Sermons on Glad Father:

Father Hunger

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 13, 2005

We are created with a longing that only a father can fill.

Father Hunger Hosea 11:1-9 In premarital counseling we spend a lot of time talking about the future bride and grooms parents, and focus a great deal on the dads. We spend time talking about their relationships, favorite memories, the ways that they were disciplined, and what they like and don’t ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Job Of Fathers

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The role of fathers in discipleship

Intro: Today is Father’s day. As a special tribute to all the fathers here today, I brought along a friend named “Billy Bass” who has some special advice for you. I know some of you men like to fish, and you may wish you had a trophy bass like Billy. But Billy has some words of wisdom to share. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 8, 2005

Who is the real emphasis on in the commonly called "Parable of the Prodigal son"? It may surprise you who was the real prodigal!

THE PRODIGAL FATHER LUKE 15:11-24 INTRO: Jesus often spoke in parables in his teachings. 1. What is a parable? a. Parable signifies "the placing of one thing beside another" with a view to comparison. b. It is the lesson that is of value; the hearer must catch the analogy if he is to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 16, 2008

Jesus Christ came to earth to offer us the gift of eternal life.

To us a child is born, to us a son is given... And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). This week I read about an Indian woman who gave birth to her first child at the age of 70! Rajo Devi, who married 50 years ago, gave birth to a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Father

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 23, 2009

A Father’s Day message based on John 3:16

John 3:16 "The Perfect Father" Good morning, and Happy Father’s Day! Today’s message is entitled "The Perfect Father." I’m not the perfect father. But what’s reassuring is that neither are any of you. I don’t say that to slam any of you, it’s just a fact. None of us are perfect fathers. We ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Father Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 20, 2007

Second in a series in the characteristics of God as our Father. This message deals with His great love.

“Kingdom Kids” “Loving Father” Part 2 John clearly intended us to contemplate our intimate relationship with God as a Father and child. The image runs all through his gospel and especially his letter. I. The Likeness Factor A. The fact of likeness God created man in His image at the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Father's Protection Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 20, 2007

Third in a series on the characteristics of God as our father. This message particularly deals with his protection.

“Kingdom Kids” Part 3 Review John encouraged his readers to take the time to contemplate the awesomeness of the eternal God of the universe inviting sinful creatures of earth to be His children. “Behold”, “see”, “know”. Scripture employs the image of God as our heavenly Father. We are taking the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Is A Father?

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

A look at fatherhood and all its implications

What is a Father? Text: Ps. 90:1-2, 11-17, Eph. 6:1-4 Opening: 1. There is two ways to recognize power. 1. One is to see it at work. 2. Is to measure it when it is gone. 2. What we are witnessing in America, is the results of absentee fathers a. Drugs & ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Christmas Father

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007

THE GREATEST SANTA CLAUS IS THE LORD HIMSELF. HE GAVE ME A PRECIOUS GIFT ON CHRISTMAS EVE.

CHRISTMAS FATHER HEBREWS 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. I would like to explain that faith is a different thing compared to risk taking. With faith, one is quite sure of what he/she hopes for while risking provides some degree of doubt and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abba Father Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 16, 2008

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

Play God-Co Prayer Video Article- PC World- filled w/truth- unlike spurious gospel- Mac World- listed 10 highly over-rated high-tech products and 10 that received little publicity- are greatly underrated. In the same vein- relying on- strength/wisdom of man is highly overrated and the significance ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Charismatic

"Everlasting Father" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 31, 2008

Fourth sermon in a series on Isaiah 9:6.

When Jesus came to earth, He did so for the purpose of redeeming a lost world so that He might ultimately restore it to its former state of sinlessness and blessedness. In the process, as God come in human flesh, He also revealed the Father to us. John said of Jesus, "No one has ever seen God, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

Who was the prodigal?

Sermon: The Giving Father Mary Vs. Eve Opener Joke One week a Sunday school teacher had just finished telling her class the Christmas story, how Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem and how Jesus was born in a stable and laid in a manger. After telling the story the teacher asked, "Who do you think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Abba Father

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005

Beloved, We are now the Sons of God, heirs and joint-heirs with Jesus Christ. We might be without fortune and fame, but we will never be without a Father!

From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Correspondence Address: 56 Taylor Cir Carrollton, GA 30117 Email: tjpowers@gfb.org Abba Father Galatians 4:3-7 Intro: We are through the Spirit of Christ made heirs and joint heirs with Jesus. We have been given all the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of The Father Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

The Holy Spirit is the catalyst by which the church accomplishes its mission.

The Promise Of The Father Text: Acts 1:1-11;2:1-4 Introduction 1. Although this week in the A.D. series you will watch the arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the Holy Spirit has always been working. 2. From the beginning, Scripture says, "The Spirit of God was hovering over the waters" ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Father's Prayer

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 19, 2015

A message of how a father should pray for his children considering the complications and moral deterioration of today. We take a look at how a godly Father (David) prays for his child's (Solomon) blessing, understanding, and his strengthening.

A Father's Prayer Introduction: Today is Father's Day for all you dad's it is otherwise known as . . . Sunday. I know I've mentioned this before but its relevant more today, being Fathers Day, some of you men may remember the evangelist (Jarred Murr) pointed out during one of our fellowship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational