Sermons on I M About My Fathers Business:

"My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?"

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 7, 2004

“My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?” I. This is an amazing question II. It has an amazing answer

April 9, 2004 — Good Friday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Matthew 27:46 “My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?” I. This is an amazing question II. It has an amazing answer “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Father And The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the crucial role fathers play in both the family and the church, as they set an example for their children and actively participate in ministry to support and equip the next generation of believers.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a topic close to the hearts of many of us gathered here: the role of fathers in both the church and the family. Our Scripture focus today comes from Ephesians 4:12, which states, "to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12

Topics: Father's Role

What Am I Suppose To Do With My Life?

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Jul 23, 2006

Modern trend is that people are postponing major decisions in life. People have little direction. True calling is to serve God with spiritual gifts.

What Am I Suppose To Do With My Life? People today don’t know what they want to do with their lives. Despite all of our wealth, education, and opportunity people are constantly searching for happiness and fulfillment. Their journey never seems to end because they are reluctant to grow up and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-14

Denomination: Orthodox

The Connections Of Father, Son, And The Disciples Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 13, 2022

This passage is flooded with information about the connections between the Father, the Son, and the disciples. What specifically can we learn from it?

- [Probably best to do on a Wednesday evening – lots of points.] - This passage is dense. Lots going on. It’s deep and complex. - One of the things worth pulling from this passage: there is an almost overwhelming about of information on the connections between Father, Son, and the disciples. - ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-26

Denomination: Baptist

Influential Fathers Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

Children need a male influence in the home. And by influence, we do not mean just an occasional appearance or a buddy dad, but a deliberate father.

Children Need Fathers Children need a male influence in the home. And by influence, we do not mean just an occasional appearance or a buddy dad, but a deliberate father. While presence is a part of fathering, and sometimes children need a friend who will listen, fathering is intentional and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Of Tears Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 21, 2021

We leave the mountain tops because life happens. I get too busy with things I need to do that I don’t read my Bible each day, I find my days flying by and I am too tired to talk with God when I finally have a moment to myself.

Introduction Last week we talked about how everyone loves the mountain tops not only the physical mountain tops of our great country but also those spiritual mountain tops we encounter with God. And I wish life were such that we could always stay on the mountain top but unfortunately that does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

My First Wedding

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 2, 2003

My very first wedding ceremony! Joined my brother-in-law in marriage to the love of his life using the same vows his sister and I promised to each other! (How sweet!)

Kevin & Kristle’s Wedding • Father/Bride come down the aisle. • On behalf of Kevin and Kristle, I welcome you here today. Marriage is as old as time itself. In Genesis we read about the beginning of life and the beginning of marriage. It’s reason for existence lies in the words of God: “It is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Is Not About My Rights. It's About You. (1 Corinthians 9:1-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 12, 2022

Paul modeled a better approach for the Corinthians, at great personal cost. Don't focus on your rights. Focus on the other.

In last week's passage, Paul tried to convince the Corinthians that they needed to stop going to idol temples and eating idol meat there. The Corinthians-- at least some of them-- thought that doing this was okay. They viewed this question as an issue of knowledge, and as an issue of freedom. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

It's Out Of My Hands

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

God has asked Moses an important (and prophetic) question that I would suggest He is asking each of us today. “What is that in your hand?”

IT’S OUT OF MY HANDS! Count your blessings Name them one by one. Count your blessings See what God has done. What a sweet and melodic chorus that we all have sung many times? We know these words to be so true. Don’t we? There are times (in our lives) when those words become so real to us. And ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

About Heaven Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 11, 2022

What happens when you die? Exactly what did Jesus say about heaven, the resurrection and our ultimate destiny?

Many of you are familiar with Christian writer Lee Strobel, most well-known for his book The Case for Christ and his movie by the same name. Well, Lee had a near-death experience more recently. This is his account: "My eyes fluttered. They opened and struggled to focus. My mind fought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-43, Luke 19:11-27, Matthew 19:28, John 3:11-13, John 5:25-29, Philippians 1:23-24, 2 Corinthians 5:8-10, John 14:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

My Money & God's Church Series

Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 28, 2007

Why do People get so angry when you talkk about Money?

My Money & God’s Church Hot Potatoes that make People HOT!! - Part 3 People have a lot of questions that are rarely addressed in most churches, including this one; questions that fall into two broad categories. The first category has to do with our personal practices of giving. "Do I really have to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Really Counts

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 18, 2016

This message is about a father's responsibility to his children first and foremost.

What Really Counts Father’s Day 2016 Scriptures: Matthew 6:3-4; 16:21-26 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “What Really Counts.” I want to say to all of the fathers present and who might be reading this message, “Happy Father’s Day!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Is About...

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jan 1, 2008

This sermon talks about Christmas by using the meanings of the advent candles, Hope,joy Love, Peace, but most of all it’s about Christ.

Title: Christmas is about… Text: Luke 2:10-14 Date: 12/23/07 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: About a week before Christmas a five-year old boy was busying drawing a picture for his mother. She walked into the room and asked him what he was drawing. The boy pointed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 11, 2002

A lesson for fathers from God through Abraham and Isaac.

Father’s Day 2002 Genesis 22:1-14 Comparison between how Abraham followed God’s instructions and the way we should follow God’s instruction, with regards to our own children, can be drawn. I. God Spoke a. Abraham (Vs 1-2) b. To the Fathers i. 1 Tim. 5:8 “But if any provide not for his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, Genesis 45:21, Genesis 45:21-28, Genesis 46:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The God And Father

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 24, 2003

The Lord is presented as both God and Father and thus adequate to meet all our needs.

In I Corinthians Paul twice promises that he would come to Corinth. Since that time, a long period has passed and the Corinthians wonder if he will ever come. He has put some heavy things on them in the first epistle and being unable to come in person he writes to encourage them in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God