Sermons on Toxic Families:

Love, Family, Motherhood

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 6, 2018

What the world needs now is what it has always needed to preserve, nurture and grow the human family, the family of God.

Ascension Day/Mothers’ Day 2018 One of the signature songs of the so-called “decade of love,” the nineteen-sixties, was Burt Bacharach’s “What the World Needs Now.” The answer, according to lyricist Hal David, is “love, sweet love.” The song even dared to tell the Lord that is what the world ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Catholic

Safeguarding Your Family

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 16, 2017

Message to families, children, and father's responsibilities

SAFEGUARDING YOUR FAMILY EPH 6:1-4 7 MAY 17 DR. M POPE INTRO: In their 1977 work The Criminal Personality, they concluded that the answer to crime is a "conversion of the wrong-doer to a more responsible lifestyle." In 1987, two Harvard professors came to similar conclusions in their book ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Target--- The Family

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 24, 2017

It is a satanic goal tomake every family unhappy and then destroy it. What is God's purpose for the family?

UNDERSTANDING THE TARGET : THE FAMILY... THE PURPOSE OF THE FAMILY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WEAK FAMILIES MEAN WEAK SOCIETIES, WEAK CHUCHES... PROBLEMS ARE NOT THE PROBLEMS... IT IS OUR ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE PROBLEMS THAT MAKE THE PROBLEM THE PROBLEM. The primary cause of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"God's Forever Family" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 20, 2017

The word church in the Greek is the word ekklesia. It is used roughly 100 times in the Scripture. But I want you to understand something. A church is not about a building or a location... It is about people. God’s people gathered together to worship and

FAMILY MATTERS “God’s Forever Family” Ephesians 2:13-22 It was way back in the 1970s before I was married in fact that I became a part of what was known as THE JESUS MOVEMENT. I drove a 1969 Mustang, candy apple red and the license plate I posted on the front of the car said just one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Faith For Family Crises Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 29, 2017

What you want is what you get!”

Text: Matthew 15:21-28 MSG “From there Jesus took a trip to Tyre and Sidon. They had hardly arrived when a Canaanite woman came down from the hills and pleaded, “Mercy, Master, Son of David! My daughter is cruelly afflicted by an evil spirit.” Jesus ignored her. The disciples came and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serve With Your Family Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2018

God calls us to serve HIM with our entire family. Many give excuse for not able to serve the LORD. Run to God every morning for all your needs. He is readily available for all of us. Amen.

Text: Joshua 24:14-28 Theme: Serve the Lord with the family Introduction: This is very wonderful passage which contains the farewell speech of great leader Joshua. Very few people prepare themselves as well as the house hold with the farewell speech. Something it is inauspicious to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Methodist

Fulfilling Family Obligations

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 23, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 25: 1 – 19

Deuteronomy 25: 1 – 19 Fulfilling family obligations 25 “If there is a dispute between men, and they come to court, that the judges may judge them, and they justify the righteous and condemn the wicked, 2 then it shall be, if the wicked man deserves to be beaten, that the judge will cause him to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Guardian Redeemer Of The Family Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 19, 2016

In this study, we will learn of the dream of Naomi for a home where Ruth will be properly provided for. In the same manner, we dream of a home where Christ is our Kinsman Redeemer shielding our home from the enemy attacks.

Today, we are going to study chapter three of the Book of Ruth. So, far, we have learned that Elimelech and his wife Naomi relocated their family from Judah to Moab. They had two sons, Mahlon and Kilion who married Moabite women named Orpha and Ruth. But at the course of time, Elimelech died and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Foundational Family Integrity

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 21, 2016

1 of 1. Paul unveiled the role of submission inherent to a Christ-honoring family. Christ-honoring families operating in mutual submission, discover their foundational family integrity. Foundational family integrity is found in...

FOUNDATIONAL FAMILY INTEGRITY—Ephesians 6:1-4... points 3-4 of MUTUAL SUBMISSION-IV—Ephesians 5:21—6:4 Attention: READ excerpts from—Focus on The Family’s—‘Celebrate Dad’s Unique Contributions This Father’s Day’ AND ‘How to Reignite ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of God's Family Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 21, 2016

Jesus offers a definitive spiritual truth that being a part of God's family is critical. It shows the world who we belong to, and if we belong to God, we will hear and do what He says.

The importance of God’s Family John 8:31-47 Introduction - Conversations continue: people to Jesus to the people - They’ve questions on validity of His power - Read John 8:31-47 / Pray ∆ Point 1 – Importance of Family - Abraham doesn’t save -- V32 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing The Family Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 16, 2017

There is a widespread effort within our culture to destroy the human family, and ultimately to dehumanize all of us, to turn us into commodities. But there is also hope for change.

Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost 2017 From the epistle of Blessed Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians: Brethren: I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory. 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

"Adopted, Into The Family Of God.”

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Sep 30, 2017

Now the doctrine of believer’s adoption into God’s family is rich with assurance and commitment from our Heavenly Father. But until it hits home in a real way, it’s just not the same.

The title of my message is “Adopted, into the family of God.” Now the doctrine of believer’s adoption into God’s family is rich with assurance and commitment from our Heavenly Father. But until it hits home in a real way, it’s just not the same. Thankfully, God knows what He’s doing and He has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Pastor As The Family Man Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 3, 2016

The Pastor is many things CEO, CFO, Shepherd, Theologian ect but he is a Family Man. He must look at his family as a criterial part of his ministry and protect and serve that family unit

Sermon Pastor as the Family Man Ephesians 5:18 – 6:4 Titus 1 1 Timothy 3 I. Pastor as a Family Man will Love His Wife a. Must stop male bashing b. Men need to be different i. 40% of children are separated from Day c. Love Sacrificial i. Command ii. Love in the Bible is a Choice iii. John ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Family Of God"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 5, 2015

Do you know how much it costs to become a part of the family of God? Nothing! It is a gift of God!

The Family of God Object: Anyone know what this is? This? This? This? Hold up different objects like credit cards or pictures from your wallet. Scripture: For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Family Strong: Partnership Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 26, 2015

God's original plan for marriage was partnership. That was lost in the curse of sin. Christ came to redeem family and marriages and outlines the results of that redemption in Ephesians 5.

Family Strong I Ephesians 5:21-33 Ogden Nash, known for his short, witty poems which often carry much wisdom has written: "To keep your marriage brimming / With love in the loving cup / Whenever you're wrong, admit it / Whenever you're right, shut up!" A pastor, after counseling a husband and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist