Sermons on Obedient Father:

Wrestling With The Father…and Winning! Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

God desires for us to wrestle with Him in order to shape us into the people He wants us to become

I don’t have some clever fact or story or joke to start this sermon. Nothing can top the text itself: Genesis 32:22-32 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. After he had sent them across the stream, he sent ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Our Father Chastens

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 28, 2009

Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us when we are wrong and set us on a right path.

When Our Father Chastens Prairie Baptist Church – 9/27/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 6 Key verse: Psalms 6:1 - O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. Premise: Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Tough Love: God The Father Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

This sermon focuses on God the Father whom Paul says is love. We all need love to develop and be healthy. But God’s love is not the soupy, sentimental kind of love. It’s tough love.

Tough Love: God the Father Hosea 2:16 and 2 Corinthians 13:14 We’re in the second week of this month’s series on the Trinity. Last week, our emphasis was on a God who demonstrates his nature as a God of unity. There is one God who celebrates diversity as three distinct persons…the Father is not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Methodist

The Extraordinary Love Of God The Father

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 14, 2010

God wants us to know, believe and receive the extraordinary, unconditional love that He has for us.

THE EXTRAORDINARY LOVE OF GOD THE FATHER (February 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!” (1 John 3:1). • We are living in a loveless, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: *other

Restored In Our Father's Love Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 6, 2010

Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love.

Summary – Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love. Return to Prodigal Son but with focus on the blessing the Father brings itself… and how that reflects what Jesus bears in himself… and imparts to all who receive his life as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Like Father, Like Children Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 10, 2011

In today's lesson we learn about the characteristics of a spiritual father.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is knowing the characteristics of a spiritual father. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is There Room In Thy Fathers House?

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on May 14, 2011

Room in the Father house for all

IS THERE ROOM IN THY FATHERS HOUSE? GENESIS 24:23-25 1. WE MUST UNDERSTAND THERE IS A HOUSE vs.23 1. John 14:1-4.…READ A. Knowing there is a house… 1. Gives Rest to the travelers 2. Refreshes the traveler till they can continue on 2. WE MUST MAKE PREPERATIONS TO GO THERE vs.4, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of A Man

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A Father's Day sermon.

1 Timothy 6:11-12 KJV But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. [12] Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Courageous Dads

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 13, 2018

The word of God is foundational to every aspect of life. Hearing God speak and knowing his promises give us courage to face whatever is before us. This lesson is to encourage Dads as well as the rest of us to trust the promises of God and have courage.

1. Father’s Day Funnies: • A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift." Some of you men say, "Gift? What gift?" • "The World According to Dad." These are words that most dads have said at some time or another to their children. - This is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Jarius’ Daughter Saw In Her Father

Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on Jun 9, 2002

What our children should see in us as Fathers.

MARK 5:21-24, 35-43: One of the name’s used to describe our God is Jehovah Shammah--THE GOD WHO IS THERE, Many homes in American are suffering from the phantom father. The father who is not there & even in some homes even when he is there, their not there. Hundreds of men have fathered ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Invest Your One And Only Life Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

Sermon’s purpose is to explain the Parable of the Shrewd Steward so that people follow his example of trusting the master’s generosity and mercy.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Joseph (New Testament)

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 21, 2009

Why did God choose Joseph to be the foster-father of our Lord Jesus? What were the godly qualities that Joseph possessed? I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give a brief feedback.

Lessons from Joseph (NT) (First preached on 25/12/2005) Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Don’t get confused with OT Joseph and NT Joseph. Cana of Galilee and Jesus’ cross – Joseph is not mentioned. So, Joseph might have probably died in Jesus’ adulthood. 1. Righteous Man (v. 19) Joseph had a right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Intimate Names For God Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2019

The personification of all that God is in the Old Testament is found in the New Testament title for God as Father.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The personification of all that God is in the Old Testament is found in the New Testament title for God as Father. 2. Jesus introduced a brand new relationship with God (Matt. 6:9). B. THE FATHER 1. The Father is the first Person of the Trinity (equal in nature, separate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

Fished Out Of The Sea Series

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 30, 2017

"Jesus’ authority as kingly Messiah rests not in spectacle or selling-out or cutting corners, but rests on His reliance on the Father and Jesus’ costly obedience to the Father even along the road to the cross."

“The time has come,” Jesus said, “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (1:15) That was Jesus’ great announcement at the beginning of his ministry in Galilee. And to the two pairs of brothers… “Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013

It is to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ that we must turn in a time of trouble, and not to our own ability or the abilities of others.

THE POWER OF PRAYER. 2 Chronicles 15. 1. THE EARLY CAREER OF ASA The beginning of the reign of King Asa of Judah was marked by ten years of peace and quiet in the land, and Asa seeking to do what was good and right in keeping with the teaching of the LORD. Asa removed the altars and images of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational