Sermons on Traditional Families:

Halloween: Harmless Or Hellish?

Contributed by Robert Fleener on Aug 4, 2008

Should Christian families celebrate Halloween?

“Halloween –Harmless or Hellish?” A Biblical overview of the occult . . . 1. The occult is nothing new. When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of their God? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living? (Isa 8:19) [Is. 9.13 / ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Wrong Fights Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2008

The pitfalls of fussing and fighting in the Family of God

World War II had ended. On September 2, 1945 General Douglas MacArthur spoke to the world from the Battleship Missouri anchored in Tokyo Bay, “Today the guns are silent...the skies no longer rain death...the seas bear only commerce...men everywhere walk upright in the sunlight. The entire world is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Discovering A Caring Community Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

How the church is to be a growing and caring family.

God has intended the Christian community to be a growing family characterized by sharing and fellowship. The churches love however, should never stop flowing here. Although we are to keep a constant eye on the needs of their fellow members, they are equally concerned with loving and serving the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father Where Are You?

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jan 17, 2006

A sermon is to encourage fathers to be responsible to their family.

BANNER OF HOLINESS MINISTRIES Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor “Fathers Where Are You?” Genesis 3:7-15 [7] And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. [8] And they heard the voice of the Lord God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mother's Greatest Gift Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on May 15, 2009

A message for mothers and about mothers and the family

A Mother’s Greatest Gift 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Every Wife Owes Her Husband

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 28, 2013

First in family series Walking in Harmony

What Every Wife Owes Her Husband Walking in Harmony, pt. 1 Ephesians 5:22-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130828.mp3 So far we have seen how to walk in unity, in purity, and now in harmony, followed by in victory. What is a feminist? What makes one radical/militant? Are you pro-woman? What ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

12 Stones Of Memorial Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 26, 2013

Message about making memorials for the family.

Title: 12 Stones of the Memorial Theme: To be part of a family we must lay out memorials for our children and tell them about what the Lord has in store for them. Text: Joshua 3:1-5, 13, 4:1-7 Read Joshua 3:1-5, 13 4:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Joshua was about to lead Israel into the promise land. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

A Good Father Must Be

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 16, 2013

What a father must be to God and family.

A GOOD FATHER MUST Luke 15:17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Kitchen: A Place For Nourishment Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

What is the most important nourishment for the family?

When Olin and Claryce Merrett came in for the service Wednesday night, I gave my usual, “Hello,” and asked, “How are you doing, Olin?” Olin replied, “Pretty good, I guess. I’m still taking nourishment.” We know a lot about nourishment these days. You can hardly watch television or read a magazine ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Christian Home In A Worldly Environment

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Nov 11, 2009

The Difficulty of Raising family in the present world.

Building a Christian Home in a Worldly Environment The world is such a delicate place to live for the Christian that is heavenly minded because the things that are in the world as the scripture describes it are: the lust of the flesh the lust of the eyes. Most of the things around here that make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Message Of Hope

Contributed by Jack Allen Jones on Jan 19, 2013

This is for the funereal of a Christian and offers hope to the family

Note: (I just want to make a couple of suggestions for anyone who preaches a funeral. Remeber it is about offering comfort to the family. They have been up a lot and are very tired. They will not remember much of what is said, so my suggestion is keep it short. I have seen family memebers actually ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

M.o.m. On Mission

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 6, 2019

Mothers are foundational to the well-being of their families.

1. Mother's Day! Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she had loved her own mother so dearly. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a carnation (her mother’s favorite flower) to each ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Selfish Husband. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 28, 2024

Family suffers because of Selfish Husband .

Common symptoms of a selfish husband: 1. Prioritizes his own needs and desires above those of his wife and family. 2. Expects others to cater to his wants and demands without reciprocating. 3. Fails to listen actively and show empathy towards his wife's feelings and concerns. 4. Is emotionally ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, Philippians 2:3-4

Discovering What Is Worth My Worship Series

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Jan 30, 2008

Building strong families based on lessons from the 10 commandments

Matthew 19:16-21 And behold, one came to Him and said, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?" [17] And He said to him, "Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who is good; but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments." [18] He ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Put It On

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 29, 2001

This sermon deals with putting on the armor of God so that we can fight to win our families for Christ and to stay intact as families.

You’ve Got to Put It On II GNLCC 9/30/2001 2 Chronicles 26:11-15 1 Corin. 9:24-27 How many of you have ever had the experience of being ready to dash outside only to hear your mother or grandmother yell out to you, “put on your coat before you go out”? Many of us responded at times, “I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19, Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed