Sermons on Gift Of Father:

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

Father's Day Thoughts

Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 29, 2009

The Christian father, in the home, stands in a parallel relationship to his home and family as Jesus does to the Church: Prophet, Priest, and King.

Father’s Day Thoughts Open your Bibles to Deuteronomy Chapter 6. First, let’s begin by considering some of the Offices that Jesus has. Jesus: Came to us to show God to us and as such He is our Prophet. Jesus: Seated at the right hand of the Father, He intercedes as our Priest Jesus: King of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Godly Father

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 17, 2009

A brief look into the role of the Father as God planned it to be.

Are You a Godly Father? Proverbs 4:1-14 Intro Billy Graham said, “A good father is one of the most unsung, un-praised, and unnoticed, yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” God intended for fathers to do more than “bring home the bacon.” From a biblical standpoint, the father is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Call No Man Father! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 19, 2009

You must not be called ’Teacher,’ because you are all equal and have only one Teacher. And you must not call anyone here on earth ’Father,’ because you have only the one Father in heaven. Nor should you be called ’Leader,’ because your one and only leader

“Call no man ‘Father’” says Jesus. That’s part of our reading today from Matthew 23. Jesus says, “call no man ‘Father’”. What’s that doing here? And I don’t just mean what’s it doing here as this week’s reading. I mean, what’s it doing in the Bible? Since the (not so recent) publication of “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:8-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Father To The Fatherless Is God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 21, 2009

Dads will find their wisest counsel for fatherhood from the way God Father’s humanity.

Father’s Day Sermon for CATM – June 21, 2009 A Father to the Fatherless is God - Luke 15:11-24; Psalm 68:4-6 I love being a father. I’ve loved it since day one when Jared was born. I loved it from the moment I got use to the idea that we were going to have a child, 4 years in to the 7 year ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathers Day 2009

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 28, 2009

A Fathers Day sermon about the father loving the family, and the family, in turn, loving and appreciating the father. All based upon Godly principles.

TODAY IS THE ONE DAY EACH YEAR * We set aside to honor our fathers. * What a shame we don’t do this * Every day of the year A FAMILY WAS CELEBRATING FATHERS DAY * When the little girl * Started giving it a lot of thought. SHE ASKED HER MOM, * If Santa brings presents, * And if God gives us our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: *other

But His Father Was A Greek

Contributed by James May on Jun 15, 2008

Timothy’s father was a heathen, and he was teaching his son the ways of the Greeks. But Paul became his spiritual father and taught Timothy the ways of the Lord. Which father are you?

But His Father Was a Greek By Pastor Jim May In the life of every child there are two people who, above all others in their lives, stand out as examples for them to follow. Nearly all of the lessons learned in the early years of childhood are learned from those two people. From Mom and Dad they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' Compassion In A Father

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Jun 15, 2008

A sermon for Father’s Day, calling all fathers to the mission Jesus set forth for us to follow.

The musings of a child through the years: 4 years old: my Dad can do anything 7 years old: my Dad knows a lot, a whole lot 9 years old: my dad doesn’t know quite everything 12 years old: Oh well, naturally Dad does not know that either 14 years old: my Dad is so out of step with ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Father Heart Of God

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 24, 2008

If your heart beats like the Father’s, you’ll love lost people too.

A several summers ago Laura and I witnessed every parent’s nightmare. As we soaked up the sun at Myrtle Beach, enjoying our annual vacation, watching Drake and Anna Gray, who were then still young enough to enjoy just playing in the sand, we noticed a man acting rather strangely. A barely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment To God The Father Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

Our commitment and priority must first be to God. Some materials are taken from sermoncentral.com and higherpraise.com

Theme: COMMITTED TO THE FATHER Text: 1 Corinthians 8: 6 Introduction A. In our message last Sunday the closest disciple of Jesus, John the Beloved, told us what it means to be a committed follower of the Lord. It is to be committed to the claims of Jesus about Himself, committed to live as Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph A Righteous Father

Contributed by Wesley Esquivel on Apr 18, 2008

Why did God choose Joseph to be His only Son’s foster father? Because Joseph ws a righteous man.

Joseph a Righteous Father– Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: Adoption Agencies look for a good father to care for adopted children. They investigate their criminal background, family history, mental state of being, financial dealings, and so forth. Adoptions agencies look for a man that has honesty, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Divine Father's Place Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

I. A FATHER’S LOVE … 1. A father’s love chooses to create, know and value each individual. 2. A father’s love creates a special environment and sustains it. 3. A father’s love communicates, counsels, and listens. 4. A father’s love protects.

… While I can’t share in the honors of full fatherhood today …  I want us to consider the honor we give to our DIVINE FATHER,  In 2 Cor 6:18, the apostle Paul applies God’s heart, first spoken to David the prophet Nathan, to all of us: “I will be a father to you, and you will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day 2005

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Description of a Christian father

Matthew 5:48, “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Video Clip—“The Perfects” from SERMON SPICE (This video, filmed in black and white, is an over the top parody of an atypical family named the “Perfects” who are perfect in every way. It is set on a Sunday morning and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Father Knows Best

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 26, 2007

There are two spirits in opposition to one another. The Spirit of God is better.

Outline: Introduction - Rachel teaching Jonathan - We are “mature”; our instinct is to “do God one better.” But as children redeemed by the spirit, we really should know better. Our Father created us, knows what we are created for, and desires to grow us in conformity to him. Our challenge is to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Father Of Lies Fell Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

THE FINAL IN A FOUR PART SERIES ON THE LIFE AND WORK OF SATAN AND HIS FALLEN STATE. THE FATHER OF LIES FELL! When Jesus saw Satan fall, he saw the undoing of Satan’s kingdom of lies, for the TRUTH was now penetrating that kingdom on a grander scale! Soon,

I SAW SATAN FALL! Series 1. The Accuser/Adversary Fell 2. The Pride Example Fell 3. The Ruler of Darkness Fell 4. The Father of Lies Fell, John 8:44 Lies are a big problem these days. Statistics are showing that more and more youth think it is okay if you lie, and if you get caught it just means ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-44

Denomination: Methodist