Sermons on Toxic Family:

The Quandary Of Discipleship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

Three men are called to be disciples. The first and third came to Jesus volunteering to be a disciple. This was unusual. The second man was approached by Jesus. This was the usual way.

THE QUANDARY OF DISCIPLESHIP Luke 9:57-62 INTRO: This passage contains the encounter between Jesus and three would-be disciples of Jesus. The first two of the three are mentioned in Matt. 8:19-22. Let’s draw a comparison between these three. The first (a scribe), said, "I will follow you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of The New Year

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 2, 2004

This is the New Year’s eve homily delivered at the prayer service. Theme: Make the best use of your time in the new year.

Making the Most of the New Year Rev. Sean Lester New Year’s Eve prayer service Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Introduction A. As our passage says, the days are evil. 1. The point is proven as the night wears on. Hundreds of people, our neighbors, have already begun drinking beer and wine in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Bad Apple

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

It only takes one to make it bad for the whole group.

Sermon Text: Joshua 7:1-26 Sermon Type: Narrative Sermon Title One bad apple spoils the whole bunch Biblical Problem: Achan coveted and did not obey the Lord; causing the death of soldiers as well as his family. Biblical Solution: Repentance Purging, and obedience bring about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mother's Impressions Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 7, 2014

The mother of James and John made a special request of Jesus based on her impression of him. She in turn made an impression on him.

1. Mothers Job Interview -- http://www.ijreview.com/2014/04/129697-24-people-interviewed-impossible-job-paying-nothing-found-everyday/ 2. Mothers make lasting impressions on their children. 3. Matthew 20.20-28 I. A Mother's Impression OF Jesus A. Qualities She saw in Him 1. He was Torah-Observant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seasonings Your Gatherings Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

3rd Sunday of Advent with our focus on the way we gather during these Holy Days.

I like Jeopardy. I sometimes can recall an amazing amount of useless information so it’s a pretty fun game to play along with at home. I don’t know everything to be sure. When I took the Graduate Record Exam for Political Science they asked some pretty strange questions like, "Who was Secretary of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Turned My Wailing Into Dancing

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 29, 2009

A funeral message for my sister-in-law.

-Family and friends, we all wish that this day had never come, at least not so soon -There is a simple maxim in life that gets violated from time to time that rocks a family -The maxim is that parents are not supposed to bury their children -Jack and Betty, for you this maxim has been violated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11

Denomination: Lutheran

God Who Cares

Contributed by Preeyapon Ekasittikul on Jun 7, 2019

God cares for our desperation He will change the situation for us when we pour out our soul to Him

God who cares 1 Samuel 1:1-28 1 The Problem 1:1-8 The story began with a small family of Elkanah, he was a descendant of Zuph whose family line in 1 Chronicles 6:16-30, 66 shows he was a Levite who lived in a Levitical city in the boundaries of Ephraim. He had two wives: Hannah and Peninnah, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Dan J Funeral

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 4, 2015

Funeral for a 62 year old man who had gone through the challenge of alcoholism. He was a believer in Jesus.

Opening Song -- Family Enters "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. "In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No More Conditions

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 22, 2022

Following Christ is to love him unconditionally in our lives

No More Conditions Scripture 1 Kings 19:16, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-18, Luke 9:51-62. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Today’s gospel is a sequence of four incidents: 1. The first incident is the encounter between the messengers of Jesus and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:16, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-18, Luke 9:51-62  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Pressures In The Home

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 15, 2023

Mark it down, Satan is out to destroy your home. Ephesians 6:10-12; 1 Peter 5:7

I believe the home is the foundation of all influence. I believe it is more influential than the church, then the school, than your job. If Satan can continue to destroy the home, He can wipe out all Christian influence. I want to give just a few words of explanation about the message. Before we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 10, 2024

This is the 2nd Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#2] CONSEQUENCES Judges 2:1-19 Introduction: Last week we looked at places and ways that spiritual decay begins. Spiritual decay begins with compromise. These compromises, (although very little at 1st) will eat away at the leadership of our Churches, at the attitudes ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Separation For Preservation Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 8, 2026

This message teaches that God often calls His people to separation from corruption and evil in order to preserve them for His divine purpose.

SEPARATION FOR PRESERVATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 7:1-5 Key Verse: “Take thou unto thee of all clean beasts by sevens, the male and his female: and of beasts that are not clean by two, the male and his female.” (Genesis 7:2) Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 6:17; Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cleaning Out The Sludge

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

How then do we overcome discouragment, disappointment, and resentment?

Gladys Thornapple is fixing lunch when in walks her son, Wilberforce, all decked out in his baseball outfit. Mom asks, "How did Little League go?" Wilberforce growls, "Terrible, I struck out three times." Trying to console her son, Mom says, "That’s all part of the game, honey." Wilberforce ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Lessons From Dad

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 3, 2003

Main point – God’s plan includes lessons from dad!

(Overhead 1) Donald Smith has discovered a very important list that has far reaching implications for interpersonal communications between fathers and their families. Much has been written over the years about the need for honest, clear, and consistent communication in family life. For lack of a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The 3rd Product Of Unfaithfulness: Estrangement Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jul 19, 2001

A parable helps illustrate how we’ve been separated from God by not delighting in him. Our unfaithfulness leaves us estranged, but by his sovereign choice he has made a way to reconcile us to himself through Jesus Christ.

The 3rd Product of Unfaithfulness: Estrangement Hosea 1:7-8; Romans 9:1-29 Pastor Jim Luthy Imagine a large ship sailing across uncharted waters in the vast Pacific Ocean. Aboard ship are the ever-wise captain Ichiro (I couldn’t help myself) and his large family – children, grandchildren -- ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational