Sermons about Wayward Children

Leaving Home... And Letting Go Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on May 26, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 13,525 views

It’s one of life’s toughest challenges: Songwriters and authors have called it giving your kids roots and then giving them wings.

One minute, you are helping kids learn how to cross the street safely. Turn around and you’re dropping them off at college. It’s one of life’s toughest challenges: Songwriters and authors have called it giving your kids roots and then giving them wings. This past week, I’ve been talking with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do I Have To Obey My Parents?

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jun 9, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 22,232 views

Sermon directed towards older children - teenagers regarding God’s command to honor and obey parents.

Ephesians 6:1-3 (for the young people) Why should you Honor and obey your parents? Introduction: When God gave to Moses the Ten Commandments, He gave them a complete system. In it, He placed everything that was necessary for His people to be an example to the other nations. You see, God wants ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Colossians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

An Mvd Needs The Mvt's

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 15, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 2,017 views

A Father’s Day sermon to help dads put some tools in their toolbox.

The premise and much of the material for this sermon comes from a sermon by Wayde Wilson An “MVD” needs the “MVT” We’ve talked in the past couple of weeks about call and being called. Last week Steve and Shannon were called to present Trenton for the Sacrament of Baptism. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Helping The Next Generation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 16, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 9,497 views

A sermon for Father’s Day based on Psalm 78:1-8 (Adapted from an outline by Jack Peters)

Sermon for 6/15/03 Father’s Day HELPING THE NEXT GENERATION (Adapted from Jack Peters) Introduction: A. The Andy Griffith Show started out with the theme song being whistled and Andy and Opie going to the fishing hole. Much of the show was based around this relationship between Opie and his day, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Basic Training For Families

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jun 17, 2003

based on 134 ratings

| 18,758 views

The Word of God ought to be on display in your homes, in every area of your life. It ought to be hung up in your living room, your kitchen, your laundry room, and if you really expect your children to follow the Lord, the Word of God had better be hung u

Note to readers: Although I have re-written this text extenstively, most of the main points, illustrations, and quotes of this sermon are from a sermon originally preached by Dr. James Merritt at the Pastor’s Conference of the Southern Baptist Convention held at Orlando Florida in June of 2000. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

This Time I'll Praise The Lord

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 17, 2003

based on 57 ratings

| 19,301 views

Just as it was with Leah, we find the same story today. There are mothers today trying to get their husbands to love them. Trying to win the approval of others. Trying to find their identity in their children. The problem is—our husbands and children were

This message was delivered on Mother’s Day by Pastor Squires wife, Danice. Welcome 2 Groups 1. I want to welcome home our military families! If there is anyone here from the Abraham Lincoln, would you please stand? 2. I also want to welcome our new Moms! If this is your first Mother’s Day, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:17-20, Genesis 29:31-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Has Happened To The Family

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 17, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 5,408 views

I am terribly saddened at what took place at appx. 11:30 am on Tuesday April the 20th at Littleton, Colorado, at Columbine High School where Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris, two young men wearing long black trench coats approached the school. In the parkin

TEXT: 1 Kings 22:51-53 TITLE: WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE FAMILY? I am terribly saddened at what took place at appx. 11:30 am on Tuesday April the 20th at Littleton, Colorado, at Columbine High School where Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris, two young men wearing long black trench coats approached the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:51-53

Denomination: Pentecostal

Extreme Makeover: Family Room, Entertainment Center Series

Contributed by David Slone on Sep 18, 2004

based on 71 ratings

| 6,714 views

Third in the series talking about how God wants to change our homes by doing an extreme makeover

Extreme Makeover “Family Room” Entertainment Center Ephesians 5:1-7 Let’s look at some of the entertainment choices we make daily and our children make daily. Here are some stats that may surprise you: Pornography is one of the fastest growing industries in America: Last year: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Not To Raise A Fool

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 20, 2004

based on 23 ratings

| 4,557 views

Find out the 3 BIG SEEDS that are affecting our children the most and could turn children into fools later.

How many of us want to raise a foolish child? How many think their already raising a fool? No one is born a fool; fools are self-made! Usually with a little help from the people in there lives. The Bible says, “Foolishness is bound up in a child’s heart.” If parents aren’t careful, there are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:22

Denomination: Baptist

Created For God's Purpose Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Oct 11, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 8,110 views

Adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose: God created each of us with a need to be loved as well as the need to share that love. One of the avenues in which we receive His love is through the family.

Adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose Intro: We’re continuing in our series on 40 Days of Purpose. Recently, Adelina Dominguez died in San Diego. Now, what made her death noteworthy is that according to the Guinness Book of Records, she was the oldest living American. At 114 years of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

La Voie De Dieu

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Oct 13, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 2,006 views

Les chemins de Dieu, sont très différents de ce que nous pensons, Dieu peut à sa manière faire des choses qu’on ne soupçonne pas même dans le coeur des grands de ce monde... Même si l’histoire est connu, reconnaissons ses voies !

(2 Rois 5/1-14 (V.1) I. Naaman était un homme couronné de succès, Il avait beaucoup pour lui, Mais il avait aussi un grand problème (un fardeau dans sa vie). "... Commandant de l’armée... Un homme grand et honorable... Par Lui le MONSIEUR a donné la victoire (dans sa profession)... MAIS IL ÉTAIT ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Foundation For The Future

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 3,012 views

This message follows a series of messages from the book of Ephesians.

A Foundation for the Future Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: • Every 8 seconds of every school day a child drops out of school • Every 26 seconds a child runs away from home • Every 47 seconds a child is either abused or neglected • Every 7 minutes a child is arrested for a drug offense • Every 36 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Changing A Generation

Contributed by Jimmie Godfrey on Oct 21, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 8,025 views

In a world were are young people are killing one another and selling drugs.Threw searching Gods word we find that we can change this generation.....

Changing A Generation Page 1 The world we live in today God has given parents an awesome responsibility. To raise a generation of young people in a world that has turned its back on God. Our young people today are exposed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Passing On A Legacy Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 27, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 13,905 views

1 of 2 on sharing your faith. This message is on sharing your faith with your children. Source for the outline came from Timothy Peck on sermon Central

Most of the time when you think of passing on a legacy you consider the ways you can leave some THING to your descendants—Wealth, a name, jewelry, or maybe a special antique. There is a more valuable thing you can leave to your children than all of these. It is the legacy of faith… “Listen, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Building Lasting Family Memories"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 28, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 4,494 views

What influence does family activities have on our present and future? How do family activities shape us in a positive or negative way?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches October 31, 2004 “Building Lasting Family Memories” Ephesians 6:1-4 Proverbs 22:6 INTRODUCTION: We are surrounded by many influences that try to shape our decisions into worldly life forms. Sometimes positive experiences get crowded out by the busyness of life--by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

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