Sermons on Traditional Families:

Treasuring Relationships Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In a world where material possessions and wealth are often seen as the ultimate measures of success,

In a world where material possessions and wealth are often seen as the ultimate measures of success, it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of accumulating more stuff. However, the Bible teaches us that true treasure lies not in our possessions, but in our relationships with God and with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21, Matthew 6:19-21

Godly Husband In A Godly Marriage. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 28, 2025

The Bible provides clear instruction for husbands regarding their wives, outlining a path for a loving, respectful, and godly relationship.

As believers, we are called to reflect the love and character of Christ in all aspects of our lives, including our marriages. The Bible provides clear instruction for husbands regarding their wives, outlining a path for a loving, respectful, and godly relationship. Love and Cherish Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Leadership's Divine Assignment_2 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 11, 2024

Establishing that sound and faithful leadership is one of the church’s greatest needs. That means appointing elders and deacons (along with their families) who are committed to their divine assignment of lovingly watching over, caring for, and shepherding the children of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. The Leadership’s: Divine Assignment Introductory Remarks. 1. The second lesson in this Series: “Divine Call to Leadership,” will be “The Leadership’s Divine Assignment.” 2. We will discuss the elders at Ephesus’ divine assignment. Paul continued with his discourse: “For I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32, 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

20 Spiritual Steps That May Indicate God Did Not Approve Your Spouse For Marriage: Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 3, 2024

Follow these traits and be careful and discern before you marry.

1. _Lack of Peace_: You feel a persistent lack of peace or unease about the relationship. (Colossians 3:15) 2. _No Confirmation_: You do not receive confirmation from God through prayer, fasting, or seeking counsel. (Romans 8:14) 3. _Red Flags_: You notice red flags, such as a history of abuse, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15, Proverbs 12:17

Reaping What You Sow In Relationships Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 6, 2024

In relationships, we have the opportunity to sow seeds of love, kindness, and compassion.

As believers, we understand that our actions have consequences. This principle is beautifully illustrated in Galatians 6:7-8, which says, "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:12, Proverbs 18:19

Sweeter As The Years Go By

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Marriage thrives when couples embrace God’s covenant love, renew commitment, and practice daily grace so their romance grows ever sweeter through every season of life.

It’s a beautiful thing to stand at the front of a church and watch a bride and groom lock eyes. Hope and excitement fill the air. Everyone can sense that they believe with all their hearts that their love will stay strong forever. And why not? They have planned, dreamed, prayed, and promised. But ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ephesians 5:25-33, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Hebrews 10:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Eighth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 6, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 31:1-5, Jeremiah 23:16-24, Romans 8:12-17, Matthew 7:15-21. A). THE LORD MY ROCK. Psalm 31:1-5. PSALM 31:1. This Psalm begins with the LORD, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a Psalm of trust, a Psalm of faith. We need not wallow in our distress when we have the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-5, Jeremiah 23:16-24, Romans 8:12-17, Matthew 7:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sold Into Slavery (Genesis 37)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 18, 2024

What must it have been like for Joseph, sold into slavery by his own brothers? Do we trust God that He has a plan for those who love Him? Let's look at Genesis 37.

What was it like for Joseph being sold by his brothers into Egyptian slavery? How do we handle terrible loss? Do we have the faith to wait on God, who has wonderful plans, for those who love Him? Let’s look at Genesis 37. Does Joseph get along with his older brothers? Have we ever experienced ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Difficult Reunion (Genesis 42)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 24, 2024

The Bible does not require that we trust those who once abused us, but can we forgive? Let's look at Genesis 42.

Can past abuse make a family reunion difficult? God does not require that we trust those who once hurt us, but can we forgive? Let’s look at Genesis 42. What were Joseph’s brothers forced to do because of the famine? When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Blueprint For God Ordained Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 9, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore God's blueprint for marriage ..

Marriage is a beautiful union between two people, but did you know that God's design is for it to be a spiritual and divine oneness first, and then physical? In this sermon, we'll explore God's blueprint for marriage and how He brings spouses together in a beautiful dance of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, John 17:22-23

God's Rescue And Redemption A Message Of Hope For The Oppressed Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 9, 2024

When an unchanging and unrepentant husband chooses wickedness, God's heart aches for the wife and children who bear the brunt of his cruelty.

In the darkness of abuse and oppression, God's light shines bright, offering rescue and redemption to those who suffer. When an unchanging and unrepentant husband chooses wickedness, God's heart aches for the wife and children who bear the brunt of his cruelty. *God's Promise of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 54:5, Ezekiel 36:26

There!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 9, 2025

The criteria for worship are established when the Lord God spoke to Moses , dictating what was necessary for worship to be accepted.

“These are the statutes and rules that you shall be careful to do in the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you to possess, all the days that you live on the earth. You shall surely destroy all the places where the nations whom you shall dispossess served their gods, on the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Love

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 15, 2020

How is a church a family? How do we practically show love to one another? Jesus gave us an example and Paul challenges us to live it.

Christian Love (Rom. 12:9-13) Intro: A. There is a verse that many Christians know, have heard or been preached from the pulpit so frequently, it the meaning has lost its wonder and awe. To put the verse in the context I take you to the night commonly called the Last Supper. But instead of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-10, John 13:33-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guidelines For Parents

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 26, 2021

As four walls are the minimum essential in the building of a house, there are four disciplines essential in building a Christian home.

1. As the walls enclose the house, it protects the inhabitants. 2. These four disciplines hold the Christian home together and protects the family from many deadly temptations. 3. Christian parents must practice these disciplines and prayerfully and diligently seek to build them into the lives of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019

In this message we will unpack the truths that the Church is - the flock of God, the bride of Christ and the family of God!

The Church Is… #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended 2000 years ago while in the region of Caesarea Philippi, Peter looked Jesus in the eyes and said… “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God!” And Jesus responded, “Simon son of Jonah, you are blessed because flesh and blood did not reveal this to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ