Sermons on Father Of Fatherless:

Male Role Models - Good & Bad

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 17, 2005

Beneficial versus detrimental models of manhood juxtaposed in the lives of David and Nabal.

The 25th chapter of First Samuel tells the story of two vastly different approaches to being a man. One is rewarding and the other ruinous. One is admirable and the other despicable. One is to be repeated and the other repudiated. To this day most men fall into one of the two categories ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

What A Mighty Good Man

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jun 18, 2005

The world in which we live has devalued the role of the dad but we in God’s view of the family the Dad is the most inportiant role.

What a Man, What A Mighty Good Man Mark 5:1-19 Today is father’s day; a day that we set aside to honor those men who played a very important role in our lives. But on Father’s Day I want to ask you a question, who in their right mind would want to be a man? If you were to look at the way we as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Fatherhood Memories

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 20, 2005

We all build memories in the lives of others and especially, our children.

INTRO.- Building fatherhood memories. How does a father do this? How does a father build good memories of him in his children? First, let me tell you about my father. It’s natural for me to remember my father on Father’s Day. Why not? Isn’t this what Father’s Day all about? A time to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Waste Your Time

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 20, 2005

A sermon for Father’s Day identifying several things that men do not need to waste their time on doing.

Sermon for 6/19/2005 Don’t Waste Your Time Ephesians 4:19- 5:21 Introduction: Rules to Help Women Understand Men: 1. Learn to work the toilet seat. If it’s up- don’t come tell us about it. Put it down. 2. Don’t make us guess. 3. If you ask a question you don’t want an answer to- expect an answer ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Aiming Your Kids

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 20, 2005

A parent’s responsibility is to aim their kids in the direction they should go and then willingly release them when the proper time comes. However, parents must first have a proper relationship with God because they cannot share with their kids what they

AIMING YOUR KIDS Psalm 127:1-5 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever considered shooting your kids? Maybe I should rephrase that! Have you ever considered that you as a parent have the responsibility to shoot your kids in the direction they should go–similar to a hunter shooting an arrow in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Going To Get?

Contributed by David Richardson on Jun 23, 2005

What have you done? How have you responded to God’s kindness? How have you responded to God’s invitation of abundant blessings and riches found in God’s kindness, tolerance and patience?

Title: What are you going to get? Scripture: Romans 2:4-6 Romans 2:4-6 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you toward repentance? 5 But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Giving Your Children To God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 1, 2005

Abraham’s offering Isaac as a sacrifice teaches us to offer our children to God as a living sacrifice in accord with rom. 12:1

Giving Your Children to God Heb. 11:17-19 INTRO.: Tell the story of Abraham’s test from Gen. 22:1-12 this seems like a strange story. It must have been a time of great growth for Abraham and his son. This occurred during a time God was preparing a nation through which He would send a Savior for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is Perfect

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 5, 2005

A look at how God has the perfect plan for us because of His perfect love for us and his perfect wisdom of us.

HE IS PERFECT 1 John 4:7-13 I. PERFECT LOVE (1 John 4: 7-13) A. Sovereign. Deut 7:8; 10:15 1. above all other love 2. Fuller than all other love B. Unfailing. Is 49:15,16 1. Regardless of our worthiness 2. Regardless of our reaction C. Everlasting. Jer 31:3. II. PERFECT WISDOM A. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Help! My Church Isn't Growing

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jul 7, 2005

What does the Bible say about why a church isn’t growing and how it can be corrected.

Help! My Church Isn’t Growing In many ways pastors and churches are judged by whether or not their church is growing. It becomes painful to admit to the brethren that we haven’t seen growth in a church we pastor - whether addition by baptism or transfer. What does the Bible have to say about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving Your Mark

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

A message for Father’s Day, challenging fathers to leave a lasting legacy.

Leaving Your Mark Exodus 3:6 June 19, 2005 Exodus 3:6 Then he said, "I am the God of your ancestors—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." When Moses heard this, he hid his face in his hands because he was afraid to look at God. The Power of Legacy  Legacy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth Detectors 1.3: The Truth About God Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 10, 2004

This is the third message in a series on basic Christian doctrine. It provides the foundation for a proper understanding of the doctrine of God. (05-02-04)

*Outlines, fill-in-the-blank sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are available. For more information, please contact pastorgeoff@bellsouth.net. Truth Detectors [Episode 1] Message 3 “The Truth About God” Psalm 139:7-10 Opening Illustration A young woman brought her fiancé home to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who Has The Answer? Series

Contributed by David Cramer on May 11, 2004

A series of messages to help you overcome the past.

This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have I can do what is says I can do Today I will be taught the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same I am about to recieve the incorruptible, Indestructible ever-living seed of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Face The Nation

Contributed by David Richardson on May 15, 2004

God gives rise to men and nations, God prospers men and nations, God hears when men and nations pray, and, for those men and nations that don’t listen to Him, sooner or later, He causes those men and nations to fall.

Face the Nation I. Introduction The Bible (Proverbs 25:2) tells us that it is the glory of God to conceal a matter, any matter, from man. For He is man’s creator, and only he knows what is right for man. Only God knows the beginning and the end, and only He will be able to lead those that put ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

His Glory Revealed

Contributed by Steve Hahn on May 18, 2004

Repentance...John came before Jesus as a voice calling in the wilderness, to preach repentance, Jesus came to offer salvation, so in the same way, repentance comes before salvation.

HIS GLORY REVEALED Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 3:4-6 This voice crying in the wilderness demanded a way for the Lord. Who was the voice calling: John the Baptist. Isaiah prophesies about John the Baptist being a voice in the wilderness, and in Luke he states the message of John the Baptist. He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 3:4-6

Who Alone Is Immortal

Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 24, 2004

Long ago C. H. Spurgeon said that the study of God would improve, humble, and expand the mind - a thesis we will test with an examination of 1 Tim 6:13-16.

“Who Alone Is Immortal” What better way to begin my sermon than by reading from a really good one! Here is a bit of one delivered on Jan. 7, 1855: “It has been said by someone that ‘the proper study of mankind is man.’. . . but I believe it is equally true that the proper study of God’s elect is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible