Sermons on Family

Sermons on Family

A Miracle at a Wedding

A Miracle at a Wedding – John’s gospel chapter 2, verses 1 to 12 The Invitation Jesus was not a monk. He went to the wedding. He approves of both joy and marriage. On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. John 2:1-2 The Problem A social embarrassment – they had run out of wine! Mary is confident he will…

A Biblical View of Marriage

A Biblical View of Marriage – Genesis chapter 2, verses 18 to 25 Marriage was designed as a good gift from God, yet our brokenness so often makes for trouble, fights, disagreements and tension. Women were created from the rib of man to be beside him, not from his head to top him, nor from his feet to be trampled by him, but from under his arm to be protected by him, near to his heart to be loved by…

New Relationships in Christ

New Relationships in Christ – Colossians chapter 3, verses 18 to 25 18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. Colossians 3:18-21 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®…

Life in God’s Family

Life in God’s Family – 1 Timothy chapter 5 verse 1 to chapter 6 verse 2 Ways of Speaking to Others Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. 1 Timothy 5:1-2 Looking After Others 3 Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these…

God’s Family Begins

God saved the best till last – People to share his happiness. His children, and the world was their perfect home. “You look like me – your the most beautiful thing I have made!” God loved them with all his heart. They were GOOD. Inspired by the highly recommended and WONDER-FULL “Jesus Storybook Bible” by Sally Lloyd-Jones and Jago.

God’s plan for Christian Men and Women in Church

God’s plan for Christian Men and Women in Church – 1 Timothy chapter 2 verses 8 to 15 8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. 9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. 11 A woman should learn in quietness and full submission.…

Marriage Matters

Marriage Matters – Exodus chapter 20, verse 14 You shall not commit adultery. Exodus 20:14 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Marriage MaTTERS You shall not commit adultery. Exodus 20:14

A Focus on Family

A Focus on Family – Exodus chapter 20, verse 12 12 ‘Honour your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. A Focus on Family 12 ‘Honour your father and your mother, so that you may live long in…