Sermons on Fathers Love:

The Son I Want To Be

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Oct 17, 2005

The prodigal son and his elder brother had a loving father who was someone’s son. He’s the one I want to be like.

THE SON I WANT TO BE Luke 15:11-32 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Passport To Life Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002

The love that Christians hold for one another and their self-sacrifice is evidence that they have been transformed from life that ends in death to eternal life with the Father.

I JOHN 3:13-24 PASSPORT TO LIFE There are some powerful and surprising statements in I John 3 ". . . we know we have passed from death to life because we love the brothers. The man who does not love is among the living dead." Christians gather in churches for many reasons, but chief ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-24

Denomination: Anglican

Six Marks Of A Spiritual Mentor

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 2, 2005

Paul here explains what it meant that he was a spiritual father to the Cornithians and therein gives us insight into how we can impact others.

The Heart Of The Passage: “Paul is a spiritual father to the Corinthians.” - v. 15. - There are two ways to become a spiritual father. One is to be part of birthing someone to new life. The second is to raise a spiritual child into a spiritual adult (an adoption type of situation). - In both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Daddy I Want To Be Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 3, 2010

The description of the daddy I want to be is found in God’s Word.

INTRO.- ILL.- It is well known that crabs and small shellfish of the same class walk in the “sideways” fashion. Once upon a time, the other fishes resolved to teach these mistaken fellow inhabitants of the deep the proper mode of locomotion, namely, to go forward. Accordingly they started a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discover Fatherhood: Becoming God's Man

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 19, 2009

A good father has a significant impact on his family and community

(adapted from a message by Rick Warren) SPECIAL DAY: FATHER’S DAY TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:19-30 TITLE: “DISCOVER FATHERHOOD: BECOMING GOD’S MAN” OPEN: A. Top Ten Things You’ll Never hear Dad Say: 10. Well, how about that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Do We Find Comfort (Friend’s Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 17, 2022

Most of us, at one time or another, have attempted to comfort someone in distress. We all have different ideas about how this should be done.

The different ways we do this, reminds me of three elderly men who were passing the time discussing the ideal way of leaving this world. • The first man, age seventy-five, said he would prefer to go to sleep one night and not wake up the next day. • The second man, age eighty-five, said he would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity For Godly Fathers-3(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 4, 2023

3 of 3. The prophet Malachi linked the importance of godly fathers to a positive outcome for mankind’s existence. Godly fathers are vital to our existence. But What makes godly fathers so vital? 3 validations that godly fathers are vital for our very existence.

The NECESSITY For GODLY FATHERS-III—Malachi 4:6(:4-6) Attention: Adaptation: The proud father brought home a backyard swing set for his children & immediately started to assemble it with all the neighborhood children anxiously waiting to play on it. After too long a time of reading the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:6, Malachi 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

A 3d Dad

Contributed by Jason D. Filler, Sr. on Jun 20, 2011

A Christian dad needs to be three-dimensional by maintaining a solid, sincere and scriptural relationship with his God, his wife and his children.

Proverbs 23:24-26 “D” I. Delights himself in the LORD Psalm 37:4-23 II. Dwells with his wife honorably First Peter 3:7 III. Disciplines his own children consistently Proverbs 10:13, 13:24, 22:15, 23:14-15, 29:15 “A” I. Allows the LORD’s presence in his life and in the life of his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Forty Days Later Was A Big Day!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 18, 2012

The Ascension was a BIG DAY in the church and Jesus is there with the Father in heaven on our team, looking out for us still. So are we living like he is?

Thursday was a big day in the life of the Church. I was in Wellington on Thursday learning more about Natural Church development which is a Church Health Survey that’s been put together by a bloke by the name of Christian A Swartz who will incidentally be in Christchurch in a couple of weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Holiness Of Grace Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 29, 2011

If we want to live worthwhile lives in difficult times, then we as believers in Christ must anticipate the Father’s grace, imitate the Father’s character, and respect the Father’s judgment and love.

In 1988, Robert Fulghum published his best-selling book, Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Recently, somebody suggested another book title: Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Noah. For example… • Don’t miss the boat. • Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Fatherhood Of God

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Salvation

John 1:6-14 THE FATHERHOOD OF GOD IS:- 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: I. A MISUNDERSTOOD PRINCIPLE God is The Creator of All, The Saviour of All, But not the Father of All :- Eph 2:3 were by nature the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

How Do You Honor Your Father?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Jun 15, 2021

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How do you honor your father on Father's Day, some will send a card, others will drop by, many will send an e-mail. How can you honor your father on Father's Day, (first, second, third), You can honor your father by remembering: 1. Forgiveness. How can you honor your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Questioning God's Love?

Contributed by Jess Tuanqui on Feb 17, 2017

What to do when we question God's love?

QUESTIONING GOD’S LOVE? Romans 8: 28-39 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian Church

Becoming A Good Dad

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 21, 2020

The key to becoming a great father is to learn and obey the will of God for your children's lives.

Being a Good Dad Psalms 127:1-4 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 One of the best and yet most terrifying experiences in my life was when I became a dad. From the moment I saw those two “pink lines” I knew I was over my head! I was not prepared to helplessly watch my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dad's Matter Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2025

Why are fathers so important? Because God created them to be a major part of the family unit! They are not optional!

“Dad’s Matter” Opening Video Illustration: Stuff Dad’s Never Say! Dad Joke’s – Best 10 one’s I could find! 1. Did you hear about the circus fire? It was in tents! 2. How do you catch a squirrel? Climb a tree and act like a nut! 3. Did you hear about the guy who invented Lifesavers? They say he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-6, Genesis 1:27, Colossians 3:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational