Sermons on Fathers Heart:

Like Father, Like Son Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Dec 28, 2007

These words further elevate Jesus beyond mere good human recognition into the highest company of all – the Godhead. If we are answering the question ‘Who is Jesus?’ we are faced with choosing whether we start with an explanation of his humanity or his di

AIM: To elevate our perspective of JESUS so that any sense of flagging faith is renewed by a fresh understanding of the importance and significance of JESUS. Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians, probably 2nd generation, whose parents had embraced ‘Christ’ as Messiah and so these people had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Intimate Communion With Father God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

Intimate communion occurs in a child of God's genuine encounter with Father God, Christlike compassion flows from that encounter into the community in which we live to the extent that God is glorified.

As a loving great grandfather of a cute little blond-haired toddler, who has become attached to me in a special sort of way, my encounter with him this past week serves as a timely illustration of the point Jesus made to His followers when He taught them about prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Fathers Day Blessing (Short) Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 20, 2020

FATHERS DAY BLESSING FROM our HEAVENLY FATHER •A father blesses his children and gives good gifts. •How much more our HEAVENLY FATHER blesses us, places HIS NAME upon us, and gives us the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT.

2020.06.21.Sermon.Father’s day_THE FATHER’s Blessing for Father’s Day William Akehurst, HSWC Key Points: •A father blesses his children and gives good gifts. •How much more our HEAVENLY FATHER blesses us, places HIS NAME upon us, and gives us the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT. •Our HEAVENLY FATHER has ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Matthew 7:11, Luke 11:13, 1 Peter 2:9, Genesis 48:20, John 1:12-13, Ruth 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wrestling With The Father…and Winning! Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

God desires for us to wrestle with Him in order to shape us into the people He wants us to become

I don’t have some clever fact or story or joke to start this sermon. Nothing can top the text itself: Genesis 32:22-32 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. After he had sent them across the stream, he sent ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Father Who Finds Nemo

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 12, 2024

Nemo's father Marlin reminds us of the father in the Parable of the prodigal son who is a mirror for God our Heavenly Father.

FATHER’S DAY 2024 THE FATHER WHO FINDS NEMO LUKE 15:11-32 #FathersDay STORY SEGMENT 1 Clownfish Marlin and his wife, Coral, live happily in an anemone in the Great Barrier Reef near Australia. They are about to become parents, waiting for their many eggs to hatch. It is a happy time full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courageous Dads

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 13, 2018

The word of God is foundational to every aspect of life. Hearing God speak and knowing his promises give us courage to face whatever is before us. This lesson is to encourage Dads as well as the rest of us to trust the promises of God and have courage.

1. Father’s Day Funnies: • A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift." Some of you men say, "Gift? What gift?" • "The World According to Dad." These are words that most dads have said at some time or another to their children. - This is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is A Loving And Forgiving Father

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 9, 2013

“And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him” Luke 15:20.

Theme: God is a loving and forgiving Father Text: Josh. 5:9-12; 2 Cor. 5:16-21; Lk. 15:11-32 We have no problem believing that God is love, yet at the same time we doubt God’s love. Today’s story from the gospel is all about the Fathers love. When the father saw his rebellious son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Our Father Chastens

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 28, 2009

Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us when we are wrong and set us on a right path.

When Our Father Chastens Prairie Baptist Church – 9/27/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 6 Key verse: Psalms 6:1 - O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. Premise: Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Your Father Will Reward You

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2009

A sermon on hypocrisy or pompus piety from Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Evening Service for 8/9/2009 Matthew 6:1-6, 16- 18 Introduction: Did you grow up in an openly “religious” home? WBTU: A. Jesus has been talking about superior righteousness (Matthew 5:20- Righteousness exceed the Pharisees), now he warns them of the danger of religious hypocrisy. B. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heroic Leadership From Fathers Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 24, 2008

A Peter Marshall sermon adapted to my congregation and today.

How many young boys imagination are swept away by heroes. How many boys play at Superman, Batman, and Spiderman and even Han Solo or Luke Skywalker? I remember wanting to be Spiderman and Captain America. Last night Josiah received a great thrill when we finally busted out his Batman bed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Presented Himself To The Father Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 13, 2014

To show that CHRIST's death set up the new system of grace for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the new system at work now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST's death set up the new system of grace for us. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:7 (Amplified Bible) 10:7 Then I said, Behold, here I am, coming to do Your will, O God—[to fulfill] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Matin Luther The Father Of The Reformation Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Oct 24, 2017

Marin luther, with a warped sense of scripture became the Father of the reformation.

artin Luther was a tortured soul, if ever there was one. He grew up with a warped understanding of God as harsh and severe. And becoming an Augustinian monk only made matters worse. He followed all the rules of the Catholic Church with diligence: praying, going on pilgrimages, attending mass, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honor Your Father And Mother Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2003

A brief sermon on #5 of the Ten Commandments!

Honoring Our Father and Mother Deuteronomy 5:16 Evening Service for 2/16/2003 Introduction: A. On her 60th birthday, a woman from Brooklyn decided to prepare her last will and testament. She went to her rabbi to make two final requests: First, she insisted on cremation. “What is your second ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Father, The Son And The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

God’s love is made known to us through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and continues to work among us in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, the church.

I wonder whether you could recall your experiences during the first few months or years when you started working and were a junior employee. Among those experiences, could you remember a few extra things you were expected to do outside your job description that people who had been around for some ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Christ Is Like A Father Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 20, 2006

Isaiah penned one of Christ’s titles as "Everlasting Father". This message tells how Christ is like a father.

We’re in the series, "What Christ Came to Give" and this is our fourth and final part to the series. We’ve been expanding on what Christ’s birth means to us by looking at the titles given to Christ by Isaiah seven centuries before His birth. Tomorrow we’ll commemorate and celebrate Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist