Sermons on Access To The Father:

Not To Be Called Rabbi, Father Or Teacher? How's That? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 25, 2020

Not only did the Son of Man come to serve, not to be served, He insisted that the ones who follow Him take that as the pattern of life.

Tuesday of the 3rd Week in Course 2020 St. Thomas Aquinas This Gospel from a late chapter in St. Matthew’s Gospel has caused a great deal of ink to be spilled, especially in the dialogue or dispute between Catholics and Protestants. Catholics call priests “Father,” and the pope the “Holy Father.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:8-12

Denomination: Catholic

But His Father Was A Greek! (Parents Must Avoid Greek Behavior)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Timothy was blessed for his Grandmother’s (Lois) & Mother's (Eunice) Faithfulness. His father was a gentile (Greek), not a believer, not even around. Paul reminds us that even one parent or grandparent can have influence on a child.

…BUT HIS FATHER WAS A GREEK! (PARENTS MUST AVOID GREEK BEHAVIOR) 1. Acts 16: 1 Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was Jewish and a believer but his father was a Greek. 2 The believers at Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him. 3 Paul wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-3, 2 Timothy 1:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Disciplined Living Sermon V: Pleasing The Father By Mature Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment runs high in our society, mature Christians go right on living by faith in God and His Son Jesus Christ, seeking to please God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in all that we say and do.

PLEASING THE FATHER BY FAITH IN HIM AND HIS SON JESUS CHRIST “We aim to please” is an axiom we hear in advertising and sales, and as a response someone makes to us when we express our appreciation for products and services rendered. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

If You Don't Forgive Neither Will My Father Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 22, 2016

If we have not understood the forgiveness which God has shown us, we will not be able to forgive others and we will be ineffective in our spiritual relationship with God and others.

Message The Hard Sayings of Jesus - Matthew 6:14-15 If You Don’t Forgive Neither Will My Father About four years ago I jumped off a garage roof carrying a chainsaw that was still running. Those who were here will remember I was on crutches for a few weeks … and hobbling for a long while after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Your Father's Business?

Contributed by Randy Breedlove on Jun 22, 2020

What is the purpose of the Church? This sermon proposes that the church is to be about our Father's business of gathering for worship regularly, witnessing and growing his church.

‘Do you know your Father’s Business’ Luke 2:43-52, Proverbs 11:30, Ephesians 4:2 June 16, 2019, 2018 –AM Mexia Baptist Church 1. If you are about your Father’s business, you come to the Father’s house. Luke 2:46-47 2. Our Father’s business is seeking to win the lost. Proverbs 11:30 3. Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:43-52, Proverbs 11:30, Ephesians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Qualify For A Reward From Our Abba Father

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 22, 2019

Live your life well to please God. Don't live so natural or as a baby Christian forever. Mature to please God in the things you do

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *WOULD YOU QUALIFY FOR A REWARD FROM OUR ABBA FATHER* 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 King James Version (KJV) 10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Shall I Not Drink The Cup The Father Has Given Me?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 26, 2013

Jesus faced his cup of suffering willingly. God had a plan and Jesus, as difficult as it was, was willing to carry it out. Jesus needed to teach this lesson to Peter and it's a good lesson for us as well. Are we willing to 'drink our cup'?

“SHALL I NOT DRINK THE CUP THE FATHER HAS GIVEN ME?” John 18:1-14 1) Agony in the garden (vs. 1). John’s gospel doesn’t mention anything about the events that took place in the Garden of Gethsemane before Judas showed up. It’s important to look at what Jesus dealt ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clearing The Way(For Father’s Day)-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 28, 2015

1 of 7. The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. One's way is to be properly maintained. But How? Clearing the Way(for Father’s Day) demands sustained..

CLEARING THE WAY(for Father’s Day)-I—Psalm 119:9-16 A Properly Maintained Path A Father’s Way(for Father’s Day) Daddy’s Way(for Father’s Day) Attention: Saleeby-Fisher YMCA, Rockwell, NC has a great outdoor walking trail thru ‘the woods.’ Clearly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

"our Father In Heaven, Hallowed Be Your Name" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 18, 2020

This is the first part of the Lord's Prayer (Matt 6:9)

Illustration: A strange event happened in a small Kentucky town some years ago. It seems that there were two churches in the town and one distillery owned by an atheist. The churches were always doing battle with the atheist owner of the distillery. They had tried several times to get it closed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:9, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Be The Name Sermon I: The Lord God Our Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we become more mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish our unique position as sons of God in the family of God our Father who art in heaven.

BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD GOD OUR FATHER A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning they were eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet family meal. While waiting for their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Blessed Be The Name Sermon V: Our Merciful Forgiving Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish our Father's mercy that rescued us from trespasses and sins, restored our relationship to Him, renewed a right spirit within us and redeemed our lives for His glory.

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OUR MERCIFUL FORGIVING FATHER Trying to make the point that everyone without exception needs forgiveness, a pastor asked one of his parishioners if he had ever sinned. “Yes, I have sinned,” replied the parishioner, “but not in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Developing A Great And Intimate Relationship With God, The Father - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 14, 2021

Understanding the character and nature of God, the Father and His plans for you.

A. Questions to Ponder 1. Do you see God as a tyrant? If so, why? 2. Do you feel you cannot come to Him for everything? If so, why? 3. Are you fearing Him to the point of not talking to Him? If so, why? 4. Are you mad at God for your life or current situation? If so, name the situation 5. Are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26-27, Proverbs 2:1-5, Psalm 103:8-14, Ephesians 3:14-21, Jeremiah 29:11-13, 1 John 4:7-21, 1 John 3:2-3, Ephesians 2:6-7, 1 John 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than A Prayer (1) - "our Father"

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 31, 2021

The Lord's prayer is one of the first prayer a christian learns to recite. It is a prayer guide given by Chris to his disciples. A careful consideration of it shows that it is much more than a prayer guide. It points us to who God is, from the mouth of his son.

TEXT: Matthew 6: 9-13 "...Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, John 1:12, Romans 8:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father's Day Lessons From The Grandson Of A King Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 15, 2022

There are consequences when a dad does not take his role seriously to train up a child.

Introduction Many years have passed from Chapter 4 to Chapter 5 in the Book of Daniel. Daniel, the boy who was taken from Israel and made to live in Babylon at the age of sixteen, is now in his eighties. How time flies from sixteen years old in chapter 1 to about eighty-two in the start of chapter ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"words From The Cross" Father Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 23, 2023

Visitors from around the world travel to Barcelona, Spain to visit the new Cathedral. First time visitors who are not Christian, may not understand the theology of Christianity. They are enthralled with the architecture.

In Jesus Holy Name February 26, 2023 Lent I Luke 23:43 Redeemer “Words from the Cross” “Father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran