Sermons on Father Hood:

Getting To Know God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011

This sermon focuses on how Paul revealed God's heart and desire at Athens

INTRODUCTION * To know God biblically means to know him as the Bible reveals him, not as we imagine him or as someone portrays him * The importance of knowing God biblically: Proverbs 9:10 = knowing God helps us understand life better than if we do not know him biblically * The paradox of knowing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Driven God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011

This message looks at how God's purposes will not be thwarted

INTRODUCTION * God’s purpose, plan, will, etc., is mysterious, but important - God has a purpose for each person, a plan for every person’s life - God has a specific desire in what he wants to accomplish in your life * The question is not if God has a plan for our lives, but (1) do I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Five Golden Shields

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

Father's Day Message about Rehoboam's gold shields, and how we often replace things of value with things of lesser quality.

1 Kings 14:25-28; 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 – Five Golden Shields Everyone loves a good story. I’m about to tell you a story as background for our message today, but I have to say… it’s not a story with a happy ending. I wish that it ended better, but it’s a sad tale. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Living As Children Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2011

We have an obligation to live as children of God if indeed we are. Our "Papa" gives us all we need to stay connected with Him and live a life that honors Him.

Living as Children of God Romans 8:12-17 12 Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation-- but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeing God As He Is Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 11, 2012

This is an introduction to the series. How we see affects our relationship with Him and the way we live. Our view of Him is affected by how see Him and how we think He sees us. We must not assume that God is just like us or reduce Him to human terms.

[Adapted from Chip Ingram’s book God: As He Longs for You to See Him.] We are starting a new series called – God: as He Longs for You to See Him. Why is there a need to see God rightly? John 17:3, 25-26 – In Jesus’ pre-departure prayer: 3 Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only ...read more

Scripture: John 17:25-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Goodness Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 11, 2012

God's goodness is a favour. It draws us to Him. Rest and rely on His goodness.

Our knowledge of God affects our relationship with God and the way we live. • And it is affected by: (1) HOW YOU SEE GOD (2) HOW YOU THINK GOD SEES YOU To really know Him, then we need to look at what God has revealed. • The Bible mentioned 3 ways God reveals Himself – through ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 11, 2012

God has no equal, therefore we bow and worship Him. God is our Lord, therefore we surrender and submit to Him. God is in control, therefore we trust and obey.

Isaiah 44:6-8 The Sovereignty of God 15Jan2012 1539 If you ask me what gives me the greatest security in life – I would say the understanding of the sovereignty of God. • That is, that ALL things (not just some things) are under God’s rule and control, and that nothing happens ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeing God Lesson 22

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 30, 2012

Seeking Guidance for Life

A. WHY SUCH A BOLD PRAYER? (EXODUS 33:18- 34:8) 1. God’s promise. “When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain” (3:12, Hebrew, serve, could be seen). 2. God’s nature. God wants to show His greatness and splendor. 3. God’s invitation. “That shines ever ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:29-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 17, 2013

In this lesson we examine the role of each Person of the Trinity at the baptism of Jesus and learn what each Person of the Trinity does to save sinners.

Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with the prophecies and births of John the Baptist and Jesus the Christ, and then what happened to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Strong And Courageous--Moving Forward Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 21, 2013

This is a Message addressed to Men and Fathers on overcoming the beast within them to move forward to what God has for them.

Be Strong & Courageous—Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus GNLCC 6/16/13 Joshua 1:1-9 Hebrews 12:1-3 Happy Father’s Day to all of you men and boys who have made a positive difference in the life of another person. . We can say thank you for your love, for your time, for your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Include The Little Ones

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 22, 2013

When we read the Word of God, it becomes evident that our choices affect our children and their future. History teaches us that whenever Israel turned their back on God and served idols and other Gods, their children paid a price for their actions.

Include the little ones June 16, 2013 - Father's Day Joshua 8:35 - There was not a word of all that Moses had commanded which Joshua did not read before all the assembly of Israel, with the women, the little ones, and the strangers who were living among them. When we read the Word of God, it ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:35

Denomination: Charismatic

A Heart Like Joseph

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Dec 25, 2012

This sermon calls all believers to demonstrate behavior like Joseph in time of stress.

A Heart Like Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: Circumstances have the potential to change us. Traumatic events have a lasting effect on our lives. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Maybe: The divorce of our parents. A sudden loss! A difficult upbringing—a the trial of one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Trinity? Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 16, 2013

the mystery of the Trinity, God being three persons in one, has been difficult for Christians to explain since the beginning. Last week we talked about some religions and offshoots of Christianity who have denied the Trinitarian nature of God because it

How many of you have read the Shack? I recently read it and the newest book that author came out with, and both books have interesting imaginings about the Trinity. In both books the Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit are people with various characteristics, male and female. In the Shack, the Father ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-10

Joseph Our Godly Example

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013

Father's Day sermon using Joseph's name as an acrostic

JOSEPH Our Godly Example Matthew 1:18-19 One little boy defined Father's Day best when he said that Father's Day was just like Mother's Day, the only difference is that you don't spend as much money on the gift- most of you men would agree. I read a statistic that stated that the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Men

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jun 17, 2013

Father's Day sermon urging men to be godly by looking at mistakes made by four men in the New Testament.

“Godly Men” Text: Titus 2:11-14 I. Welcome II. Introduction Traditionally, I preach a Father’s Day sermon focusing on fathers. However, not all men can or will be a father. So, today, I want to focus on Godly Men – whether you’re a dad or not – because all men ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ