Sermons on Train Up A Child:

Hope For The Hopeless

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 10, 2015

What happens when your dreams have been restored only to be ripped from you again. This message looks at the story of Elijah and the widow who lost her son.

So we are picking up our story where we left off last Mother’s Day. You remember where we left off last Mother’s Day don’t you? For the few of you who don’t recall last year’s message. It began with a drought in the country of Israel, God’s prophet Elijah was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's All In The Approach

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 2, 2009

In Mark 10 we learn from the Pharisees and from some kids on how we approach Jesus. Do we try to justify ourselves, or be justified by God?

Mark 10:2-13 So, usually I like to have my sermons done by Wednesday or so, and I worked very hard to get this one done on Wednesday. I wrote a sermon using the Gospel lesson that talked about marriage and divorce. And after I wrote it, I read through it before I went home and realized it was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Exemplary Children In The Bible : Guidelines For Raising Children

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 14, 2010

1. JESUS 2. SAMUEL 3. THE YOUNG GIRL IN THE HOUSE OF NAAMAN 4. THE BOY WITH THE FIVE LOAVES AND TWO FISHES 5. MIRIAM , THE SISTER OF MOSES 6. JOHN THE BAPTIST 7. JEREMIAH THE PROPHET

EXEMPLARY CHILDREN IN THE BIBLE : BIBLICAL GUIDELINES FOR RAISING CHILDREN ***************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. JESUS 2. SAMUEL 3. THE YOUNG GIRL IN THE HOUSE OF NAAMAN 4. THE BOY WITH THE FIVE LOAVES AND TWO FISHES 5. MIRIAM ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Is The Lord Among Us Or Not?"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 28, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate believers with Spiritual Questions to TRUST GOD in TOUGH TIMES.

"Is the Lord among Us or Not?” 28 September 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB) West Fort Hood Chapel Killeen, TX BIG IDEA: Sometimes believers question God, because they find it difficult to TRUST Him in the midst of TOUGH times. REFERENCES: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

The best gift is Jesus’ birth, the coming of the Messiah, the entry of God into the world. We learn three things from the gift of the Christ child

The Best Gift of Christmas Titus 3:4-8 Kelvin Parks tells the story of talking with his neighbor about whether he had completed his shopping. He said he had bought a diamond ring. Kelvin said his wife had her heart set on a new car…. A Cadillac Escalade. So he asked his neighbor, “Didn’t your wife ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-8, Titus 3:4

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Likes Kids!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Message about Jesus’ attitude toward children and the child-like.

Jesus Likes Kids! Matthew 19:13-15 January 27, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: You know, I kinda like kids. In fact, I love kids – at least certain ones. I think kids are a good idea – especially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Family Faith Transfer: Joash-Trained For Leadership (Lesson 8)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Family Faith Transfer

A. INTRODUCTION: II KINGS 11:1-21 1. Two great sins. a. Murder. “The king’s sons were slain” (11:2). b. Cut off the line of Christ. “Destroyed all the seed royal” (11:1). 2. Two great acts. a. Kidnapped. “Took Joash . . . and stole him from among the king’s sons” (11:2). b. Concealed. “Hid ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Altar Worker Prayer Team Ministry Training - Class 5 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2023

PRAYER TIME GUIDELINES

A. Praise God in advance and expect Him to speak to you. He's a remarkable God and will do something consistent with His character. 1. When the Altar call is made, the workers should move forward immediately and face the congregation and welcome those who come to the Altar. 2. If the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Leviticus 9:23-24, John 14:12, Zechariah 4:6, Luke 1:17, Psalm 139:23-24, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, James 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tool Of Affirmation Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005

The second of a series on parenting and this one deals with affirmation.

“THE TOOL OF AFFIRMATION” TEXT: Ephesians 5: 25-29 Sunday, June 30, 2002 We continue our series on parenting and raising children. Of course, all of us play a role in parenting, whether we have children or grandchildren or children that we work with. We need to parent collectively. Last week ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's So Great About Being A Christian (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 5, 2018

I spent the last couple of weeks talking about how God and Jesus are the real thing. And with that comes the truth that real is better than counterfeit. But why is it better? What is so great about being a Christian?

WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT BEING A CHRISTIAN? (part one) I spent the last couple of weeks talking about how God and Jesus are the real thing. And with that comes the truth that real is better than counterfeit. But why is it better? You have tried the store brand items that just don't measure up to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-27, John 8:31-47, John 1:12-13, 1 John 3:1, Galatians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Romans 8:12-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The King Is Coming!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 5, 2017

Have you prepared your heart to meet and to share your King with this world? The people of this world need Jesus more than ever so tell them all about the Mighty Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace.

THE KING IS COMING Isaiah 9:6-7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Another Christmas is almost here! There are many things that I like about this time of year. Listening to Christmas carols, looking at all the decorated houses while driving, buying gifts for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Commentary On Hannah Series

Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Aug 18, 2017

This commentary shows how taking your problems to God will lighten your load.

**INTRODUCTION** When we study the character of great men or women who have influenced the world it helps to know something about the home and the family in which they were born. What were their parents like? What were their values that helped to shape and mould their child’s character. This is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Ahaz Of Judah (2 Chronicles 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 21, 2025

What fate awaits those who go against God?

What are the consequences of sin and rebellion against God? What can happen to those who trust someone other than God? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 28. How was Ahaz such a disgusting king of Judah? Do we sacrifice our children? Ahaz was 20 years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Depression # 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2021

WHY IS THERE SO MUCH DEPRESSION? It could be because…

Illus: A teacher said to her students, "Boys and girls, there is a wonderful example in the life of the ant. Every day the ant goes to work and works hard all day. And at the close of the day, what happens?" Little Johnny said, "SOMEONE STEPS ON HIM." Many folks can’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How The Spirit Uses The Word To Teach, Reprove, Correct And Train

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001

How the Spirit uses the word to teach, reprove, correct and train in righteousness

Acts 8:4-8 Theme - The Spirit shows His power through the reproof, correction, teaching, and training with the scriptures. Why does the preaching of the scriptures continue to produce changes in people’s hearts? There are many issues in the Bible people say they do not understand. But, there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational