Sermons on Series Focus On The Family:

The Ideal Family Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2019

Hollywood has been trying to change our idea of what forms the ideal family. But God's Word doesn't change and Paul has given us instructions for how to strive to have the ideal family. Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

This summer, we’ve been taking advantage of the # trend. We looked at #fakenews through the book of James and now we’re exploring the idea #lifegoals. Jeff taught about friendships and relationships last week. Today we’re exploring the concept of the ideal family. Over the past half ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Family

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Nov 20, 2019

Brothers and sisters, we can experience the wonder of family or we can dismiss the moments of real love that comes with it. Let’s not let days like thanksgiving be the only time families gather around and share those special moments.

Brothers and sisters, last week we talked about being thankful for the things that we have, and for the life that we share. Well part of that life that we share is with family. AMEN Now, by family I don’t necessarily mean family by some blood DNA, but family as “God’s Family”. If you really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:50, 1 John 3:10, 1 Timothy 5:8, Colossians 3:13, Proverbs 31:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Holy Family

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 4, 2019

For a holy and healthy family, there is a need to identify which of the functional principals a family needs to counter any dysfunctional tendencies.

In the Bible, and among many of the Saints, family life was messy, and this actually was the raw material that God’s grace used to form holy people. Yet, for a holy and healthy family, there is a need to identify which of the functional principals a family needs to counter any dysfunctional ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Catholic

Holy Families Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2018

When families stay together, and pray together, and sing together and learn together, all of society is enriched and strengthened.

Feast of the Holy Family 2018 The wisdom writer Jesus ben Sira is the author of the Book of Sirach, where we get our first reading today. I recall early in my life reading the ten commandments, and also remember that my early sacramental confessions were headlined pretty much the same every couple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Colossians 3:12-21

Denomination: Catholic

The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 25, 2021

If we want to truly belong to the family of God, it isn’t enough saying we are Christian; we need to do what Christ tells us to.

Scripture Reading: Mark 3:31-35 Then his mother and his brothers came; and standing outside, they sent to him and called him. A crowd was sitting around him; and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers and sisters are outside, asking for you.” And he replied, “Who are my mother and my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Obligations

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2023

Why is it that we come to church? Why do we open ourselves up to the possibility that we might have to confront ourselves, to repent and even to change?

How many of you have heard someone say, “Why do I have to go to church? Can’t I be just as good of a Christian at home, reading the Bible, doing good deeds, praying by myself, maybe watching a favorite preacher TV in the comfort of my own living room? Why should I bother getting up on Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Family Relatioships

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2021

This passage of scripture follows the one that spoke of what we should PUT ON and PUT OFF in our Christian lives. There are some things that are in our spiritual wardrobe, that are unbecoming to us to wear as Christians.

Illus: It is unbecoming for any man to wear a pair of orange pants with green stripes, and a purple shirt with polka dots. If a man insists on wearing such an outfit, people are going to laugh at him behind his back. Today a lot of folks are laughing behind the backs of some Christians. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Business

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 21, 2022

We don’t know very much about Jesus’ process of maturation. The Gospels are rather silent about his growing up years, with Matthew being the only other canonical gospel that even offers a birth narrative, and he is silent on the years between birth and baptism.

TITLE: THE FAMILY BUSINESS SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 2:49 It was just two months ago we gathered here in the sanctuary as we celebrated the birth of our Lord and Savior. We had special programs like Candlelight Service, attended Christmas Sing Along over at Macedonia Baptist Church, and of course ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:49

Denomination: Baptist

A Family Tradition

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 27, 2025

For Proper 22, After Pentecost, Year C October 5, 2025

A Family Tradition 2 Timothy 1:1–14 NKJV Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, a beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve with a pure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Model Family Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 2, 2025

Hebrews 13 rarely used rarely to explain the family principles. It is an excellent passage to talk about a Model Christian Family. This family has charity, Hospitality, Spirituality, Chastity, Prosperity, Security, and Stability.

Theme: Model Family Text: Hebrews 13:1-8 ?Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   Introduction: The theme for this month is ‘Holy family’. The theme for the day is ‘Model Christian Family.’ Hebrews 13 rarely used rarely to explain the family principles. But I see it as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

We Are Family

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 21, 2025

Once a year we have a "Unity Service" where we celebrate the fact that we are one church with several different languages that meet in our building. This sermon focused on us being ONE family with ONE God.

Someone once said that the Assyrians, Babylonians, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans had their many gods—They had gods of war, gods of industry, gods of agriculture, gods of cities, gods of towns, and many others. But in all of their galaxy of gods, there never was one called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership In The Family Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

Leading a family is not without its challenges.

The Bible teaches us that leadership is not limited to grand, public displays of power and authority. In fact, some of the most important leadership roles are played out in the quiet, everyday moments of family life. A man who leads his own family is, indeed, a leader in the truest sense of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

The Christmas Family Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 18, 2024

A closer look at Mary, Joseph, and Jesus.

THE CHRISTMAS STORY: THE CHRISTMAS FAMILY A. For the past three Sundays we have been looking at the central figures vital to the Christmas Story. 1. The Angel Gabriel informing Mary that she had been chosen by God to give BIRTH to His Son. 2. The chorus of ANGELS who sang the PRAISES of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trinity And Family Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 22, 2024

This, in God’s time, fills the earth, a filling and fulfillment that God manages.

Trinity Sunday 2024 The words of Moses as recorded in Deuteronomy echo loudly today: “Therefore you shall keep [the Lord’s] statutes and his commandments, which I command you this day, that it may go well with you, and with your children after you, and that you may prolong your days in the land ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, Deuteronomy 4:39-40, Romans 8:14-17, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Catholic

Family Unit Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 7, 2024

Ephesians 5:22–33 talks about an ideal and godly relationship between a husband and a wife. The profound mystery of marriage relates to Christ and the church. Our common and ordinary marriages can display a radical witness to the world of Christ’s redeeming love.

Theme: Submission in Family Text: Ephesians 05:22-33 Greetings: The Lord is good, and His love endures forever!! Introduction: The month of June is called Family month. A family unit always starts with a husband and wife because God created a male and female in the beginning and put them into a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Methodist