Sermons on Fathering Our Children:

Father, "Knows Best"!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2011

He had places to go, people to see, things to do, it was going to be the social event of the year. He was finally going to be free at last to do as he pleased 24/7. No one was going to tell him what to do any longer, he had had enough,

Father Knows Best! Today we celebrate the day that comes but once a year, while many things are only celebrated once a year, only this day honors fathers. Idnt odd though, statistics show that, most fathers get stuck grilling out on their day of being honored, while mothers are never asked to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father Knows Best!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 16, 2013

It’s never to late to be a Godly influence in your child’s life, no matter how old they are!!!

June 16, 2013 Proverbs 4:1-4-Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding; For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law. When I was my father’s son, Tender and the only one in the sight ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 26, 2003

There is a kind of death in family life today. Jesus offers unconditional compassion, used His authority to give life, and gives us as gifts to one another.

One sweltering afternoon, on the dirty streets of a dangerous section of New Orleans, a man approached a woman with some papers in his hand. He asked Helen if she would agree to write letters to a man on death row at Angola prison. Helen agreed, rather absent-mindedly. She was used to people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Father: Reaching Into The Pockets

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2010

The waiting father reaches deep into the reservoirs of love, extending compassion to his wayward son. So we also as parents must seek not to control but to guide and then be ready for forgiveness.

I shall not soon forget the image he presented, this father of the bride. He had smiled all through the vast and elaborate preparations for the wedding; his daughter was a kind of elegant princess, he knew it, she knew it, everybody knew it – and so the princess must have a grand occasion. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day 2014

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

This light-hearted, illustration-filled Father's Day sermon spotlights Elkanah, the father of Samuel, and reveals that Godly Father Love Their Wives and Love to worship. Powerpoint and video clip available.

Father’s Day 2014: Elkanah Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/11/2014 Have you found the perfect Father’s Day present yet? If not, let me make a recommendation. And no, I’m not talking about mandels. In fact, it’s the same gift I recommended for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Strength Of A Father's Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

On this Father's Day, we honor all fathers and inspire them to be the best they can be through the strength of Christ. We delve into the story of the Prodigal Son, not only focusing on the son's return, but also on the unwavering faith of the father who waited.

Today, we honor fathers and trust that, through faith, we can be the best we can be with the strength of Christ. In this sermon, we will not only look at the return of the Prodigal son but also the faith of the waiting father. In Luke 15:11-31, Jesus tells a parable about a father and his two sons. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Topics: Father's Day, Faith

Parable Of The Perfect Father

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 18, 2017

Jesus' Parable of the Prodigal Son teaches us how to treat others: with freemdom to make mistakes, with forgiveness in second chances, and with favor out of unconditional love. God is the perfect Father, showing us all three. (Father's Day message)

Luke 15:11-32 Parable of the Perfect Father Today’s story is probably my favorite in the Bible. I’ve shared it with you before, but never in the context of Father’s Day. Since the real hero of the story is the father, I thought it might be a good story to look at today. Let’s consider some gifts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25, Ephesians 4:32, Psalm 68:5, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In The Fathering Of Families

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005

The fourth of a four part series on family life.

Today marks five years since we first met. I am still glad to be your pastor and I look forward to more years together. Last year I shared three top ten father’s lists from fathers.com. Does anyone remember what they were? One list was “Top Ten Dinner Dishes When Mom’s Away and Dad’s “Cooking,” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:11-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Learning To Listen To God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 17, 2007

God is always speaking...are we listening?

Learning to Listen to God 1 Samuel 1-3 Rev. Brian Bill 2/18/07 Worship Through Sermon (Part 1) We’re going to break the sermon up into two parts today. After this first section several parents will be dedicating their children to the Lord. That reminds me of what happened when a family was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forward In Faith, Fathers!

Contributed by David Simpson on May 19, 2017

A Fathers Day sermon challenging men and the church to move forward in faith!

Sermon Lanier Christian Church June 19, 2011 – Father’s Day David Simpson Forward in Faith Ephesians 3:20,21 and Jeremiah 7:24 AND Ephesians 6:4 Why A Son Needs A Dad by Gregory Lang A son needs a dad to show him how to shave. …to teach him how to talk to girls. A son needs a dad to teach him ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Ephesians 3:20-21, Jeremiah 7:24

Denomination: Christian Church

Father Abraham The Bold

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 20, 2011

Abraham’s deep attachment to BOTH Ishmael and Isaac is often overlooked. Abraham was a gutsy dad who stood up to his wife and took responsibilities for his sons; he was anything but passive. In what ways is a godly father bold? Father Abraham’s life de

Father Abraham the Bold (topical) 1. Fathers are different from mothers just as men are different from women: 2. Brian Bill comments, "I read something this week entitled 50 Reasons Why It’s Good To Be a Man. I won’t read all of them but I did put together my own top-10 list": 10 You know stuff ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Wife Told Me To Stand Here Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2015

How can we raise our children in the training and instruction of the Lord without exasperating or embittering them? (Material adapted from Wayne Mack's book, Strengthening Your Marriage, Unit 7 Raising Children, pgs. 152- 161)

HoHum: At the end of the age when all the saved were standing in line waiting to get into heaven, God appeared and said, "I want all the men to form two lines. One line will be for the men who were the true heads of their households. The other will be for the men who were dominated by their wives." ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God Your Father?

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

Not everyone has God as their Father

Is God Your Father? John 8:42 INTRODUCTION 1. Not everyone has God as their Father... a. Jesus identified some who did not have God as their Father - Jn 8:42 b. He even said their father was the devil! - Jn 8:44 2. Who is your Father? God or the devil...? a. If God is your Father, you will ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 12, 2012

This is the third message on the names of Jesus, taken from Isaiah 9:6. How can Jesus, the Son of God be the Everlasting Father.

Jesus: “The Everlasting Father” Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting 101 Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 22, 2017

In order to relate to our children we must first look at how God relates to us as our heavenly Father.

CONFESS AND BELIEVE Romans 10:9 According to a Roman historian, the Emperor Claudius ordered all the Jews to leave Rome after public disorders caused by the preaching of the claims of Jesus Christ in the synagogues. This fact is echoed in the Scriptures, where we find the Jewish Christian couple ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist