Sermons on Glad Father:

Getting To Know "Our Father"

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 30, 2011

This sermon describes what God as Father is really like and our interaction as fathers with our children profoundly and deeply and emotionally shapes the way they will interact with God.

Getting to Know Our Father Matt 6, June 19, 2011 Intro: The way we imagine has an incredibly powerful impact on how we experience life. If we hear that a certain movie is the absolute best movie a friend has ever seen, they tell us we must see it as soon as possible, we start to imagine it in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Father's Job Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Fathers are God's agents of the law, but they are also God's agents of grace. To be the first, and not the second, is to be one testament shy of a Bible, or shy of God's full revelation. A half of a Bible is not the Bible, and half of a father is not a father.

Dick Van Dyke tells the stories of how children act toward their father when they are angry. In his book Faith, Hope and Hilarity he tells of a boy who had been spanked by his father for making too much noise. The boy climbed into his mother's lap and said, "Mama I wish you had married ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Lost Sons And A Prodigal Father Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Nov 3, 2025

While the parable of the prodigal son reveals some things about the lostness of the younger son, it also reveals the lostness of the elder son and the prodigal love of God.

How do you view God? Some people view God as a heavy-handed, demanding judge with strict rules of right and wrong. Others view God like a doting grand-father who willingly gives his grandchildren whatever they want - practically spoiling them. Some may view God as aloof and distant, uninterested or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32, John 3:16-17, Romans 8:32, Ephesians 2:4-7, Titus 3:5-6, 1 John 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Vessels

Contributed by James May on Oct 30, 2022

The story of Elisha and the widow with the pot of oil teaches us a lot about what Jesus did for us and what we are now called upon to do for the Kingdom of God. God wants to fill as many empty vessels as will come to him.

Empty Vessels Sunday, October 30, 2022 – 10 am In the prophetic times which we live we see so much of the fulfillment of God’s Word all around us. The Spirit of God is moving in the earth to find as many empty vessels as He can that will be willing to be filled with the Oil of Gladness and will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-6, Luke 10:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Kind Of Father Is God?

Contributed by Troy Mueller on Jun 17, 2016

Father's Day sermon June 2016

What Kind Of Father Is God? Topical Intro – So, today is Father’s Day – a day dedicated to acknowledging, honoring and being thankful for our earthly fathers. Considering that this is the purpose of the day – I would like for you to take a minute and think about your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 18, 2021

A Father’s heart has the power to bring renewal to those who need to be refreshed from the trials of life and pressures of life. A Father’s heart can also bring trauma, pain and loss to people.

A Father’s Heart Opening Illustration: Skit Guys – Things Dad’s Don’t say! 2 parts Happy Father’s Day! Introduction: Today is Father’s Day – a day to recognize and honor our Father’s – this means our spiritual fathers, adopted fathers, step fathers, father figures and of course our ...read more

Scripture: John 8:54-56, John 10:25-30, John 15:20-25, John 17:1-5, John 17:20-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behold The Greatness Of God The Father Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 22, 2008

Over the next 3 weeks, we are going to magnify our focus on God, lifting Him up as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Today our focus is on the Father.

“Behold the Greatness of God” (Part 1 - Our Heavenly Father) Psalm 103:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 20, 2008 *Is there any praise in your heart this morning? Take a good look inside and ask yourself: “Is there any praise in my heart today for the Lord?” *David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Father Who Finds Nemo

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 12, 2024

Nemo's father Marlin reminds us of the father in the Parable of the prodigal son who is a mirror for God our Heavenly Father.

FATHER’S DAY 2024 THE FATHER WHO FINDS NEMO LUKE 15:11-32 #FathersDay STORY SEGMENT 1 Clownfish Marlin and his wife, Coral, live happily in an anemone in the Great Barrier Reef near Australia. They are about to become parents, waiting for their many eggs to hatch. It is a happy time full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prodigal Father And The Lost Son

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 9, 2024

A message about the story of The Lost Son, and the problem shared by every human - sin...and the solution available to every person - Jesus the Christ.

June 9, 2024 Sermon I don’t want to alarm you, but we have a problem. It’s not just our church. It’s not just the Yonge Street Mission. But we have a problem. The problem we have is actually universal. The apostle Paul summarized the problem in this way: We know that the law is spiritual; but I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Romans 7:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job: A Father With Staying Power

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 16, 2003

The book of Job is a study in the reality of suffering and the sovereignty of God over evil. It is not a text that you hear mentioned on Father’s Day. But according to Job 1:1-5, he was an exceptional father.

Job: A Father with Staying Power Job 1:1-5 Pastor Jeff Williams Good morning! I would like to wish you a Happy Father’s Day. While we have celebrated our mother’s sacrifice and investment in our lives for nearly one hundred years, fathers did not get their due until President Johnson declared ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathering God’s Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 19, 2010

In order to father God’s way, a Godly Father 1) Knows God 2) Loves God & 3) Shows his love for God.

As Barbara Kay said this week: Happy are those for whom Father’s Day means a barbecue and a card poking fun at Dad’s foibles. Not so much for children whose "father" was an anonymous sperm sold to create a child he would never know or likely care to know. For them "Seed Provider’s Day" would be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Other

Funeral Message Fro My Dad

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

My Father was not a rich man, by the world's standards but in my eyes he was was wealthy beyond measure. He was my best friend.

My Dad, My Friend He was born January 1 1933, the son of a share cropper and his wife; Olee and Bessie Lee of Coward S.C. They called him J.T. but we call him Daddy. He told stories of the many hardships he suffered growing up, like the struggle for an education. Whenever we would complain about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Father Is God

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 24, 2001

What is our heavenly father like

WHAT KIND OF FATHER IS GOD? JEFF SEAMAN We’ve been looking at how God meets your deepest needs and we’ve noticed that God uses a descriptive name for Himself that matches every one of your ten deepest needs. Your understanding of God will affect every area of your life. If you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Invest Your One And Only Life Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

Sermon’s purpose is to explain the Parable of the Shrewd Steward so that people follow his example of trusting the master’s generosity and mercy.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Five Keys To Giving Thanks Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 13, 2007

This is a sermon of Thanksgiving. My prayer is that God is thanked – with joy and gladness – with thankfulness and gratitude – and with a heart dependent on Him.

Five Keys To Giving Thanks What Do You Think of When You Think of Thanksgiving? Eating, Football, Long Weekend, Shopping, History, or Family? Thanksgiving is much more than any of this. True thanksgiving is not just a day for food, football, and family. It’s not just a holiday every fourth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Romans 11:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational