Sermons on Forgiving Father:

God Is In The Fathering Of Families

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005

The fourth of a four part series on family life.

Today marks five years since we first met. I am still glad to be your pastor and I look forward to more years together. Last year I shared three top ten father’s lists from fathers.com. Does anyone remember what they were? One list was “Top Ten Dinner Dishes When Mom’s Away and Dad’s “Cooking,” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:11-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fragrance Of The Father I Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Nov 24, 2004

Our souls are restless and our attitudes are Mediocre, we as christians need to push into his presence a full 100 percent for God wants to give us an experience that we will never forget so that we can carry the fragrance of the Father with us everywhere

Introduction: A.W. Tozer, The Root of the Righteous- One of their big milk companies makes capital of the fact that their cows are all satisfied with their lot in life. Their clever ads have made the term “contented cows” familiar to everyone. But what is virtue in a cow may be a vice in a man. And ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Good Father

Contributed by Ron Callen on Mar 9, 2007

Whether or not you’ve had a good earthly father, all Christians have a heavenly Father that has set the perfect example for us. This message instructs a young man as to what is expected of him. It instructs fathers as to what they should be. It can ins

FATHERS Tonight I’m going to preach to myself. I’m going to invite you to listen. I’m going to talk about fathers. The responsibility of fathers. The responsibility of a child to his or her father. Ladies, you would do well to listen in. Someday, not that far from now you will pick ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of A Great Father

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

Four characteristics of great fathers.

READ: 1 Corinthians 4:14-17 Three kinds of fathers God is looking for: 1. Fathers of natural children—Ephesians 6:4 / 1 Timothy 5:8 2. Fathers in the House of God (v15) - Setting the example - Setting the tone - Taking responsibility 3. Father’s of spiritual sons (v17) - Personal discipleship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Fathers' Chastening

Contributed by Stan Szelkowski on Jun 16, 2016

A Father's Day message in which we discover the blessing of our Heavenly Father's (and earthly father's) "chastening" or discipline. (This sermon is in "outline form." You will need to reformat the layout because of the way it appears on this site.)

Our Fathers’ Chastening June 19, 2016 - When I was growing up, I could ALWAYS count on my parents to discipline me when I needed it, because they loved me > If my parents disciplined me because they loved me, it makes sense that, because of His love for me, God will discipline me when ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Kind Of Church I Want To Be The Pastor Of"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 16, 2003

It may have been the criticism of the elder brother that drove the prodigal son away from home, but it was the love of the Father who brought him back!

“The Kind of Church I want to be the Pastor of” Introduction: It seems the reason why the prodigal son left home might have been because of the attitude that his elder brother had towards him. What brought him home was the love of the Father. I do not want to frame my Church around the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Tender Love Of God

Contributed by Jenna Goggins on Sep 23, 2002

Hosea shares with us a beautiful description of the unconditional love of God the Father for his children, and his continual call to repent and return to his embrace.

The Tender Love of God I. How do you picture God? When God was first described to you, what were you told about him? This summer I read a book entitled “Memories of God” by author Roberta Bondi, who is the Professor of Church History at Emory University’s School of Theology. She remembers back ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Danger Of An Unstable Father Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 24, 2012

1) An Unstable Father is Too Permissive (Genesis 6:1), 2) An Unstable Father Loses Control (Genesis 6:2), 3) An Unstable Father Tests God’s Patience (Genesis 6:3), and 4) An Unstable Father Reaps What he Sows (Genesis 6:4)

As human society develops, as civilization becomes more and more advanced, as people enjoy the blessing of families and children and all that goes with it, life is punctuated finally by death and it’s a series of obituaries brought about by sin. From the Fall into Genesis chapter 6, is development ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-4

Denomination: Other

Our Eternal Father Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 5, 2007

This is the third sermon in this series. 1. Christ’s CHARACTER does not change. 2. Christ’s COMPASSION does not change. 3. Christ’s COMMITMENT does not change.

Our Eternal Father Three weeks ago we started a series of sermons based on Isaiah chapter nine and verse six. Let’s go ahead and read our focal passage at this time. "For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honr Your Father

Contributed by Bobby Jackson on Jan 23, 2007

A sermon about honroing our father with our lives.

“Honor Your Father” 1 Samuel 2-4 I. Introduction with children’s comments on fathers. II. Eli and his sons Hophni and Phinehas (1 Samuel 2-4) I want to share some stories with you today about fathers and their children. I want you to hear these stories and decide for yourself whether or not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring Your Father

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 11, 2009

The importance of a dad in their child’s faith development and the need to honor one’s father for their influence in raising you.

BluefishTV.com video "Thanks Dad" Is anyone willing to share what you learned from your dad? What do we Learn from our Fathers? One of my most vivid memories growing up was when we would go camping and my dad would have me pick up our campsite and he would tell me to ’leave it better than we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Values Of Our Father

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000

The Beattitudes show the values that God has for this life

God’s True Values Matthew 5.3-12 November 2, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. The concept of Core Values: Business terms, things that drive the business to success, the focus on what makes the business successful, the purpose of why they exist, many speak of service or quality, values provide ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon "the Challenging Discipline Of Forgiveness (Forgiveness Is For Everyone)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 14, 2023

Of all the discipline given by Jesus, forgiveness maybe the most difficult. Forgiveness require every person to accept individual responsibility, but believers can be good at it!

Forgiveness Is For Everyone Scripture Matt 18: 21-35 “Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” 22 “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied,“but seventy times seven! 23“Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven can be compared to a king who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Galatians 6:7-10, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Father's Opened Gift

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 30, 2013

If you have experienced the Father's Love in Christ at Christmas, this is not the end of all things but the beginning of everything: If anyone is in Christ, he is a new Creation.

The Father’s Opened Gift 2 Corinthians 5:11-17 We have been looking at some of the gifts of the Almighty God in sending Jesus, the Messiah, the one-and-only-one-of-a-kind “Son of God”, anointed to come to earth in the Flesh to demonstrate the lavish Love of God in Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A Father

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jul 1, 2007

IN ALL OF GODS GREATNESS, IN HIS CARNATE MANIFESTATION, EVEN HE CHOSE FOR HIMSELF A FATHER AND A MOTHER.

What Makes a Father Rev. Scott Epperson 6-17-07 ILLUSTATION.- Harmon Killebrew who used to play for the Minn. Twins said, “My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, ‘You’re tearing up the grass.’ Dad would reply, ‘We’re not raising grass, we’re ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal