Sermons on bad father: showing 1-15 of 152,018

A Father's Responsibility

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Mar 10, 2004

Results of both good and bad fathering

Romans 8:28 A FATHER’S RESPONSIBILITY 15/06/03 1 Timothy 5:8 I read recently of a Christian couple whose two beautiful teenage daughters, ages 19 and 15, were drowned during an outing. What a horrible tragedy. But the father wrote, "Although it has been the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day 2021 - A Tale Of Two Fathers

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 15, 2021

This Father's Day message is about two fathers, one good and one who is the worst father ever. If the saying "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree" is true, then this message will is a must read to understand who we have chosen as our Spiritual father.

Father’s Day 2021 A Tale of Two Fathers Scriptures: Romans 5:19; John 8:44, 10:10; Second Corinthians 6:18 Good morning New Light – it is good to be home! Happy Father’s Day fathers! This is your day and the message this morning is about fathers. When you read the New Testament there are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:19, John 8:34-44, 2 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Importance Of Mother’s Faith To Her Children.

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 18, 2023

The greatest gift we can give our children is to be godly parents.

The greatest gift we can give our children is to be godly parents. Motherhood is a blessing ordained by God, full of hope and joy, a high calling, and indeed worthy of honor. God wants Mothers also to have a great influence in the spiritual life of our children. Scripture teaches mothers to point ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20, Philippians 4:9

The Bad Dad Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 12, 2006

Eli failed his son in 3 very distinct ways. What can we learn from his "bad" example?

OPEN: Have you ever had something go “bad” in your refrigerator? How can you tell when food is spoiled? Well, one of the first hints might be – when you open the door - it smells like something has died inside. But someone has come up with a list of ways in which we can determine whether our food ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good The Bad And The Ugly

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 7, 2008

This is a Father’s day sermon about what kind of father are you, a good, a bad, or an ugly one

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly I love westerns. And who do you think of when you think about you think of spaghetti westerns? Clint Eastwood. Of course we like Hang em High and High Plains Drifter, but the best one has to be… Even if you haven’t seen the movie, you’ve probably heard that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Bad Dad

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Lot is a good example of all that we must avoid if we are to be good fathers. Father’s day message.

Father’s Day June 15, 2003 How to be a bad dad. I have been told that it takes a wise man to learn from his mistakes. I agree. It is a good thing to learn from our mistakes. However, I think it takes even more wisdom to learn from the mistakes of others in order to avoid making the same ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:4-38, 2 Peter 2:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Makings Of A Bad Decision Series

Contributed by Eric Lones on Feb 15, 2007

4 Signs Your Making a Bad Decision taken from 1st Samuel chapter 8.

THE MAKINGS OF A BAD DECISION 1 Samuel 8:1, 3-22 1 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges for Israel… 3 But his sons did not walk in his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice. 4 So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Full Time Father Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Any father who fails to live his faith just as well save his breath. Children imitate what is, and not what ought to be. Children of bad fathers can still find good examples of faith to follow, but every father should want to be that ideal for his own children.

A Berlin policeman was crossing the street when a robber raced by him with an angry store manager in hot pursuit. To the surprise of hundreds of on lookers the policeman didn't make a move. The robber got away and the police department was flooded with calls from indignant citizens. When the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

A Father's Legacy

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 11, 2024

This is a message for fathers. Every father will leave a legacy for their children, the question is what legacy will they leave behind?

A Father’s Legacy Good morning, Stranger’s Rest, and happy Father’s Day to all the fathers. The title of my message this morning is “A Father’s Legacy.” Being a good father is one of the most important assignments that a man has here on earth because he is responsible for a life other than his ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44, John 3:16, Romans 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Male Role Models - Good & Bad

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 17, 2005

Beneficial versus detrimental models of manhood juxtaposed in the lives of David and Nabal.

The 25th chapter of First Samuel tells the story of two vastly different approaches to being a man. One is rewarding and the other ruinous. One is admirable and the other despicable. One is to be repeated and the other repudiated. To this day most men fall into one of the two categories ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Failed Father Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 17, 2023

When it comes to fatherhood, bad examples from Scripture can be good examples, once you know what a failed father has done wrong. Eli was a bad example. But what did he do wrong, and what can we learn from him so we can build better fathers?

Someone once said that everyone is an example to others - some are GOOD examples, and some are BAD. And, believe it or not, bad examples can be good examples for us. For example, Eli was a “GOOD EXAMPLE” of a bad example of how to be a father. But before we get to Eli’s story (and what we can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:22-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Something Of Bad Apples

Contributed by David Simmons on Jan 18, 2001

God has given each of us the opportunity, the freedom to choose for ourselves so he could have a genuine relationship with us.

Well… I have to confess that for some time now, I have been harboring a deep-rooted fear. It began several years ago as a 22 year old Summer Youth Worker. Our pastor had left; we were in an interim period, and it looked as if I might have to step in and preach on Father’s Day. But you know you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-24, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Good - The Bad - The Ugly - Dad Series

Contributed by Mark Wooley on Jun 15, 2021

Proverbs 22:6 A biblical view of 3 dad's in God's Word

THE GOOD-THE BAD THE UGLY-DAD PROVERBS 22:6 I would like to wish every dad, Happy Father’s day. Just like Mothers day. Honoring our Mother’s and Dad’s should be a daily thing not once in a year thing. And if some people in our government have their way with their cancel culture ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Bad! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 14, 2003

God has good in mind when He messes up our lives.

THIS IS BAD! Matthew 1:18-25 S: Joseph Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: GOD HAS GOOD IN MIND WHEN HE MESSES UP OUR LIVES. ?: How? How is this observed with Joseph? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Joseph what God has in mind when He intervenes in our lives. The _____ aspect of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Good, The Bad, & The Snuggly

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 1, 2016

Jesus points to our salvation by the Father's grace alone, not by our works--first through a parable, and then in action as He welcomes children (even infants).

The Word of God that engages us today is our Gospel reading from Luke 18. And in our Gospel reading, Jesus challenges the presuppositions of those around Him. Our Gospel reading is really broken down into two sections—and quite often you’ll get a sermon on one or the other, as if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran