Sermons on Doing Fathers Will:

In My Father's House

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 13, 2018

The call of God is the greatest privilege granted us.

In My Father’s House Luke 2:41-52 I am sure many of us have wondered about Jesus’ early life and upbringing. Matthew leaves the child Jesus after his parents returned to Nazareth and picks Him back up more than 25 years later. Mark doesn’t pick up the story until Jesus came to John for Baptism. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52, John 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Look Like Your Father!

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 22, 2013

There are things about you that resemble God! Did you know why? Because you were made "In His Image."

CHILDREN'S SERMON YOU LOOK LIKE YOUR FATHER! Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 Prop: a Mirror Hi everyone! It is GREAT to see you today! You all look WONDERFUL this morning! Seeing you makes me happy. Speaking of seeing you ... let me show you what I have in my treasure chest today. It's a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Nazarene

You Look Like Your Father

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 27, 2008

THis is a children’s sermon ... When we look in the mirror we see more than just ourselves ... we see the image of God!

CHILDREN’S SERMON YOU LOOK LIKE YOUR FATHER! Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 Prop: a Mirror Hi everyone! It is GREAT to see you today! You all look WONDERFUL this morning! Seeing you makes me happy. Speaking of seeing you … let me show you what I have in my treasure chest today. It’s a mirror. Let ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Fathers- A Picture Of God To His Children

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 29, 2007

My home and my children, have taught me so much concerning God’s dealings with me. I come to understand something of God’s love by being with my children.

Fathers- a picture of God to his children Main Thought: 1. Come to understand something of God’s love by being with my children. Opening: 1. A home is not just a home. God is trying to get something across through our homes. The triumphs- the defeats The success- the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:32

Denomination: Mennonite

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 5

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 20, 2020

John tells us how we can know whether or not we are in fellowship with God.

In the passage of Scripture we will look at today John tells us how we can know whether or not we are in fellowship with God. (1 John 1:5 NKJV) This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. Heard - (present tense) - ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Our Father In Heaven" Accessing The Inaccessible Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 21, 2011

Part 1 of Lord's Prayer Sermon Series

I love the internet! I now can access information that fifteen years ago would have been difficult to find or a long time in arriving. For example, I no longer have to wait for the Seminary library to snail-mail me books and papers on subjects I’m interested in. If I can’t simply ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Lutheran

Hate Your Own Father And Mother Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015

Being a disciple of Jesus is a matter of a takeover, not a makeover

Over the last decade or so, makeover TV shows have become one of the most popular genres of programs. Among the most popular and influential of these programs are: • Extreme Makeover – began airing in 2002. Individuals volunteered to receive an extensive makeover involving plastic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 3

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 16, 2020

One day we all will stand before God and Paul says that no one will be able to utter an excuse for not knowing God.

Review (1 John 1:3 NKJV) that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. (1 John 1:4 NKJV) And these things we write to you that your joy may be full. Last time we learned ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5, Romans 1:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fathering God's Way Part One

Contributed by Robert Odle on May 30, 2002

Father’s Day Sermon - Part One

Fathering God’s Way - Part One (Deuteronomy 6:1-9) Theme: God is the originator of Fatherhood; therefore, He is the source for how to do it properly. Purpose: After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to state the elements of the role that God has identified for fathers. (I.e., ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Father's Business Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 2, 2021

As we begin a new year on our journey to eternity, I’m sure that many of us have spent some time contemplating how we can make 2021 a better year.

I Must Be About My Father’s Business Luke 2:41-52 As we begin a new year on our journey to eternity, I’m sure that many of us have spent some time contemplating how we can make 2021 a better year. Some things are out of our control, but some areas we can grow within. Today’s text is the last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Father Who Art In Heaven

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 25, 2013

This sermon is a compilation of scripture in the form of a 'letter' from God to his children describing His love for us.

Last Sunday, I told a story and showed a video to conclude my sermon. For those of you who may not have been here, it was a story about a father and his handicapped son. When most of the medical system had written this child off as “a vegetable”, this dad refused to give up. He found ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

When You Talk To Your Father Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 29, 2007

We spend so much time on how to pray that we skip over the most important aspect of prayer, Why? What motivates us to pray? Is it to be seen by others and praised for our holy output? Or is it the resolute determination to just talk with our Father wit

When You Talk To Your Father Griffith Baptist Church – 12/2/07 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:5-8 The Introduction Jim Elliot, a missionary slain by the Auca Indians in the 1950’s, once said: God is still on His throne and man is still on his footstool. There’s only a knee’s distance in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Belonging In The Father's House Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 14, 2022

The parable of the Prodigal Son is an amazing story, one of love, abandonment, and grace. It is the story of one man’s journey to find his ultimate fulfillment only to realize that the fulfillment was right there at home all along.

We see in this story three specific destinations: Destination 1: The Far Country (v. 13) The far country represents the world and all of its attractions. It looks so alluring with all of its big lit-up signs. “Pleasures!” “Do whatever you want!” “Follow your heart!” “Join us, we will show you a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Mother Nature's Father Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The Bible says that the laws of nature are not eternal, but that they began in time, and they were put into operation by the Word of God. God is the Father of all nature, and He is the Father of all the wisdom and order that men attribute to nature.

The Bible consistently represents God as male. This is true for all 3 Persons of the Trinity. When the Son became flesh He became a man. The Holy Spirit is always called He. The male was also the first to be created. All of this in no way means that the Bible depreciates the female, for we will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:6-8

Lasting Words From A Loving Father

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 6, 2023

What is the greatest advice you have ever received? Thiis sermon will consider that question, and hopefully provide some helpful instruction for the believer, or the nonbeliever.

LASTING ADVICE FROM A LOVING FATHER Preached: January 2, 2022 Humor: You Win Daddy The story is told of a father of five children who came home with a toy. He summoned his children and asked which of them should be given the present. "Who is the most obedient one here? Who never talks back to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6, Proverbs 1:8

Denomination: Baptist