Sermons on Young Families:

Adoption: A Father's Choice Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

When God wanted to describe how He wants to relate to us, He used the illustration of “Adoption”.

I. Magee Adoption Story: A. Some of you will remember my wife Angel’s talk as we gave our Forward in Faith testimony in November, 2001. We knew that pursuing an adoption would be very costly financially and part of our sacrifice was to give up that pursuit in order to increase our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Adoption: A Father's Choice Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

When God wanted to describe how He wants to relate to us, He used the illustration of “Adoption”.

I. Magee Adoption Story: A. Some of you will remember my wife Angel’s talk as we gave our Forward in Faith testimony in November, 2001. We knew that pursuing an adoption would be very costly financially and part of our sacrifice was to give up that pursuit in order to increase our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"As For Me And My House, We Will Serve The Lord!" Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 26, 2004

Part three of the series; "Building a spiritual home"

“And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord! Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the Gods whom your fathers served that were on the other side of the river, or the gods of the Armorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house we will serve the Lord.” Other ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationships With Relations

Contributed by Dale Rose on May 11, 2002

Following the Lord’s commandment to love one another should begin at home.

Relationships With Relation Ephesians 5:21-6:4 Introduction Add new beatitude to Matthew 5 “Blessed is the family who does not have a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Briefly recount the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Cereal – Minimum Daily Requirements changed to RDA – recommended daily allowances Our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praise God For Mothers

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 11, 2002

A tribute to the Godly Mother’s which God places in our lives. The Love of a mother is the closest thing that I can think of to a worldly view of "Agape" love of God.

Praise God for Mother’s I tell you when I call home I so look forward to the voice of my mother. I love my dad, but I do love to talk and spend time with my mother. Why is this so? I know that with certainty the love of a mother for a child far surpasses what is common in our world and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on May 11, 2002

This sermon shows how loving God and loving your neighbor (The two greatest commandments) apply to all family relationships.

Glenn Robinson May 5, 2002 THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT MATTHEW 22:34-40 I) The Old Testament Law of God A) What is the relevance of God’s Law to family in the New Testament B) What are the benefits of following God’s Law? II) The most important commandment - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Keys To A Healthy Family Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 17, 2002

We need to learn the keys to having a healthy family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families.

Keys To A Healthy Family? Thesis: We need to learn the keys to having a healthy family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families. Texts: Ephesians 5: 1-33; I Corinthians 13 Introduction: Good News for the family shared by Gary Collins in Family Shock: Ø Despite all the change ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Principals For Strengthening The Family

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on May 24, 2002

This is a message on how to use God’s word to build stronger relationships with all members of the family (even with those who don’t know the Lord).

2 Samuel 13:24-31 Tells of one of the most dysfunctional families in the Bible. Consider this family : The husband commits adultery. His son (Amnon) raped his half-sister (Tamar, the sister of Absalom). The husband did not implement discipline. The full brother (Absalom) killed his half ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:24-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

I'll Live In New Jersey!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 6, 2002

Families are wonderful and necessary.

Families are wonderful. Families are challenging. I am reminded of this every time I see my favorite Cosby Show episode in which Cliff, the father played by Bill Cosby, and Theo, the son played by Malcolm Jamal-Warner, have a chat about Theo’s desire to live like a “regular” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:14, 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Anointed Pillows

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Communicate God’s Peace can be found in family hardships

Anointed Pillows A fugitive of justice, fleeing the wrath of his brother caused by the greatest trickery of his life. Jacob had missed the right of inheritance by just minutes as he clutched the heel of his brother while escaping his mother’s womb. Yet he was second born and according to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Thicker Than Blood

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study in a love for parents

Introduction: Jesus Christ had returned home to Capernaum. Upon His arrival, a great crowd gathered which was so dense that no one could get through the doorways of the house where He was. The crowd interfered so badly that Christ and his disciples could not even eat bread. The friends or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Man Is This? Series

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Oct 16, 2002

This sermon addresses the character of Joseph and his agape love for his soon to be wife, Mary and her unborn child, The Messiah!

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (SERENITY*ATONEMENT*RESTORATION & HEALING) Lyons, GA. PRAYER- Heavenly Father, My God above...Even when I am a disobedient child You never fail to correct me through Your Divine grace and mercy. And everytime, God, You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-19, Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

This Group Must Somehow Form A Family

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Apr 2, 2002

This sermon explores ’family’ relationships through the Joseph’s reconciliation with his brothers. Because of his relationship with God, Joseph has decided to engage in his relationships differently.

Bibliography: Culture Shifts, Lesson 6 What we have before us is a very touching scene. This family has hurt one another incredibly. Joseph’s story is one of the rich time honored stories that has been retold many times in life of the church. In recent years, an animated film about Joseph’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

How To Bless Your Household Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 3, 2002

Second in series on encouragement for the home.

Last week we saw from the poor example of Aachan, "How to be Your Own Worst Enemy At Home". Now a better example from King David in 2 Samuel chapter 6. Pay close attention to the progression of "blessing" in this chapter: 2 Samuel 6:11 - "The ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-Edom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Reconcile Or Suffer - Your Choice

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2003

Find out if the people can give a good definition of the word reconciliation (To make friends with someone who you have been estranged or separated from; to harmonize people who have opposing viewpoints)

Hard Times Lesson 33 – Joseph, He Brings Reconciliation to His Family – Gen. 43-50 Illustration:A childhood accident caused poet Elizabeth Barrett to lead a life of semi-invalidism before she married Robert Browning in 1846. There’s more to the story. In her youth, Elizabeth had been watched over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational