Sermons on Training Children:

Making Your Relationships Work Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

As Christ-followers, we have the responsibility to prioritize our family relationships by submitting, loving, obeying, and encouraging. We must also give attention to our jobs by working hard and by being fair.

Making Your Relationships Work During the rehearsal for her wedding a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the night and said, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will be walking down the same aisle you’ve walked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fatherhood Of God Displayed In Earthly Daddies

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 12, 2014

God commands us to train our children. We see in this command a blueprint and recipe for changing our families and our city. The Spirit empowers us to love and discipline our children as a loving Father like God.

Intro: A four-year-old boy was eating an apple in the back seat of the car, when he asked, "Daddy, why is my apple turning brown?" "Because," his dad explained, "after you ate the skin off, the meat of the apple came into contact with the air, which caused it to oxidize, thus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Don't You Get Weary, Children

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010

Revised for use at the Chapel of a retirement complex: Life is burdensome if it is merely obligation and not love, or if we think our work means nothing. Christ's victory shows the power of a meaningful life.

Riderwood Village Chapel, Silver Spring, MD August 8, 2004 In May our son got married. He and his bride passed out little bottles of soap to be used instead of the traditional rice, so we all celebrated at the end of the wedding by blowing bubbles. Well, my daughter’s child, his niece, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How Does God Discipline His Children. Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Sep 12, 2002

A Sermon on the root of all sin and how God chastens his children. Also explaining why things like Sept 11 happens.

Intro: There is an unfortunate thing happening while we sit here today. Happens to you, to me, to individuals, groups, families, nations and countries. Happened from the first human beings until today and will certainly happen in the future. It happens with this church and with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16, Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Wants Christians To Do For Children Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 2, 2022

1. Help bring children to Jesus. 2. Pray for children. 3. Never try to keep children away from Jesus. 4. Help children grow up God's way.

What God Wants Christians to Do for Children The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 2:40-52 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 2, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19:13. By this time, Jesus was only about 3 months away from dying on the cross for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Mark 10:13-16, Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

Infant Dededication -- Our Children Need To Know

Contributed by Richard Koskela on Oct 24, 2011

A service of Infant Dedication proceeded this sermon. This sermon is based on Matthew 19:13-15, "Let the little children come to me..." A brief Service of Infant Dedication is included at the end.

Matthew 19:13-15 Infant Dedication Our Children Need to Know Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” ( A short service of infant dedication is at the end of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Father Deficiency Disorder”

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 4, 2021

MALACHI 4:5-6 SHEDS LIGHT ON A VICIOUS STRATEGY THE ENEMY DEVISES TO DAMAGE THE VERY FABRIC OF THE SOCIETY JUST BY CRAWLING INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NESTS OF GOD’S PEOPLE IN THE ENDTIMES, MAKING A SERIOUS FRACTURE IN THE FATHER-CHILD BOND.

SERMON OVERVIEW A. ORIGINAL STATUS OF THE FAMILY B. THE FALL OF THE ORIGINAL FAMILY C. CURRENT CONTEXT OF FAMILIES D. RESTORATION OF THE FAMILY IN ENDTIMES D.1 RESTORE GOD’S DEFINITION OF FAMILY D.2 RESTORE ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES D.3 RESTORE WATCHMAN DUTY OF THE FATHER ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, 1 Corinthians 4:14-16, Proverbs 22:6, Matthew 13:25-26, 1 Peter 5:8, Genesis 2:15, 1 Kings 18:21, Proverbs 16:24-26, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Malachi 4:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Foundational Family Integrity

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 21, 2016

1 of 1. Paul unveiled the role of submission inherent to a Christ-honoring family. Christ-honoring families operating in mutual submission, discover their foundational family integrity. Foundational family integrity is found in...

FOUNDATIONAL FAMILY INTEGRITY—Ephesians 6:1-4... points 3-4 of MUTUAL SUBMISSION-IV—Ephesians 5:21—6:4 Attention: READ excerpts from—Focus on The Family’s—‘Celebrate Dad’s Unique Contributions This Father’s Day’ AND ‘How to Reignite ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Do Children Who Die Go To Heaven?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 16, 2016

The recent growth in Calvinistic doctrine & teaching on original sin has reignited the debate on whether children are guilty of sin & where they go if they die. This looks at that & gives 5 reasons why I believe they go to heaven.

DO CHILDREN WHO DIE GO TO HEAVEN? Mt. 19:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Minneapolis couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during a particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier. 2. Because of hectic schedules, it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Altar Worker Prayer Team Ministry Training - Class 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2023

The Supernatural Gifts Defined

I stated previously that some had been taught that God gave them a spiritual gift. It may be the gift of "helps" or "mercy." Suppose someone needs prayer for deliverance or healing. The person praying for them would need the gift of discernment to determine the root of 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

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

The Lord's Big Lessons From Little Children

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 22, 2017

Jesus wants us to: 1. humble our hearts (vs. 1-4). 2. serve our Savior (vs. 5). 3. see the danger of disobeying God (vs. 6-9). 4. know the amazing assistance we have in Heaven (vs. 10). 5. see how to be saved (vs. 3 & 11-14).

The Lord's Big Lessons from Little Children Matthew 18:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 22, 2016 *Well, it's now only 18 days until our first grandbaby is due, and I've been thinking about how much babies have to learn. Parents have to teach their children so much: How to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Be Thankful For Our Fathers

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 14, 2024

First and foremost, we want to give thanks to our Heavenly Father, one of the greatest Fathers of all. Although we will poke fun at our earthly fathers’ we at the same time will give honor to them and God.

Ephesians 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, 1 Timothy 5:8, Proverbs 22:6, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Apostolic Motherhood Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 2, 2009

There is a side to God which is like that of a mother. Mothers feature in the lives of the Apostles. Deborah rose up in Israel as a mother to lead the nation. Timothy was trained in the Christian faith by his mother and grandmother. Spiritual mothers are

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Minister), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you simply ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Praying Over Your Children Is Essential In Today's World Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 15, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical basis for praying and blessing our children, and why this practice is essential for their spiritual growth and protection.

As parents, we want the best for our children. We strive to provide them with a nurturing environment, quality education, and opportunities for growth and development. However, in today's fast-paced and often challenging world, our children face numerous threats to their physical, emotional, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16