Sermons on Fathers Instruction:

A Full Time Father Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Any father who fails to live his faith just as well save his breath. Children imitate what is, and not what ought to be. Children of bad fathers can still find good examples of faith to follow, but every father should want to be that ideal for his own children.

A Berlin policeman was crossing the street when a robber raced by him with an angry store manager in hot pursuit. To the surprise of hundreds of on lookers the policeman didn't make a move. The robber got away and the police department was flooded with calls from indignant citizens. When the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Father, Forgive Them... Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 13, 2021

As Christ was lifted between heaven and earth upon the cross, He uttered seven statements as He hung dying to provide redemption for fallen humanity. The first was a prayer to the Father, one in which Christ sought forgiveness for those responsible for the crucifixion.

Father, Forgive Them Luke 23:34 Luke 23:33a – And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him. These are the solemn words that Luke records concerning the crucifixion of our Lord. There is no great detail, just a simple statement, there they crucified him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Letter To My Father

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 12, 2020

God is our father. He desires that we communicate wit him. Let's pour the problems bothering our hearts to him like David did. He will answer us, for we are his children.

TEXT: Philemon 1:21(NLT) "I am confident as I write this letter that you will do what I ask and even more!" Oct 6, My dear father, "I am worn out from sobbing. All night I flood my bed with weeping, drenching it with my tears. My vision is blurred by grief; my eyes are worn out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:6-7, Psalm 13:3-4, Philemon 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham: Father Of The Faithful

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 11, 2019

Genesis 22:1-18

SUPER MEN - Abraham: Father of the Faithful (Father’s Day) June 16, 2019 Genesis 22:1-18 (p. 14) Introduction: For almost 2 years my son was in Bagdad, Iraq. He was part of the 1st Cav…His job, a Gunner in a Bradley Fighting vehicle, or Humvee. He made 3,886 trips into the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obligated To Our Father Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 29, 2019

Romans 8:12-17

STRAIGHT FROM ROMANS 8 - Obligated to Our Father May 22, 2022 Romans 8:12-17 Introduction: Have any of you here this morning had to appear as a witness in a court case? I have. When I was 26 years old I had to testify that one of the young men who was being put into a drug ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Imitating Our Father

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 2, 2025

When it comes to extending mercy, it seems the Church has lost its way. Too many are quick to condemn people they don't like. This message is about being more like our Heavenly Father when it comes to acting with mercy.

There is a characteristic of our Father that is a part of our DNA as His sons and daughters that we are seeing less evident in the Church today. God’s heart for people. Now, you may be thinking, “Bro. Barry, hold up. What do you mean the Church is showing less of God’s heart today? What about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, Luke 6:27, Luke 6:35-36, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Get It From Their Father

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jun 14, 2025

Happy Father’s Day and Blessed Trinity Sunday, church! Today, we stand at a sacred intersection—celebrating both our earthly fathers and our heavenly One, as well as recognizing the mystery of God revealed as Father, Son, and Spirit.

They Get It from Their Father ““I am telling you these things to keep you from stumbling away from the path. The tribal leaders will force you out of their gathering houses. The time will come when they will put you to death, thinking they are doing what the Great Spirit wants, all because they ...read more

Scripture: John 16:2-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith Of Our Fathers Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 15, 2025

The names of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob show up together in Scripture 33 times. So, the question is: WHY do their names show up together those 33 times? What was it about these 3 men that God wanted us to see? Why are they held up for us as FATHER FIGURES?

A woman was preparing to cash her husband’s paycheck when she realized her husband, hadn't signed it. So, she sent 4-year-old daughter upstairs to “get Daddy's name on the back of it.” Her daughter came back downstairs and proudly handed the check to her mom She said, “I knew his name, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Loving Father

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 11, 2025

In this messaeg we will look at what the Father did and not the mistakes of the Son

Introduction: • "In Luke 15, we encounter a story often called 'The Parable of the Prodigal Son,' a title that highlights the son's wasteful choices and, in a way, keeps the focus on our own shortcomings. • But I believe this name misses the heart of the story. A truer title might ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

My Fathers Eyes

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 6, 2024

Did someone see Jesus in you this past week?

Raise your hand if you enjoying making things. Making a mess, doesn’t count! Making food. Story of Forever Young. Making things out of wood or metal. Some enjoy making things out of paper, or out of cloth. When was the last time you made something out of thin air? Today’s word is found in: Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Revelation Of The Father God

Contributed by Samuel M on Sep 23, 2024

If you want to know more about Father God, you must read the Book of John. Every chapter contains a unique revelation of Father God. Sometimes when we read this book, we see the Father God living and speaking directly through Jesus.

If you want to know more about Father God, you must read the Book of John. Every chapter contains a unique revelation of Father God. Sometimes when we read this book, we see the Father God living and speaking directly through Jesus. This book portrays Jesus as the visible image of Father God. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

4 - A Father To You Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Nov 5, 2024

"I will be a Father to you" is a great promise but a very serious one. Having God as your Father is having a Father that expects the best from you.

4 - A FATHER TO YOU - “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” 14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15 What harmony is there between ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Hebrews 12:5-7, Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

Job: The Character Of A Father

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 18, 2024

Job was not just a man who was known for suffering but also as a man of character and presence in his children's lives.

Note: I have studied sermons and devotions on this topic. So I have gleaned from the studies. Title: Lessons from Job and Parenting Theme: Text: Job 1:1 – 5 Opening Scripture Job 1:1-5 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Your Heavenly Father Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jun 17, 2020

Father's day is a time to remember and recognize the importance of a father. However, even the best father cannot give you all you need as a person. But when God, the perfect father becomes your Father, all that changes. Your Heavenly Father will give you the royal treatment.

Jesus said, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:9). WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF HAVING GOD AS YOUR FATHER - Having God as your Father changes everything about you. After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to Mary in the garden, not far from the empty tomb. At first, she didn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 14:9, John 20:17, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, Ephesians 3:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Father Heart Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 20, 2020

Jesus reveals the Father Heart of God to us.

Fathers Day Sermon - The Father Heart of God A young father to be was pacing back and forth, wringing his hands in the hospital corridor while his wife was in labor. He was tied up in knots of fear and anxiety...and beads of perspiration dropping from his brow revealed the agony of his ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational