Sermons on Respect For Parents:

The Unfortunate, The Hothead, And The Believer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 1, 2014

As representatives of our Lord and Savior, we want to reflect the ethical behavior that should characterize God’s people. Today we will look at two ethics we need to embrace.

The Unfortunate, the Hothead, and the Believer (Proverbs 22:22-25) 1. A rabbinic story tells about a group of people traveling in a boat. One passenger takes out a drill and begins drilling a hole under his seat. The other passengers, quite understandably, complain that this action may cause the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Consequences Of Disregarding God. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 26, 2024

Some individuals disregard God, ignoring His commands and living according to their own desires.

"The venomous words of evil men may pierce the air, but they will never penetrate the armor of a godly woman's faith. For she stands secure in the shadow of the Almighty, her defense is Jesus, and no weapon formed against her will prosper. Their manipulative lies and accusations will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17, Psalm 36:1-4

Why Black History

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 22, 2025

This message summarizes why our understanding and remembrance of Black history is so important to how we see ourselves and walk in our future. It must be instilled into the next generation.

Why Black History Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7-10; 6:5-12; Genesis 9:21-25 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “Why Black History.” This month we have celebrated Black History month, but have you asked yourself why we continue to do this year after year? Has ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7-10, Genesis 9:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 21, 2024

Jesus talks about the rewards one can expect for receiving prophets, righteous men, and giving cups of cold water to little ones in the name of a disciple. How can we be sure that we will receive the prophet’s reward?

Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward Scripture Lessons: Matthew 10:1, 16, 40-42 “And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease” 16 “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:16, Matthew 10:40-42, Galatians 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 5:17-18, 2 Kings 4:8-9, 2 Kings 8:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Fifth Commandment Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Fifth Commandment

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS LEFT OUT? “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you” (Ex. 20:12, NKJV). 1. Why is there no command for parents to love children or respect them? Love is natural. 2. What is the basic foundation ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go Off Toxic Relationships. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 8, 2024

Bad relationships can be toxic and harmful to our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being.

Have you ever felt trapped in a relationship that was draining your energy, suffocating your joy, and hindering your walk with God? Maybe it was a toxic friendship, a harmful romantic partnership, or a family bond that was weighing you down. Are you tired of being weighed down by relationships ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17, Galatians 5:1, Psalm 119:130

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 Search For Significance For Children Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Apr 26, 2002

I talk about a child’s responsibility to obey and honor his/her parents no matter what kind of homelife situation.

Search for Significance for Children OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Several years ago while still in college I decided to get my truck refinanced. My grandparents (who cosigned the truck) and I were getting some information to the bank. After corresponding with a bank representative I had to fax some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Gritty Motherhood

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2015

Every mother is different and every situation is different; but successful moms are hands-on moms.

Gritty Motherhood [Note: this is a slight 2015 revision of one of my previous sermons, a 2007 sermon titled “Hands-on Motherhood”] 1. According to CNN, "The typical [stay at home] mother puts in a 92-hour work week… and works at least 10 jobs. In order of hours spent on them per ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Through Family Pt 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 5, 2019

We find joy in the journey of life through family when we learn to manage family crisis’ and prevent family crisis’. Looking at biblical examples is a great way to learn how to do both.

Video Illustration: Unanswered by sermoncentral.com Sermon 6: Finding joy in the journey through family – tag line - it comes from learning how to manage a family crisis and preventing family crisis’. Thesis: We find joy in the journey of life through family when we learn to manage family crisis’ ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helping Children To Know God

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 10, 2015

Children need to know God's Truth; they can't simply take on their parent's beliefs, but need to understand and receive the truth of God on their own. Parents have a responsibility to guide children in the way they're to go.

Being a parent is an enormous responsibility. I can’t think of anything in life that’s more challenging. I’ve been to war, and I’ve had kids; war was easier. Proverbs 22:6 tells parents to “Train up children in the way they should go, and when they are old, they ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Raising Children In The Discipline And Instruction Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

Raising children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord is crucial for several reasons

As Christian parents, one of our most important responsibilities is to bring up our children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). This means intentionally teaching and training them in the ways of God, so they can develop a strong faith and a lifelong relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19, Ephesians 6:4

Boundaries For Our Kids Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 11, 2012

In this message we look at the need for boundaries in the lives of our children. Not only do children need boundaries, they actually want them.

“Boundaries for our Kids” Ephesians 6:1-4 For me when I was growing up there was not a better show on television than the Andy Griffith show. And one of my favorite characters was Ron Howard, AKA Opie. I never missed an episode of that show. Just a couple of years ago Ross was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Having Regard For God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

RESPECT FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO RESPECTING GOD’S JUDGMENTS

BIG IDEA: RESPECT FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO RESPECTING GOD’S JUDGMENTS I. (:113-117) 5 WAYS TO SHOW RESPECT (LOYALTY) FOR GOD’S WORD A. (:113) Whole-Hearted Commitment to God’s Word this must be the starting point 1. Rejection of the Path of Wavering Commitment "I hate those who are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113-120

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grandparents And Grandchildren

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

No picture of the good life is adequate without grandparents and grandchildren. God drew this picture, and we know from experience that God is right.

Almost everybody you know in the Bible became a grandparent. But since the term is not used in the Bible we tend to ignore this fact and seldom think of people as grandparents, and of children as grandchildren. When I read the blessing at the end of Psa. 128 that says may you live to see your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6