Sermons on Father Of Lights:

In The Light Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011

John challenges three false teachings that endanger our relationship with God.

TEXT: 1st John 1:5-2:2 TITLE: In the Light! SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Walking in truth. OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 2, 2010 PROP.: John refutes 3 false teachings that endanger our relationship with God INTRODUCTION: Good morning! We are back studying the letters ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God As Father

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 31, 2022

God is described as Father about 15 times in the Old Testament and over 250 times in the New Testament? Why?

Studying God as Father is called patriology or paterology. God is described as Father about 15 times in the Old Testament and over 250 times in the New Testament? Why? Is God a Father even to orphans? “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.” (Psalm 68:5 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6, Matthew 6:26

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Light Sensitive? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 8, 2005

Jesus Christ is like the perfect photograph of the Father - not just physical likeness but His entire personality and character. As He shines His light on your life - are you photo-sensitive to His character?

How many of us would use our drivers license photo for a portrait of ourselves? I can’t seem to get a picture of myself that I like - I look at it and say "that just doesn’t represent me very well." Now - in fact the photo is pretty accurate - it is my ideal of what I want to look like that I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus' Father Is Our Father

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 27, 2021

Since Jesus' Father is our Father. This means God our Father always protects. God our Father always provides.

JESUS’ FATHER IS OUR FATHER (Outline) January 3, 2021 - Christmas 2 - MATTHEW 2:13-23 INTRO.: Our text today reminds about the very special relationship God the Father has with his children. Earthly family relationships can be strained at times. Emotions interfere. Misunderstandings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Father's Will

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 14, 2011

Our Father has a will for our lives but how can we achieve that which He desires of us? How do we know what His will for us is?

Last week it was announced during our announcements that I have been working on a new talent, “Mind Reading”. Now, this is not completely true, what I have been working on is the fine art of broadband broadcasting with my thoughts with my mind. This morning I am ready to give it a try ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:10-16

Denomination: Other

One Father PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of unity in God, transcending all differences, as a testament to the Gospel's transformative power in the world.

Warm greetings, dear friends. It's a delight to gather with you today in the presence of our Lord, to share in the richness of His word, to bask in the warmth of His love, and to grow together in our understanding of His infinite grace. We find ourselves today, standing on the precipice of a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:6

Topics: Father, Unity

The Light

Contributed by Robert Rose on Oct 13, 2002

The Light came into the world and can not be extinguished

{John 1:5} The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. (NIV) And the light shines though the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.(NLT) Have you ever been in a room that had no windows, and when you shut off the lights it was so dark you could feel it? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Light

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 21, 2021

Giving a tea light to each member of the church represents Jesus, the Light of the World.

Light John 1: 10 - 18 Intro: I have given each of you a gift this morning. It is commonly known as a tea light. I have been told that if you are stranded in your car in the cold, it will provide enough heat to keep you warm. It will also provide light. Light cannot be contained. Light has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to embrace Christ's love, share it with others, and embody His teachings, becoming a beacon of hope and faith in the world.

Good morning, cherished family of faith. We gather here today, not as mere individuals but as a collective body of believers, united in our love for Christ and our shared quest for spiritual growth. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound revelation, a revelation that will draw us closer to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:15

Topics: Light

The Will Of The Father Series

Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis Jr on Jul 16, 2013

WHAT IS GOD'S WILL FOR OUR LIVES. IN THIS SHORT BUT IMFORMORTIVE TEXT, WE LEARN WHAT GODS' WILL IS FOR OUR LIVES.

WHAT IS THE WILL OF THE FATHER? REV. HJ LEWIS 11/2/2012 OFTEN TIMES WHEN WE THINK ABOUT THE WILL OF THE FATHER, DO WE EVER ASK OURSELVES ARE WE DOING THE WILL OF THE FATHER? WHAT IS HIS WILL? WHAT DOES HE EXSPECT OF US? I COME TODAY IN THE ...read more

Denomination: Other

A Lovely Light

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 3, 2004

Funeral message for Mrs. Julia Hamilton, the mother of several accomplished sons. A "lovely light" (of Millay’s poem) is one which reveals truth, shares light in the household, and looks to God as the author of all light.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? ... I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. The Lord is my light – and on this dismal day, when outside the rain continues to fall, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Psalm 27:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Father’s House

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 7, 2002

A look at the Father, the rebellious son, the eldest son and possible endings to the story.

Jolene Horn, in writing for Today’s Christian Woman magazine, tells about reading her daughter the story Jesus told, which we have just read together. She writes, “While putting my 4-year-old daughter to bed one evening, I read her the story of the Prodigal Son. We discussed how the young son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

A Father’s Love

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 11, 2000

A Father’s Day Message that is appropriate any time of the year.

I. The History of Father’s Day A. Mrs. Sonora Louise Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington first proposed the idea of observing a day for fathers. Her idea was that the holiday be centered on special church services. Her reason for the holiday was to honor her father, William Jackson Smart, a widowed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:15-24

Fathers Of The Heavenly Father

Contributed by Rick Davis on Jun 11, 2003

INTRO: HOW CAN YOU BE A GODLY FATHER? ANY ONE CAN FATHER A CHILD!!

FATHERS OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER HUMOR:MARRIAGE JOKES 1. Marriage made in Heaven — So is thunder in lightening!! 2. Love is a dream — Marriage is an alarm clock 3. A honeymoon is a Short Pause - between - I Do and You Better 4. Lady went to get a divorce— Lawyer: “Do you have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Titus 2:1-15

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