Sermons on Glad Father:

God The Father Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 13, 2002

Who God is, how the Bible describes Him, and what He does.

God the Father (God at Work series) Dt. 6:4, 5 INTRO.: A six-year old child looked into the crib of his brand new baby brother and said, "Quick, before you forget, tell me what God is like?" What the child was asking about has been the pursuit of scholars for many centuries. Scholars call it ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intimacy With The Father

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon seeks to lead people into deeper intimacy with the Father as we abide in Him.

In the book of Philippians, we read about Paul “pressing on” in His relationship with God. Pressing on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ! Yet, for so many of us, the word “stuck” would do a much better job describing where we are in our relationship with God… where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:18-19

A Father's Love

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A Look at the story of the Prodigal Son through the eys of the Father

A Father’s Love: The Story of the Prodigal Son Many of us still remember our fathers even if they are no longer among us. We remember the look he gave us when he would discipline us knowing the pain it caused him, as he would carry out whatever punishment would be coming. I often remember the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Mennonite

God The Father Series

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 4, 2002

From a series "What we Believe..."

“What We Believe…” God the Father 1 Corinthians 8:6 As the day of September 11 grows closer there are a lot of people once again discussing – GOD. What is odd is - that church attendance now is no more than it was at Pre-Sept 11 levels. During the last year, there has been no lasting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Grief Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002

#4 of 4 sermons dealing with David’s sin with Bathsheba, its effects, and David’s ultimate restoration.

A Father’s Grief (2 Samuel 12:15-25) I. The Consequences of Sin: Pain and Suffering A. Sin affects the sinner B. Sin affects those around the sinner II. The Results of Repentance: Forgiveness and Hope III. Our Response Toward Those Who Have Fallen A. Present God accurately B. Present God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Loving Father

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

Probably the best-known parable Jesus told is the one we call "The Parable of the Prodigal Son." But it has been suggested that the story is more about the loving, forgiving, & waiting father than it is of the prodigal son.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Today is Father’s Day, & as such it is a very special day for most families in our nation. And while fathers may not always be everything that they ought to be, it is interesting to note that when Jesus wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Lesson On Fathers

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Good fathers are neither wimps or macho men.

Thesis: Good fathers are neither wimps or macho men. Intro.: 1. Today is the day recognized in our society as "FATHER'S DAY." a. We want to honor FATHERS today. b. Biblical basis ..................... Eph. 6:1-4. c. Typical Father's Day sermon: 1) Directed toward Fathers and designed to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Christian Fathering

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

How is the Christian father to carry out his responsibilities

Introductory Considerations 1. Passage from 1 Samuel not one we feel comfortable with. It is downright frightening, especially to those of us who are parents - a story of disobedient children who ignore their father’s scolding and as a result God severely punishes both them and their father - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hello Father Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 12 of Sermon on the Mount, an introduction to the Lords Prayer

Matthew 6:5 And when you pray. Prayer,what is prayer? Roger Babson "Prayer is the greatest unused power in the world." Charles Trumbell "Prayer is realising the energies of God." Phillip Brooks "prayer is in it’s simplest definition, is merely a wish turned heavenward." Samuel Coolridge "Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

My Father Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 13 in Sermon on Mount series, looks at the attributes of the Father

`HOW’S YOUR PRAYER LIFE? AFTER ALL WHEN JESUS SAID, WHEN YOU PRAY. NOW HE SEEMED PRETTY DEFINITE AT THIS POINT, HE DIDN’T SAY, IF YOU PRAY, INSTEAD HE SAID WHEN YOU PRAY. HE SEEMED PRETTY CONVINCED THAT CHRISTIANS WOULD PRAY. AND HE SAID THAT WHEN WE PRAYED THAT WE SHOULD NOT PRAY LIKE THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Father's Strength

Contributed by Don Gaston on Oct 18, 2000

‘Abraham, take your son, your only son and sacrifice him’, why would this have happened? Let’s take a few moments to study the circumstances that led up to this event.

‘Abraham, take your son, your only son and sacrifice him’, why would this have happened? Let’s take a few moments to study the circumstances that led up to this event. Will power! Have you heard the expression, ‘so and so has a strong will power’? Will (noun): the power of control over one's own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-2

A Father's Strength

Contributed by Don Gaston on Oct 18, 2000

‘Abraham, take your son, your only son and sacrifice him’, why would this have happened? Let’s take a few moments to study the circumstances that led up to this event.

‘Abraham, take your son, your only son and sacrifice him’, why would this have happened? Let’s take a few moments to study the circumstances that led up to this event. Will power! Have you heard the expression, ‘so and so has a strong will power’? Will (noun): the power of control over one's own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

A Father's Dilemma

Contributed by Troy Mason on Dec 22, 2001

How one man came to know Jesus Christ.

A Father’s Dilemma Mark 9:14-29 Introduction: This story is about a father who came to know Christ. He did not do it alone, nor did he do without reservation. His story is a model for many of us. NLT “…Help me not to doubt.” WE “…Help me to believe more.” I. Desperation – This father was sunk ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Sins Of The Fathers

Contributed by James May on Dec 5, 2004

What we are teaching our children will determine their eternal future, for good or for evil.

Sins of the Fathers by Pastor Jim May 2 Kings 2:19-24, "And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren. And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faithful Fathers

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Abraham

Abraham, a picture of a Father, Genesis 22 Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ, June 16, 2002 Three boys were bragging about their fathers. The first one said, "My father runs so fast he can fire an arrow, start running, and get there before the arrow!" The second one said, "That’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ