Sermons on Raising Children:

Halloween: Problem Or Potential

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 20, 2002

Halloween is a major-moneymaking holiday that captures our lives this time of the year. Every store is filled with Halloween candy, costumes, and decorations. Halloween is rooted deep into our culture. What should we do?

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Halloween: Problem or Potential? The culture in which we live challenges a Christian lifestyle daily. As Christians, we often face tough ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21, Ephesians 5:11

Denomination: Methodist

Raising The Roof: Sickness Down, Dander Up

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 29, 2009

It will be necessary to do some unusual things that will raise the anger of some Christians and will not be understood in the larger community. But the bottom line is getting help to those who need it.

Several years ago, when housing prices began to shoot up into the stratosphere, we began to see something new in my neighborhood. We saw many of the houses being opened up from the top, and then construction of new second stories or new dormers or even decks and balconies, way up high. What was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Changing A Generation

Contributed by Jimmie Godfrey on Oct 21, 2004

In a world were are young people are killing one another and selling drugs.Threw searching Gods word we find that we can change this generation.....

Changing A Generation Page 1 The world we live in today God has given parents an awesome responsibility. To raise a generation of young people in a world that has turned its back on God. Our young people today are exposed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Since You Have Been Raised With Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 21, 2007

In our text, Paul speaks of the new life that we have in Christ. He looks at it from three different perspectives: past, present and future. 1- A past experience 2- A present enjoyment 3- A future ecstasy

INTRO.- ILL.- I am reminded of the old story about the funeral of the unsavory character who had never been to church in his life. He had led a very questionable life, meaning he’d done about anything and everything a person could think of and it wasn’t good. The service was being conducted by a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Has Raised You Up To Be A Delieverer

Contributed by Pastor Ben F Corley on Nov 26, 2006

The Lord will have a people who will go forth into battle, proclaiming the Word of the Lord, un-compromising, un-wavering, not afraid to speak, Thus sayeth the Lord!

The Lord Has Raised You Up To Be A Deliverer Text: Judges 13:1-5 "And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord delivered them into the hand of the Philistines forty years. and there was a certain man of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Kid's Stuff 2 – What Kids Need Series

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 30, 2007

2nd in A series based on George Barna’s book Thermoforming Children into Spiritual Champions.

KID’S STUFF 2 – WHAT KIDS NEED Text: Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: 1. Begin by calling small children up front. Bring out box. Ask them to guess what’s in the box. After they guess bring out the puppies. Let them pet them. Ask them what they think of the puppies. Ask them, “Who made the puppies.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Fathers Of The Home

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 27, 2006

SOCIETY TODAY IS TRYING TO DO AWAY WITH THE FATHER IN THE HOME, BUT REPORTS SHOW THAT WHEN THE FATHER IS MISSING FROM THE HOME, CHILDREN’S LIVES ARE GREATLY AFFECTED IN A VERY NEGATIVE WAY.

GOD’S GREAT PLAN FOR FATHERS: SCRIPTURAL REFERENCE: LUKE 1:1-11 ------------------------------------------------------ INTRODUCTION: NOT VERY LONG AGO, A SCHOOL IN NEW YORK SENT HOME A LETTER TO THE PARENTS OF THEIR STUDENTS EXPLAINING THEIR OUTLAWING OF FAMILY HOLIDAYS. IN THEIR LETTER THEY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-11

Fight For Your Family

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

It is time we take a stand for the family.

Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * September 18, 2005 Satan will do everything in his power to tear down the walls of spiritual protection around those you love. As a father of 3 I am concerned for what the future holds for my children and yours. We must stand up and fight! What kind of nation will ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Created For God's Purpose Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Oct 11, 2004

Adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose: God created each of us with a need to be loved as well as the need to share that love. One of the avenues in which we receive His love is through the family.

Adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose Intro: We’re continuing in our series on 40 Days of Purpose. Recently, Adelina Dominguez died in San Diego. Now, what made her death noteworthy is that according to the Guinness Book of Records, she was the oldest living American. At 114 years of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Never Too Young To Come To Jesus Christ

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Dec 30, 2004

Young people need Jesus too!!!!

Matthew 19:13-15 Topic: You are never too young to come to Jesus Subtopic- Young People need Jesus too! You are never too young to come to Jesus Christ. It does not matter how young or old you may be; you are never too young to come to Jesus Christ. It does not matter what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Listen To God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 17, 2007

God is always speaking...are we listening?

Learning to Listen to God 1 Samuel 1-3 Rev. Brian Bill 2/18/07 Worship Through Sermon (Part 1) We’re going to break the sermon up into two parts today. After this first section several parents will be dedicating their children to the Lord. That reminds me of what happened when a family was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith Or Futility" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

God enables us to find fulfillment in vocation and in family relationships. How are we touching the lives of others?

Psalm Steps> Psalm 127, “Faith or Futility” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts There’s an old German saying: “An Gottes Segen ist alles gelegen”, or “Everything depends on God’s blessing. In Edinburgh, Scotland, the city seal reads in Latin, “Nisi Dominus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

The Tale Of Two Families

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

In a tale of two families, we see one blessed and the other cursed. Here are the reasons why.

INTRO: Did you guys hear about the eleven kids found in cages in their home? It was a few weeks ago. Let me read to you the press release in case you’re not familiar with it. Wakeman, Ohio – Sheriff’s deputies found 11 children locked in cages less than 3 ’/2 feet high inside a home, but a couple ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 6 - Love And Discipline Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 8, 2005

Part 6 of our series ’The Home as God Intended’ will focus on Love and Discipline in the home and how important it is to our childrens upbringing.

The Home as God Intended Part 6 – Love and Discipline First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org Welcome Prayer One of the toughest things we have to do as parents is discipline our children. But it also one of the most important things we do for our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Bible Church

The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life And Family

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 28, 2008

Let me share with you a couple verses that illustrate the power of a ‘Visual’ Testimony, then I want to share with you Five Contagious Characteristics that your children are able to not only witness but will provoke them to good works – cause them to crav

The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life & Family “What is ‘Quality Time’ with Your Family” Three weeks ago, we began a new sermon series entitled: The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life & Family Three weeks ago, we talked about the topic: “Leaving a Legacy” …and I pointed out Four Lies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Baptist