Sermons on Single Parents:

Duct Tape And A Clotheshanger Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 17, 2005

Kids follow Dad’s lead! How can we make sure they get the right stuff?

“Duct Tape and A Clotheshanger” Proverbs 22:6 “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” (NIV) Proverbs 22:6 “Teach a child to choose the right path, and when he is older, he will remain upon it.” (TLB) Today is the 100th anniversary of Father’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Living Room: A Place For Values Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

In 21st century homes, values are determined and developed in the living room.

We have a crisis of values in American society today. On many fronts, we are seeing the breakdown of Judeo-Christian values. The sanctity of human life is being traded for sensual gratification without consequence through abortion and for convenience through euthanasia. We are seeing the sanctity ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Vows

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

This chapter makes it clear that the home is basic to the nation, that there must be authority and subordination in the home, and that truth is what binds society together.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: This chapter makes it clear that the home is basic to the nation, that there must be authority and subordination in the home, and that truth is what binds society together. There is a difference between “vows” and “oaths.” The vow was a promise to do a certain thing ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 30:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Father: Build Up Sacred Walls Around Your Family Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 18, 2002

Fathers that build sacred walls bring unity to the family and not alienation.

Fathers: Build Up Sacred Walls Around Your Family Nehemiah 2:11-18 Nehemiah is well known for his abilities as a leader. He not only built up walls to protect families he also built up people. Nehemiah built sacred walls to provide security for the people of Jerusalem. This is the calling of ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Mother Who Dared To Dream Again

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 16, 2003

This sermon is taken from the life of Hannah and is designed to give encouragement and guidance to Mothers on Mother’s Day.

“A Mother Who Dared to Dream Again” -Hannah- I Samuel 1:1-28 Mother’s Day has a very special place in the hearts of the majority of people in America. Hallmark estimates that 150 million Mother’s Day cards will be sent this year (but only 95 million Father’s Day cards), making Mother’s Day the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Fathers Blessing

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 16, 2003

This week I needed an oil change and car check-up for both of my vehicles, so I took both of my cars to Herb Winters at the Shell station here in town. (They do a great job. When I go in there, it feels like I’m going back in time when my own father would

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: This week I needed an oil change and car check-up for both of my vehicles, so I took both of my cars to Herb Winters at the Shell station here in town. (They do a great job. When I go in there, it feels like I’m going back in time when my own father would take me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:25-34, Genesis 34:1

Legacy Of Love

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 10, 2008

A Mother’s Day message on loving over the long haul.

Dakota Community Church May 11, 2008 A Legacy of Love What do you do with these Hallmark holidays? It is mother’s day and so some of us will be going out to dinner or getting together at someone’s home to honor our mom’s. It is a special day for many that is looked forward to, a day for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:28

Denomination: Mennonite

The Bi-Polar Possibilities Of Motherhood

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 12, 2008

Not your typical Mother’s Day sermon. From our perspective, motherhood -- or parenthood in general -- is an open-ended proposition. But godly mothers have chosen to take the risks and walk with God through times both good and bad.

The Bi-Polar Possibilities of Motherhood (Ruth, passim) 1. Nothing is quite as sweet as the attachment most children have to their mother. 2. One evening after dinner, my five-year-old son Brian noticed that his mother had gone out. In answer to his questions, I told him, "Mommy is at a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Promise Mom!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 13, 2008

We need to promise our mothers that we will do the following 4 things so as to please the Lord and really bless our mothers at this time of the year.

I Promise Mom! Opening Video Illustration: Honoring Mothers from BlueFishTV.com Movie honoring New Life Moms made by Pastor Mike Thesis: We need to promise our mothers that we will do the following 4 things so as to please the Lord and really bless our mothers at this time of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Role Of Children

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 4, 2008

The children who have not learned to obey their parents, those who are God’s representatives in the family, will never ever learn to obey God.

The Old and New Testament both say that the children have only one responsibility in the family- • To obey their parents God has intervened twice directly – what He would have children do? (i) The first time He revealed to Moses about 3,400 years ago. He gave the 10 Commandments, in which He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Home Makeover: Family Edition

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 9, 2008

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, is the popular reality home improvement show where families in need have their homes renovated. We are going to look at God’s design for a successful family.

EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER: FAMILY EDITION JOKE: A small boy was sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later: "Da-ad." "What?" "I’m thirsty. Can you bring drink of water?" "No. You had your chance. Lights out." Five minutes later: "Da-aaaad." "WHAT?" "I’m THIRSTY. Can I have a drink of water?" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: *other

You Can Become Somebody

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Feb 27, 2013

You can become somebody

I. Have you ever heard the saying I know who your parents are? Usually when you hear this statement you probably will say here we go again. Some people may say people say that they are. Maybe you are that person that will deny them, because they are not known for doing something good. II. Whatever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: *other

David's Undisciplined Son Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 12, 2013

One of the greatest gifts you could ever give your children is to teach them biblical obedience through godly, loving discipline. Let’s examine three aspects of this.

David’s Undisciplined Son 1 Kings 1 Introduction: 1. David had a son named Adonijah who decided that he would take advantage of his dad’s failing health and old age. He began to plot how he could make himself king and put himself on the throne. vs. 5-7 • This young man had no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-6

Denomination: Bible Church

The Importance Of Training Children Series

Contributed by Peter Flournoy on Feb 24, 2012

The purpose of this sermon is to educate parents on the biblical importance of training their children to become good adults.

We are not trying to raise good kids, but good adults. “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 Eli failed to restrain his children. “Now Eli was very old; and he heard everything his sons did to all Israel,[a] and how they lay ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Married With Children Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 25th and final sermon in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

The Family (BFM #25) Married With Children Text: Ephesians 5:22 – 6:4 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you’re the observant type, then you have already realized that I have skipped article 17 – “Religious Liberty,” and the reason I’ve done that is because we’ve already talked about it. We ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible