Sermons on Fathers:

"The Father's Heart"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 14, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God looks for opportunities to lovingly forgive and rejoice at the return of his happy-go-lucky and wasteful child.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel First Worship Service since Iraq ”Men Program” Killeen, TX 14 March 2010 Big Idea: The Heart of the Father Watches, Loves, and Rejoices at the return of his carefree and wasteful child. Scriptural References: EAI ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:15-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is My Father's World Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

The simple truth for today is don’t take for granted what you can’t live without. Or it can be rephrased by saying, Don’t be careless with what you can’t replace. I find that we often take a lot of things for granted in life, we don’t care for them and we

This is My Father’s World Genesis 1:31, Psalm 24:1, Romans 8:19-21 We’re going through Seven Simple Truths About LIFE which was precipitated by my son Luke turning 13. In the Jewish faith, 13 was considered to be the age of adulthood for young men. It may not be so true today with maturity rates ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31

Denomination: Methodist

The Forgotten Father Of Christmas

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009

When preachers talk about Christmas it’s usually about Jesus and Mary. But what about Joseph; the silent father? What do we learn from his life of devotion and faithfulness?

“The Forgotten Father of Christmas” Matthew 1-2 INTRODUCTION Usually at Christmas time, preachers spend a lot of time talking about Jesus’ miraculous conception, which I did last Wednesday. And the virgin birth leads you and I to think about the fact that Jesus was conceived apart from any human ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing Our Father Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 19, 2010

Will you make the Heavenly Father's desires your desires?

[If you would like to receive sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] OUR FATHER’S LOVE This week my son brought home his report card. Thankfully, he received A’s and a couple of B’s. Not every child is expected to get all A’s. But we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving The Father's Love

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 26, 2014

One of the most important things that will prepare us for a personal revival is a new and fresh encounter with the Father’s Love.

GETTING READY FOR REVIVAL #2: RECEIVING THE FATHER’S LOVE STORY: At Superstore with miserable supervisor, and then on to “pay it forward” at Timmie’s. “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21, NKJV). INTRO TO TOPIC: We’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: *other

God's Father Heart

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 16, 2013

Understanding the Fatherhood of God clarifies and brings healing to all our other relationships

The father of five children had won a toy at a raffle. He called his kids together to ask which of them should have the present. "Who is the most obedient?" he asked. "Who never talks back to mother? Who does everything she says?" Five small voices answered in unison. "Okay, dad, you get the toy." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Thanks To The Father

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013

To show that we need to be thankful for all we have and all we are, because it all came from GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you give thanks to GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be thankful for all we have and all we are, because it all came from GOD. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:12 (Amplified Bible) Giving thanks to the Father, Who has qualified and made us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Father's House

Contributed by Jerry A. Burns on Jul 5, 2013

A message about the wonders of heaven

14 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Developing The Father's Heart Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013

Abraham reveals God's influence in his heart as he mourns for Sodom and Gomorrah.

Developing the Father’s Heart Genesis 19:27-29 Othal Feather said, “When the compassion on the inside of the church exceeds the indifference of the world on the outside, people will fill the Churches.” Ill. Speaking of the more than 200 years of Christian missionary presence in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Thoughts For Father's Day

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jun 8, 2013

comparing and contrasting the fatherhood of God with the fatherhood of man

THOUGHTS FOR FATHER'S DAY Ephesians Chapter Three and Verses Fourteen and Fifteen will be our launching pad into some thoughts for Father's Day. Note: All Scripture references are taken from the King James Version of the Bible (KJV). Ephesians 3:14, 15: For this cause I bow my knees unto the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-15

Denomination: Church Of God

"People The Father Seeks"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010

No one seeks for God, but He seeks for a certain kind of person

“But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. “God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” The account of Jesus meeting with ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Orthodox

Parable Of The Forgiving Father Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 11, 2010

This parable is commonly called the Parable of the prodigal son. But as I read the parable, nothing grips me more than the father.

Parable of the forgiving father The text This parable is commonly called the Parable of the prodigal son. But as I read the parable, nothing grips me more than the father. Therefore I would agree with some people that the parable is better known as the Parable of the forgiving father. (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian Church

The Restoration Of Father God

Contributed by Joseph Lai on Sep 18, 2010

To those who are lost and living under slavery to the power and curse of Sin, the Word is saying “Come make peace with God.” To those who do have salvation through accepting Jesus, God is saying “learn what you have been restored with and live by it.”

“But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet...” (Luk 15:20) This is a well known parable, most Christians have either heard of it or study on it. And there is still a lot for us yet to learn and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Picture Of A Patient Father Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 19, 2010

Looking at the familiar story called the "Prodigal Son"--consider the Father

The Picture of a Patient Father Luke 15:11-24 * As I thought and prayed this week about our upcoming Revival effort & the need which I sense for a visit from the heaven through the manifest presence of the Holy Spirit, I was drawn to a familiar story in scripture. It is a story that Jesus told and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Forgiving Father

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

So what do we learn from this parable? We learn who the Father is, and what His nature is.

Intro Today, Jesus tells us a parable, a story. You probably know the Parable of the Prodigal Son. And the point of the parable is simple: When the lost are found, you rejoice. Instead of being a spoilsport, looking down on someone else, you rejoice when a sinner repents, and you join the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran