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  • Larry Thompson avatar

    The Intentionality Of A Father

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 15, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,564 views

    Using the priest Eli as an example of what not to do with his sons this message explores some basic suggestions, grounded in the word imploring a man to take a house and make a home.

    PEOPLE OF PURPOSE FATHER’S DAY – 2004 INTENTIONALITY OF PURPOSE: TAKE A HOUSE & BUILD A HOME 1 SAMUEL 3:1-10 ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions. [2] One night Eli, whose eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Father's Gift Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,449 views

    When we accept the Father's gift of His Son, we accept life instead of death, justification instead of judgment, power instead of bondage, and righteousness instead of sin.

    Matt Woodly, a father of four, talks about buying his children a swing set, about 15 years ago, as an early Christmas present. It was an extra long metal set with two swings, a two-seater swinging bench, a slide, monkey bars, and a series of hanging rings. He thought the time invested in putting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Choice To Be A Father

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 12, 2025
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    This sermon is a Father’s Day Message encouraging men to choose to become fathers as Jesus did by being compassionate to others. He raises the widow of Nain’s son.

    The Choice To Be A Father Psalms 1:1-6 Ephesians 6:1-4 Text Luke 7:11-17 Today is father’s day. It is a day we take time to say thank you to the men in this world who have impacted our lives in a wonderful and helpful way. For some of us it is a day of sadness and reflection for those men ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    A Fathers Day

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 21, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 64,417 views

    We honor fathers today and by faith trust that we will be all that we can be with the strength of Christ. We not only look at the Prodigal sons return but also the faith of the waiting father.

    A Father’s Day Luke 15:11-15:31 Introduction- Have you ever had broken or shattered dreams? Have you ever wanted the best for someone and they seem to be on a destructive path and not even desire your help? Have you ever been so entangled in a situation that you see no way out of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Younger Son Returns, Prt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2011
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     | 4,112 views

    Part 3 in series Return of the Prodigal, Dave continues looking at the younger son’s return to his father’s house, examining reasons why we settle for servanthood instead of sonship/daughtership.

    The Younger Son Returns The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 27, 2011 First I want to say Happy Anniversary to my lovely wife Christy. She believed in Wildwind Church, and dreamed of Wildwind Church, and saw me as the pastor of Wildwind Church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    The Son I Want To Be

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,815 views

    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Clint Shrum avatar

    Some Things The Prodigal Never Counted On

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,655 views

    The dangers of leaving Father’s house to follow the world

    SOME THINGS THE PRODIGAL NEVER COUNTED ON Luke 15:11-24 Intro: In this text we find a young man who has left the safety of home and wandered into the unknown. A place that is unforgiving and relentless on its victims. He has fled from his father’s rule to be his own person. He has become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    The Son

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 2, 2024
     | 1,137 views

    The Son is the name of Jesus, the son is the image of God, the Son is the likeness of God.

    “The Son” Hebrews 1:1-4, Hebrews 2:5-12 1. Consider the Names of Jesus • Jesus is known as the Christ which comes from the Greek “Christos,” meaning “anointed one” or “Messiah.” • Jesus often referred to himself as the “Son of Man,” a title found in the Old Testament book of Daniel, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Father Abraham Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 1, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,658 views

    Why was Abraham called the Father of all who believe, and what can that mean to us?

    There’s a children song I’d like you to sing with me this morning. It’s a fairly long drawn-out action song with quite a few body motions, so I’m only going to ask you to do a couple of the hand motions with me this morning. It’s called “Father Abraham” and it only has one verse. Sing it with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Fathers: Bless Your Family

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,869 views

    The scriptures teach that a father’s blessing makes a great difference on the life of a son or daughter getting his blessing.

    Fathers: Bless Your Family Matthew 3:16-17 Our attitudes toward our father tend to change over the years. My Father When I Was …. 4 years old: My daddy can do anything. 5 years old: My daddy knows a whole lot. 6 years old: My dad is smarter than your dad. 8 years old: My dad doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Understanding The Father's Heart

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 29,736 views

    From the parable of the prodigal son, we see the Father’s love and longing for his lost son to return. The salvation of the lost is a big thing to Him. Do we know our Father’s heart today?

    Luke 15:11-32 UNDERSTANDING THE FATHER’S HEART What is God really like? The Bible says He is a Father to us, we are His children. It is not enough to ask, “Do you believe in God?” What is more important is “What kind of God do you believe in?” Jesus tells us here in this chapter through 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Price Of A Good Father

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,209 views

    This sermon deals with the price of being a good father by looking at the father in the parable of the prodigal son.

    The Price Of A Good Father 6/15/97 Eccl 3:1-8 I John 4:1-8 Text Luke 15:11-31 Today we celebrate Father’s Day in tribute to our fathers, grandfathers, great grandfathers, uncles, brothers and friends who have been there for us in our time of joys as well as difficulties. Men who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Cedric Portis avatar

    It's Time To Go Home

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,689 views

    The only way to come back to the Father’s is to first come to yourself and realize that the Laws of the Father are in place to protect us.

    It’s time to go Home Luke 15:11-24 The Parable of the Prodigal is one of many parables Jesus used in His ministry. He used this particular parable in addition to others while He was addressing the publicans and sinners in the presence of the Pharisees and Scribes. Now Jesus begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Younger Son Returns Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,577 views

    Part 2 in series The Return of the Prodigal, Dave looks at what we can learn from the young man’s return to his father and his home.

    The Younger Son Returns The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 20, 2011 Well, as you know, it’s February. And if you were here last week, you heard me say that we’re talking about love and about relationship this month. But it’s not about love ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Strength Of A Father's Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 853 views

    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

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