Sermons on great father: showing 121-135 of 180,287

Greatness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 14, 2021

What is true greatness? Is it wealth, fame or power? How does Jesus define greatness? Let’s reject popular ideas and discover the truth in Mark 10:32-45.

Prelude What is true greatness? Is it wealth, fame or power? Purpose: How does Jesus define greatness? Plan: Let’s reject popular ideas and discover the truth in Mark 10:32-45. Background (vs. 32-34) Now they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was going before them; and they were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Godly Father

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on May 24, 2006

To show what it takes to truly be a Godly father in today’s world.

INTRODUCTION -Here we stand on another Father’s Day, this third Sunday of June -We do not honor them today simply because we honored our mothers little more than a month ago -We do not honor them today because Sonora Smart Dodd came up with the idea in 1909 -We do not honor them today because ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Greatness

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 23, 2024

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 25

September 22, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 9:30-37 Greatness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Soon it will be October. That means one thing: baseball playoffs! As the weeks of October progress, the field ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Trinity And The Great Commission

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 2, 2015

Jesus is with us through the power of the Spirit, who will take what is his and declare it to us. By his Spirit we can bring the Gospel to everyone and use what the Father gave us for the well-being of others.

Today is the one Sunday in the church year when we do something just a little different. Instead of hearing about Jesus’ teachings, healings or miracles, we talk about one of the mist difficult Biblical concepts to explain let alone understand-the Trinity. In fact, one running joke among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Great Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 16, 2003

Before Abraham was born, I AM. At first blush it seems a strange thing for Jesus to say. Even Jesus’grammar would appear to be up the wall. But is it?

19-01-03 Stody This year we plan to base the themes of our services in Stody around some of the "I AM" statements of Jesus in the Gospel according to St. John 1. Before Abraham was born, I AM (Jn 8:58) 2. I am the Bread of life (Jn 6:35) 3. I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

Denomination: Anglican

Seeking A Father

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

We are presented with two choices: so accept God as our Father, or to affiliate with the father of lies.

Let us pray. Heavenly Father, you have chosen the weak things of this world to shame the strong: send your Holy Spirit to enliven my words, and to open our ears, that your Word may fall as seed upon good ground, prepared for planting and ready to yield a good fruit; we ask this in the Name of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-46

Denomination: Anglican

God Is Good!

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002

God is not only great, He is good.

For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him… 2 Chronicles 16:9 a (NIV) 1- God exists! (Gen 1:1) [the Bible never argues this. Should we?] 2- According to the Bible (Rom. 1) creation speaks to me about God! (what does it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Water Into Wine

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jan 7, 2002

Answers from a Great and Generous God

I want to tell you a story this morning - a story that really happened. It happened some time ago, as you`ll come to realise. It happened to a young widow to a young widow called Mary. Mary only had her widow`s pension to live on, plus a little extra for work she do at home whilst she tried ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Faithful Father

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Job's example as a father

A Faithful Father - Job 1 - 6/17/18 Turn with me this morning to the Old Testament, the book of Job, right before the book of Psalms. We’ll start out in chapter 1 - Job 1. You remember the story: God & Satan have a discussion about Job - Job is a righteous man who fears and serves God. In the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is Great! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 9, 2003

There is joy to be had!

THIS IS GREAT! Luke 1:26-38 S: Mary Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: THERE IS JOY TO BE HAD! ?: How? How does it come to Mary? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Luke 1:26-38 how Mary discovers the joy that is available to those that accept God’s will. The _____ aspect of Mary’s story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Father’s Day 2020

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020

anyone can be a daddy, but it takes a real man to be a father!

Sermon Father's Day 2020 Today is Father's Day. Let’s take a look at what it means to be a Dad. - Throughout scripture, God has a thing or two to say about the man’s role. - This is God's standards, & not man’s. - I’ve used this quote before, but it still ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers: Bless Your Family

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 18, 2007

The scriptures teach that a father’s blessing makes a great difference on the life of a son or daughter getting his blessing.

Fathers: Bless Your Family Matthew 3:16-17 Our attitudes toward our father tend to change over the years. My Father When I Was …. 4 years old: My daddy can do anything. 5 years old: My daddy knows a whole lot. 6 years old: My dad is smarter than your dad. 8 years old: My dad doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

My Father And Your Father Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 3, 2013

Jesus teaches us to address God as OUR Father. This is a matter of Identity; Relationship; and Personal Touch

1. The Growth of Dads Mark Twain said, "When I was a boy of 14 my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man learned in 7 years." The same idea comes across as we look at God. The longer we are in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Godly Father

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 10, 2007

A Father’s Day message using the parable of the lost son in Luke 15. Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

Fathers are very special people. I personally think we are special partly because we are men. Of course, only men will agree with that. Here are a few examples of why I say that. If you are a man, ... You’ll never waste time asking for directions ... You can finish all phone calls in less ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-32

Denomination: *other

The Power Of A Father’s Blessing Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 31, 2023

The final chapter of Jacob's life provides a striking example of the power of a father's blessing. What can we learn that's can be applied to our role as fathers (and mothers).

AT THE END: As Jacob comes to the end of his life, he blesses his children. - Genesis 48:1-49:28. - These two chapters share with us the final acts of Jacob. He has lived a long life and he knows he’s at the end (48:1-2; 49:29, 33). - The words that Jacob speaks are words of blessing (49:28). - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-4

Denomination: Baptist