Sermons on god is our father: showing 181-195 of 215,303

The Father’s House

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 7, 2002

A look at the Father, the rebellious son, the eldest son and possible endings to the story.

Jolene Horn, in writing for Today’s Christian Woman magazine, tells about reading her daughter the story Jesus told, which we have just read together. She writes, “While putting my 4-year-old daughter to bed one evening, I read her the story of the Prodigal Son. We discussed how the young son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

A Father's Heart

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 31, 2012

God has given us the ability to find our way home if we should ever come to our senses.

The parable of the Prodigal son is the third of the “Lost” parables but there is something different about this one. In the parable of the lost sheep, the shepherd goes out looking for the lost sheep. In the parable of the lost coin, the woman turns the house upside down trying to find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Abba Father Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Dec 27, 2018

Let's identify the blessings that come from having God as our Heavenly Father…

1. ASSURANCE (15) Romans 8:15 So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. We sang the song earlier this morning, we are no longer slaves to fear. It is NOT your Father’s will for you to live with fear and anxiety 1 John 4:18 (NIV2011) There is no fear in love. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Victory In Jesus Sermon Ii: Pleasing The Father By Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 2, 2020

Choices in life define us in the present and determine our future. Choosing to please God our Father by active faith in Him plus actively serving His Son Jesus Christ will be rewarded by the fulfillment of His promises in our lives.

PLEASING THE FATHER BY FAITH IN HIM AND HIS SON JESUS CHRIST “We aim to please” is an axiom we hear in advertising and sales, and as a response someone makes to us when we express our appreciation for products and services rendered. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

A Paternity Test

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 20, 2015

When we are children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father.

Title: A Paternity Test Text: I John 3:1-7 Thesis: When we are Children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father. Introduction Paternity… Paternity is the legal or biological relationship between a child and his or her father. Paternity establishes the rights and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Father's Discipline Achieves Eternal Good

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 22, 2010

Often we don't understand God's discipline. But take heart and struggle on. He is bringing you up as his dear child and has a wonderful goal in mind for you.

Text: Hebrews 12:4-13 Theme: Our Father's Discipline Achieves Eternal Good A. His discipline reminds us of who we are B. His discipline encourages us to struggle on Season: Pentecost 13c Date: August 22, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 12:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The High Standard Of The Wisdom Of Our Heavenly Father Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 15, 2017

A Father’s Day message on the wisdom of our wise Heavenly Father.

We continue in our preaching series on discovering our destiny, discovering your destiny. Across our group of churches, we have been spending a few weeks preaching on how setting high standards in our lives is important as disciples of Jesus. On this Father’s Day, we are going to spend some time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:2, Genesis 1:1, Revelation 1:8, John 1:1, Romans 1:20, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Isaiah 29:14-15, Romans 10:9, Romans 3:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heavenly Father’s Love Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2022

Father God’s love is so great for you that no matter what the sin, He sent His son to die for you so that you can be forgiven and made whole.

The Heavenly Father’s love 18 June 2017 “God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” (Romans 5:8) God the Father loves us more than we can imagine. Sin can lead us to places we should not go, to do things we should not do, or encourage us to say ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, John 3:16, Philippians 3:14, 1 John 2:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Relationship With God The Father

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 10, 2014

Our relationship with God...involves having a relationship with all persons of God...God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In this relationship we begin exploring what it means to have a relationship with God the Father

When you say the words from the Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father almighty… What goes through your mind? What image of God comes to mind? God the Father almighty is a very powerful image. Those few short words say a lot about God. They highlight 2 important aspects about God First ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6, Luke 15:11-32, Nehemiah 9:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Salutation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2018

Paul wrote Second Corinthians for several reasons: He wanted to encourage the church to forgive and restore the member who had caused all the trouble (2 Cor. 2:6-11). He wanted to reassert his apostolic authority among the Corinthians (2 Cor. 4:1-2; 10-1)

March 1, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians I.A. Salutation. (1:1–2) 2nd Corinthians 1:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in all Achaia: 2 Grace to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 2, 2019

The disciples made an important request when they said,, "Lord, teach us to pray!"

The Lord’s Prayer – Part 1 Matthew 6:5-13 David P. Nolte What we call “The Lord’s Prayer” was given as an example to the disciples who made the request, “Lord, teach us to pray.” They may have wanted Him to teach them just to do it (“Teach us to pray”); or they may have meant to teach them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Afraid To Ask

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Sep 20, 2024

Why would be ever afraid to ask our loving Father?

Afraid to Ask! Mark 9:30-32 (NLT) 30 Leaving that region, they traveled through Galilee. Jesus didn’t want anyone to know he was there, 31 for he wanted to spend more time with his disciples and teach them. He said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of his enemies. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-32, 2 Samuel 24:11-14, Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is Better Than Our Father In Heaven?

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 22, 2019

Appreciation to God

“Who is better than our Father in Heaven?” "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved." Helen Keller. The issues of life do not seize because your tired, in life ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Father's Heart

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 24, 2009

The loving Father extends love, forgiveness and grace. Those who have erred, failed and fallen, needs our love and help.

I wish all fathers a blessed Father’s Day. God bless you. • Since it is Father’s Day, I like to look at a parable Jesus shared regarding a loving father – Luke 15:11-32. • Jesus uses this parable to describe the love of God, our heavenly Father. Jesus tells us 3 parables in a row in this chapter, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Great Our Father’s Love

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 3, 2012

God’s love for us surpasses anything we can imagine.

How Great Our Father’s Love September 30, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s love for us surpasses anything we can imagine. Focus Passage: I John 2:27- 3:2 I. Manner of Love a. The word “manner” as used in our text ...read more

Denomination: Baptist