Sermons on Rebellious Children:

Disciple Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

Meeting our children's greatest need

As we’ve discussed for the last four weeks, raising G-Rated Kids in an X-Rated World is not easy. And perhaps, even in the church, we’ve made it even more difficult because of the expectations that we place on parents. Often, it seems like what I call the “Christian parenting industry” feeds these ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections On Michael Jackson's Childhood - A Baptism Talk

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 27, 2009

A baptismal talk reflecting of some very incisive thoughts from the late Michael Jackson about the importance of a good childhood

Baptism of Georgina Bailey 28-06-09 Story: Last week was marred by the death of Michael Jackson One of the saddest comments I heard Michael Jackson make was when he was being interviewed and he said that his father had never told him that he loved him. In a speech at Oxford University in March ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:24

Denomination: Anglican

Growing Up Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 19, 2009

We are to faithfully obey Jesus instead of the law. And we achieve what God intended in the law. That is that people would love God and love others.

We have been talking about the purpose of Paul’s letter to the Galatia Christians. According to Paul, Christians are justified (made right with God), not by what they have down, but what God has done through Jesus. We cannot enter into heaven (therefore right relationship with God) by any ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Second Generation Christians: 15 Biblical Principles

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Oct 27, 2008

What are the dangers and solutions for raising second generation Christians? Here are 15 Key Biblical Principles.

Judges 2:8-2:11 Following the great faith of Joshua it was said of the next generation of Jews, "After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew neither the Lord or what He had done for Israel." Then the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Being Encouragers, Equippers And Trainers Of Children, Youth And Families Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 14, 2012

A sermon that focuses on the congregation and individual members being encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families

This week we explore what it means for us as individuals and God’s congregation to be encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families… Today’s reading from Mark 10:13-14 highlights how the Christian faith is different from many views in the world about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

God’s Great Guidance About Children

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2013

How can we help children? 1. We must depend on the Lord (vs. 1-2). 2. We must help defend our Christian culture (vs. 1b). 3. We must help develop our children (vs. 4-5).

God’s Great Guidance about Children Psalm 127:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 22, 2012 *On a scale of 1 to 10, how important would you say children are to their parents? -- Ten! -- Yes, of course they are that important to all good parents. *All Godly Parents ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day 2012

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 4, 2012

There is a father shortage in America as many dads have simply gone AWOL.Fathers have left their families, homes, children, bride of their youth literally unmanned.

Introduction A There is a father shortage in America as many dads have simply gone AWOL. 1 Fathers have left their families, homes, children, bride of their youth literally unmanned. a They have deserted their position as head of the home. aa Between 1960 & 1990, the percentage of children ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Dependents

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 9, 2019

This is the 21st sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#21] DEPENDENTS Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: Every year, we have to do something that no one enjoys- Taxes. 1 of the questions you are asked is, “How many dependents do you have”? Basically, you can count your spouse and children. I have always found it interesting that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

THIS IS A MESSAGE ON THE TRANSFIGURATION, AND THE NECESSITY TO OVERCOME PRIDE IF WE ARE TO BE GREAT IN BUILDING JESUS' KINGDOM

THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM MATTHEW 18:1-10 MARCH 24, 2019 IN THE 1960’S THE BOXING WORLD WELCOMED A RELATIVE NEWCOMER TO THE HEAVYWEIGHT RANKS. WITHIN A MATTER OF MONTHS HE HAD DEFEATED THE CHAMPION, TWICE, AND WAS NOW THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD. HE HELD THE TITLE FOR A LONG TIME. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christians, What Are They?

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

What are we as children of God?

CHRISTIANS, WHAT ARE THEY? Acts 11:26 I. CHRISTIANS, WHAT ARE THEY? 1. They are the Children of God; Galatians 3:26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 2. They are forgiven; I John 2:12 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 19, 2013

1- His children will be mighty 2- His life will be blessed with good 3- His spirit will never be shaken

INTRO.- Blessed is the man. Don’t you want to be blessed in life? Don’t you want to be blessed by God? Psalm 1:1 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.” It is God’s wish to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Slavery To Royalty

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 13, 2019

A message about how God has taken from captivity and made us His children, children of the King!

From Slavery to Royalty We do not like to talk about slavery. For the first 100 years of our nation, the institution of slavery left a dark scar on our country, one we are still healing from. While slavery was different in many ways during biblical times, Paul uses the imagery of a slave in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 29, 2019

The true test of knowing God is do we live like Jesus.

Knowing Jesus Text: 1 John 2:3-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Often in the Scriptures the word know means not just being aware of something but having a personal experience of it. Jesus did not know sin, not because he was unaware of what it is but because he never committed it himself. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

Parenting

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Aug 13, 2014

Willl you bless your children? Will you affirm and love them the way God intended?

On the parenting front, if you are not a parent, a single, or not able to have kids, this is still for you because you were parented. Somewhere along the line you were a kid and had parents. There are two things I want you to do this morning, write down tips on what you need to do to help others, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Parenting Series

Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Jun 19, 2013

How to provide godly parenting to your family

1. Live with integrity 2 Timothy 1:5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. (NIV) 2. Provide encouragement 2 Timothy 1:6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational