Sermons on Bad Father:

God The Father Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 13, 2002

Who God is, how the Bible describes Him, and what He does.

God the Father (God at Work series) Dt. 6:4, 5 INTRO.: A six-year old child looked into the crib of his brand new baby brother and said, "Quick, before you forget, tell me what God is like?" What the child was asking about has been the pursuit of scholars for many centuries. Scholars call it ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Father Of Vision

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 31, 2001

Joseph was not the biological Father of Jesus, but he certainly was a good example of the CHARACTERISTICS OF A VISIONARY FATHER.

The first two chapters of Matthew’s gospel contain five different dreams or visions. FOUR OF THESE DIVINE DREAMS WERE GIVEN TO JOSEPH - THE EARTHLY FATHER OF JESUS. It is clear to see that Joseph was a father of vision - God’s vision! Joseph had a particular responsibility among men. He would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Father Figure

Contributed by James May on Jun 6, 2001

Father’s Day sermon for 2001.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:14-15, Hebrews 12:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hello Father Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 12 of Sermon on the Mount, an introduction to the Lords Prayer

Matthew 6:5 And when you pray. Prayer,what is prayer? Roger Babson "Prayer is the greatest unused power in the world." Charles Trumbell "Prayer is realising the energies of God." Phillip Brooks "prayer is in it’s simplest definition, is merely a wish turned heavenward." Samuel Coolridge "Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Everlasting Father

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 16, 2001

What does the title "Everlasting Father" tell us about Jesus?

This morning, we continue our Advent sermon series. We’ve been studying the names of Christ found in the Old Testament book of Isaiah: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Dilemma

Contributed by Troy Mason on Dec 22, 2001

How one man came to know Jesus Christ.

A Father’s Dilemma Mark 9:14-29 Introduction: This story is about a father who came to know Christ. He did not do it alone, nor did he do without reservation. His story is a model for many of us. NLT “…Help me not to doubt.” WE “…Help me to believe more.” I. Desperation – This father was sunk ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal's Father

Contributed by Kevin Queen on Jan 3, 2001

an examination of the love of God as seen in the Prodigal

Audience: Tax Collectors and sinners Why did Jesus eat with sinners Jesus told them the parable of the prodigal son. And the point was: I don’t eat with sinners because I like sin. I eat with sinners because I am the love of God welcoming home poor, helpless, diseased sinners -- forgiving them, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Submission To The Father

Contributed by Doug Sanders on May 13, 2002

Sin distroy lives and Church it is time that we fear hurting the love ones around us. It is time we feared hurting our Lord and Savior.

Submission to the Father 1 Peter 1:17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; I. Confession (you call on the Father) of His possission a. the word call means “to put a name ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Failure

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jun 10, 2002

Why did David lose his son Absalom?

Text: 2 Sam 18:33b "O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son" King David Question: Why did David lose his son Absalom? I/ FIRST, NOTICE THE REALM OF DAVID’S FAILURE 1. Not as a warrior - 1 Sam 17:32&45 (Goliath) 2. Not as an adopted son - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:33

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 11, 2002

A lesson for fathers from God through Abraham and Isaac.

Father’s Day 2002 Genesis 22:1-14 Comparison between how Abraham followed God’s instructions and the way we should follow God’s instruction, with regards to our own children, can be drawn. I. God Spoke a. Abraham (Vs 1-2) b. To the Fathers i. 1 Tim. 5:8 “But if any provide not for his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, Genesis 45:21, Genesis 45:21-28, Genesis 46:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful Father

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 13, 2002

This Father’s Day sermon urges fathers to be faithful.

Sunday Morning, June 16, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Father¡¦s Day 2002 SLIDE 1 A FAITHFUL FATHER 1 Samuel 2:12-25 Introduction: 1. Over 200 years ago, when the United States Marine Corps was being formed, much time was given to adopting an appropriate motto. A Latin phrase was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Example Of The Father

Contributed by Steve Yarber on Jun 14, 2002

Fathers are crucial in family life. They set the standard and provide the role model for their daughters, by how they treat their wives. They provide the role model for their sons in how they work and manage the family.

Fathers are crucial in family life. They set the standard and provide the role model for their daughters, by how they treat their wives. They provide the role model for their sons in how they work and manage the family. If the father is godly, the family will tend to be godly. If the father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Fear

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 14, 2002

Dealing with fatherly fears from a biblical perspective - 2002 father’s day message.

A Father’s Fear I have been a father for 11 years. Remember holding my first child in Regina, SK, in the fall of 1990. What an incredible experience! Then reality kicks in. Babies have a way to remind you that you don’t live in a perfect world. Because babies are the rudest people alive. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Prodigal's Father

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Jun 15, 2002

Our world is in desperate need of godly fathers.

The Prodigal’s Father "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, `Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Love Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jun 15, 2002

Looking at the manner in which God calls us to love as a perfect Father. Within the scripture of the Prodigal Son we see some things that we should do as children through the mistakes of both Prodigal sons and learn what real love means through the eyes

A Father’s Love A. Do not dishonor your Father B. We should love like God Our Father through all things DBF, Father’s Day Celebration, 6/16/02 I praise God for Godly Father’s and Mother’s. Today we want to celebrate Godly Fathers. I’ve told you that I did not grow up in a Christian home or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist