Sermons on Joseph The Father:

Discipleship - Doing The Father's Will Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 17, 2009

We focus too much on the love of Jesus for us at the expense of focussing on Jesus’ love for the Father. True disciples devote themselves to doing the will of the Father as Jesus did.

8.2.09 DISCIPLESHIP – DOING THE FATHER’S WILL - Luke 9 INTRO How many of you here are observing Lent in one way or another. Some people observe Lent merely out of ritual or as a tradition. I was astonished and somewhat bemused when Liz told me of someone she knows who is giving up swearing for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Our Father's House

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2009

This Is Our Father’s House 1) Drive out all distractions 2) Stop going through the motions 3) Give ear to Jesus’ promises

What do you see when you turn into the church driveway? Do you see the big white cross that stands guard outside the church? Do you notice the slate tiles that cover the roof of this place? What about the small cross on the very top of the church ever take a close look at that? What do you see when ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Father, Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

Considering the words of Christ from the cross

Lk. 23.34 “From the Cross” pt. 1 1. Seven times Jesus speaks from the cross. And each time He says something meaningful and significant. Of course, Jesus isn’t the kind of person to just be caught talking, saying anything that comes to mind. Whenever Jesus speaks, it is significant, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Holiness

How To Be A Great Father

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 13, 2010

Father's Day Message to encourage fathers to be great husbands and have an encouraging relationship with their children.

How To Become A Great Father On what day are the most telephone calls made? On Mother’s Day! On Father’s Day there are the most collect calls. Gordon Dalbey, author of “Healing of the Masculine Soul,” tells of a Catholic Nun working in a prison. She was asked by a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

But He's My Father Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 14, 2010

Part 1 of the Lord's Prayer, or the Model Prayer. God is our Heavenly Father and we should acknowledge His person, perspective, and we should render our Father praise. This is the great opening to the Model Prayer!

THE LORD’S PRAYER 1 – BUT HE’S MY FATHER This morning, we are continuing our emphasis on PRAYER, that we begin 2 weeks ago And what we’ve been doing, is saying that for us to… --see a breakthrough --have a move of God --rise up as a church like never before --see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Good Father

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Aug 4, 2010

Today we will look at a familiar passage of scripture commonly called the parable of the prodigal son but I feel a fitting title would be the parable of the good father. We see the selfishness of the two sons set off against the love of the good father.

Introduction Today we will be studying a fairly familar passage of scripture, familar to most of us as the parable of the prodigal son but most aptly called in my opinion the parable of the good father. Luke 15:11-12 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathers Bearing Arks

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010

A Father's Day message concerning importance of being a responsible and godly man.

Joshua 3:15-17 KJV And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest,) [16] That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Father's Lavish Love

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008

To help us understand the love the Father has for us so we will receive it (become adopted as a child in the family), return it, and share it (with our children).

I remember the pastor of our church sharing one time that becoming a father was the greatest help for his theology, that is, for his understanding of God. He knew up here [pointing to head] that God loved him, but when he had a child he began to understand more in here [heart] that God has the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Methodist

Our Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 18, 2008

Some of us are trying to earn God’s love and acceptance. Some of us are afraid he’s angry with us. Some of us wonder if he even exists. But Jesus comes to each of us this Christmas assuring us of God’s unconditional love, his wonderful care and his con

Intersection (Common ground illustration) An economy driving tradition in our Christmas celebrations involves giving gifts. We exchange gifts most of the time because we love each other. Sometimes we give because of a sense of obligation. Our gift giving leads to unavoidable lists – lists of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Show Us The Father

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010

The disciples asked questions of doubt, but they would 'get it' later

“If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him.” 8 Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been so long with you, and yet you have not come to know Me, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-14

Denomination: Orthodox

The Father Welcomes Home Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 22, 2011

In this message, part 6 in series Return of the Prodigal, based on Christ's parable of the prodigal son, Dave begins looking more closely at the father in the parable.

The Father Welcomes Home The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 20, 2011 There are two brief texts I want to use to start our focus on the Father in Christ’s parable of the return of the prodigal son. First obviously is the text we’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Reward For A Christian Father

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Today’s world don’t make it easy to be a Godly Dad. We often make the assumption that Dads really need to be thrashed about the head and neck for failing to live up to God’s standards – and then wonder why they don’t come to church. Men I have the inspi

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: Today’s world don’t make it easy to be a Godly Dad. We often make the assumption that Dads really need to be thrashed about the head and neck for failing to live up to God’s standards – and then wonder why they don’t come to church. Men I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Our Nurturing Father

Contributed by Harold Hansen on May 23, 2009

God the Father & Jesus His cares for us. He is watching and caring and providing for us.

Our Nurturing Father Proverbs 5:21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day Thoughts

Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 29, 2009

The Christian father, in the home, stands in a parallel relationship to his home and family as Jesus does to the Church: Prophet, Priest, and King.

Father’s Day Thoughts Open your Bibles to Deuteronomy Chapter 6. First, let’s begin by considering some of the Offices that Jesus has. Jesus: Came to us to show God to us and as such He is our Prophet. Jesus: Seated at the right hand of the Father, He intercedes as our Priest Jesus: King of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Your Father And Mother

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Last Sunday was Mother's Day and in just a few weeks we'll celebrate Father's Day - which are days we set aside to honor our parents. But what does it really mean to honor our Father and Mother? A card...flowers...dinner out...a small gift...

YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER EXODUS 20:12 Last Sunday was Mother's Day and in just a few weeks we'll celebrate Father's Day - which are days we set aside to honor our parents. But what does it really mean to honor our Father and Mother? A card...flowers...dinner out...a small gift... What does ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12