In Sermon Illustrations: "Fathers Joy"

Father, Forgive Them

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 11, 2015

The word ‘forgive’ in this passage is in the imperfect tense. We tend to think it is in the present tense and that Jesus prayed this prayer once and then moved on. The imperfect tense in Greek means that the prayer is not said once but continuously, through the scourging and the crucifixion as he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-38

Tags: Forgive, Forgiveness For Others

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Your Father

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 25, 2018

As a child, before my brothers and sisters and I would sit down for breakfast, we would ask our father what we could do to please him so that he would let us eat breakfast. He’d tell us. If we wanted lunch money for school we would ask our father what would please him. He’d tell us. At supper time, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-33

Tags: Father, God, Kingdom, Master, Seek, Gentiles, Reap, Take No Thought, Lillies  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tribute To Fathers In The Bible

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 9, 2020

Introduction: with the exception of Adam, who was created; and Jesus Himself, Who was born of the Virgin Mary, every man in the Bible had a father. That some were good and others were evil is clear, and it would be nearly impossible to list every father and son in the Bible. The Books of Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Romans 1:18-32

Tags: Father's Day, Fathers, Raising Children

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers Make A Difference

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 15, 2023

According to the 2022 U.S. Census Bureau, 18.4 million children, 1 in 4, live without a biological, step, or adoptive father in the home. That’s enough children to fill New York City twice or Los Angeles four times over. Research shows that a father's absence affects children in numerous ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:21

Tags: Dad, Fathers Day, Reading

Denomination: Methodist

Christians: We Should Be Jumping For Joy!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 3, 2025

Christians: We Should Be Jumping for Joy! Acts 16:34 says, "Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household." The saved jailer rejoiced in His salvation! And that word "rejoiced" has the great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Tags: Evangelism, Paul, Demon Possession, Spiritual Transformation, Salvation, Missions, Silas, Crisis, Christian Service, Philippian Jailer  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Lord Will Arm Us Against The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

"The joy of the Lord will arm us against the assaults of our spiritual enemies and put our mouths out of taste for those pleasures with ...read more

Tags: God's Love

The Joy And Function Of Poetry Is, And Was, The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The joy and function of poetry is, and was, the celebration of man, which is ...read more

Tags: Art

.there Can Be No Happiness Equal To The Joy Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

...there can be no happiness equal to the joy of finding a ...read more

Tags: Joy

Joy Is The Most Infallible Sign Of The Presence ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Joy is the most infallible sign of the ...read more

Tags: Joy

Joy Is Different From Happiness, Because ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Joy is different from happiness, because happiness depends on what happens. There are elements in our circumstances we ...read more

Tags: Joy

Joy Is An Inward Singing Which Cannot Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Joy is an inward singing which cannot be silenced by outward negative circumstances. Yes, even ...read more

Tags: Joy

Joy Is Not A Feeling; Its A Choice. Its Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Joy is not a feeling; its a choice. Its not based upon circumstances; its based upon attitude. Its free, but not cheap. Its the ...read more

Tags: Joy

Joy Is That Deep Settled Confidence That God Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Joy is that deep settled confidence that God is in control of ...read more

Tags: Joy

Profound Joy Of The Heart Is Like A Magnet That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Profound joy of the heart is like a magnet that indicates the path of life. One has to follow it, even though one ...read more

Tags: Joy

This Is The True Joy In Life Being Used For A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

This is the true joy in life being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; being a force of nature ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

There Is A Sweet Joy That Comes To Us Through ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There is a sweet joy that comes to us ...read more

Tags: Disappointment

Surely There Can Be On Greater Joy Than That Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Surely there can be on greater joy than that ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Of All The Joys That Lighten Suffering Earth, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Of all the joys that lighten suffering earth, what joy is welcomed ...read more

Tags: Children

Most Of Us Know That The Joy Of Anticipated ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Most of us know that the joy of anticipated success can turn to ashes in the day of failure. Yet, success is only ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Joy Shatters Pomposity And Pride; It Bubbles, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Joy shatters pomposity and pride; it bubbles, is never heavy-handed, and is another ...read more

Tags: Humor