Sermons on Fathers Business:

Check Up For The Church - Worship – The Respiratory System Of The Local Church

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 1, 2020

Jesus tells us that the Father is looking for “true worshippers.” True worshippers, according to Jesus in John 4:24, are those who worship the Father “in spirit and truth.”

In the early 70’s comedian Flip Wilson played the part of a character named Reverend Leroy, who pastored The Church of What's Happenin' Now. But today our cities and counties are swarming with “Reverend Leroys'' and churches that might rightly be called The Church of What's ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness And Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Introduction A. This is a continuation of Jesus Sermon on the Mount 1. After having given His disciples the model prayer a. Lets turn to Matthew 6:12 b. Jesus continues to explain an important clause in His model prayer Matthew 6:12 (NKJV) And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' High Priestly Prayers The Night Before The Cross Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 22, 2019

b. Gethsemane, Jesus prays out of suffering and agony. Jesus prays out of suffering and agony. Gethsemane shows exhaustion and weakness as He surrenders to the Father’s will.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Two different prayers. a. John 17, Jesus prays out of His strength. b. Gethsemane, Jesus prays out of suffering and agony. 2. John 17 has a triumphant theme; Gethsemane shows exhaustion and weakness as He surrenders to the Father’s will. 3. First prayer not in Upper Room ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-22, Luke 22:44, Matthew 26:42

Denomination: Baptist

As The Family Goes...so Goes The Nation.

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 4, 2015

“He will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction” (Mal 4:6)

Have you noticed all the bad news and madness lately? One of the common denominators in most of the National News has to do with moral values and the state of the American family. “The American family is at its worst state in the history of the country”, states one report. The ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Beloved Son - Sermon On Mark 1:10-20

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 6, 2023

We should appreciate the Father’s love for the Son because that’s the love we get if we repent and believe enough forsake everything and follow him.

Mark 1:9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:10-20

Working Your Faith (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Dec 9, 2014

You have the same kind of faith at work in God; you can act as Him and enjoy the results he would. Get busy with divine truths and experience the reality of the Kingdom today.

And Jesus answered "Have faith in God" (Mark 11:22) In the Greek Original translation, it was stated "Have the faith of God". The Greek word "theou" was used and it means "of God" and not "in God". The same Greek word was used in (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: *other

Wardrobe Witness

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 14, 2000

This is a paper on the role of clothes in the Christian witness from two of the early church fathers.

WARDROBE WITNESS One topic being raised in almost every area of society is what constitutes proper attire. There is an apparent relevance of attire in schools, workplaces, nightclubs, private beaches, and even churches. Some people have suggested that if students dressed in uniforms there would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-5, 1 Timothy 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 21, 2019

As Christians, who have put on the new man in Christ, we are His light to world. We have no business walking in darkness rather we are expose what is in the darkness by shining the Light.

This series has been about putting on the new man, that we are a new creation in Christ, and what is should look like. Our theme for this series works around these two thoughts. Ephesians 4:22a and 24a (NKJV) that you put off, … the old man ... and that you put on the new man … Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

A God Of Order, Not Confusion Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 7, 2001

God wants to bring order in our lives as He did with the universe. Without God, there is nothing but chaos.

INTRODUCTION  A couple had two little boys, ages 8 and 10, who were excessively mischievous. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that, if any mischief occurred in their town, their sons were probably involved. The boys’ mother heard that a clergyman in town had been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Man Of Peace Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 9, 2006

This is a funeral message for a godly man who knew God’s peace in the life storm of cancer.

ISAIAH 26:3-4 WARREN SCOTT- GOD’S MAN OF PEACE There is much that could be said of Warren Scott. Warren Scott was a man of God, a man of great integrity, and a humble man of peace. He possessed a deep abiding peace so uncommon in our hectic stress filled world today. It was not peace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-4, James 1:6-9, Colossians 3:15, Matthew 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Insights Especially For Guys Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 14, 2008

Tools for dismantling lust and lost tempers.

[Part 3 of 5 in the Series, THE SEARCH, Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy & Successful Life.] It’s Father’s Day and we’re in the series “THE SEARCH… Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy and Successful Life.” Here’s our text for this series: 2 Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. 3 Cry ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Crisis Of Identity Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 26, 2009

This confrontation between the Jews and Jesus reveals a lot about who we are and who Jesus is.

A CRISIS OF IDENTITY Who is Jesus to us? I am reminded of the question Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” The answer is not as simple as it sounds. We have a variety of responses to that question, some of them bang-on and others that sound good but are kind of fabricated ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Mennonite

Perfect Justice

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 23, 2009

The justice of God is two-sided and perfect in its judgment and execution. We, His saints need not fear retribution but reward and refuge.

Perfect Justice Prairie Baptist Church – 10/25/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 9 Key verse: Psalm 9:9-10 - 9The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. 10And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Of The Best

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 25, 2009

As Jesus turned the water into the very best wine, what He does for us is even more spectacular; He gives us the best heaven has to offer.

The Best of the Best Prairie Baptist Church – 11/29/09 A.M. Service Text: John 2:1-10 Key verse: John 2:8 - And He said to them, “Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast.” And they took it. Premise: As Jesus turned the water into the very best wine, what He does for us is ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Royalty

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 13, 2009

This is the Psalm of the King and it spurs us on to not only worship Him but live for Him as children of the King. What an honor!

Royalty Griffith Baptist Church – 2/15/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 45 Key verse: Psalms 45:17 - I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever. Premise: This is the Psalm of the King and it spurs us on to not only worship Him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1-17

Denomination: Baptist