Sermons on Bad Father:

Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 16, 2008

Jesus Christ came to earth to offer us the gift of eternal life.

To us a child is born, to us a son is given... And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). This week I read about an Indian woman who gave birth to her first child at the age of 70! Rajo Devi, who married 50 years ago, gave birth to a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Father

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

How to update your fathering skills

"A man knows when he is growing old because he begins to look like his father." Did you know that Father’s Day started in the church? Dr. Robert Webb conducted what is believed as the first Father’s Day service at the Central Church of Fairmont, West Virginia in 1908. Sonora Dodd wanted to honor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

Let's look at the heart of a father. Fathers are a gift from the heavenly Father. Here is a well known story Jesus told about a special father - special because Jesus was using Him to describe what the heavenly Father is really like.

THE PRODIGAL FATHER Luke 15:11-24 11 Jesus continued: "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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Exemplary Father

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 13, 2009

A look at the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son as an example of Godly fatherhood.

An Exemplary Father Luke 15:11-24 FATHER’S DAY IS ALMOST UPON US and it reminded me of a story I read about a dad who really understood his role. Some years ago, in a military academy, the students mutinied, probably a reaction to the hard demands of such an environment. The students had struck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Heart Of The Father

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jun 24, 2009

We can know and have the heart of the Father.

The Heart of the Father June 21, 2009 1 John 3:1 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! If there is one thing that we should remember about Father’s Day, is our heavenly Father and His heart for people. We can know the Heart of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father's Day

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

A young father to be was pacing back and forth, wringing his hands in the hospital corridor while his wife was in labor. He was tied up in knots of fear and anxiety...and beads of perspiration dropping from his brow revealed the agony of his suffering.

FATHER'S DAY 1 Timothy 2:8 A young father to be was pacing back and forth, wringing his hands in the hospital corridor while his wife was in labor. He was tied up in knots of fear and anxiety...and beads of perspiration dropping from his brow revealed the agony of his suffering. Finally, at 4:00 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Our Father Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 7, 2010

We have an intimate connection to God when we pray "Our Father."

Living the Lord’s Prayer, Part, Mathew 6:6-13 “Our Father in Heaven” Introduction There’s a wonderful story about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian being considered for employment. The Boston investment house could not say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Way Of The Father Series

Contributed by Chad Moore on Apr 11, 2010

The Prodigal God prod⋅i⋅gal [prod-i-guhl] - wastefully or recklessly extravagant: prodigal expenditure. You think you know the story of “The Prodigal Son”? Think again.

prod⋅i⋅gal [prod-i-guhl] - wastefully or recklessly extravagant: prodigal expenditure. What is the Christian life all about? 1. Knowing the heart of the Father …But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Father Series

Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018

Second in a series on the Lord's Prayer

1 Our Father Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:1-4 Martin Luther is credited with saying, “Just as the business of the tailor is making clothes and the business of the cobbler is making shoes, so the business of the Christian is praying.” If that’s true, I have a question for us this morning: How’s ...read more

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

Denomination: Christian Church

Abba Father Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Dec 27, 2018

Let's identify the blessings that come from having God as our Heavenly Father…

1. ASSURANCE (15) Romans 8:15 So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. We sang the song earlier this morning, we are no longer slaves to fear. It is NOT your Father’s will for you to live with fear and anxiety 1 John 4:18 (NIV2011) There is no fear in love. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Thankful For Fathers”

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

Fathers who are godly should be appreciated

Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: Illustration # 1 “playing with kids in the grass” I. We need to be thankful for Dads who teach us right from wrong. (v.1) - Illustration # 2 “hiding cigar” A. Parental instruction is a commandment from God - Pro_1:8 Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers House

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 16, 2017

The sermon shares why the son left and why the son returned.

1. The Fathers House didn’t allow him to do it his way The prodigal wanted to do it His way: His way is the right way, the best way, the only way. Doing it my way means I am Fed Up with the way things are right now! • 12The younger one said to his father, `Father, give me my share of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-25

Denomination: Methodist

A Father's Choice

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 19, 2017

A Father's Day sermon.

"A Father's Choice" Joshua 24:1-15 Joshua 24:14 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD. 15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Father Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 19, 2017

The Lord's Prayer tells us God is our "Heavenly Father". That implies that God uses the better tendencies of earthly fathers to communicate who He is. So, what are the traits of decent Earthly fathers?

(Explanation of opening: The traditionally memorized version of the Lord’s Prayer is found only in the KJV. Since we have ESV pew Bibles – which leave off the last verse – I felt that would create confusion as to why that verse was missing. I didn’t want to go there, so I put the KJV on screen and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Call Of The Father Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 19, 2017

God shows the loving Call of the Father in declaring His actions in 1) The Past (Hosea 11:1-4), 2) Present (Hosea 11:5-7) and 3)Future (Hosea 11:8-11) dealings with His children.

If you spend time around groups of kids, be it in sports, music, social or other setting, you will quickly notice some interesting interactions. One that I have seen repeated time and time again revolves around how parents treat their own children when other children are around. If they are in a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9

Denomination: Other