Sermons on Fathering Our Children:

Living As God’s Children (Father’s Day 2012)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022

How many of you are willing to bet that Hallmark created “Father’s Day” as a day to bring in profits for their company? Today we will explore the origin of Father’s Day, our Heavenly Father’s World and what it mean to live as God’s children.

LIVING AS GOD’S CHILDREN Text: Ephesians 3:14- 17 What do you think of when you think about greeting cards? What companies do you think of that make those greeting cards? There are two companies that come to mind. American Greeting cards and Hallmark are the two companies that are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-17

Denomination: United Methodist

A Father's Heart

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 20, 2008

When we view children as a curse rather than a blessing we are under God’s curse. One reason that is true, I believe, is that children reveal whether we have a servant’s heart or a selfish heart. A selfish heart is more concerned about getting away from

A Father’s Heart Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Purpose: To show what a godly father looks like. Aim: I want the listener to focus on loving children by showing Christ to them. INTRODUCTION: Revival is a subject that is constantly on my heart. I often say that I don’t really know what a real revival in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hate Your Mother And Father! (Luke 14:25-33)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

Jesus, the one who taught us love and forgiveness, tells us that we need to hate our parents! ...

Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said, "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple. And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Children Are Windows To Heaven Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

Babies and toddlers are windows to Heaven, our Home. I often ask them to tell me of their memories of Heaven because they still remember Home and are windows for us to glimpse into our unfathomable, infinite, glorious Home we have forgotten about.

One thing you may not have heard me say is that I have enjoyed a love affair with children, especially newborns, infants, and toddlers. This love affair started in 1991 when my wife was pregnant with our first child. Let me share with you how this love affair began. In 1990, I was in my second ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Philippians 1:21-23, Isaiah 25:8-12, Colossians 3:1-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 15, 2018

How the Father Feels When His Son Returned

One time a little boy was asked to define Father’s Day and he said, “Its just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the present.” Erma Bombeck in her usual humorous way wrote the following about fathers, “When I was a kid a father was like a light in the refrigerator. Everybody’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Father's Discipline Achieves Eternal Good

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 22, 2010

Often we don't understand God's discipline. But take heart and struggle on. He is bringing you up as his dear child and has a wonderful goal in mind for you.

Text: Hebrews 12:4-13 Theme: Our Father's Discipline Achieves Eternal Good A. His discipline reminds us of who we are B. His discipline encourages us to struggle on Season: Pentecost 13c Date: August 22, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 12:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Prayer To The Father And What It Can Do

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 21, 2024

The apostle James is writing us today with some serious advice about living the Christian life, and it has solidarity with our Gospel.

Saturday of the seventh week in Course 2024 Isn’t it remarkable as we read the Gospels just how frequently Christ’s disciples completely misread Jesus and His message? People were bringing their toddlers and other children to Jesus so that He might touch them with His special blessing. Jesus, we ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20, Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

Wives, Husbands, Children, Fathers, Slaves And Masters

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 3, 2018

Peace cannot rule in our hearts unless the word of Christ first dwells there.

Colossians – Jesus Holds It All Wives, Husbands, Children, Fathers, Slaves and Masters October 7, 2018 Colossians 3:15-17 NIV Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sins Of The Fathers

Contributed by James May on Dec 5, 2004

What we are teaching our children will determine their eternal future, for good or for evil.

Sins of the Fathers by Pastor Jim May 2 Kings 2:19-24, "And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren. And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faithful Father

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 19, 2021

Fathers are to invite your children to receive, to inspire your children to obey God, to influence your children to fear God, to instruct your children to reflect the way of God, and to invoke your children to remember God.

Faithful Fathers God said: "And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse." (Malachi 4:.6). God finishes the Old Testament by talking about fathers and their families. Malachi ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Valuing Our Youth

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 3, 2007

Message prepared for National Youth Day (Assemblies of God) May be easily adapted for use with other Denominations/Non-Denominations Send Powerpoint request to: support@churchletters.net

VALUING OUR YOUTH Deut. 6:1-9 Today is National Youth Day in the Assemblies of God, and I think it is necessary for us to take a look at this all important area within the life of any church that wants to see God continue to touch not only this Generation with the Gospel, but Generations to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fathers Set A Divine Example For Your Children. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 6, 2024

As fathers, we have been entrusted with a sacred responsibility - to raise our children in the ways of the Lord.

As fathers, we have been entrusted with a sacred responsibility - to raise our children in the ways of the Lord. In Deuteronomy 6:5-7, we are commanded to "love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might" and to "teach these words diligently ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-7

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

Our Father’s Promises Trump Our Worries

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 2, 2010

God’s promises made the difference for Elijah & the widow of Zarephath. His promises overcome our worries. For through faith in Jesus, you are his dear child. A.The widow’s worries B.Our God is in command C.Trust your Father’s promises and act accordingly

Text: 1 Kings 17:7-16 Theme: Our Father’s Promises Trump our Worries A. The widow’s worries B. Our God is in command C. Trust your Father’s promises and act accordingly Season: Epiphany 4c Date: January 31, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Familiarity Breeds Children

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 22, 2009

A sermon on raising children from Ephesians 6:4. Preached on Father’s Day (Outline and material taken from my files. It is not original with me but I don’t know who to give the credit to.)

Sermon for 6/21/2009 Father’s Day Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: A. Talked the past several weeks about marriage. “Familiarity breeds children.” B. Bill Cosby remarked that being a parent is the “most beautifully irrational act that two people in love can commit.” WBTU: A. Today is Father’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ