us to harbor life (6th Com; vs. 13). 3. God cares about our honesty (8th & 9th Com; vs. 15-16). 4. God commands us to be good hearted toward our neighbors (10th Com; vs. 17).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 13 (The Ten Commandments - Part 3) Exodus 20:12-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - September 22, 2010 BACKGROUND: *When Moses came down the mountain from his fifth meeting with the Lord, he carried something back with him: the Ten ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Command 4: Show And Tell Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 15, 2014

Loving God involves more than warm fuzzy feelings. It involves an outward display -- in our actions. Jewish people use objects as reminders of this truth.

1. Greatest Command? Mark 12 2. Jesus' response: Deuteronomy 6.4-9 + Leviticus 19.10 3. Love God -- in and out; Show and Tell I. Home Schooling (Teaching Children) [The arrival of children affects life A mother's Clothing * 1st baby: You begin wearing maternity clothes as soon as your ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Really Want To Help Your Child Some More? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jul 18, 2019

Through daily prayers and supplications we must ask God to help us reclaim that which we might have lost along the way. As we aim to establish an internal peace with repentance ; we'll see that even some of the turmoils revolving around our children's lives start dissipating one by one.

Our soul where a myriad of experiences continue to leave a mark on a daily basis -some great and some pretty awful -is also the venue from which we reason with things and respond to things. The greatest accomplishment a person can achieve is when he or she is able to process life's distasteful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3, Matthew 21:15-16, Matthew 18:10, Matthew 18:4-5

Funeral Sermon: 94 Year Old Christian Lady

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 6, 2017

Evelyn was baptized late in life and was faithful to the end.

Song: How Great Thou Art (Recorded) Family Enters Song: Jesus Let Us Come to Know You (Congregational) Welcome John 14.1-6 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feast Of The Holy Family Of Jesus, Mary And Joseph, Year C

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2024

The Basilica of the Holy Family in Barcelona, is of a fantastical design: God’s perfect design is the nuclear family: A father, a mother, and children, which maybe even includes extended family like a grandparent.

There was a very poorly dressed woman and her young daughter looking into one of the beautiful department store display windows in the festive downtown area of a large city during Christmas time. They were looking at a manger scene, but here was the Virgin Mary dressed in rich diamonds and other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Catholic

Dads Make A Difference! Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Dad, you might not feel like your presence is very important. You might not feel like you are making a difference, but you are. Fatherless kids are more likely to...

It was a quick trip to the park on a Saturday evening. Nothing major, just a few minutes with the family to get out the hyper-activity. I didn’t notice it right away, but once it sank in, there was not stopping the waves of sadness, frustration, and anger. It might not be a big deal to you, but it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Does The World End When You Die?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 10, 2014

Spend your kid's inheritance while you can. After all the world will die with you. This is the wisdom of the world. Is that any way to live? And what happens to you when you die?

Does the World End when You Die? Ecclesiastes 2:12-23 Does the world end when you die? For many, the answer is yes. These people would say that the world came into existence when they became aware of it as an infant, when they could identify themselves for the first time. These same people would ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Universal Proprietor Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 8, 2024

The modern society, particularly this generation of kids, values earning, spending, and having fun. The older generation believed in earning, conserving, investing, spending, and accumulating wealth for generations to come. Who is the owner?

Text: Psalm 24 Theme: Universal Proprietor   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   Introduction: This psalm was penned upon occasion of David's bringing up the Ark of the Covenant to the place prepared for it. David had witnessed the death of Uzza for touching ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Horns Or Halos?

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 31, 2014

Being a Christian doesn’t mean we’re actually acting like a Christian. At work, at home, in our marriage, with our kids, with the needy – do they perceive us as having Halos or Horns?

HORNS OR HALOS? Deut. 30:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A butcher joke 1. Bubba walks into ‘Hal Mitchum Butchers’, goes over to Hal and says, "So, Hal, I hear that you’re something of a betting man." "Yes," replies Hal. 2. "Well," says Bubba, "You’re a tall man, so I bet ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Best Is Yet To Be

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 21, 2010

Senior Adult Sunday 1989: God wants to bless us in our senior years and to give us "laughter". He can work through our mistakes and even make those into blessings. From crosses He makes resurrections.

As they passed through the middle age years and headed for senior status, they took some measures to make sure that those years would be manageable years. They took stock of their finances, for example, and made sure that there would be enough for everyday life and for at least a few emergencies. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 28, 2010

It’s obvious why kids look forward to Christmas. But today we’re going to look at two people who were looking forward in eager anticipation for a much different reason.

INTRODUCTION: Remember when you were a kid and you couldn’t wait until Christmas arrived? When my brother and I were young, my Mom would have this Christmas calendar with cotton balls stuck to each of the squares. Each day we took turns taking a cotton ball off. We were excited to do so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ