Sermons on nature of father: showing 331-345 of 154,355

A Father's Heart

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 20, 2008

When we view children as a curse rather than a blessing we are under God’s curse. One reason that is true, I believe, is that children reveal whether we have a servant’s heart or a selfish heart. A selfish heart is more concerned about getting away from

A Father’s Heart Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Purpose: To show what a godly father looks like. Aim: I want the listener to focus on loving children by showing Christ to them. INTRODUCTION: Revival is a subject that is constantly on my heart. I often say that I don’t really know what a real revival in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Special Father's Day - Father Of The Fatherless

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 14, 2007

This MUST READ for Fathers and the Father-LESS. 6/18/06, My first “fatherless” father’s day. Proverbs 4:1 was speaking directly to me… “Young Man, Listen to me as you would your father” Psalm 68:5 says that God is the Father of the fatherless

A SPECIAL FATHERS DAY by William K. Akehurst This MUST READ for Fathers and the FatherLESS. My calling came from the Word in Proverbs 4:1. From 6/18/06, my first “fatherless” father’s day, with excerpts from the book, ‘God’s promises to Fathers’ by Jack Countryman Proverbs 4:1 was speaking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Father’s House Is Not Divided

Contributed by Charles Jones on Nov 27, 2010

If the Godhead is not Divided can the Kingdom be? No!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy

Matthew 12:22-30 Text: Verse 25 Meeting opposition,being scorned,being diabolically attacked, blasphemed and accused of things was not anything strange to Jesus. After all since He had begun His ministry the religious order of that day were always in one way or another continuously being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning From A Father’s Failures

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 22, 2010

Eli failed to have a positive influence on his sons Hophni & Phinehas. Fathers have the responsibility of being positive influences on their children. But what responsibilities can be undertaken to accomplish this? To have a positive influence on your

LEARNING from a FATHER’s FAILURES—1Samuel 2:12-36 Father & son/Open cockpit ride thrill ride/Bartered price/Not 1 word or high price/Loop-Dive-Turn-Climb/ “You almost won!....‘Cause I sure felt like hollerin’ when my boy fell out!” A Father’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: Baptist

When A Father’s Faith Falters

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 21, 2015

A Father's Day sermon that examines Abraham's fatal decision to betray his wife out of fear of Pharaoh, and the consequences of the "faltering faith" of this otherwise great man of faith.

When a Father’s Faith Falters Father’s Day Message Chuck Sligh June 19, 2022 TEXT: Turn to Genesis 12 INTRODUCTION Since it’s Father’s Day, men, I’m going to do us all a favor. I’m going to help your wives understand you with Chuck Sligh’s Dictionary of Man Phrases. Men know what they mean by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Your Father. (Father's Day)

Contributed by John Colbert on Jun 27, 2015

Honor your father is a Father's Day sermon for the men, women, and for the children.

The sermons that I have listed are 30 to 40 minute sermons. I have only listed the points and a couple of comments under each point of each sermon to give the preacher a remembrance which the Holy Spirit can lead on and speak through the man of God. Exodus 20:12 Honor thy father and thy mother: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Father - A Fathers Day Message Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 13, 2014

An exposition of the story of the Prodigal Son

The heart of The Father This morning I want us to consider the well known parable of the prodigal son. It’s the story about a younger son who leaves his father behind An older son who didn’t understand what relationship to the father is all about. And the focus of the story is on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fathers Day - Gifts From The Father

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 21, 2021

THE Blessings of THE FATHER extend to HIS Children. GOD, our HEAVENLY FATHER has a storehouse of Good Gifts to those who ask.

2021.06.20 FATHER’S DAY – GIFTS from THE FATHER WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC Matthew 7:11; Matthew 7:7-11; Matthew 6:8-13 Proverbs 20:7 Galatians 4:6 James 1:7 1 Peter 4:10 Romans 5:15-18; Romans 6:23 Ecclesiastes 3:13; Ecclesiastes 5:19 Acts 2:38 Ephesians 4:7 1 Corinthians 13 2 Timothy 1:6 FATHERS: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11, Matthew 6:8-13, Proverbs 20:7, Galatians 4:6, James 1:7, 1 Peter 4:10, 2 Timothy 1:6, Ephesians 4:7, Romans 5:15-18, Romans 6:23, Ecclesiastes 3:13, Acts 2:38, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Matthew 7:11, Psalm 23:5, Ecclesiastes 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light That Overcomes Darkness - Father’s Series

Contributed by Gary Tate on Mar 6, 2024

This I believe can help those who have or are struggling with their relationships. As a grown man now, I understand I had been living within “darkness”. I did not understand until ten years ago I was walking around being held captive by feelings of abandonment and a “orphan spirit”.

Father’s While thinking on the concept of a “father’s affection”, I want to share what I found at Psychologotoday.com, Roland Warren, father of two sons and board member of National Fatherhood Initiative. Four things every son (daughter) needs to know: Does my son know that he matters to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Other

A Message For Father’s Day 2023 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 23, 2023

Every father will face expectations and enemies as he raises his children. With God's help, every father can overcome these challenges.

(Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on June 18, 2023; but this is not an exact transcription). Introduction: It’s good to see you this morning, and I hope each one of us remembers our fathers today. My own dad went to Heaven in 2018 but for the last several years of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Waiting Father Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 18, 2004

We may relate to each of the characters in the story of the prodigal, but we are called to become the father.

Luke 15:11-32 May 14, 2004 The Waiting Father – Becoming the Father How many people have read the book “The Return of The Prodigal Son” by Henri Nouwen? This is one of my “must read” books for Christians – I even recommend it for non-Christians. If you haven’t read them yet, this summer, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

A Father's Concern Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Paul wants his readers to move towards perfection. We learn to love one another, to agree with one another, to live in peace with one another

You can almost feel Paul’s frustration as he comes to the end of this letter. He’s done all he could to bring these people to maturity in Christ. He’s begged them, cajoled them, even threatened them and none of it seems to have made any difference. In fact in the end he’s had to resort to utter ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Loving Father

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

Probably the best-known parable Jesus told is the one we call "The Parable of the Prodigal Son." But it has been suggested that the story is more about the loving, forgiving, & waiting father than it is of the prodigal son.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Today is Father’s Day, & as such it is a very special day for most families in our nation. And while fathers may not always be everything that they ought to be, it is interesting to note that when Jesus wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Closer To Our Divine Father Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

It would seem natural that we would long to be close to God, our heavenly father…for every child wants to know the security of being close to their parents: …the familiarity of their faces, the security of their strength, the assurance of their words. T

It would seem natural that we would long to be close to God, our heavenly father…for every child wants to know the security of being close to their parents: …the familiarity of their faces, the security of their strength, the assurance of their words. This is a good model for our relationship with ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal's Father Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 17, 2009

The prodigal’s father was not only warm and welcoming but waiting for him to come home.

The father of the prodigal Luke 15:11-32 A candidate for church membership was asked by the committee, “What part of the Bible, do you like the best?” He said, “I like the New Testament.” Then he was asked, “What Book in the New Testament is your favorite?” He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist