Sermons on Young Families:

Thicker Than Blood Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 5, 2015

Our loyalty to Jesus surpasses even family loyalty.

1. Blood is Thicker than Water (Possible meanings) This is one that's completely flipped its meaning over the centuries. In the beginning, it meant something to the effect of "a bond or covenant I've made with someone I've shed or shared blood with (sometimes literally) is stronger than one I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Promises A Whole Lot Of Newness

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 10, 2018

New understanding of relationship with the Triune God and the family of God.

Weekend Message/Devotion June 10, 2018 Mark 3:20-35 Jesus Promises A Whole Lot of Newness Today’s gospel reading is just jam packed with newness and His fresh approach to old and established thinking. Remember now that Jesus is in a place in history where the whole of Jewish life is bound ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35, Mark 3:7-9, John 6:26-27, John 7:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A House Divided

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

Biblical principles for dealing with conflict - at home, and in God's Family

A House Divided Intro: 6:30 PM, Monday evening. husband headed home after long Monday at work. Traffic heavy, he's running late. doesn't watch the clock -- just glad the workday is over no matter what time it is. boss was a bear today. secretary was in a foul mood; just learned that he may be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John 2:1-11 Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

Jesus showed evangelism and education begins with home and family.

1. When did the miracles happen? On the seventh day. Day 1: “The Pharisees question John the Baptist” (1:19-28). Day 2: “The next day John saw Jesus coming” (1:29). Day 3: “The next day John stood with two of his disciples” (1:35). Day 4: “The day following ... Jesus found Philip” (1:43). Day ...read more

Scripture: John 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Slapping Your Head And Shooting Yourself In The Foot!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001

Care of the Body

Stop Slapping Your Head And Shooting Yourself In The Foot! I Cor 12:12-27 In many of my teachings, I have sought to emphasize the Church as a family. It is a very large family and all the things that go with being a family fits in the Church. We share love and responsibilities. We share joy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Come Out Of Lodebar Series

Contributed by Lytia Howard on May 2, 2001

A powerful message about overcoming the uncontrollable circumstances brought about by changes due to death and leadership.

1Now David said, “Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba. So when they had called him to David, the king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” He said, “At your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, 2 Samuel 9:1, Genesis 27:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Love That Runs, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

Love is the greatest force in all the world, enduring even until the world to come

Pictures of a fathers heart A Love that runs, Part 1 Opening Song: When God Ran by Phillips, Craig and Dean Opening: 1. Chance encounter- Paga- 6293 [paga /paw•gah While at my place of business the other day, I had one of those moments when the Spirit of God, steps out of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Mennonite

"The Difference Jesus Makes” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 4, 2009

When we come to Christ, we are born again into God’s family, through which we find help and hope.

(Show video - The Church) In our passage for today, Paul tells of a love relationship that makes an eternal difference. It is a love relationship with the God of the universe, Jesus Christ. Let’s consider what Paul tells us here about the difference Jesus makes. Verse 13 is the pivotal verse in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Man's Duty

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 19, 2009

Never before has the demand been greater for men to stand up and do their duty. They are called to provide sustenance, leadership, stability, and spirituality in the home.

A MAN’S DUTY 1 TIMOTHY 5:3-16 (note verse 8) Introduction: Never before has the demand been greater for men to stand up and do their duty. The strength of the church is only as strong as the strength of the home. When men fail to fulfill their responsibility in the home, the home comes crashing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

When Lazarus Awoke

Contributed by Robert Diffin on Oct 28, 2009

John 11, Explanation and verses

When Lazarus Awoke Robert Diffin Based on the Gospel of John and other scriptures concerning the events leading up to the crucifiction, burial, and resurrection of Christ. Now Jesus, upon returning to Bethany, was met by Martha who was mourning her brother, Lazarus, and was upset that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Church Of God

Plantados En La Casa De Jehova Series

Contributed by John Cuentas on Aug 13, 2011

Una hermosa reflexion acerca de la importancia de permanecer con la familia plantados en Dios para florecer.

EDIFICA TU CASA Salmos 92:12-14 12 El justo florecerá como la palmera; Crecerá como cedro en el Líbano. 13 Plantados en la casa de Jehová, En los atrios de nuestro Dios florecerán. 14 Aun en la vejez fructificarán; Estarán vigorosos y verdes, Introduccion: Algo se rompió en la Iglesia. No no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

How A Man Loves His Wife & Children

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 12, 2011

This sermon deals with the challenge of men seeing their family as God's tool to make men holy rather than happy.

How Does A Man Show Love For His Family God has placed within every man the potential for greatness when it comes to being a leader in his family. One can be a great husband or a great father regardless of the amount of money he has in the bank, regardless of the color of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Two Adoption Stories

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 5, 2011

My personal journey in realizing my part in God’s family

Spiritual Adoption Romans 8:12-17 I want to tell you a story today about a little fellow named Jason. The circumstances that Jason was born into not entirely clear. What we do know is that his birth parents, for what ever reason, decided not to care for him or could not care for him. Instead they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Nazarene

God Wins Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 26, 2012

If you want to win join God's team. This sermon is a first-person narrative of Zerubbabel.

God Wins Haggai 2:20-23 Rev. Brian Bill 2/26/12 Since this is the last sermon in our “Now is the Time” series from the Book of Haggai, and the closing passage centers in on just one individual, I’m going to do something a bit different today. I’m going to take on the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Learning Curve

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012

What we learn from the story of Jethro and Moses

The learning curve Exodus 18 What we learn from the story of Jethro and Moses Jethro is Moses’ father-in-law. And he makes a visit to Moses with the intent of giving his son-in-law some advice. Now, I don’t know about you, but, sometimes I have difficulty receiving advice from my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ