Sermons on Toxic Family:

The Prayer That Keeps Me And My Family Safe

Contributed by Sophia Lorena on Feb 24, 2022

This message is based on one of the prayers that I have been praying for protection ever since the pandemic began which caused fear, anxiety, and loss.

Today, I will be sharing a powerful, personal prayer with you. This is one of the prayers that I have been praying for protection ever since the pandemic began which caused fear, anxiety, and loss. This prayer is Bible based and has a strong foundational truth. It has worked for me and kept my ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

And You Thought Your Family Had Probelms Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Faith is the distinguishing mark of the Christian. Did you know that the Christians were called believers before they were ever called Christians? Believers – this is the distinguishing mark of a Christian, is he or she is a believer

Abraham, Our Spiritual Father We continue to examine the story of Abraham, the father of the faithful. Our story today happens about 4,000 years from our day before Israel exits Egypt in Exodus – does that help you place our story? And even though Abraham lived so long ago, he remains vitally ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16, Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Warnings On Prioritizing Family Over Material Possessions Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 10, 2025

As we explore this sermon, we are reminded of the importance of prioritizing our loved ones and valuing them above material possessions.

In the pursuit of riches, many individuals often find themselves sacrificing the very things that bring true fulfillment and joy. The Bible warns us that the relentless chase for wealth can lead to devastating consequences, including the loss of family, children, and everything that truly matters. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6, 1 Kings 11:1-8

Important Relationships In The Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 16, 2016

A sermon examining the importance of loving others.

Important Relationships Within The Church (Part 2) Acts 4:32-37 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025) Some of the most important relationships in my life have been cultivated inside the local church. My greatest friends, confidants, mentors, and encouragers are people that I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day: Laziness And Apathy Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Apathy is so elusive is that it usually works in tandem with some other toxic habit. Apathy seems to want to work as the set-up punch to other sins.

Happy Labor Day Weekend to all of you. We continue our sermon series on the Seven Deadly Sins of the Family. Our fourth deadly sin for families is apathy. But I don’t care what you call it. (Yes, I thought we would honor hard workers everywhere by talking about laziness on Labor Day ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, Proverbs 20:4, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, Romans 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

Adoption: "Issues And Insights” Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

We don’t talk much about our spiritual adoption, but it is a pretty big doctrine of the Bible.

A. Adoption: Last week we began a two week series on discussing the doctrine of Adoption. In light of my adoption of TJ, Stephen Cross and David Mark into the Magee family, I thought it might be wise to share some adoption principles that very much apply to our spiritual adoption into the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blueprint For A Godly Kid Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 23, 2004

There are several myths that cripple our potential to raise Godly kids. Do you know what they are?

OPEN: A man once wrote about the fact that when he was a teenager, he had a drug problem. I was “drug” to Church on Sunday Morning. I was “drug” to Church on Sunday night. I was “drug” to Church on Wednesday night. I was “drug” to Sunday School every week. I was “drug” to Vacation Bible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time To Rebuild

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 14, 2003

Every new project or ministry has several hands in it: hand of God, hands of outsiders, hands of believers, and hands of opposition.

A Time To Rebuild Nehemiah 2:17-20 Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church July 13, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. Parable: There once was a thriving little church in the country. Internal squabbles developed that tore the church apart. Attendance dwindled until the church died. It ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Children

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 20, 2001

1. Children need to learn a positive view of life. 2. Children need to learn obedience. 3. Children need to learn values.

This past March there was a congressional hearing on human-reproductive cloning in Washington, D.C. Brigitte Boisselier, a chemist who works with couples wanting to use cloning to have children, read a letter from a father who had lost his 11-month-old son after heart surgery. In the letter he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Series - Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 30, 2002

Are you really thankful?

Thanksgiving The third letter in our acronym ACTS stands for Thanks or Thanksgiving. The reason for many Christians being so ungrateful may relate back to the first two letters. If we are not confessing and adoring God we are not going to be thankful for what we have received and will not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:50, 1 Chronicles 16:8

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks Pop! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001

Thanks dad for being a servant leader and being a witness to me about who Jesus is!

Thanks Pop! Thesis: Thanks dad for being a servant leader and being a witness to me about who Jesus is! Introduction: In our society today we have a disillusioning phenomena happening – It’s 40% of all households today have no father in them. The fatherless trend in families have caused many ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Four Love Needs Of Men & Women Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2002

The message is one of three in a family growth series.

Growing Godly Families The Four Love Needs of Men & Women, Part 1 Three Part Series February 10, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A When you grow a garden you use the best of what is out there to insure good growth. a Good seeds, good soil, good ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

In Defense Of Marriage

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001

An effort to promote the concept of commitment to marriage.

In Defense of Marriage Matt 19:1 (KJS) And it came to pass, [that] when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan; 2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. 3 The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grandparents: Faithful And Fruitful Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 18, 2001

Grandparents leave a legacy that impacts Grandchildren and future generations in either a Godly way or sadly in an ungodly way.

Faithful Grandparents-The key to faithful Greatgrandchildren Tonight we are beginning our series on Family Relationships and I want to begin with Grandparents because I talked about Fathers, not too very long ago. How many of you in here are grandparents? Do you think your life will have any ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5, Genesis 5:18-24, Genesis 5:18-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Do When The Affair Is With The Church?

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

We should not abuse the family with our faith.

What do you do when the affair is with the church? Luke 14:26 The pictures in Susan's "picture box" range from snapshots of church functions to pictures of our children when they were tiny, but they do have one thing in common--Susan isn't in the picture. Why? She's the official family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26

Denomination: Baptist