Sermons on Polygamy:

Family Man

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 24, 2014

A sermon on the last two qualifications for being a deacon, church leader (Material adapted from Alexander Strauch's book, The New Testament Deacon)

HoHum: Gene Getz was leading some Bible studies on the qualifications of church leaders. Two men were there who were new Christians and had little knowledge of the Bible. After a few sessions these two men said, “You know this is the first time we’ve heard this list of qualifications ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Your Dreams

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 17, 2013

This brief overview reminds us that Joseph is a picture of Jesus for us. However, he had to grow into his role. He was foolish; faithful; and finally formidable in his life before God and his family.

1. Working out for the good Back in 1921, a missionary couple named David & Svea Flood went with their 2-year-old son from Sweden to the heart of Africa -- to what was then called the Belgian Congo. They met up with another Scandinavian couple, the Ericksons, & soon the 4 of them felt led by the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Mixed Up

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 21, 2023

How do we know where we should make a stand?

A few decades ago, when George Bush was running for president, he visited Bob Jones University. You would not believe the media firestorm that ensued. Some people were outraged that Bush went there at all, while others were astonished that his political opponents made so much of it. Of course, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:5-15, Ezra 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jacob's Favorite Child Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 8, 2023

Based on Genesis 37:1-4 - Introduces Joseph as reminds hearers that a rough start in life doesn't have to wreck out lives.

“JACOB’S FAVORITE CHILD” Gen. 37:1-4 FBCF – 5/7/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ever feel like giving up? Ever been so frustrated you just wanted to throw in the towel & just give up? Sometimes, things start out really rough in our lives. Circumstances get turned upside down. Plans get rearranged ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson: 37: Abimelech King Of Shechem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 20, 2019

At first glance, it might appear that this pitiful tale of the scoundrel Abimelech is unimportant. However, the events of this chapter came very near to being the end of the nation of Israel.

Chapter 37 Abimelech King of Shechem [Judges 9.1-9.6] Scripture 1 And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his mother's brethren, and communed with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother's father, saying, 2 Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Wealthy Forever

Contributed by Dale Johnsen on Dec 28, 2000

A positive stewardship message.

It is amazing to realize just how much our lives are impacted by the amount of money we have or think we have. It has a great impact on our self-esteem, on the kind of job we pursue, and how important we view ourselves in relation to others. For example, three boys in the school yard were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Women In Ministry Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 10, 2007

This is a scholarly study of women in ministry. I realize all will not hold to my conclusions. This research resulted in three sermons. 1. Women In Creation. 2. Women’s Leadership Throughout the Bible. 3. Dealing with problem texts.

[This is a scholarly study of women in ministry. From this came three sermons on the Role Of Women in Ministry. I realize all will not hold to my conclusions. The sermons I preached were: 1. Women In Creation. 2. Women’s Leadership Throughout the Bible. 3. Dealing with problem texts.] Women’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 1, 2007

Part 3 in series The Purpose-Driven Life, this message looks at Fellowship, the second of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

Formed for God’s Family The Purpose-Driven Life, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers channeling Rick Warren October 28, 2007 Now we’re in this 40 days series on God’s purpose for your life. And last week, we looked at His first purpose, which is to get to know Him and to love Him. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Free Methodist

What’s A Family For? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 21, 2012

God specifies the purpose of a family in the Genesis account through: 1)The Problem (Genesis 2:18-20), 2) The Provision (Genesis 2:21-23), and 3) The Portrait (Genesis 2:24) of what a family is for.

What constitutes a family? Who has a legitimate role in defining this? With marriage considered a legal affair, the Canadian courts have created one of the broadest definitions in the world. Whether its considering the situation of polygamy in Bountiful BC, to homosexual unions and the recent ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Other

Marriage And Divorce Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 15, 2022

In this message we discuss what Jesus has to say about divorce.

Marriage And Divorce Matthew 5:31,32; 19:1-12 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth, Yes, in the beginning God created everything… and He created it out of nothing. LIKE – really think about that for a moment. How great is our good. Now, in Genesis Chapter 2… we read that on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 19:1-12, Ezekiel 18:8-13, Exodus 21:10-11, 1 Corinthians 7:15, Deuteronomy 24:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divorce And Christian Service

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

Does divorce and remarriage disqualify one for Christian service?

(The views expressed in this teaching are not necessarily those of Freedom Bible College, Concepts of Freedom Ministries, or any affiliations, ministers, faculty, or staff thereof.) Introduction. A. Very controversial subject. B. Those who teach this view are often called heretical in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2, Romans 11:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Folly Of Mismatched Mates: Hitching The Holy And The Profane Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

It is firmly against God’s will for a believer to marry an unbeliever. But what are the applications for those of us who are already married?

How many of you; if you discovered your children had begun hanging around with the drinkers, druggers and doers at school would be content to let them continue associating with them? Not a one of us would ratify that arrangement – or at least none of us should. In fact I think it’s safe to say ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage & Family

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Biblical view of marriage and family.

An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. The instability of marriage as an institution and the continual increase of dysfunctional ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-12

Denomination: Congregational

A Look At Cain

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Aug 27, 2006

THIS SERMON SHOWS A PICTURE OF CAIN AND ABEL AND A LOOK AT WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM THEM.

Raising Cain! Genesis 4:1-16 1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. 2 And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 And in process of time it came to pass, that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Life

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Problems and provisions

INTRO: Long ago, in the days of sailing ships, a terrible storm arose and a ship was lost in a deserted area. Only one crewman survived, washed up on a small uninhabited island. The castaway’s prayer was to be rescued (deliverance from this lonely place). Each day he looked out over the ocean but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God