Sermons on Sinful Children:

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 1, 2004

Derek Kidner wrote: "What is done to you is not as important as what is done in you." Sticks and stones are not as powerful as words and attitudes.

Family Security Encourage One Another Various Scriptures We come to our final message in this series. We based this on an acrostic I came across. John Maxwell described a study in which they were looking for qualities of a good, strong family, and they came up with these six Characterisitics of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Your Parents Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

Why we should honor our parents and how we should honor them.

INTRODUCTION How would you like to have a long and prosperous life? Did you know that God wants that for you? It may surprise you what is required to achieve it. (Read texts) Definition of honor: “To respect greatly, regard highly; treat with deference and courtesy.”(Websters) The Hebrew word used ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Survive Life

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 19, 2004

Proverbs 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thin

Proverbs 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4 So shalt thou find favour and good ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Reach Your Goal Graduate

Contributed by Phil Dyar on May 26, 2004

THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF TODAY NEED OUR SUPORT,AND THEY NEED OUR PRAYER"S ,, THEY NEED GOD.

(HOW TO REACH YOUR GOAL GRADUATE) PHIL.3:13-14 TEXT. BRETHREN ,I COUNT NOT MYSELF TO HAVE APPREHENDED BUT THIS ONE THING I DO FORGETTING THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEHIDE AND REACHING FORTH UNTO THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE BEFORE. VERSE 14,I PRESS TOWARD THE MARK FOR THE PRIZE OF THE HIGH ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Christ - The Home Builder

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004

This sermon is about the "building blocks" for a Christian home.

“CHRIST: THE HOME BUILDER” Col. 3:15-21 INTRO – Have you ever tried to play Jenga? Fun family game. Object: Remove blocks 1 at a time and place them back on top without knocking tower down. Starts off easy. Blocks come out quickly and easily. Lots to choose from. But as game progresses, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-21, Colossians 3:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Little Rascals Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

A message for parents on discipline, and how to train their children for life

Raising Little Rascals Pastor Glenn Newton May 16, 2004 “COL 3:21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.” “ EPH 6:4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” “ PR 3:11 My son, do not despise ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:21

Denomination: Nazarene

Building For The Future Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 21, 2004

Number 5 in the Home Builders series. Christians must plan their Christian walk on purpose instead of simply letting things happen. This message is geared toward graduates, but applies to all Christians.

HOME BUILDERS: BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Nehemiah 1-6 INTRODUCTION: A. It’s good to be back with you this morning. 1. Last week Kay and I had the opportunity to visit with the Endeavor Christian Church which meets close to Polaris. a. They are only about 6 weeks old, so it was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Train Up A Child

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 28, 2004

1- Train up a child in the way he should go 2- Train up a child with loving discipline 3- Train up a child with loving affirmation

INTRO.- ILL.- A young man was visiting his brother and sister-in-law and was surprised to find his young nephew, Timmy, helping them bake the cupcakes. After they were done, his sister-in-law allowed Timmy to put the icing on the cupcakes. When he had finished, he brought them to the table. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Knows Your X-Ray

Contributed by Sammy Lopez on Jul 2, 2004

There are some things in your life that only God can see!

(Props: Dress up in a doctors lab coat and carry a stethascope for visual effect) One of the least favorite places for anyone to go is to the doctor. One major reason is because no one likes to get shots! Yet, doctors are there to help us in times when we are sick and need attention physically. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody Ought To Go To Sunday School (Sunday School: Past Present Future)

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 16, 2004

I developed this sermon to emphasize the importance of Sunday School. We also recognized the teachers and SS Superintendent during the service.

Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield 7/18/04 Title: Sunday School: Past, Present, & Future or “Everybody Ought to Go to Sunday School” Text: Judges 2:10-11 Introduction 1. Sing this song with me: “Everybody ought to go to Sunday School, Sunday School, Sunday School The teenies and the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Does God's Love Make A Difference In The Home

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 27, 2006

The family and home are under attack today. All families experience stress and distress due to work schedules and various activities at school, at work and at church. We need to ask the question. Does the love of God make a difference in the home?

The Difference God’s Love Makes in the Home Romans 16:3-5 I Corinthians 13 The family and home are under attack today. All families experience stress and distress due to work schedules and various activities at school, at work and at church. We need to ask the question. Does the love of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Birthrights And Blessings Series

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006

Birthrights and Blessings in the relationship with Isaac and Rebekah; and their sons Esau and Jacob.

Genesis 27 Family Last week we talk about our inheritance from our parents (politically, psychology, behaviorally, and Spiritually). Looking at the relationship between Isaac and his parents. This week we are going to talk about Birthrights and Blessings in the relationship with Isaac and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-40

Denomination: Methodist

The Hunt Is On

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 23, 2006

An Easter devotion that can be used before your children’s egg hunt.

The Hunt is On Luke 24:1-7 One of the things that I enjoyed about Easter as a child was the hunting of eggs. While my parents made me wear those ridculous easter sunday clothes, I couldn’t wait to get out of them and into my play clothes because I knew then we were about to hunt easter eggs. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Family: The Givens And The Choices

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 19, 2005

In every family relationship we have "givens’ and "choices". Here are 3 important life-lessons we can learn from the family.

FAMILY: THE GIVENS AND THE CHOICES 1. If you were to ask me the question how I am feeling today, I would have to respond that I am feeling totally “familied out” – at least for the immediate future. I need a vacation from family! 2. Now that may seem like a harsh and hard comment coming from your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Pass It On

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Using clip from movie "Pay It Forward" sermon explores (1)The CALL to pass on our faith to the next generation (2) The CONTENT of our instruction (3)The CONSEQUENCE of following the directive in Ps 78.

Pass It On Psalm 78:1-7[1] 5-2-04 This morning I am going to begin with a video clip from the movie “Pay it Forward”[2]. Pay it Forward is about a 7th Grader’s plan to make a difference in the world. On the first day of school, his social studies teacher challenges the class with this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic