Sermons on Spiritual Family:

Three Threats Against The Family

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

There are threats against the biblical family that we should recognize

Introduction: Illustration “promiscuous Americans Illustration “A nation that embraces homosexuality will be destroyed” I. The Homosexual Agenda A. What does the Bible say about homosexuality? 1. In Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 God’s word says it is an abomination to the Lord. 2. What ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:22, Deuteronomy 22:5, Psalm 51:5, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Design For The Family

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

God has designed the family

Genesis 2:15-25 Introduction: Illustration “Two Paddle Boats” I. The Family Is Divine in Origin. Illustration “Mishaps” A. God created human beings in His own image. - “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness’… So God created man in His own image; He created him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Family....better Together" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 20, 2017

If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT we see God as the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church. And we quickly realize that the two are very closely related.

FAMILY MATTERS “God’s Family….Better Together” Acts 2:42-47 “I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God, I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by his blood, joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this side; I’m a part of the family, the family of God.” Have you heard that before? I certainly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Gives Hope For Families Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 26, 2019

This is the 22nd Sermon in a series we've been doing on John's Gospel. In this particular sermon we look at how Jesus' own brothers originally did not believe in Him, and how the world hates Christ and those who follow Him.

Jesus gives Hope for Families (John pt. 22) Text: John 7:1-13 About a week and a half ago, one of Leslie’s friends from college called her… that’s not unusual… Leslie and Gabby have a lot of friends, and they’re always talking to them. What was unusual was that she wanted to talk to Leslie AND ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unity In God’s Family

Contributed by Dr. Jeffrey Dukeman on May 7, 2019

Jesus at Hanukkah distinguishes his work as the new temple from that of the Father. The Father and the Son's working together not only conveys their love and forgiveness to us, it also helps us work together and forgive amidst God's kingdom.

In our country’s history we’ve tended to value what’s been called “rugged individualism.” Each person should strive to work hard and take care of their own responsibilities. This has been a very helpful thing for our country. But this rugged individualism is misunderstood if we see community as a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Not Ashamed Of God’s Family! Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 20, 2019

Every church is made up of people - and every one of those people is vital and needed in the church.

Not Ashamed of God’s Family! Romans 16 Introduction 1. Every church is made up of people - and every one of those people is vital and needed in the church. 2. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes… I’m ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steps To Protect Our Families

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on Jan 2, 2019

Through JESUS Christ every family is restored and protected. It is God's will that before the coming of Lord Jesus Christ all the families should be restored to their original form i.e., how Adam and Eve were in their love, understanding and walk with God.

The nearest thing to God's heart is a family; therefore, the first priority on the devil's list to destroy, is families. Exactly as he destroyed the first family of Adam and Eve. But the Bible says, “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Luke 6:47

Christmas Morning Family Service Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 8, 2019

A reminder of why we celebrate Christmas

It’s Christmas Day! Today millions of people will celebrate Christmas, even those who do not believe in the birth of Jesus still take the time to enjoy themselves. I was born into a Jewish family, yet we always celebrated Christmas. We had a Christmas Tree, we had Christmas Decorations, we sent ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making The Most Of Your Family Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019

Honor or "give weight to" parents. Children should a) obey, b) respect, and c) surpass, their parents. Positive and practical for all ages.

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR FAMILY—Deuteronomy 5:16 Deuteronomy 5:16 “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” (Preacher: a few extra words in Deuteronomy, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Exodus 20:12, Leviticus 19:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building A Family Fit For Eternity

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

ETERNAL PRINCIPLES TO SEE FAITH & LIFE IN YOUR HOME

Building a Family Fit for Eternity Joshua 24:15 – But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Loving Others...family First! Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014

We are to love God first and foremost, and love our neighbors as ourselves. But we must love our family first by loving them in order, by discipline, by providing, by example and by taking time. Part 1 of 2, sermon number 4 in the Kindred United series

Loving Others...Family First! Over the next two weeks, we will focus on the family (no pun intended) and how we should have a love for family right after our love for God. To discuss the theology of the family, and the full depth, breadth and scope of that topic would take much time, and is not ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

How To Build A Strong Family

Contributed by Hubert Joseph on Mar 19, 2014

There is no single prescription for a strong family. However there are elements which are common. These elements are grounded in scriptural principles which should inform how we relate to others in the family.

Building a strong family Eph.4:11-16 Introduction Every person in your family matters Illus. The Mouse Story 1. You must be a model. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you (Philippians 4:9 NIV) 2. You ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Missing Family: The True Cost

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Sep 8, 2013

With the assault continuing on the nuclear, god ordained and created family, what is the cost to all of us as Americans? Almost all of the problems we have as a society can be traced back to the vanishing family especially the absentee fathers and mothers

The Missing Family: The True Cost I know that I have preached a sermon or two about the family and what it means to God and to our society and I used to think that I couldn’t preach on a subject more than a couple of times ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Your Mission To Your Family Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 7, 2014

We are sent to be a gift, a blessing, to every human being we encounter, especially in our family.

Thursday of the 10th Week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei One of the beautiful things we lost with the new liturgical calendar is the Octave of Pentecost. Pentecost is the birthday of the Church, the day when evangelization of the nations began in earnest and in the Holy Spirit, so it deserves to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-26

Denomination: Catholic

Re-Building A Strong Family

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 28, 2020

One of the closest things to the heart of God is the family. God created the family to be in relationship with him. God created the family to be in service of him. God created the family to mentor future generations of followers.

Re-Building a Strong Family 1. Galatians. 5:22-26 2. Ephesians.5:21-26 Ps.127 One of the closest things to the heart of God is the family. God created the family to be in relationship with him. God created the family to be in service of him. God created the family to mentor future generations of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26, Ephesians 5:21-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God