Sermons on God Our Father:

How To Increase Our Joy In Our Work For The Kingdom

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 14, 2010

This message looks at how churches and Christians tend to view other churches and believers with jealousy. How can we move beyond that and find more joy?

Ways We Lose Sight Of The Goal In Our Kingdom Work: 1. Resenting another person or church’s rising popularity. - John 3:25-26. - Considering that John had repeatedly spoken to his disciples about Jesus and who He is, their resentment is stunning. - First of all, they don’t even have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Our Heavenly Gps Receiver

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 2, 2015

Jesus promised that God would send the Holy Spirit "to guide us in all truth." That means that the Holy Spirit will help us to understand God's Word which always points us in the right direction. It points us to Jesus who is "the Way, the truth, the life.

Good morning boys and girls! Who can tell me what this is? Can anyone tell me what a compass does? A compass is a very handy instrument that will help keep you from getting lost. Not only that, it will help you find your way if you do get lost. The compass has four main directions, they are ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Anglican

Embracing Our Freedom In Christ SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

God, through Christ Jesus, has liberated us from our chains, yet often we fail to recognize this and instead burden ourselves with worldly concerns. This sermon aims to remind believers of the freedom granted to us by the Son of God, and to discourage the self-imposition of unnecessary burdens.

Freedom or Liberty has been considered as a basic human right throughout history. In today's world, the issue of freedom is highly discussed, especially in our country. However, we often fail to realize that God in Christ Jesus has already set us free from bondage. This sermon aims to encourage ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Topics: Freedom, Faith

God’s Ambassadors

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 31, 2019

At the cross, Jesus exchanged his righteousness for our sin. God invited us to give him our sin to be forever erased. And God called us to be his spokespeople, to share this good news with others.

2 Corinthians 5:17-21 God’s Ambassadors [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] We are about three weeks away from Easter! You know, the nice thing about being a little senile is that you can hide your own Easter eggs, and then have fun finding them. Easter’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Peter 2:24, John 3:16, 1 John 1:9, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Our Destinations Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 11, 2012

This sermon contrasts the two different destinations for the Christian and the lost. Everyone has eternal life some will spend it in heaven with our heavenly father and some will spend it in hell. Christians have to help the lost get into a relationship w

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Our Destinations Some of the differences that I have talked about between Christians and the world have been very important and life changing. I have tried to express to yall that there should be and needs to be very clear and distinct ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Men Of Militant Mercy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 15, 2009

In response to the Million Man March and Promise Keeper’s rallies. God’s men need to step up and mentor children, take chances on the helpless, build practical structures, and become evangelistic.

The image remains strong and vibrant in my mind, after all these years: the image of my father, marching. Y’left, y’right, y’left. One-two-three-four. Marching. No, my dad was not in the army; he wasn’t even a veteran, having been born a little too early for the First World War and a little too ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Your Father's Business?

Contributed by Randy Breedlove on Jun 22, 2020

What is the purpose of the Church? This sermon proposes that the church is to be about our Father's business of gathering for worship regularly, witnessing and growing his church.

‘Do you know your Father’s Business’ Luke 2:43-52, Proverbs 11:30, Ephesians 4:2 June 16, 2019, 2018 –AM Mexia Baptist Church 1. If you are about your Father’s business, you come to the Father’s house. Luke 2:46-47 2. Our Father’s business is seeking to win the lost. Proverbs 11:30 3. Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:43-52, Proverbs 11:30, Ephesians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing Our Gifts To Serve SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

God has bestowed us with unique gifts, not for our own benefit, but for the purpose of serving others. It's our duty to embrace these gifts and use them in service.

Today, we will discuss the importance of making a commitment to serve God. Many Christians have a vague understanding of what it means to serve God, often limiting their involvement to an advisory role. However, God has gifted each of us with unique abilities for the purpose of serving Him. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-12

Topics: Gifts, Service

Sermon # 18 - Faithful With Our Finances Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 15, 2023

God expects us to be faithful in everything that He has entrusted to us, especially with our finances. Let’s learn how to give cheerfully, and in a way that is pleasing to God.

In Judges 6:12-13, we read, the Lord’s angel appeared to him there and said, “The LORD is with you, brave and mighty man!" Gideon said to him, "If I may ask, sir, why has all this happened to us if the LORD is with us? What happened to all the wonderful things that our fathers told us the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12-13, Judges 6:6, Judges 6:1, Judges 6:2, Judges 6:10-11, Luke 16:10-11, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Deuteronomy 16:17, Romans 13:7, James 5:4, 1 Timothy 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Anchor For Life’s Storms Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 4, 2022

Peter writes to Christians scattered, strangers in the world. This world is not your home. He writes to Christians who are suffering because of their faith. Here is a message of hope.

The book of 1 Peter is a great book if you need encouragement to cope with life’s storms. Peter wrote this letter on the verge of a great persecution that broke out against Christians. It was a very tough time to be a Christian. Storms of life still rage. Families break apart, children and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Discipleship Part 2: False Starts Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 23, 2021

We did to have excuses when the going gets tough. Jesus' call is for total commitment. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

When Jesus calls us to follow Him, to be His disciples, Jesus did not call for any halfway measures. How many of us, after the holidays, or before summer season starts say we are going to diet, join a gym, and get healthy? With good intentions we jump right into. However, by day 3 of our diet, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Cornerposts Of Our Faith 2 " Marks Of A Good Servant Of God" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 18, 2017

Cornerpost of our faith an on going series about the foundations and building blocks of our relationship with Christ

Corner posts Sermon 2 Marks of A Great Servant of God 1 Samuel 11:12-15, 1 Samuel 12:1-25 Periodically we are going to take a break from our sermon series And preach a series called corner posts As I have said many times in the past A fence is absolutely worthless without strong corners ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Body Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 2, 2022

Don’t give yourself to sexual immorality. Instead, give yourself to God, the Father, God, the Son, and God, the Holy Spirit.

A little girl was talking to her grandmother. She asked, “Grandma, how old are you?” The grandmother replied, “Now dear, you shouldn’t ask people that question. Most grown-ups don’t like to tell their age.” The following day, the girl had another question. “Grandma, how much do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Prayer Is "Heightened Awareness” Of God's Constant Presence.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 12, 2001

Year C. Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 18: 1-8 October 21, 2001 Heavenly Father empower each of us, to learn the discipline, of consistently turning our attention to You and your eternal dimension and outlook. Amen.

Year C. Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 18: 1-8 October 21, 2001 Heavenly Father empower each of us, to learn the discipline, of consistently turning our attention to You and your eternal dimension and outlook. Amen. Title: “Prayer is “heightened awareness” of God’s constant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Directions Determines Our Destination (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 27, 2025

A Sunday school teacher told his class the story in the Bible of the rich man and Lazarus.

He explained that the wealthy man had: • Wonderful clothes, • Lived in luxury • Had all the food he could eat But he had no compassion for Lazarus, who was a beggar. Lazarus was so poor that he ate the crumbs from the rich man’s table. • Later in their lives, the rich man ended up dying and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist