Sermons on Step Family:

Putting Life In Order Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 4, 2010

The health of family life has a significant impact upon the health of society.

“Law & Order: SPU – Putting Life in Order” Ex. 20:12; 1Tim. 5:1-16 A Sunday school teacher, in her class of 5 & 6 year olds, had just finished discussing this commandment about honoring your father and mother. She asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Denying Children Access To Jesus Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 16, 2010

I got this idea from Tim Harlow. What would make Jesus angry? This one is on children.

Evening Service for 8/15/2010 “What Would Jesus Hate? Denying Children Access to Jesus” Introduction: A tired stay at home mom opened the front door of her home to find the preacher from the church who said, “I’m collecting donations for the new children’s home ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Legacy Of Hope Begins At Home

Contributed by David Ferguson on Aug 25, 2010

Life fulfillment and abundance is NEVER ultimately found in what we acquire, accomplish or achieve. It’s only found in the loving intimacy with God and others. The home the Lord builds is a home where people are the priority!

Our Legacy of Hope Begins at Home Introduction: Recognize the longest married couple in the service and possibly the newest married couple. (Perhaps distribute a special gift of some kind) A question for married couples:For those of us who are married, what hope do we have that our marriage will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things That Dads Do

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 18, 2010

Dads are not always recognized for their roles but their sacrifical and unsung lifestyle can be easily recognized in the things they do.

The things Dads do When children are born one of the first word they say is dad... It starts out as Da, Da and soon they can pronounce the word Dad or Daddy easily. Somehow the people in a home have overwhelming confidence in Dad’s ability to take care of business. Dad gets the honor of being ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Cooped Up, But Coping

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jan 24, 2011

Noah and family were cooped up in the ark for more than 1 year. During the long cold winter months of being cooped up, domestic violence rises. How can couples and families cope when all cooped up?

I. THINK ABOUT LIFE ON THE ARK A. Not Just 40 Days/Nights – But Over 1 Year – With At Least 7 Other People 1. Cooped Up – real miracle isn’t just that the lions didn’t eat the goats but that the people didn’t kill each other 2. This was not Carnival Cruise ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

A New Community Of Peace Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

14th in the series dealing with the establishment of God's new community of followers.

“A New Community of Peace” Eph 2:11-22 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 B. Paul prayed for their enlightenment 1:15-23 C. Paul detailed our resurrected life in Christ 2:1-10 D. Paul declared our awesome acceptance and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

For Such A Time As This - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 12, 2012

1. We need leaders who love the Lord (1-4). 2. We should avoid the dangers of alcohol (5-11). 3. We should risk doing the right thing (12-15 &19). 4. We have the right plan for family problems (15-20). 5. We’ve found the King worth following (21).

For Such a Time as This Part 1 Esther 1:1-22 (Reading vs. 1-12) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 20, 2012 *For such a time as this. Many of us know Esther as a favorite Bible story, a story of taking a stand to do the right thing, a story of God taking care of His people. And ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Great Help For Hard Times Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 21, 2012

1. Focus on your family right now (2:19-20). 2. Boldly decide to make a difference (2:21-23). 3. Pray for a Godly government (3:1-2). 4. Be prepared for persecution (3:3-15). 5. Have complete confidence in the Lord (3:2).

For Such a Time as This Part 3: Great Help for Hard Times Esther 2:16-3:15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 3, 2012 *There are dark days in the life of every nation. Some of us here tonight remember Pearl Harbor. Living in Florida in the sixth grade, I remember the Cuban ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance Not The Movie

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012

What calamity do you face today? Could you use a little deliverance in your life? Have you been taken prisoner in some way by some oppressive power or influence? Do you feel burdened by chains that tie you down to a life of mindless toil? God can help

Deliverance Not the movie Genesis 1:6-2:10 Moses Have you ever been invited to a friends house for a visit or special occasion only to end up feeling like you are a prisoner to the events surrounding you? Hey I know lets watch the video of the trip we took last summer. Or You dont mind giving me ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knock-Off Parenting

Contributed by Brian Tome on May 1, 2013

The goal of parenting is maturity. For the knock-off version, the goal is happiness. God’s goal is spiritual maturity.

As a consumer, I say, “how can I make my life most bearable” NOT “how can I build into my kids.” The reason why I was a stickler for getting kids to bed wasn’t necessarily building into them but making my life bearable. The goal of parenting is maturity. For the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wise Dads

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

Wise dads know how to lean on God, lead their family, and to give them love.

Wise Dads Dorn Ridge June 17, 2012 (Portions of this message are based on an article of same name by Shawn McMullen in The Lookout June 21, 2009) Father’s Day reminds me of many things for which I'm thankful. I'm thankful for a heavenly Father who loves and cares for me. I'm thankful for an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Father Worth Following

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2013

Be a father worth following: 1. Seek the Lord (vs. 21-22). 2. Stand-up for your children (vs. 22-23). 3. Stay close to the Savior (vs. 24-35). 4. Smother your fears with faith (vs. 35-43).

Be A Father Worth Following Mark 5:21-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 17, 2012 BACKGROUND *Happy Father’s Day again, Dads! -- This morning, let’s look at an inspirational dad from the Word of God. His name is Jairus. That means "enlightened by God," and we can learn a lot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

In Support Of The Home Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 7, 2013

Homes are built with 3 primary tools: wisdom, understanding & knowledge. Wisdom is the ability to perceive with discernment, to view life as God sees it. Understanding is the skill to bring together the elements of life so that one can live with insight

PROVERBS 24: 3-4 IN SUPPORT OF THE HOME An unknown author had this to say about marriage: "Getting married is easy. Staying married is more difficult. Staying happily married for a lifetime would be considered among the fine arts." The author may be right. The landscape of America is filled ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Lord Series

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 23, 2011

A sermon for Easter Sunday 2011

John 20: 1 – 18 / Seeing the Lord Intro: Have you ever play those kind of mind games where you are presented with a scene, and you have to figure out what happened to make that scene the way that it is by asking questions that can only be answered with a “yes” or “no”? Here is just one example: ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mother's Day

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2011

A sermon for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day 2011 Text: Proverbs 31:10 – 31 By: Ken McKinley Well today is Mother’s Day, the day when families pay special tribute to their moms in various ways. We take them out to dinner, or buy them special gifts… but the sad thing is that often times Mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible