Sermons on Parents And Children:

Raising A G-Rated Family In An R-Rated World Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2006

It has grown increasingly more difficult to keep the world from influencing our families. What can we do to counter that influence?

OPEN: A man was once hired to go and take a census in the hills of east Tennessee. He came to one ram-shackle home, knocked on the door and was greeted by a young girl. Brandishing his clipboard, the interviewer asked the girl, "Is your mom home?" She said, "Nah, she ran off with a moon shiner." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marys Journey

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 4, 2007

For Mary and Joseph their suffering for Jesus came before He was even born. It continued as they accepted the gift of being his earthly parents.

Mary s Journey Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matt 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:14 Dan 9:21 This second week of Advent I want to look at Mary and her journey to Bethlehem. Last week we learned that Jesus traveled the furthest to be in Bethlehem for He left heaven to descend to earth in bodily form. But what of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Street To Joy Series

Contributed by David Newman on Jan 2, 2008

God disciplines us as a parent disciplines their child. Discipline is for our good so we should be joyful when disciplines, experiencing challenges in life.

If you visit the National Arboretum in Washington DC you will enter the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum where you will find around one hundred and fifty miniature trees and plants. Here are pictures of two of them These trees are normal trees that would grow into full ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Thanksliving

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 11, 2006

We can pay back our parents, but how do you pay back God for all He has done for you? By Thanksliving.

THANKS LIVING Thanksgiving-An act of giving thanks; an expression of gratitude, especially to God: TEXT 1 Thess 5:18 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Let me also share this Scripture with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rizpah, A Mother Who Stood Her Ground

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

This is a Mother's Day message that encourages mothers to work hard at their calling to raise their children.

RIZPAH, A MOTHER WHO STOOD HER GROUND TEXT: 2 Samuel 21:10 2 Samuel 21:10 KJV And Rizpah the daughter of Aiah took sackcloth, and spread it for her upon the rock, from the beginning of harvest until water dropped upon them out of heaven, and suffered neither the birds of the air to rest on them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Yes, Jesus Loves Me!

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Nov 1, 2007

I wrote this funeral message for a mentally handicapped adult who was very child-like. It is based on some of the more obscure verses of "Jesus Loves Me."

INTRODUCTION: One of the most familiar Christian songs in the world is “Jesus Loves Me.” Most of us can recall one or two verses, but did you know that the author of the song, Anna Bartlett Warner, originally wrote seven? BODY: As I looked at some of the more obscure verses, I quickly realized ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teach Me My Child

Contributed by John Knight on Jun 4, 2002

How Christ wants us to come to Him as children

Teach Me My Child Luke 2:52 Intro: Valerie–ready to be 5 We move so quickly from the manger to the adult Jesus we forget there was a child. Only 2 gospels contain a birth narrative Only Luke tells us of Jesus as a boy -Temple episode at 12 years of age -stayed behind after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Holiness

An Outstretched Arm

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 11, 2001

This sermon illustrates God’s care for His children.

An Outstretched Arm Text: Exodus 6:5-7 5. And I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel, whom the Egyptians keep in bondage; and I have remembered my covenant. 6. Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbial Advice To Fathers

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Children become fools unless there is a change of course.

Thesis: Children become fools unless there is a change of course. Intro.: 1. Today is Father's Day! In recognition of that fact I'd like to read a piece from one of the most revered philosophers of our time, Bill Cosby. It is from his book entitled, Fatherhood. 2. Illust. It is no profound ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:24

Total Commitment

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000

To show what God expects out of His children

ROM.12:1-2 " TOTAL COMMITMENT " There are close to 100 million church members in America and yet, why are they not making the moral and spiritual impact that they should? ***Why is it, that on Sunday morning, thousands of churches have empty pews?*** Why are so many churches closing their doors on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 11, 2004

A Mother has a tremendous influence in the lives of her children.

“The Role Of A Godly Mother” Titus 2:3 1. She represents CHRIST in her behavior. (v. 3a) they be in behavior as becometh holiness Romans 15:14; 16:2; Ephesians 5:3; 1 Timothy 2:9-10; 5:10; 1 Peter 3:3-5; Leviticus 11:44; 19:2; 1 Peter 1:15-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Psalm 119:9-11 2. She ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

A M Other's Legacy

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 12, 2006

A Godly mother prepares her children for this life and the next.

A Mothers Legacy Text: Ruth 1:1-18 Introduction 1. Read Ruth 1:1-18 2. Illustration: When the will of Henry J. Heinz, wealthy distributor of the famous ’57 Varieties’ line, was read, it was found to contain the following confession: ’Looking forward to the time when my earthly career will ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

A Special Calling Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 2, 2006

God has a special calling for all His children.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Throughout the first chapter of Colossians, we have learned about how Jesus redeemed us, how He saved us from the penalty of sin. We have seen how He is reconciled us to Himself through His blood. • Now, we need to pause for a moment and think about this question, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Upclose And Personal

Contributed by Randy Sceroler on Jan 10, 2007

God is always upclose and personal to us as His Children

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL PSALM 27 1. OUR CONFIDENCE 1-3 Confidence: A. The Declaration of our Faith. 1 B. The defense of Our Father 2-3 2. OUR CONSOLATION 4-6 Consolation: A. We Will Dwell with Him 4 B. We Will be Delievered by Him 5 C. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Remembers

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 29, 2007

Looking at what God remembers about his children

1. God remembers his PEOPLE (1:19) A. He remembers us because we are a purchased people (1 Cor. 6:20; 7:23). B. He remembers us because we are a pardoned people (1 Peter 1:18-19). C. He remembers us because we are a preserved people (Jude 1). D. He remembers us because we are a peculiar people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-19

Denomination: Baptist