Sermons on Unity In The Family:

Godly Fathers: Leading, Loving, And Raising Right

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 19, 2010

This Father’s Day, we reflect on our main text, Ephesians 5:22-6:4, to see that godly fathers lead, love, and raise right.

Given by Sterling C. Franklin Fathers’ Day: June 20, 2010 Scripture Reading: Psalm 128 Psalm 128:1-6 [ESV] 1 (A SONG OF ASCENTS) Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways! 2 You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Unites Series

Contributed by John Bugg on Oct 25, 2001

Response to the terrorist attack on America; Our faith is the key to our unity

FAITH UNITES Ephesians 4:1-6; John 17: 20-23 Introduction Yesterday [September 11, 2001] on national TV, we witnessed the collapse of the World Trade Center Towers in New York City - the financial center of the greatest nation on this earth. Each of the towers stood over 100 hundred ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Do When I'm Wronged Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 17, 2008

1. Times are tough. Families are struggling. Situations are serious.

1. Times are tough. Families are struggling. Situations are serious. a. Not everything is going the way they would like. b. Really nothing is going the way they would like. c. That’s the first century church, believers living out their faith under severe persecution. d. Daily they could find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Priorities Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 27, 2002

Strengthing the family

Foundations of the Family: Priorities Luke 10:38-42 * The big pressure of today - time. 1. The most valuable of my possessions. 2. How to spend it - Psalms 90:10-12; Ephesians 5:15-16. * Time must be prioritized. 1. We all are given the same amount of time. 2. "He who can master the minutes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Place To Begin Again Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 27, 2002

Strengthing the Family

Foundations of the Family: A Place to Begin Again I Timothy 1:5-17 Last week we began a series of messages concerning the importance of restoring the foundations of our families. *The foundation: Malachi 2:14-17 *The foundation - destroyed. 1. Sin nature (Mark 10:5-6).  The reality of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing Along Our Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 27, 2002

Strengthing the Family

Foundations of the Family: Passing along our Faith Deuteronomy 6:4-7 Of all the tragedies in child rearing, perhaps the greatest is when we, as Christian parents, fail to convey our faith to our children. There are many reasons for this failure, but it doesn’t make it any less of a failure! Some ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changes Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 27, 2002

Strengthing the Family

Foundations of the Family: Changes Hebrews 7:11-12; 8:6-13 A survey was done on people who lived to be over 100 years of age. Some common traits for their longevity were discovered. They were the following: 1) purpose, 2) positive outlook or faith, and 3) the ability to handle change or loss. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-12, Hebrews 8:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020

THE FAMILY INHERITANCE

The enemy knows that mankind is subject to the infestation of inherited sin brought on by the first parents, Adam and Eve (See Gen 3:1-7). He understands that the “heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?” (Jer 17:9 NIV) He will do everything he can to get a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, Jeremiah 17:9, Ezekiel 20:5-6, John 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kissing In Church Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 22, 2005

Heavenly greetings adorn the final chapter of Romans. Holy kisses resound where happy families unite in joy and celebration. How wonderful is the family of God!

Romans 16 I love the warmth that you find in these greetings! Romans has the most extensive list of names for personal greeting of all the New Testament letters. This is especially interesting since Paul had never been to Rome. It indicates something of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2005

Where does one begin when it comes to making their family a Christian family?

In 1947, Dr. Carl Zimmerman wrote a very important book called, "Family and Civilization" The book was a result of research he had done on 3000 years of family life. This Harvard Professor made a powerful case for traditional family structure. The conclusion of his book could be summed up like ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Complete Wedding

Contributed by Steven Pace on Aug 14, 2002

This is a complete wedding including unity candle with a twist... and marriage covenat signing at the end

Wedding of _________and ________ June 22, 2002 Prelude music Marching music Wedding March On behalf of the families of __________ and _____________ I thank you for coming today to witness this blessed occasion. The uniting of ______________________ and ______________________ in Christian ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Leadership In Painful Times Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 5, 2011

Discipline in the church and in the family have their similarities. Whether a conflict is with children in our family or God’s household in a church family, several principles apply.

Strong Leadership in Painful Times (2 Corinthians 2:1-11) 1. WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Frank and Louie the cat was born with two faces, two mouths, two noses, three eyes — and lots of doubts about his future. Now, 12 years after Marty Stevens rescued him from being euthanized because of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Stand United And Serve Each Other Or Fall Divided

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Feb 14, 2024

"The eye cannot say to the hand, "I do not need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, "I do not need you" (1 Cor. 12:21).

Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, we patiently wait for Your kingdom to come and Your will to be done on earth as it is done in heaven. Thank You, Lord, for Your Ministry of Reconciliation. Lord, help us to pursue Your holy Ways. Thank you, Lord, for blessing those who thirst to hear Your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 12:21, Titus 3:9

Denomination: Other

Benefits Of Belonging To A Home Group Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019

There are some great benefits of being part of a home group. I hope these inspire you to join one.

THE BENEFITS OF BEING INVOLVED IN A CELL GROUP Acts 5:42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. Christianity was never intended to be a solo ride. It finds its most fulfilling and wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:42

Denomination: Pentecostal