Sermons on Toxic Family:

A Christian Is... A Brother And Sister Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 17, 2015

How does God want us to treat our brothers and sisters in Christ? (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is... God's Answer to Man's Question, chapter 4, pgs. 55-65)

HoHum: On the playground one day, some girls were insulting an adopted girl. Finally, the adopted girl responded and said, “My parents chose me. Your parents got stuck with you." WBTU: Many of us have brothers and sisters. We did not choose them. They became our brothers and sisters ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Steps To Getting Along

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jun 8, 2021

Church people are more famous for our bickering than our brotherly love--why is that?

Ephesians 4:25-32 25Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27and give no opportunity to the devil. 28Let the thief no longer steal, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Year C-- Fire

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 15, 2025

Fire, judgment, separation, crisis, – can bring a new opportunity for growth in faith.

Lodgepole pinecones are very compact, and they will only open to disperse their seeds under intense heat, as in a forest fire. We hear a similar idea today in our Gospel that fire means judgment, which results in separation, creating a crisis, but which also means opportunity. So, fire, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Catholic

Abraham's Separation

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 16, 2004

Abraham was called upon to make a great decision in separating himself from all and everything he counted dear.

ABRAHAM’S SEPARATION Genesis 12:1-3 Genesis 12:1-3. (KJV) 1Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will show thee: 2And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Point Man Part 1 Series

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Uses the analogy of a military leader to describe a Father's responsibility.

The Point Man 2 Timothy 2:1-10 REFLECTION: Go back in your mind 40 years ago. You are in Viet Nam and you’re selected as the point man (leader) for a team of 7 men to go on patrol. > Your Mission: To identify a safe passage for your outfit to their next destination. > Your Enemy: Unseen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Duties Of A Godly Father

Contributed by James May on Jun 22, 2025

A sermon written for Father's Day based on the life of Job and all he did for his children.

The Duties of a Godly Father June 15, Father’s Day, 2025 Being a father is a wonderful thing. We all have an earthly father, and although many of them have gone from this life, we still honor them in our hearts today, and we will see them again in the resurrection. Along with our natural father, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1, Job 1:8, Job 42:13, Acts 16:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unshakeable Men (An Unshakeable Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Jun 21, 2022

We need men of principles, character, values and a good example for many. As we celebrate Father's Day 2022, let's look at the examples of 3 Bible characters and learn from their lives how can we be an Unshakeable Men.

Intro: Good morning and Happy Father’s Day. Every 3rd Sunday of June our world celebrates the manhood of every father in the world. We celebrate their genuine love, their sacrifice to establish their own family and the good examples that they showed that mold us into responsible adults. We have our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parenting

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

What My Parents Did Right is a book that demonstrates how to parent affirmingly.

Opening: What My Parents Did Right (Bill Gaither) is a book that demonstrates how to parent affirmingly. Note what these authors had to say: Gloria Gaither- “Home doesn’t just happen; somebody had done something on purpose to create it.” Parents were always there. Prayer was a natural response to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11-14

Parenting

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

What My Parents Did Right is a book that demonstrates how to parent affirmingly.

Opening: What My Parents Did Right (Bill Gaither) is a book that demonstrates how to parent affirmingly. Note what these authors had to say: Gloria Gaither- “Home doesn’t just happen; somebody had done something on purpose to create it.” Parents were always there. Prayer was a natural response to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11-14

Parenting

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

What My Parents Did Right (Bill Gaither) is a book that demonstrates how to parent affirmingly.

Opening: What My Parents Did Right (Bill Gaither) is a book that demonstrates how to parent affirmingly. Note what these authors had to say: Gloria Gaither- “Home doesn’t just happen; somebody had done something on purpose to create it.” Parents were always there. Prayer was a natural response to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11-14

Guilt By Association

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 2, 2021

Have you ever been deemed guilty of something only because of someone you know or a relative? This message examines that human trait and why it is a mistake to do.

Guilt by association comes to mind when reading this narrative. Jesus was rejected as a teacher of the Word of the LORD because the culture of His day said so. The first point is that the people of the town He grew up in rejected him as a religious man because centuries of culture guided them. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ-Part 10 The New You

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 7, 2014

The glorious reality of who we have become in Christ has been the topic of these first three chapters. In Christ all things are made new. In Christ we have a new identity. And on the first few pages of Paul's letter to the Ephesians you come face to face with the new you.

Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ-Part 10 The New You Ephesians 2:19-22 19. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household, 20. having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Epic Fatherhood: Serving The Lord

Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 10, 2014

As we celebrate fathers today, this declaration from Joshua exemplifies what it means to be an “Epic Dad"—a father who imparts a lasting spiritual legacy.

I. Servants of the Lord “As for me and my house, we will serve (Abad in Hebrew) the Lord” (Joshua 24:15). As we celebrate fathers today, this declaration from Joshua exemplifies what it means to be an “Epic Dad"—a father who imparts a lasting spiritual legacy. As we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: *other

Please Don’t Come For Christmas Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 9, 2009

Four reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come. He wasn’t wanted, welcome, worshipped and we’re not worthy.

OUTLINE Please Don’t Come For Christmas – Part 2 4 reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come Celebration Church – December 6, 2009 Why Jesus shouldn’t come: Reason #1 - He wasn’t wanted by the ruling authorities Reason #2 – He wasn’t welcomed by His own Luke 2:4-7 (NIV) “So Joseph also went up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Godly Father (Father's Day)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025

Fatherhood is a sacred calling that extends beyond provision and protection—it is about influence, leadership, and legacy.

THE MARKS OF A GODLY FATHER (FATHER'S DAY) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 128:1-4 Supporting Texts: Joshua 24:15, Proverbs 14:26, 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12, Luke 15:17-24, Deuteronomy 6:6-9 INTRODUCTION: Fatherhood is a sacred calling that extends beyond provision and protection—it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God