Sermons on Rebellious Parents:

Tearing Down The Hedge

Contributed by Jeff Osborne on Jul 5, 2008

A warning to the youth

Tearing Down the Hedge Text: Job 1:10 Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. Intro: The life of Job is one that most of us knows about. He was a ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life In The Blender Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 16, 2008

Much of family life is spent in the blender. How do we keep our familes intact during the chop and mix cycles.

Much of life is lived out in the Blender. We find ourselves whirling through the days at differing speeds depending upon what it will take to conform us into the likeness of Christ. As the old saying goes, the apple does not fall far from the tree, God has entrusted us as parents to assure that ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Treasury Of Moms

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008

Mother’s Day message focusing on the value of training kids Biblically.

The Treasury of Moms Proverbs 22:6 May 11, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee What’s one thing you treasure in life from your mother? • Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the famous French sculptor who gave America the Statue of Liberty, looked for a model whose form and features he could reproduce. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Qualities Of An Excellent Father

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008

This Father’s Day message will affirm and encourage fathers in your congregation while giving them biblical direction in their parenting skills.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ QUALITIES OF AN EXCELLENT FATHER 1 Timothy 4:1-10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Perfect Dad

Contributed by Bill Purvis on Oct 20, 2008

Using Genesis 48:9 this Father’s Day sermon can be used year around to help people appreciate their fathers or learn to cope with the absence of a good father figure.

“Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Perfect Dad” Genesis 48:9 Robert Kiyosaki (Ki yo sa ki) wrote a best selling book on finances called, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”. It’s an awesome book I highly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:9

Denomination: Baptist

The 7 Cries Of Youth Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007

This message focuses on 7 needs every teen faces and how the church can address these.

“The 7 Cries of Youth” Ephesians 6:1-3; Ephesians 1:4; Proverbs 1:8-9; John 15:17 We are continuing in our series called desperate households. I think for those of us who are parents that we have all had ideas about what we think will work as far as parenting is concerned We think about how we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Troubles Of A Godly Teenager Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 6, 2013

Joseph was only seventeen when his brothers sold him into slavery. He faced many struggles that are common for young people today. We can learn from his struggles and victories.

Sermon Notes April 7, 2013 FBCam The Troubles of a Teenager Genesis 37:1-11 What were you up to when you were seventeen? For me, it was my first year at Bible College. I was a year younger than Kim who attended when she was 18. At 17 Kim was enjoying her senior year of High school, like most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Things Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 30, 2012

How do we introduce people? In this passage, we see John, the baptist and Jesus introduced in such graceful ways. May our words of introduction too be words of blessing, words of power, peace and grace!

Three Things: Matthew 3:1-17 ILLUSTRATION There was a young student who had just graduated with his M.Th, fresh with his knowledge of New Testament and Greek. He was asked to introduce a colleague who had come to visit from Germany. This colleague was a pastor there. He knew what the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

Man Traps Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2012

There has been a bit of a debate for several years now around the topic of manhood and what a real man looks like. Well it depends on who you ask. If you go to the gym... a real man works out 3-4 times every week. If you go to the workplace/office...a

TRAPS “Man Traps” There has been a bit of a debate for several years now around the topic of manhood and what a real man looks like. Well it depends on who you ask. If you go to the gym they might tell you that a real man works out 3-4 times every week. If you go to the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 16, 2014

The helmet is a metaphor for protecting the mind. The Apostle Paul wants us to guard our thoughts. If the devil can tamper with our thoughts, he can meddle with our lives. How we perceive Christ and His teachings affects all of life.

While conducting a raid in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan, a US Marine platoon received incoming sniper fire. One of the Marines was struck in the head and the bullet bounced off his Kevlar helmet. He assured his fellow Marines he was unhurt except for some ringing in his ears, and they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Congregational

Home: The Place Where God Is Unvieled

Contributed by Rev. Jijo Varghese on Oct 6, 2014

Which is the best place for a child to learn? Its none other but our own homes. Home is the best and the first school of an individual. A home can build and and home can break an individual.

The main theme of the Church was Theological Education: Equipping People of God. The theme is quite relevant in this era. But I felt it to be too scholastic to be preached in Church where the community is mixed and all don’t enjoy high funda theology. Taking that into consideration I thought ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal

What The Bible Says About Fathers

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 10, 2014

Men are dropping out of the roles of father and husband, especially in American society. The Bible has a pattern that is as relevant today as it has ever been.

What the bible says about Husbands A transcript from Tech Support: This is a very common problem that men complain about. Many people upgrade from Girlfriend 7.0 to Wife 1.0, thinking that it is just a Utilities and Entertainment program. Wife 1.0 is an OPERATING SYSTEM and is designed by its ...read more

Denomination: *other

Sermon "When I Was A Child.." - How Childhood Affects Our Characters

Contributed by Adrian Paul Miles on Dec 21, 2014

Childhood and how the words and actions of those around us influence our character, confidence, self-esteem and faith.

WHEN I WAS A CHILD An Exhortation (Sermon) by Ady Miles CRITICISM AND PRAISE There is a very well-known poem written by the late Dorothy Louise Law-Nolte in 1957. She died in 2005, aged just 48, the same age that I am as I write this, but her words remain true... I hope she won't mind me changing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: *other

8 Words To Change Your Family: Commitment Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 5, 2011

When we lose that which has always been so important to us, we end up finding that which we've been searching for all along.

8 Words to Change Your Family: Commitment Matthew 10:37-39; Malachi 4:6 Rev. Brian Bill 6/5/11 Did you know that it’s costly to have kids? According to a report from the USDA called “Expenditures on Children by Families,” it will cost a middle-class family over $200,000 to raise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Wanting, Waiting, Working

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 9, 2011

These three areas are so basic to our lives and determine our destiny. God's word shows us how important these are on just about every page of scripture.

Let's say the 23rd Psalm together. (The Lord is my Shepherd...) I heard about a preacher who asked if any of the children could come up and say the 23rd Psalm. A little five year old bounced out of the pew and came to the podium and said: "The Lord is my Shepherd and that's all I want!" As I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ