Sermons on Big Dad:

The Twelve, Part 3

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 7, 2009

This is part three of a seven-part series on Jesus’ disciples and the principles of discipleship. This message focuses on Andrew and Peter.

It is amazing isn’t it? Just to be able to see these common men with an uncommon calling. That is what we have been looking at in this series, "The Twelve". We have been looking at twelve men that Jesus selected to be a part of his team, to be a part of his staff, to be a part of those that were ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 6, 2006

Notice that one of the responsibilities of John the Baptist was to “turn the hearts of the fathers to the children.” If ever there was a time that this needed to happen it is now.

A few Sunday’s ago I passed out a piece of paper on in that asked 2 questions: (1) What is a Father or Dad?; (2) What does your Father or Dad mean to you? Seven people responded & I am going to let their responses help me preach my sermon today as we honor our fathers. Let me begin by reading ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rolling Stone Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005

It’s when we face our own death – whether it’s emotional, relational, or physical – that’s we want to have some certainty about our hope. There’s Someone who holds out hope for you.

It didn’t take me long to become an out-law with my in-laws. Maryanne was the youngest of 5 kids – the one who was supposed to marry a rich man and then live right down the street form her mom and dad. The, she married me. We barely survived on a minor league salary and traveled literally from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Good Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Mar 10, 2003

Wise people know when to, whom to, and how to do good.

DOING GOOD Wise Living Series #4 Big Idea: Wise people know when to or when not to, whom to or whom not to, and how to or how not to do good. Proverbs 3:26; 11:17-31 Welcome back to our series – Wise Living Series. We’re discovering principles for wise living. We started this series by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:17-31, Proverbs 3:26

Denomination: Church Of God

Nine Ways To Bet The Farm Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 14, 2002

The joy and excitement of laying it all on the line for Christ.

October 13, 2002 1And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence. 2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Mending Our Brokenness

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 25, 2011

What is required to prepare God's people for His work? Mending the holes.

Ephesians 4: The Gift Do you like to get a gift? Sure you do, everyone loves to get gifts. Well most people, remember this from our series last Christmas. (Clip from Big Bang Theory) Often when we think of gifts in a church setting we think of the gift of grace, or the gift of salvation or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do We Really Need Jiminy Cricket? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Apr 27, 2009

The God-given mechanism of conscience is a help that every person can use for life

Intro: Among the 5 senses, I’m most intrigued by our sense of smell. It amazes me how many memories are conjured up by smells for me – the way I can think of a smell because of a memory; the way a smell brings back a memory. Pretty amazing. They’re not all good smells. In fact, I can remember ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace With Jesus – Because He Became A Man Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016

A look at how personal the rescue mission of the incarnation is. A reminder that Jesus becoming flesh means He relates to us completely

You know the Christmas story. He was with God in the beginning. He was God. Through Him, all things were made. Jesus was there. The angels, also there, watched and shouted for joy as the Almighty, 3-in-1, spoke the physical realm into existence out of nothing, all for His glory and pleasure; a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Misunderstood God: The Distant God Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 25, 2013

God’s protection, trust and hope are based upon His unfailing love not on your unfailing works.

THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD: THE DISTANT GOD** 1 CORINTHIANS 13:7 Big Idea: God’s protection, trust and hope are based upon His unfailing love not on your unfailing works. Supporting Scripture: Romans 8:28-39; John 13:31-35, 14:23-24; 15:9-10 INTRO “Truck Speak” In a humorous 2011 Chevrolet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Rachel, A Winning Mother Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

History reveals that mothers who have died when their children were young, as Rachel did, can still have a powerful impact on their lives.

The problem with cliches is that we forget they are true and relevant because we have heard them so many times they have lost their cutting edge. "The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world," is a good example. It is so trite and trivial that it does not even invoke the response of a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-24

Spiritual Gifts, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021

Don’t you see there are some people that you and you alone can reach? That’s the reason why God says he has prepared good works for you beforehand to walk in them. If we don’t have your gift operating, we are not at our full capacity.

Happy Father’s Day to all of you. On Mother’s Day, the most phone calls are made. On Father’s Day, the most collect phone calls are made. Now that’s ok because we dads like to be needed. On average, children spend around three more minutes talking to their mothers on Mother’s Day versus fathers on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Could Use A Hold Up Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A look at the need for and ways to practice encouraging one another

Intro – I’ve told the story before, but it’s real significant to me. We were living in OH. I’ll never forget the day that Brian came into my office. He said he needed to talk to me, and closed the door. That’s sometimes not a good sign. Then, he sat down, and proceeded to shower me with words ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Heavenly, Holy Abba Series

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Feb 5, 2010

When we pray the Lord's Prayer is not only requests, but a recognition of our need to come closer to God and the closer we get the more we realize our need for God.

Key Text: Matthew 6:9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Key Thought: Our Father God is a true Father figure that we can approach, trust and love. Point #1 – The reason Jesus gives the model prayer The background to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Best Father Ever!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 12, 2011

Our Heavenly Father: 1. has the best head (vs. 6-8). 2. has the best heart (vs. 6&9-10). 3. has the best home (vs. 9&13). 4. gives the best help (vs. 11-13).

Best Father Ever! Matthew 6:6-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 20, 2010 *I miss my Dad. He’s been gone for 36 years now, and I want to see him more than ever. My dad was kind, patient hard-working, smart and funny. He loved to tease and kid around with people. And like my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers Who Father

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 26, 2015

Fathers who are intentional will make a great impact.

Fathers Who Father Ephesians 6:4 Rev. Brian Bill June 20-21, 2015 Video: A Father’s Day Welcome → We want to celebrate the most mature men in each service by giving Outback Steakhouse gift cards to the two oldest dads. I recognize that for many of you this day is difficult because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist