Sermons on God As Father:

Psalms 23 And The Names Of God

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Showing the Names of God in Psalms 23

Psalms 23 Theme: The Lord is My Shepherd Text: Psalm 23 Psa 23:1-6 A Psalm of David. The LORD (Jehovah) is my shepherd; MY SHEPHERD Jehovah-ra-ah I shall not want. MY PROVIDER Jehovah-jireh When the Lord is your shepherd you have everything you need or will ever need. (2) He maketh me to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

How Big Is Your God?

Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 3, 2011

Have you ever tried to figure out how big God is? This sermon answers that question.

Pray Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Have you ever tried to figure out how big God is? Country singer Ray Price wrote a song ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing God Lesson 22

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 30, 2012

Seeking Guidance for Life

A. WHY SUCH A BOLD PRAYER? (EXODUS 33:18- 34:8) 1. God’s promise. “When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain” (3:12, Hebrew, serve, could be seen). 2. God’s nature. God wants to show His greatness and splendor. 3. God’s invitation. “That shines ever ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:29-36

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Loved With An Everlasting Love, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008

God;s love for us is so endless, unrelenting, so refreshing, how long has it been since you have seen him?

You are loved with an everlasting love… Part 2 Text: Jer. 31:1-3 Introduction: 1. Most of us have our love tanks running on empty. I do not mean the sensuous, giddy, boyfriend, girlfriend love stuff. 2. Too many Christians are dealing with fears. Why? Because our love for our ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

Our Childhood Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 24, 2014

To persevere during trying times we need to remember our childhood (sonship) in Christ (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 14 Radically Perseverant pgs 358-363)

HoHum: Fred Craddock, while lecturing at Yale University told of going back one summer to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to take a short vacation with his wife. One night they found a quiet little restaurant where they looked forward to a private meal - just the two of them. While they were waiting for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Songs We Sing: "good Good Father" Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 26, 2025

Good, Good Father helps us unlearn damaging things we have heard about God.

SONGS WE SING: ‘GOOD GOOD FATHER’ Matthew 7:9-11, and many others #GoodGoodFather SING ‘GOOD GOOD FATHER’ INTRODUCTION This morning we are continuing a sermon series called: “The Songs We Sing.” Part of worshipping God is singing. FOCUS ON “WORSHIP” I realize I am using that word… “worship”… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fathers Day 2023

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 7, 2023

Ever tried moving on loose sand? Our relationship with God is important as it always ensures we have a secure footing. A couple of examples this Fathers Day of how we are defined. We are defined through our relationship with our Heavenly Father as we come to him through The Son.

Father’s Day 2023 Father’s Day and we all have different experiences of Fatherhood, the truth is that we will all have different experiences even as siblings of the same Father. One of my sons has a thing with me that when we get together, we will go for a walk and a chat where the other one and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Psalm 56:10-13, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

My Name Is .... God As Father (Ab, Abba, Pater) Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 14, 2024

3rd in a series of God's Name - God as Father

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 15:11-31 Series – Names of God Theme: God as Father – Ab, Abba and Pater INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I want to talk to you today about one of the names God is called that many believe He loves the most. It’s the one that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 15:11-31, Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Affirmations - Sermon Ii: Belief In God Our Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

How wonderful to be reassured that our relationship to God as Father is as if He were "Daddy", yet how important it is to reverence and respect His as "Our Father who art in Heaven"!

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-16

The Father Is A Provider Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 24, 2022

This is the most famous camping trip in the history of the world!

God is … The Father is a Provider February 27, 2022 This is the most famous camping trip in the history of the world! Genesis 22:9-14 NIV When they reached the place God had told him about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:9-14, Exodus 13:21-22, Exodus 16:14-18, Matthew 6:9-11, Exodus 20:3, John 6:48-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Promises Have Strings Attached

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 14, 2001

We love to say, "God, you promised this," or, "God, I expect this from you," or, "God, you are the giver of every good & perfect gift." And God is. But we need to realize that God’s promises have strings attached.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: Hebrews 13:1-5; Philippians 4:19; 2 Peter 1:4 ILL. I wish you could have known Bessie Hanna. She was a long-time member of Central ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-5, Philippians 4:19, 2 Peter 1:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Heavenly, Holy Abba Series

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Feb 5, 2010

When we pray the Lord's Prayer is not only requests, but a recognition of our need to come closer to God and the closer we get the more we realize our need for God.

Key Text: Matthew 6:9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Key Thought: Our Father God is a true Father figure that we can approach, trust and love. Point #1 – The reason Jesus gives the model prayer The background to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Committed To The Father

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 4, 2006

1- Committed to His glory 2- Committed to become like Him 3- Committed to commune with Him

INTRO.- ILL.- Three professionals were sitting around a table talking about what the oldest profession was. The doctor said, "Well, the Bible says that God took a rib out of Adam to make woman. Since that clearly required surgery, then the oldest profession is medicine.” The engineer looked at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sanctuary

Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 27, 2014

GOD THE FATHER IS YOUR SANCTUARY!

SANCTUARY OBSERVATION: THE HEBREW NAME EZEKIEL MEANS, “GOD STRENGTHENS-GOD IS STRONG”. THE BABYLONIANS LAY SIEGE TO JERUSALEM IN 588 B.C. IN 586 B.C., THE CITY AND THE JEWISH TEMPLE WERE BURNED. ISRAEL’S MONARCHY ENDED: THE CITY OF DAVID AND THE TEMPLE WERE IN SHAMBLES. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Special Father's Day - Father Of The Fatherless

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 14, 2007

This MUST READ for Fathers and the Father-LESS. 6/18/06, My first “fatherless” father’s day. Proverbs 4:1 was speaking directly to me… “Young Man, Listen to me as you would your father” Psalm 68:5 says that God is the Father of the fatherless

A SPECIAL FATHERS DAY by William K. Akehurst This MUST READ for Fathers and the FatherLESS. My calling came from the Word in Proverbs 4:1. From 6/18/06, my first “fatherless” father’s day, with excerpts from the book, ‘God’s promises to Fathers’ by Jack Countryman Proverbs 4:1 was speaking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational