Sermons on One With The Father:

Father's Day

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jun 16, 2007

What kind of Father does God expect us to be?

PSALMS 127:1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. 2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves. 3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Fathers

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 16, 2008

I John 2:12-14 gives three levels of spiritual maturity, “Children, Young Men, and Fathers.”

“Spiritual Fathers” I John 2:12-14 Today we honor fathers. One thing that helps us as parents is not to take life or our children too seriously. Having lots of humor keep us on track. A father was reading Bible stores to his young son. He read, “The man named Lot was warned to take his wife ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Job Of Fathers

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The role of fathers in discipleship

Intro: Today is Father’s day. As a special tribute to all the fathers here today, I brought along a friend named “Billy Bass” who has some special advice for you. I know some of you men like to fish, and you may wish you had a trophy bass like Billy. But Billy has some words of wisdom to share. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Fathers Only!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 25, 2004

Learn about the important role that our fathers play in their children’s life and the best gifts that fathers can give to their children.

Matthew 7:9-11 "Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent? 11 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abba, Father

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 18, 2001

Our God is no fair-weather Father. He’s not into this love-‘em-and-leave-‘em-stuff. WE can always count on Him to be in our corner.

Quote: “Insanity is an inherited disease. You get it from your kids.” Into: Nine things you will never hear dad say: 1. Well, how ’bout that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions. 2. You know Pumpkin, now that you’re thirteen, you’ll be ready for unchaperoned car ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father Figure Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 15, 2008

First Person presentation of Joshua describing his relationship with Moses. This was a powerful message that spoke of the lessons Joshua may have learned from his father figure - Moses.

(I entered stage left, dressed as Joshua, the son of Nun, and carrying a Ram’s horn – or Shofar. There are several websites that will allow you to hear the sound of the Shofar, but I found that I was able to make a reasonable sound from the horn with very little effort. I used the musical ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father Joshua

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 1, 2005

If fathers take a stand for the Lord they can influence their families to also serve the Lord.

"Father Joshua" Josh. 24:14-16 "Now fear the LORD and serve Him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

A Fathers Love

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 18, 2007

The love of God refelcted in teh Prodigal Son Parable.

“A Fathers Love” June 17, 2007 Me: My father turned 80 this week. Whenever he introduces us, no matter how old we are he says, “This is my boy.” He gets so excited whenever we go and visit. That’s the way parents are. John and Charles Wesley’s mother was asked which child she loved the most. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Fathers Perspective

Contributed by Jeremy Mccombs on Jun 15, 2001

The Crucifixion through the eyes of God the Father.

The Fathers Perspective Scripture: John 3:16 & 17 I. Intro Usually when I hear the story of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection it is presented in such a way that it draws me to love Jesus more. There is almost always some new fact about his emotional or physical ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

Who was the prodigal?

Sermon: The Giving Father Mary Vs. Eve Opener Joke One week a Sunday school teacher had just finished telling her class the Christmas story, how Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem and how Jesus was born in a stable and laid in a manger. After telling the story the teacher asked, "Who do you think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Intimacy With The Father

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon seeks to lead people into deeper intimacy with the Father as we abide in Him.

In the book of Philippians, we read about Paul “pressing on” in His relationship with God. Pressing on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ! Yet, for so many of us, the word “stuck” would do a much better job describing where we are in our relationship with God… where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:18-19

The Forgiving Father

Contributed by Jim Pye on Mar 20, 2001

Lectionary : Lent 4

25/3/01 6 p.m. Luke 15:1-3,11-32. 151Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." 3Then Jesus told them this parable:... 11 "There was a man who had two sons. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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

Christmas Father

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007

THE GREATEST SANTA CLAUS IS THE LORD HIMSELF. HE GAVE ME A PRECIOUS GIFT ON CHRISTMAS EVE.

CHRISTMAS FATHER HEBREWS 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. I would like to explain that faith is a different thing compared to risk taking. With faith, one is quite sure of what he/she hopes for while risking provides some degree of doubt and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal