Sermons on Lessons From Biblical Fathers:

Sins Of The Fathers

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 10, 2013

Herod

SINS OF THE FATHERS (MARK 6:17-29) This sermon was hardly needed a decade or two ago, but divorce and remarriage are common nowadays. I know what it is like to come from a broken home because I have stepparents. I have a stepmother, two kids from my stepmother’s side, a stepfather, four kids from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breakthrough In Relationships Pt 5 - Lessons From Joseph Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 13, 2020

Our man Joe even in the midst of being at his lowest point in life grows into the man God desires him to be. Joe grows through adversity into a man on the go for God and he learns humility and how to create healthy and whole relationships with others.

Our Theme this year - Breakthrough 2020 Thesis: In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our relationships, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community. This is our vision and prayer! But to get the desired breakthrough in these areas requires us to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, Genesis 40:1-23, Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father's Song

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 30, 2012

Father's Day sermon that teaches that the way to happiness, as a Father, is to fear and obey the Lord

The Father’s Song Psalm 128 I was going to start Father’s Day with a poem… but Dads don’t like mushy, tear jerking poems. I thought about having someone stand and tell about their Dad… but that is too mushy for Dads too And really, Father’s Day is not like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful Father Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2006

Why didn’t the father go after his Prodigal Son? Why did he just sit and wait when he could have done so much more to bring his son home?

OPENING STATEMENT: Over the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at how we can create a G-rated (a G-od centered) home in the midst of an R-rated world. This week, we’re going to look at a crucial element of that effort – fathers. ILLUS: Dr. James Dobson told the story of when he was about 3 three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father Hunger

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 13, 2005

We are created with a longing that only a father can fill.

Father Hunger Hosea 11:1-9 In premarital counseling we spend a lot of time talking about the future bride and grooms parents, and focus a great deal on the dads. We spend time talking about their relationships, favorite memories, the ways that they were disciplined, and what they like and don’t ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Traits Of A Successful Father

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 31, 2002

Principles of success from God’s Word for Christian fathers.

Seven Traits Of A Successful Christian Father (Prov 22:6 KJV) Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. (Prov 22:6 NLT) Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it. God has given us directive to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathering Foolishness

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Being a wise father

"Foolishness Follows Your Family" 1 Kings 1 Father’s Day - 6/19/2005 Intro: This morning we want to talk about one of the greatest investments you can make. More important than investing in stocks and bonds, or a good mutual fund, is investing in the lives of your children. Dr. Tony Evans once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imagine A Heavenly Father

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 18, 2018

From the I Can Only Imagine movie / campaign. God is a heavenly father. A perfect father. Unlike any father we have had on this planet. Using the prodigal son story we identify the traits of our heavenly dad.

Those grandkids of ours are tearing me apart. On Tuesday the call had come to evacuate the area of the coast where our whole family had rented a beach house. We had been there for a total of three days. On Tuesday night, trying to avoid traffic, Zach packed up the truck, put the kids in the car ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-23, Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Exposing The Heart Of The Father Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 11, 2017

This sermon takes a look at the story of the prodigal son from the eyes of the father. Later it reminds us of the heart of our Heavenly Father as He receives and forgives those who return home to Him. It's part of the Conversational Evangelism Series.

Luke 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION ¥ The Pharisee’s were finding fault with Jesus because He received and ate with sinners. - "This man receives sinners and eats with them." - Lk 15:2 ¥ Jesus responded with three parables: His response? 1. "The Lost Sheep" - Lk 15:3-7 2. "The Lost Coin" - Lk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, Lamentations 3:22-23, Ephesians 2:4-7, Luke 15:8-10, Luke 15:3-7, Luke 15:11-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Godly-Father

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Dads are very special people to their kids and they have a tremendous impact on their lives and in our society…

The Godly-Father; 1 Kings 2:1-4 In his book “Fatherhood”, Bill Cosby wrote, “Now that my father is a grandfather he just can’t wait to give money to my kids. But when I was a kid and I asked him for 50 cents, he would tell me the story of his life. How he got up at 5 a.m. when he was 7-years-old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Father Of The Prodigal

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 16, 2019

A Father's Day sermon that looks at the attributes of the father of the prodigal son and how they apply to our heavenly Father.

Father of the Prodigal Luke 15:11-32 While Mother’s Day is one of the largest attendance days in churches, Father’s Day, unfortunately, is one of the least attended. And to me this is sad, because while mothers should and need to be honored, because they put up with so much with such grace, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Foursquare

Father's Day

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 11, 2003

We need to be thankful to our fathers for many things.

Father’s Day 2003 Ephesians 6:1-3 INTRO.- ILL.- A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift." And I say, "What gift?" ILL.- Mark Twain said, "When I was a boy of 14 my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Ephesians 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like Father Like Son Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 13 from 1 John focusing on the privilege of being children of God and abiding in Him.

Like Father – Like Son 1John 2:29-3:3 Review The first two chapters of John’s letter focus on the God of light. John passed on the message He heard from Christ that was still reverberating in his ears and heart – God is light with any speck of darkness. God is pure, God is ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The First Father Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

It is true that we must trace the fall of man to Adam, and there is no way to minimize the harm he brought to the human race by his sin. But the fact remains that somebody has to have been an example of righteousness in that beginning generation, and the evidence points to Adam.

Ronald and Nancy Reagan had something in common in their childhood, and that was that they both had fallen fathers. When Ron came home one day as an 11 year old boy he found his father flat on his back on the front porch, and there was no one there to help. He said, "He was drunk, dead to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Learning My New Testament Trinitarian Names Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

Three eternal Persons, equal in nature, submissive in ministry.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Trinity. “Go and make disciples of all the nations (ethnic cultures), baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19, NLT). Note name is singular, yet three Persons. 2. Definition. “I am Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, equal in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Baptist