Sermons on Thriving Children:

Family Ties: My Big Fat Greek Wedding Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

I am Greek. And if you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you’ll have seen some of my relatives - including my mother, who is a travel agent for guilt trips. (Recently, she returned the Christmas presents that my wife and I bought for her.)

--note-- 2002: IFC Films Directed by Joel Zwick Nia Vardalos as Toula John Corbett as Ian Rated PG for sensuality and language - - - - - I am Greek. And if you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you’ll have seen some of my relatives - including my mother, who is a travel agent for guilt trips. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: *other

Dealing With Rebellion

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 29, 2006

Today I want to look at the difficult side of the family and what happens when rebellion hits your home.

Dealing with rebellion at home Luke 15:11-31 Charlie Steinmetz was a crippled dwarf, but what he lacked physically he made up mentally. When it came to the subject of electricity, Steinmetz was a genius. No one in his day knew more about electicity than him. Henry Ford realized this when he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Straight Talk About Spanking

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 5, 2006

This no-nonsense and short sermon about spanking will cut to the chase about child discipline.

Straight Talk About Spanking ~A Biblical Perspective on the Meaning of “Rod”~ If you’ve heard it once you’ve heard it 1,000 times – “Spare the rod, spoil the child.” But is that really in the Bible? Well, yes and no. Technically, that exact phrase is not in the Scriptures. But the principle is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be The Best Son Or Daughter In The World Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 18, 2006

“Honor your parents,” the Bible says, “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” What does God mean? That the one thing that is most key to the success and health of the rest of our lives is our relationship with

How to be the best son or daughter in the world Today I’m talking to children in the Christian family, but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook if you’re over 21! Last time I checked we’re all somebody’s child. If you have living parents, you’ll find something of value in this message. And, if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Prescription For A Healthy Family

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

God has a prescription that you can take to heal the broken home. And that cure is found in our text of Colossians 3:17-21

Colossians 3:17-21 (NASB) Introduction: After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. And the first thing the Heavenly Father said to these first children was, "Don’t." "Don’t what?" Adam replied. “Don’t eat the forbidden fruit." God said. "Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit? ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Love

Contributed by Virginia Tate on Feb 24, 2007

God’s love for all His children.

“God’s love for His children.” Everybody talks about love. But most of the “love they’re discussing falls far short of the real thing. “God’s love for His children.” God loves with a love beyond human comprehension. He knows everything about you – your needs, your desires, and your dreams – and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As Arrows Are In The Hands Of A Mighty Man

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

Encouragement to parents regarding instilling values into their children.

As Arrows are in the Hand of a Mighty Man Ps 127 1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Mother

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 23, 2007

MOTHER is a out line not only good for Mothers Day but also for a teaching on how to be a good parent as an example. Also Mothers Day is a very important day to honor our mothers and we should honor them every day. A child without a mother is like a door

MOTHER Did you know that the idea for Mothers Day was born in a small Methodist church in Grafton, West Virginia? It was 1876 and the nation still mourned the Civil War dead. While teaching a Memorial Day lesson, Mrs. Anna Reeves Jarvis thought of mothers who had lost their sons. She ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Two Points Of View

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2007

Two brothers in the family had entirely different viewpoints on the way a situation was handled. The difference led them in two different directions. How they resolved the problem in the end may be representative of today’s situations.

March, 2007 “Two Points of View” Luke 15:11-31 INTRODUCTION: Today our scripture is a well-known parable that generally focuses on the younger son who is labeled “the prodigal son” but he is only part of the story. We start with his journey, but it extends to the whole family. According to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Methodist

It's All About Submission Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 18, 2006

The role of children in the home is that of obedience and honor through Godly submission.

INTRODUCTION Listen to some statistics regarding family today:  Every 8 seconds of every school day, a child drops out of school  Every 26 seconds a child runs away from home  Every 47 seconds a child is either abused or neglected  Every 7 minutes a child is arrested ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Succesful Families

Contributed by Brad Rigney on May 20, 2006

This sermon looks at two keys: Godly Parents and Children that take their responsibility in the family to Obey and Honor thier parents.

Keys to a Successful Family Eph. 6:1-4 Intro.: A. You know sometimes I think we hear words but then have a tendency to never take it from our brains down to our heart! One of those words that we hear but sometimes don’t digest is John 3:16, For God so loved the World that He gave His one and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Adventist

Spiritual Fathers Of The Home

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 27, 2006

SOCIETY TODAY IS TRYING TO DO AWAY WITH THE FATHER IN THE HOME, BUT REPORTS SHOW THAT WHEN THE FATHER IS MISSING FROM THE HOME, CHILDREN’S LIVES ARE GREATLY AFFECTED IN A VERY NEGATIVE WAY.

GOD’S GREAT PLAN FOR FATHERS: SCRIPTURAL REFERENCE: LUKE 1:1-11 ------------------------------------------------------ INTRODUCTION: NOT VERY LONG AGO, A SCHOOL IN NEW YORK SENT HOME A LETTER TO THE PARENTS OF THEIR STUDENTS EXPLAINING THEIR OUTLAWING OF FAMILY HOLIDAYS. IN THEIR LETTER THEY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-11

Les 3-6 Ans Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jun 16, 2006

Helps to Teach Young Children

L’ENFANT DE 3 à 6 ANS Formateur : Gilles Roches, instituteur en maternelle, responsable des écoles du dimanche, directeur de camps et colonies de vacances pour les tout petits. Il faut une connaissance de la petite enfance pour prétendre s’occuper de jeunes enfants. Une approche de la ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Les 6-8 Ans Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jun 16, 2006

Helps to Teach Children

L ‘ ENFANT DE 6 A 8 ANS GENERALITES Apparition prépondérante du développement collectif : son intégration totale dans le rythme et la vie scolaire. L’enfant de cet âge est vivace, actif, curieux et pose beaucoup de questions. Si l’âge des 3 ans est celui des « non », celui des 6 ans est celui ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Teach The Child Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jun 16, 2006

Helps to Train Children

The Bible, God’s inspired and authoritative Word, has a great deal to say about parenting, the home, and children. For a sampling, compare the following: (1) Psalm 128:1-4 teaches us that children are gifts and rewards from the sovereign hand of God; they are blessings and trusts from God. But ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God