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A Mothers' Day message urging parents to instruct their children to honour them, and urging children to show honour to their parents.
“Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding. The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him. Let your father and mother be ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25
Denomination: Baptist
Presents the roles and behavior of parents (especially fathers) and children.
Introduction This is one Bible passage that talks directly to children and so this sermon will directly address them. Hopefully the adults will listen in and learn something as well. Text “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” You know what “obey your ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Joseph
GOD’S CHOSEN PARENTS (MATTHEW 1:18-25) Joseph, like any young man his age, had dreams and ambitions of his own but willingly surrendered or relinquished his dreams for a higher calling – to be father of the Messiah. Joseph was the father figure in Jesus’ life but, more often, he was the forgotten ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Denomination: Independent/Bible
This sermon discusses about one of the most important and timeless commandments that God has given us - honor your father and your mother.
Scripture: Exodus 20:12 (NIV) - "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." Brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, I want to speak to you about one of the most important and timeless commandments that God has given us: ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 20:12
Denomination: Pentecostal
Parents have the crucial role of guiding their children towards the path of righteousness. This sermon explores this responsibility and the importance of instilling spiritual values in children from a young age.
Today, we will explore the important responsibility parents have in training their children in the ways of the Lord. Proverbs 22:6 tells us to "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it." But how exactly should we go about this training? Let's delve ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 22:6
Topics: Parenting, Childhood, Spiritual Growth
The importance of training children in the way of the Lord, especially in these uncertain times, as they learn from our actions and words, and the need for divine guidance and wisdom in this task.
Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to delve into the wisdom of Proverbs, specifically Proverbs 22:6, which says, "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." This verse echoes the truth that the spiritual training of our children is one of ...read more
Topics: Back To School
Causing a complacent church to love the unlovely!
Welcome to the Misfit Kingdom/When Strangers are Welcomed Home (Exp/ Deductive with Inductive twist) The Greek poet, Hosaye wrote, “ If you tell me who you love, I can tell you who you are Max Lucado a dynamic Christian author said it this way, ‘ The sign of the saved is their love for the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:12-14
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Valentine sermon. Call to love the unlovable.
Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone! It is the day of love. The history of Valentine's Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21
Denomination: United Methodist
When You Give Your Child Back to God You Commit to Raise Your Kids God’s Way. Your children are not your toys to play with and enjoy life with. They belong to God and when you give your child back to God.
Opening illustration: Have you ever given your children back to God? Some of you may be thinking – why should I? This kid is mine and I have the sole ownership – if you don’t believe it, I’ll show you their ‘Birth Certificate.’ It has my name on it to prove that I am the parent. Well I always ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:24-28
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Loneliness, isolation and depression are wreaking havoc in the church today and we need to be aware of this and help those around us who need to feel more included and loved.
When We Feel Alone, We Need A Friend This message is for people who feel alone and isolated and it is also for the folks here this morning who don’t feel that way but these two groups of people need to know that the other group of folks is there. I can hardly think of a worse feeling than ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:18
Even though we sin, God is compassionate and blesses those who call on His name.
Our text today is a story within a story. We are studying Genesis 29-30, the story of the expansion of God’s promise through the descendants of Jacob. The STORY is the life of Jacob. But the story within the story is about dramatic way in which Jacob’s sons are born. The bookmarks ...read more
Answer: By "revealing" how he views them, and warning them, and giving them time to repent.
Let's start today by reading last week's passage, Revelation 1:9-20: (9) I, John-- your brother and partner in the affliction and in the kingdom and in the steadfastness in Jesus-- I was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony about ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Psalm 82:1-8
Have you ever felt ignored and neglected by your spouse years together?
Have you ever felt he has taken advantage of you or taken you for granted? Maybe you’ve been overlooked, dismissed, or forgotten. It’s a painful and isolating experience. But today, I want to remind you that God sees you, and He has a plan to send a good man into your life. I want to address this ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, Psalm 27:10
Honoring your parents is not always easy, yet God calls us to do this.
First Baptist Church Exodus 20:12 Ephesians 6:1-4 “Do you want a spanking? This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you. Do you want a timeout? You don’t want me to pull this car over! I told you to finish your homework. Clean your room! Turn that music down! Don’t get smart with me! If ...read more
In the kingdom of God, the unlovely are loved and the untouchable are touched.
Jesus’ Upside Down Kingdom Mark 1:40-45 Rev. Brian Bill 4/14/13 [Note: Elements of this introduction come from a sermon called “From Leprosy to Life” by John Mayes]. He knew something was wrong...very wrong. But he hoped that if he waited long enough, it would just go away. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:40-45, Mark 1:40-45
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