Sermons on Abba Father Scripture:

Focused Fatherhood

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 22, 2002

This is a message for Fathers. It speaks of Isaac and the priorities that he displayed as a father. His responsibilities to God first, to his family, and then to his job.

Thanks to my, Dad-In-Law for the seeds of this message, Rev. Doulgas E. Harding, I. I wish all of you DADS a Happy Father’s Day this morning!!! I know that many may be facing a number of feelings or emotions at this timefor various ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5, Genesis 26:23-25

Denomination: Other

"Half-A-Dad"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 19, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to MOTIVATE FATHERS to model CHRISTIANITY by demonstrating LOVING BEHAVIORS to their children and the fatherless.

19 June 2005 Psalms 68:4-5a (KJV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD COMMANDS FATHERS to be full-time DADS by demonstrating loving behaviors for THEIR CHILDREN AND THE FATHERLESS. REFERENCES: If ye then, being ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Model Prayer

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 9, 2005

On how Jesus prayed focusing on the Father and warnings that he gave us about prayer

SBC Philippi 10/5/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms The Model Prayer1 Matthew 6:5-13 Primary Purpose: Jesus encouraged us to pray focused on him and to pray for his kingdom This story about the Lord’s prayer is told in both Matthew and Luke 11:1-4. They differ in what comes before Jesus teaches his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Trinity- Triune God

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Aug 7, 2024

In contrast to the polytheism of the heathen world with its many gods and idols, the Christian faith centers in one God. This God, however, is revealed to be a Trinity, including the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Though, the word “Trinity” is not found in the Bible, yet scholars, Church history and traditions have validated it over the past 2,000 years along with many other theological concepts not found explicitly in the Bible. There are passages of scriptures found in the Bible that have hints of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, John 1:1-14, John 3:16, Colossians 2:9, John 8:58, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 28:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Exaltation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 21, 2010

The cross was planned by the Father and brought satisfaction to Christ.

[To receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] AMAZING LOVE The suffering of the Servant proves that God loves us. 1. The cross was PLANNED by the Father. Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him; he has put him to grief (v. 10a). ILLUSTRATION: Parent ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not About Me, And It Is

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 27, 2007

A Father’s Day message - fatherhood (and parenthood) is more about making me holy than making me happy

It’s Not About Me, and It Is TCF Sermon June 17, 2007 Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. If there’s ever a day we dads can say what I’m about to say, with at least some authenticity to it, and without sounding like total narcissists, it’s Father’s Day. What I want to say is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rediscovering God's Blessings

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 15, 2003

God wants to bless us. This message gives insight on finding His blessing. Isaac found his father’s wells. We could find some wells from our Father also.

A man and his wife were walking in a crowd. The husband delighted his wife by taking her had. She asked, “You don’t want to lose me?” He replied, “I don’t want to have to look for you.” Hodgin, Michael. 1001 Humorous Illustrations # 824 P.312. Isn’t that the way we are? We don’t want to have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Distinction - "Adoption"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 30, 2003

This message explores "adoption", and the special relationship we have with our Heavenly Father by being placed into His family as a child of God.

WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Adoption” Romans 8:14-17 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our SERIES on “Words Of Distinction”. TONIGHT, we will look at the word “Adoption”. Most of you probably don’t know that I was “adopted”. I was “adopted” at the age of 11, in 1961. HOWEVER, I lived with my birth ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Savior And Mediator

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 21, 2009

God the Father has put everything under the authority of Christ. He is looking for a few people, churches to live and proclaim Christ.

9/20/2009 Jesus ; Savior and Mediator Hebrews 2:5-18 Introduction: Today, there is a lot of talk bout the spiritual. Unfortunately it concentrates on angels, mediums, reincarnation, meditation, and what Diane Warwick and Oprah have to say about it. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Family Man

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 24, 2014

A sermon on the last two qualifications for being a deacon, church leader (Material adapted from Alexander Strauch's book, The New Testament Deacon)

HoHum: Gene Getz was leading some Bible studies on the qualifications of church leaders. Two men were there who were new Christians and had little knowledge of the Bible. After a few sessions these two men said, “You know this is the first time we’ve heard this list of qualifications ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Great Dad" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 14, 2003

What makes a great Dad according to scripture.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches June 15, 2003 Father’s Day “A Great Dad” Psalm 103:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Today is Father’s Day. Anyone can be a father but it takes a special person to be a Dad. The title for today’s message is a “A Great Dad.” Just what are the characteristics of a great Dad? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

What Does It Take To Be An Incredible Dad?

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 12, 2019

Today, I want to preach on the Parable of the Prodigal Son looking at it from the position of the dad.

INTRODUCTION: I love the Parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke’s Gospel. It is one of my favorite stories in the New Testament. Now, if my memory serves me correctly, I have preached this passage twice already at Bala Chitto. The first time I preached it, my focus was on the Prodigal Son. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Triune God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 19, 2017

“The Triune God” is shown in the 1) Baptism of the Son (Matthew 3:13-15), 2) Anointing of the Spirit (Matthew 3:16), and the 3) Confirmation by the Father (Matthew 3:17).

This week, in the magazine entitled Faith Today, an articled recounted a special advance screening of the movie entitled: The Shack. “We need you to get the word out about this movie,” a PR rep enthused. “We wanted to handpick the key influencers we know will be using their social media to promote ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Other

God Provides And Is Concise! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 20, 2016

what should it mean to us that God has provided everything we need?

The closing chapters of the Book of Joshua lists many things. Before we look at our passage this morning, why do you think God seems to always have long lists of things in the Bible?? The God of the Bible is holy, perfect, orderly, detailed, and will provide everything that people need to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have We Left Our First Love? Are We Still Saving Lives?

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on May 23, 2002

As we look at our church today are we about our Father’s business-saving live? Or are we not?

THE LIFEBOAT STATION , by Theodore Wedel On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur there was once a crude little lifesaving station. The building was just a hut, and there was only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over the sea, and with no thought for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist