Sermons on Glorification Of The Father:

The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002

The church is called "The Family of God" because it is all about relationships, those with our Heavenly Father, and our brothers and sisters.

Families are funny things, and I don’t mean funny in the sense of humorous. Families are a strange and wonderful and dangerous thing. The people that we love the deepest are probably part of our family. In a family unit there is the potential for the most fulfilling and closest relationships that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50, Romans 8:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Only Thing Worth Bragging About

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

The only thing really worth talking about in our lives is our relationship with God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ.

THE ONLY THING WORTH BRAGGING ABOUT Jeremiah 9:23-24 Philippians 3:3-11 INTRODUCTION: ILL> Two boys bragging about their fathers. gMy father makes more money. My dad can run faster.h gMay dad ca beat up your dad.h gThatfs nothing. My mom can beat up my dad.h A. JER 9:23-24 1. God ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24, Philippians 3:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Silent Minion Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

Like a good butler Minions are sometimes silent. Although there are no words recorded for Jesus' earthly father the impact he had was incredible

He’s always the forgotten one at Christmas. Oh we remember the Christ child, how could we forget him, even in the shopping malls they sing about the birth of Christ and his name is even included in the very word Christmas. Without Christ there would be no Christmas and so he’s remembered. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Washing Dirty Feet (Cancelled Debts)

Contributed by John Skaggs on Oct 18, 2000

(Matthew 6:9-15 NASB) "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name.

(Matthew 6:9-15 NASB) "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. {10} 'Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. {11} 'Give us this day our daily bread. {12} 'AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, AS WE ALSO HAVE FORGIVEN OUR DEBTORS. {13} 'And do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-8

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Our heavenly Father knows what is best even when He allows us to go through dark valleys of suffering.

Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Steps

Contributed by Charles Banks on May 22, 2003

Admonishes and reminds all Christian believers of how they walk in the grace and knowledge of our LORD and Savior JESUS CHRIST by GOD the Father!

“Your Steps!!!” Psalms 37:23-24 The 6 pertinent questions to always ask in any situation: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? Let’s discuss how they relate to these scriptures: Whose steps are referred to? “…a good man” (Psalms 37:3-5) 3. Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-24

Denomination: Christian Church

How Great Is Your Name

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 16, 2004

“All things that the Father has are mine. Therefore I said that He will take of mine and declare it to you” John 16:15.

Theme: How great is Your Name Text: Pr. 8:22-31; Rom. 5:1-5; Jn. 16:12-15 Today is Trinity Sunday - the day we celebrate the Holy Trinity of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. We can only understand this revelation, as the Scriptures teach us, when the Spirit, who is identical with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:22-31, John 16:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Have You Seen My Daddy?

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Jun 16, 2002

The discourse between Jesus and His Disciples focusing on the answer, "If you have seen me, you’ve seen the Father."

Sermon by Pastor Robert Earl Houston, Sr., Assistant Pastor Westwood Baptist Church, University Center Nashville, Tennessee - www.westwoodbcuc.org www.roberthouston.org Sunday, June 16, 2002 (Father’s Day) 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Text: John 14:9 Subject: “Have You Seen My Daddy?” One of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:9

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jun 19, 2002

Jesus’ disciples saw Him go to secluded places to pray many times and they wanted to learn to pray to the Father as Jesus did.

Lord Teach Us to Pray Jesus’ disciples saw Him go to secluded places to pray many times and they wanted to learn to pray to the Father as Jesus did. The Bible tells us much about how we should pray and the attitude of prayer. Prayer is our communication line to God. It is like talking with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:5-8, Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Distinction - "Adoption"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 30, 2003

This message explores "adoption", and the special relationship we have with our Heavenly Father by being placed into His family as a child of God.

WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Adoption” Romans 8:14-17 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our SERIES on “Words Of Distinction”. TONIGHT, we will look at the word “Adoption”. Most of you probably don’t know that I was “adopted”. I was “adopted” at the age of 11, in 1961. HOWEVER, I lived with my birth ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Deposit On Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Our Father encourages us to release what we hold dearest in this world in order to deposit in heaven a treasure that cannot and will not fail.

When buying a house or another piece of property and you’ve made an offer price it’s customary to secure your intention to buy and establish a contract by making a deposit on your offer. This deposit is called "Earnest Money" and it is a personal guarantee to the buyer that you’re serious about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holiness Stream Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

what does God your Father see you doing in secret? The "Holiness" stream asks us these tough, heart questions.

The Holiness Stream: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God Feb 5, 2006 Intro: How broad is the Kingdom of God? That is the question we have begun exploring throughout January. To review quite quickly – thus far we have looked primarily at two “streams” of Christianity – the “evangelical” or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Shared Leadership

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on May 27, 2007

This sermon takes a look at the advice Moses’ Father-in-Law Jethro gave him and how it applies to church leadership today.

Title: Shared Ministry Text: Exodus 18:13-27 Date: 5/27/07 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Next Sunday we will be electing 3 new Deacons. Deacons serve a very important role here at Sulphur Spring Baptist Church. I consider the Deacons of this church to be my Partners ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians 3: The Mystery Of Christ

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on the multicoloured wisdom of God and mystery of Christ. Let us not forget what we are called to be...

"In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:4-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Only Choice That Matters

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 24, 2005

There is the Jesus bus that goes to the Father and eternal life with Him. There is the Satan bus that goes to death. There are only two buses -- choose life.

Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come. Psalm 71:18 With increasing age comes the desire to have those you leave behind know who you are and whose you are. Many things have happened to cause me to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:18

Denomination: Lutheran