Sermons on getting close to our father:

The Church Of The Closed Door - Laodicea Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 19, 2017

Laodicea was the second of the seven churches of Asia to receive no commendation from the Lord. Such a state requires us to look very carefully at this church, which lived within an affluent society whose attitudes clearly rubbed off on the church.

THE CHURCH OF THE CLOSED DOOR READING Rev 3:14-22 1. INTRODUCTION Laodicea was the second of the seven churches of Asia to receive no commendation from the Lord. Such a state requires us to look very carefully at this church. Can it teach something to us today? We shall see as we move through ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Father’s Day - Great Fathers Redefined

Contributed by Pastor (Dr.) Francesca Fajinmi on Jun 12, 2018

See how murderers, adulterers, fornicators, liars, and many more, became great fathers.

Most Father’s Day messages will not complete without sharing the story of how it all began. Father's Day was attributed to an American woman Sonora Smart who advocated the tradition because of her father. The father raised five children after the death of his wife during the birth of their sixth ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-17, Genesis 19:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Word To Fathers

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

Parenting is one of the most important tasks of our lives, one of the greatest opportunities todo something that really matters. The Apostle Paul gives us important wisdom for how to do it well.

This is Father’s Day, a time to think about one of the most important tasks in any society. Being a parent, father or mother, is one of the most demanding, draining, frustrating jobs you will ever do. And it also may well be the most fulfilling job you ever do. They say that nobody complains on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Close Encounters Of The Third Kind

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 10, 2008

Luke, chapter 2 contains the three kinds of encounters associated with alien visitation: sighting, communication, and making it public. Spinning off from the film, "Close Encounter of the Third Kind", this is an examination of the birth announcement and

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND Luke 2:8-20 ONE OF THE GREAT EVENTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY took place on July 20th, 1969, at exactly 4:17 P.M., EDT, when the Lunar Module “Eagle” landed on the surface of the moon. The Apollo 11 mission was the first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Heavenly Father Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2016

Every day we experience the presence of Father God, His Mercy His Grace and His Love. God has promised to never leave us or forsake us. He is with us in the good times and the bad. He is Our Gracious Heavenly Father and He loves us.

20160619 ASHPM Our Heavenly Father Every day we experience the presence of Father God, His Mercy His Grace and His Love. God has promised to never leave us or forsake us. He is with us in the good times and the bad. He is Our Gracious Heavenly Father and He loves us and cares for us more than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Communion - Open, Closed, Or Cracked? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 7, 2020

Is the Communion Meal Open to all who profess Christ? Or is it overseen by the congregation hosting the meal and thus restricted to those who are in open fellowship with the assembly? The message is a study of this controversial question.

“In the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part, for there must be factions among you in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Submission To The Father

Contributed by Doug Sanders on May 13, 2002

Sin distroy lives and Church it is time that we fear hurting the love ones around us. It is time we feared hurting our Lord and Savior.

Submission to the Father 1 Peter 1:17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; I. Confession (you call on the Father) of His possission a. the word call means “to put a name ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Father’s Day 2022

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2023

I don't know about you, but I often struggle with messages relevant to specific days, so here is a Father's Day message i preached from 2022

FATHER’S DAY 2022 BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH INTRODUCTION: AS WE GET STARTED THIS MORNING, I HAVE TWO SMALL REMINDERS FOR OUR DADS WHO ARE HERE WITH US THIS MORNING. ONE IS A PEN WITH THE INSCRIPTION, “GODLY FATHERS ARE A BLESSING TO THEIR CHILDREN”. THE OTHER ITEM IS A COMPASS KEYCHAIN WITH THE ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Baptist

Father Knows Best

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 9, 2003

God is concerned about our desires, our direction and our destiny.

FATHER KNOWS BEST Text: Matthew 7:9-11 I read a story of a father who was preparing to go on a trip to grandma’s house over the Thanksgiving Holidays. He describes the episode as if it were a theology lab. This father and mother began comparing their mental notes of spiritual perceptions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Honoring Fathers

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 6, 2006

Giving honor to father’s and mothers is biblical. Today we are giving honor to father’s. Instead of preaching at our fathers today is going to be rather light. I hope you will laugh some but at the same time we will share some serious and sobering thin

Giving honor to father’s and mothers is biblical. Today we are giving honor to father’s. Instead of preaching at our fathers today is going to be rather light. I hope you will laugh some but at the same time we will share some serious and sobering things about fathers. TOP 10 THINGS YOU’LL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Close Encounters Of The Holy Kind Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 31, 2014

Isaiah encountered the living God and responded with a sense of awe and service.

1. Peter Marshall once prayed before the U.S. Senate: "Lord, we thank you that we can come to you just as we are. But remind us that we dare not leave as we came." (Senate Chaplain, '47-48) 2. What are some purposes of worship? a. Respect God; Love God; Honor God b. Dying in Service Little ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Huddled Behind Closed Doors

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 14, 2020

Today, many are huddled behind closed doors, fearing the dreadful disease - Coronavirus.

Message/Devotion April 19, 2020 John 20:19-31 Huddled Behind Closed Doors As I read today’s gospel message, it was abundantly clear to me that today masses of people are huddled behind closed doors due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Some are in a self-imposed lockdown. Some are in a lockdown ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get A Grip! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 1 - Get a Grip! I. Introduction There are a lot of ways to say it. I "fly off the handle." I have a short fuse. I'm about to flip out. I'm hot under the collar. I'm about to have a cow. I'm about to go postal. Cheesed off! Or I'm salty! It really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Afraid To Ask

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Sep 20, 2024

Why would be ever afraid to ask our loving Father?

Afraid to Ask! Mark 9:30-32 (NLT) 30 Leaving that region, they traveled through Galilee. Jesus didn’t want anyone to know he was there, 31 for he wanted to spend more time with his disciples and teach them. He said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of his enemies. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-32, 2 Samuel 24:11-14, Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Father’s Provision For Purification Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 3, 2011

In response to repentance & faith in Jesus, God cleanses you both inside & out. Sorrow over sin is not an end in itself. Those who repent & follow God find He revives the heart of the contrite & blots out their sins.

ZECHARIAH 13: 1-6 THE FATHER’S PROVISION FOR PURIFICATION Following the great outpouring of the Spirit who brings spiritual illumination, recognition of the Crucified One, and the resulting sorrow of repentance (12:10-14), the Spirit then brings cleansing. Sorrow over sin is not an end in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist