Sermons on Father:

What Values Do You Hold Sacred?

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Jun 29, 2009

Independence Day Sermon. How the Founding Fathers ordered their values and how Christians everywhere are to commit to Jesus’ values.

Grant S. Sisson Countryside Christian Church, Shreveport, LA 2009-06-28 One of the most profound things I learned in graduate school was taught to me by one of my professors. He is now my Counselor Intern Supervisor, my mentor, and my good friend, Tom Moore. It was really more of a question than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Kingdom Agenda For Kingdom Men Series

Contributed by Phillip M Davis on Jun 5, 2007

When men know and understand the Kingdom of God they become a mighty and powerful force in the world - they become The Father Force!

THEME: “KINGDOM PEOPLE LIVING BY THE BOOK” TEXT: Malachi 4:5-6; Acts 6:5 – 8 TITLE: “A KINGDOM AGENDA FOR A KINGDOM MAN” Introduction: 1. God has called and is calling fathers and men from the church, into the community and into our homes! However, before we can become the kind of man that God ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Nation Under God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 7, 2008

The founding fathers of America were men of faith in God and God’s Word. America was founded on Biblical truths.

One Nation Under God Psalm 33:12 Romans 13:1-7 I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. The founding fathers of America were men of faith in God and God’s Word. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Grow Up In Christ

Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Aug 10, 2007

We are born into the kingdom or God, and like babies in the natural our Father God expects us to grow up.

There was a group of tourists who were visiting a picturesque village and came upon an old man sitting beside a fence. In a rather patronizing way, one of the tourist asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” Very true, only Adam and Eve did not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Starting Over

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 15, 2007

A look at three principles that guided Joseph (the adopted father of Jesus) from Bethlehem to Egypt and back to Israel.

This time of year is always the same. People make a big deal over Christmas, and there are all kinds of services, newspaper articles, magazine articles, T.V. shows, and movies that relate to Christmas. Then, right on the heels of that, we hit all the "year end" festivities. Once again, there are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Manna: The Heavenly Bread Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 16, 2007

The manna which fell from heaven teaches us much about the workings of our Father Who is in heaven!

Manna: The Heavenly Bread (Exodus 16:1-36, John 6:32-35, 58) 1. GREEN BAY, Wis. - Brown County Sheriff Dennis Kocken didn’t have to write himself a ticket. But he says it was the right thing to do. "As sheriff, I’m held to the highest standard in law enforcement. How can I hold officers ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Principles Of Faith

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 29, 2007

Christian faith has God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit as its object, requires action and produces joy.

Introduction SHARP – We are living in difficult and confusing times. We all are living lives of constant change as we move from duty station to duty station and going from one deployment to another. Add on top of that the uncertainty of life as shown by the Virginia Tech killings, Columbine, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding The Bite Of Spite Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 6, 2008

Those who endure ill treatment from others for their faith will experience royal treatment from their Father in heaven.

Living in the Father’s Favor: Avoiding the Bite of Spite Matthew 5:10-12 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope For Families Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 19, 2008

Exposition of Ps 78 about the failures of fathers to be an example, and the need to train our children differently than present

Text: Ps 78:1-8, Title: Hope for Families, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/22/08, AM Opening illustration: Play the trailer for the bible study • Nine out of ten parents of children under age 13 (85%) believe they have the primary responsibility for teaching their children about religious beliefs and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hanging In There Through Loss Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 18, 2007

Job teaches us that through loss, God responds to us as a father shaping, molding and blessing even in the pain.

We are here tonight once again following the theme, Hanging in There. I want us to look at the subject, Hanging in There Through Loss. The loss of something special is always grievous. Those who study grief have learned that grief has a pattern. At times that pattern is longer for some than it is ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Spending Time With The Best Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 1, 2012

Spending time with the Father should create visible results in our personal lives and in our fellowship with one another.

Spending Time With the Best 1 John 1:5-10 In 1991, Ryan, our son, age 6 at the time, played Challenger Baseball, a modified version of the game for disabled children. At the end of the season, each child received an official Challenger baseball for his or her participation. We asked Ryan what he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Creativity--The Opposite Of Liturgy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 21, 2011

Our profession of faith in Christ is guided not only by Scripture, but by the Fathers of the Church, the historic creeds, and our liturgical tradition.

Monday of the 5th Week of Easter Spirit of the Liturgy Mistaken identity. It’s an embarrassment, and occasionally a lethal inconvenience. Consider poor Jude here. No wonder he appears to have preferred the name “Thaddeus,” and became patron saint of hopeless causes. Even the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:5-18

Denomination: Catholic

Christ's Compassion On The Cross Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2012

Why would Jesus deliberately go the cross to die? And why would He say "Father Forgive Them"?

OPEN: Ever since the 1950s, the men of the Philippines have had unusual tradition around Easter. It has grown to the point where from 50,000 to 75,000 people attend every year. McDonalds sets up a temporary store to sell burgers, fries and ice cream to those exhausted by the tropical heat. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John 17:24-26 'jesus Desires' Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 19, 2012

In the closing of His High Priestly Prayer, Jesus shares His desires, with the Father for those who believe in Him.

John 17:24- 26' I Desire'. What is your desire today? Your desires will tell you a lot about yourself, & your relationship with God. We all desire something, but the question we need to ask ourselves , ‘are those desires of mine, are they in line with Gods will for me? ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Invites All To Heaven! Accept And Rejoice! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 22, 2012

God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit have done their part for all people to be able to celebrate!

We noted last week from Luke 14 that selfish pride ignores God and will lead to troubles. The ultimate trouble of course is to be completely separated from God and be tormented with judgment forever. Sadly, many today do ignore God and this ultimate trouble may come to them soon. Do we see people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible