Sermons on Bad Father:

Joy In The Lord--Rejoice Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 12, 2003

How can we have joy when circumstances are bad?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches December 14, 2003 Third Sunday of Advent JOY JOY in the Lord--Rejoice Philippians 4:4-9 Introduction: Today on the third Sunday of Advent our theme is joy. The angels announced in Luke 2:10 “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On Keeping The Faith

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 19, 2020

In bad times it is often difficult to hold on to our faith in God

Ben Carson, the American politician, author and retired neurosurgeon once stated: “I believe if you keep your faith, you keep your trust, you keep the right attitude, if you’re grateful, you’ll see through hard work, perseverance and a faith in God, you can live your dreams.” James 1:6 informs ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16, 1 Peter 1:21

You Better Change Your Attitude Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2015

4 steps for turning a bad attitude into a good one (Material adapted from Les and Leslie Parrott's book, When Bad Things Happen to Good Marriages, chapter 4, One Bad Thing Every Good Marriage Can Improve, pgs. 69-80)

HoHum: Les and Leslie Parrott- It was the best wedding reception we’ve ever attended except that it wasn’t a wedding reception. This needs some explanation. One week earlier the bride backed out. There was no catastrophe, no dark secrets revealed. She simply wanted to put off the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed By Truth: Which Father Do You Know The Best? John 8:44 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 8, 2024

From John 8:44, our topic is “Which Father Do You Know the Best?” This question not only prompts us to examine our relationship with God but also to understand the influence of spiritual paternity in our lives.

Transformed by Truth: Which Father Do You Know the Best? Introduction: Today, we will explore the profound and challenging words of Jesus found in John 8:44. Our topic is “Which Father Do You Know the Best?” This question not only prompts us to examine our relationship with God but also to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44, 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6, Ephesians 5:8, Matthew 5:16, Hebrews 5:12-14, Ephesians 4:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

03 Welcomed Home Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on May 14, 2025

Through the Spirit, God sets us free and welcomes us into His family.

Motherhood is a gift. It’s beautiful, it’s demanding, and it’s one of the clearest pictures we have of sacrificial love. Whether it’s through birth, adoption, foster care, mentorship, or spiritual motherhood—so many women have poured themselves out in ways that reflect the heart of God. And today, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All In The Family Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Have you ever stopped and thought, “Why me? Why did God choose me to be his child?" It just pleased God to do so. It gave God pleasure to choose you to be his child. And when God does something he does it so he derives personal pleasure from it.

INTRODUCTION Today I want to talk to you about being part of God’s family. We’re all so proud of our parents– or at least we ought to be–like the little boy in school who was bragging about how tough his daddy was and he turned to a little girl and said, “You know, my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Good And Perfect Gifts - James 1:16-18 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 12, 2015

These verses follow teaching on testing and trials. Is it possible that testing and trials could be considered good and perfect gifts from the Father of the heavenly lights? It all depends if you're walking with Him or away from Him.

(Pastor Steve starts the first section - co-preaching with Pastor Karenlee) The Scripture that we’ll be taking a look at today is … James 1:15-18 “Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Raising The Dead Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 18, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Raising the Dead” Luke 7:11-17 A sermon for 6/13/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 7 “11 Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd. 12 And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17, Exodus 33:19, Psalm 103:8, Joel 2:13, Psalm 18:6, Psalm 116:1-2, Hebrews 4:15-16, Isaiah 55:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Are You In? Or Are You Out? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 24, 2025

Through a series of contrasts Jesus confronts His listeners with a key issue. Are you in God's kingdom? Or are you out of God's kingdom?

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 7:13-29 “Are You In? Or Are You Out?” Through the Sermon on the Mount Jesus has been telling the disciples, what it means to be part of God’s kingdom, and how a person in God’s kingdom is to live. Jesus is particularly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

Real Men Love Jesus

Contributed by James May on Jun 20, 2004

Father’s Day message that can be adapted to other times as well. This gives God’s definition of a real man and a real father.

Real Men Love Jesus by Rev. Jim May This is Father’s Day, 2004. It’s a day when we all stop for a moment to reflect on the father that we have. That reflection will either make us grateful for having a father that we can look up to and admire, or it will force us to fact the stark reality that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-24, Genesis 6:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Some Things The Prodigal Never Counted On

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

The dangers of leaving Father’s house to follow the world

SOME THINGS THE PRODIGAL NEVER COUNTED ON Luke 15:11-24 Intro: In this text we find a young man who has left the safety of home and wandered into the unknown. A place that is unforgiving and relentless on its victims. He has fled from his father’s rule to be his own person. He has become a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The G12? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 21, 2006

There is only one vision for the Harvest: the Father’s vision.

Matthew 28:19-20 NLT 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 2, 2008

God the Father’s answer to the question: Who is Jesus

Frisby 03-01-08 The Transfiguration – Mt. 17:1-13 Story: A man was arraigned for murder in Los Angeles about 60 years ago. It was a difficult case with a lot of circumstantial evidence. The man’s defence lawyer, however, thought of an ingenious ploy. In his summing up speech, he said: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

"Jesus Explains His Appearing"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 23, 2010

Jesus came down to do the Father’s will.

“All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out. 38 “For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. 39 “This is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-40

Denomination: Orthodox

The Daddy Declaration

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jul 3, 2006

A message for Father’s Day 2006 EOLS: God has ordained fathers as the head of the house to love, protect and discipline their families.

The Daddy Declaration EOLS: God has ordained fathers as the head of the house to love, protect and discipline their families. All beauty is God’s beauty, and all truth is His truth. Sometimes in the secular world we can see and hear things that touch us. A song that always causes me a moment of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist