Sermons on Founding Father:

Just Like My Father

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Feb 10, 2004

In order to be like our Father God, we must get rid of anger and begin living a life of love. But what does that mean in our everyday lives?

Many here have heard of a man named Bobby Knight. He’s a famous college basketball coach. Bobby Knight is given to what commentaries on the Old Testament refer to as "ebullitions of wrath." Maybe you’ve seen some of Bobby’s ebullitions on display in television news clips: Coach Knight hurling a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Through The Eyes Of The Father Series

Contributed by Greg Taylor on Jun 7, 2005

In order to understand Christmas through the eyes of the Father, you need to look at the Christmas Tree. Because, you see, Christmas is really the story of Three Trees.

Christmas through the eyes of the Father Well, for most of us the family gatherings have passed, the meals have been shared, the gifts have been exchanged and several are probably ready for a long nap. If you are like me, you really love Christmas, but sometimes feel emotionally down the day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-61

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everlasting Father, Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 21, 2004

As my EVERLASTING FATHER, Jesus gives me acceptance and approval.

Who Is This Jesus? Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6 December 18/19, 2004 Don Jaques THESIS: Jesus the Messiah lives up to his title of everlasting father by caring for us and training us in the ways of righteousness, and the title of prince of peace by making us whole again through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Father's Day - Responsibilities And Blessing

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 16, 2009

Father’s Day reminds us of parental responsibilities and blessing, as we show our love and acceptance to children in: Our Words, Giving our Time, Sharing Caring Love, and Modelling ourselves on Jesus and our Heavenly Father.

FATHER’S DAY - RESPONSIBILITIES AND BLESSING Father’s Day started in America, strangely enough by a lady! In 1909, one hundred years ago this lady, by name of Sonora Dodd, was sitting in church one Sunday, listening to a sermon on Mother’s Day. She decided it was only fair to also have a day for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Genesis 49:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Father's Day Sermon In A Bag

Contributed by Richard Berry on Jun 21, 2004

Old wife’s tale, "The best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach." Used this principle to drive home some spiritual truths about fatherhood

FATHER’S DAY SERMON IN A BAG As I wondered how to get through to our fathers this morning, an old wife’s tale came to mind, “The best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” I figured using this same principle might help in driving home some spiritual truths as well. So not only will we use ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:22

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In God The Father Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 4, 2005

The Apostles’ Creed has been Christianity’s statement of faith for over 1,600 years. What do we mean when we say these words and how do these beliefs impact our lives today.

Psalm 46:1-11 “I Believe in God Almighty” INITRODUCTION The Apostles’ Creed is one of the oldest statements of faith in the Christian Church. We can find traces of it back to the second century and have record of its use in its present form by 450 AD. This creed expresses what we believe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Watch The Father And Imitate Him

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 11, 2006

Israel was called to imitate God and so are we. Jesus achieved it, and he is in the process of making us perfect so that we will be like him.

I read a story this week (by Bishop Tom Wright) about a Father who was preparing to go away on business for several weeks. He was anxious to make sure that his wife would be looked after during his time away and so he had a quiet word with his eldest son who was about 9 years old at the time. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Anglican

How To Please Your Father Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

5th in series on 1 Thessalonians (5 of 8).

HOW TO PLEASE YOUR FATHER 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 INTRO: Along with jogging, walking has become a popular exercise and outdoor sport. You can see entire families out enjoying a walk together. The Christian life can be compared to a walk. It begins with a step of faith. But that step leads to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Portraits Of A Father From Proverbs Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 17, 2007

The purpose of this message is to encourage fathers to take the time and put forth the effort to raise their children in a godly way therby becoming the glory of their children.

PORTRAITS OF A FATHER FROM PROVERBS Proverbs 13:1; 15:5; 27:10; 22:28; 17:6 INTRODUCTION: A. Happy Father’s Day Fathers. 1. If you are here with your dad you are privileged to do so. 2. There are many who would like to be but cannot - enjoy the time together. B. On Mother’s Day we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day - Duct Tape

Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jun 28, 2007

This sermon is about godly/biblical alternatives to fixing life’s problems for fathers.

Title: Father’s Day (FATHER – acrostic) {Display a roll of duct tape.} What are some other uses of duct tape that you can think of? (Ask congregation!) {WATCH: Duct Tape Video} [ILLUS: Duct Tape is one of those invaluable items that is able to solve many of life’s little problems. We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:14

Denomination: Holiness

Like Father Like Child Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

And what are you doing to keep yourself from being polluted by the world? It's not the big major "sins" that most often get us...it's the little foxes that spoil the vine. What are you watching...what are you listening to...where do you spend your time?

LIKE FATHER LIKE CHILD JAMES 1:26 27 Like father like son (mother daughter) is a well known phrase...and it's usually used when the less desirable traits of the parent are seen in their children. Song "Cat's in the Cradle" but also positive...Something we can be proud of as parents, when ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27