Sermons on God Is A Father:

What Makes God Smile

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Mar 8, 2013

jesus told three parables, each revealing the Fathers heart. The one message from each stroy is that God rejoices when a child returns home.

WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE Luke 15:1-32 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION There is a story of an old bag lady that was saved while attending a Billy Graham crusade. At the end of the service as he always does, Billy instructed the new believers to find a Bible believing church to attend. The woman, not knowing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faith Of Abraham And The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 5, 2012

Abraham trusted God late in his life, and believed that God would accomplish the impossible. For this reason, he is called the Father of the Faith for all who believe.

It is no coincidence today that we arrive in our study of Genesis at chapter 12 and the call of Abraham. We started our study in Genesis on January 9, 2011, exactly one year ago today. At that time, our Family Life Center was under construction, the steel being erected. We had no idea that one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did He Come To Earth?

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 2, 2010

Jesus came to seek and save the lost, according to the will and plan of the Father, to bring the promise of hope to the world, and life to all who believe.

Why Did He Come to Earth? Reading: Acts 3:13-15 Introduction Why did Jesus come to earth and die? Because of the Jewish leaders envy? Because of Judas' greed? Because of Pilate's Cowardice? #1 For The Will Of The Father A. To do His Father’s will John 3:16 (NASB) “For God so loved the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob Wrestles With God (Genesis 32:24-30)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 27, 2007

Jacob, our Father in the fight, squares off against the Almighty on the field of combat....

"Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. (25) When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. (26) Then he said, "Let me go, for the day is breaking." But Jacob said, "I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God’s Special Servant Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ glorified His Father by being a faithful servant; you must glorify Christ by being a faithful.

God’s Special Servant Isaiah 42, 49, 50, 53 PROPOSITION: Because Christ glorified His Father by being a faithful servant; you must glorify Christ by being a faithful servant. I. Emulate the example of Christ as the Servant of God. 42:1-9 A. His Servant has a special relationship to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Way: The Dawn Of God’s Mercy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 19, 2024

Advent is a season of anticipation and preparation. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we also reflect on the profound truths revealed in Scripture about His coming. Today, we focus on a prophecy spoken by Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, in Luke 1:76-78

Preparing the Way: The Dawn of God’s Mercy Introduction: Advent is a season of anticipation and preparation. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we also reflect on the profound truths revealed in Scripture about His coming. Today, we focus on a prophecy spoken by Zechariah, the father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:76-78, Isaiah 40:3, Matthew 3:1-2, John 1:29, Luke 19:10, Ephesians 1:7, Malachi 4:2, John 8:12, Isaiah 9:2, Lamentations 3:22-23, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Beloved Son - Sermon On Mark 1:10-20

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 6, 2023

We should appreciate the Father’s love for the Son because that’s the love we get if we repent and believe enough forsake everything and follow him.

Mark 1:9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:10-20

Who Is Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 2, 2008

God the Father’s answer to the question: Who is Jesus

Frisby 03-01-08 The Transfiguration – Mt. 17:1-13 Story: A man was arraigned for murder in Los Angeles about 60 years ago. It was a difficult case with a lot of circumstantial evidence. The man’s defence lawyer, however, thought of an ingenious ploy. In his summing up speech, he said: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

It’s Time To Get Up Part 5 —reconciliation

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 24, 2020

This is the final message in the series with Joseph and his brothers finally being reconciled after the death of their father Jacob.

It’s Time To Get Up Part 5 —Reconciliation Genesis 50:15-21 Ephesians 4:17-32 Have you ever had a bad falling out with someone? Something they did to you just seemed like too much to forgive. It happens with individuals. It happens with families. It happens with nations. It happens with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21, Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Disciples' Prayer: A Prayer For God's Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 11, 2015

Talk to God like your Best Friend and the Best Father there ever was, putting His interests above your own.

Bob was trying to teach his daughter, Jenny, how to pray before meals. After a few weeks of coaching, Bob decided Jenny was ready to pray all by herself. Jenny started out fine, thanking God for her mommy and daddy and brother and sister and for the rolls and the salad. Then she ended with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Legion’s Legacy—part 3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002

Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? Part 3 of a 3-part ser

LEGION’S LEGACY—Part III—Luke 8:26-39 Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon those people. What is the legacy of demons in close association with people? Legion’s Legacy is... 1. SQUALOR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast Of Firstfruits Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 14, 2009

Christ is the ultimate fulfillment of the Feast of Firstfruits; we have received adoption in Christ!

Feast of First Fruits, Leviticus 23:9-14, (Part-3) Introduction The Palisades, also called the New Jersey Palisades or the Hudson Palisades are a line of steep cliffs along the west side of the lower Hudson River in northeast New Jersey and southern New York. Around the turn of the 20th century ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:9-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Parable Of The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 12, 2009

Jesus in the Parable of the Prodigal Son reveals the true nature of the father

Parable 11 - Parable of the Prodigal Son Visit to Pasadena • The year was 1973 • I had been accepted to college in England • Decided to visit Bob in California on the way to England • For 10 years I had been reading in a particular prophetic magazine about the imminent fall of the US • The country ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian Church

The Greatest Story Ever Written

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 14, 2008

Charles Dickens described the parable of the prodigal son as "the greatest story ever written". This sermon takes a fresh look at this familiar story.

1. THE SON’S REQUEST "Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me" (v.11) This was a shameful request. He was asking for his inheritance. Only the oldest son had the right to make this request. In effect, he was saying “I wish you were dead”. In Middle Eastern culture, such a son would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Jesus, Savior And Mediator

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 21, 2009

God the Father has put everything under the authority of Christ. He is looking for a few people, churches to live and proclaim Christ.

9/20/2009 Jesus ; Savior and Mediator Hebrews 2:5-18 Introduction: Today, there is a lot of talk bout the spiritual. Unfortunately it concentrates on angels, mediums, reincarnation, meditation, and what Diane Warwick and Oprah have to say about it. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Nazarene