Sermons on Fathers:

Knowing The Heart Of The Father Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014

Ninth and final message in this series. The Parable of the Prodigal Son demonstrates that misunderstanding the heart of the Father keeps us from experiencing His mercy.

This morning we’ll conclude our nine week journey through some of the parables that Jesus told. Before we began this series I thought I had a pretty good handle on these mostly familiar parables. And there is no doubt that much of my previous understanding of these parables has been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Of Our Fathers

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

God's chosen people must recount His mighty acts among themselves.

“Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God that I give you” (Dt. 4:1,2). Keeping the law was to be Israel’s fame among the nations. Israel was not to be known for its wealth (although Solomon’s riches were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Father, Son, & Disciple

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 19, 2014

A perspective on John 15: 1-8. What fruit will the true vine and its branches produce? The fruit that Jesus, the true vine produces is distinctive like no other and is difficult to find in our world.

John 15: 1-8 Father, Son, & Disciple. The wild grape vine with its trailing branches is one of the lowest bushes and yet its fruit is highly prized, and was the favoured fruit of kings for thousand of years. The wild unattended vine is easily damaged producing very little and poor quality fruit. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

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

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

Abraham: Father Of The Faithful

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 11, 2019

Genesis 22:1-18

SUPER MEN - Abraham: Father of the Faithful (Father’s Day) June 16, 2019 Genesis 22:1-18 (p. 14) Introduction: For almost 2 years my son was in Bagdad, Iraq. He was part of the 1st Cav…His job, a Gunner in a Bradley Fighting vehicle, or Humvee. He made 3,886 trips into the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obligated To Our Father Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 29, 2019

Romans 8:12-17

STRAIGHT FROM ROMANS 8 - Obligated to Our Father May 22, 2022 Romans 8:12-17 Introduction: Have any of you here this morning had to appear as a witness in a court case? I have. When I was 26 years old I had to testify that one of the young men who was being put into a drug ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Father Sees.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 2, 2020

You’re simply a person in want, and you’re turning to ‘things’ because you have not understood how good ‘Father’ is!!! “Stop solidifying your identity based upon what you do, or what you did; Start identifying with who you are in Jesus, and you’ll change what you do.” P.H

How the Father Sees. Luke 15:1-7TLB (Download a good picture of Rembrandt’s portrayal of the younger son. Play on screens while I talk). Author Henri Nouwen recalls his visit to a museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he spent hours reflecting on Rembrandt’s portrayal of the younger son—You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7, Ephesians 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jacob The Father Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 30, 2021

Tell the Christmas story from the perspective of Jacob the father of Joseph. It was messy.

This was a candlelight service. You are more than welcome to use this however you want, I don't hold any copyrights on it. I used a tool belt and rolled a flannel shirt in sawdust for props. Christmas Eve Joseph’s Dad December 24, 2021 Open: My Soul Magnifies the Lord – Special Call to ...read more

Denomination: Friends

The Father Is Compassionate And Gracious Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 13, 2022

How many of you were the kid who was always spilling and breaking stuff? How many parents have lost their temper over something that was not that big of a deal?

God Is … The Father is compassionate and gracious January 16, 2022 How many of you were the kid who was always spilling and breaking stuff? How many parents have lost their temper over something that was not that big of a deal? Exodus 32:19 NIV So it was, as soon as he came near the camp, that he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:19, Exodus 34:4-7, Psalm 119:68, Exodus 34:29-30, Numbers 6:24-26, Hebrews 4:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham - The Father Of Hearing Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 2, 2022

How do we hear from the LORD. This sermon focuses on the life of Abraham and how he was able to hear God and then obey God.

Scripture: John 10:1-5; Genesis 12:1-9 Theme: Hearing God’s Voice Title: Abraham – The Father of Hearing INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Over the next few weeks I would like for us to go on a little adventure together. It is an adventure that focuses on ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5, Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Father Is A Fair Judge Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 10, 2022

The story of the bible is a God walking with his people, attempting to rescue them. We must admit that God has been more than patient with humanity. He’s slow to anger, yet he does not leave unpunished. Exodus 34

God is … The Father is a Fair Judge February 13, 2020 The story of the bible is a God walking with his people, attempting to rescue them. We must admit that God has been more than patient with humanity. He’s slow to anger, yet he does not leave unpunished. Exodus 34 Romans 14:11-12 NIV For it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:11-12, Revelation 20:1-3, Revelation 4:8, Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father, Forgive Them... Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 13, 2021

As Christ was lifted between heaven and earth upon the cross, He uttered seven statements as He hung dying to provide redemption for fallen humanity. The first was a prayer to the Father, one in which Christ sought forgiveness for those responsible for the crucifixion.

Father, Forgive Them Luke 23:34 Luke 23:33a – And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him. These are the solemn words that Luke records concerning the crucifixion of our Lord. There is no great detail, just a simple statement, there they crucified him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist