Sermons on Parental Pride:

The Godly Father

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jun 12, 2007

Happy Fathers Day! I want to start by saying thanks to all the dads here this morning for being men of the Word. We have many examples to look at in the Bible of Godly Fathers. This morning I want to expound on some of the character traits that a Godly Fa

INTRODUCTION • Happy Fathers Day! (Hand out items to all Fathers) • I want to start by saying thanks to all the dads here this morning for being men of the Word. • It is an honor and pleasure to have my dad here today to celebrate Father’s Day. • We have many examples to look at in the Bible of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guardians At The Gate Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 13, 2007

I began with a true story of a young girl rescued and brought to know Jesus. Father’s are to be guardians at the gate of their home, protecting their children from the sin and immorality of the culture, teaching the word of God and demonstrating love and

In Jesus Holy Name June 17, 2007 Text: Deuteronomy 11:1, 4:9 Father’s Day “Guardians at the Gate ” Story: “Father of the Year Essay” Merced County by Halley I think my step-dad is “father of the Year” because of our unique story. Let me explain. Long before I was born, my mother ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Avoiding The Mistakes Of Parenting (Part 1 - Favoritism) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 14, 2007

Showing favoritism in our parenting is a mistake we will want to avoid.

Introduction: A. I hope you are enjoying our series on Avoiding Life’s Biggest Mistakes; I sure am! B. This Sunday and next Sunday, I want to address the subject – “Avoiding the Mistakes of Parenting.” 1. Today we are going to address the mistake of favoritism. 2. And, Lord willing, next week we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watching Wisdom Works Wonders

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 14, 2007

If we could have one perfect Dad on Father’s Day and the rest of the year, whom would we choose? While the answers may be varied and many, I would choose Joseph of the New Testatment, to be the all time winner of the "Father of all Times."

MATTHEW 1:19-25 WATCHING WISDOM WORKS WONDERS I. REVERENCE: * A. Reflection. B. Rectitude. C. Regularity. II. REALITY: ** A. Resignation. B. Responsibility. C. Relationships. III. RELIABILITY: *** A. Resilience. B. Resourceful. C. Resolve. Although Joseph was the earthly father of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:19-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Model Father Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007

A father’s day sermon with Joseph as a model

Text: Matt 1:18-2:22, Title: The Model Father, Subject: Father’s Day, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/17/07, AM A. Opening illustration: The perfect husband—ill file, tell about Nemo and his dad Marlin, “The most urgent domestic challenge facing the United States at the close of the 20th century is the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Father: Guiding Force Of The Family

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 14, 2007

Fathers are not to be viewed as the family fool, but as the guiding force of the family; for God has made him just that.

Father: Guiding Force Of The Family Text: Gen.18: 19 Intro: It is rather tragic that the position of fatherhood has been much diminished in our present-day culture. Listening to some of the liberal psychologists, one would think that fathers are not really that important to the family unit. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Baptist

To Be A Dad

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jun 15, 2007

dads are challenged to give unconditional love to their kids as God does to us.

Rom 8:38,39 To Be A Dad A man with 314 employees had driven and criticized and condemned them without restraint or discretion. Words of kindness, appreciation and encouragement were alien to his lips. Then he came across a course that radically changed his philosophy of life. As a result, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Child's Bill Of Rights

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Jun 16, 2007

Good for Father’s Day or Children’s Day. Children have God-ordained spiritual rights. Adults have a responsibility before God to fulfill them.

A Child’s Bill of Rights Psalm 127:3-5 Matthew 18:5,6 Introduction: A father is God’s physical representative in the home. It is the responsibility of the father (and the mother to a lesser degree) to be an example of God before his children. If a father gives a misrepresentation of God, his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Winning Your Kids To Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 17, 2007

6 of 6 messages. This was delivered on Father’s Day and focused on dad’s setting priorities.

Winning your Kids to Jesus Father’s Day June 17, 2007 There was a little first grade girl who wondered why her father brought home a briefcase full of work every evening. Her mother explained, "Daddy has so much to do that he can’t finish it all at the office." "Well, then" she asked, "why don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Portraits Of A Father From Proverbs Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 17, 2007

The purpose of this message is to encourage fathers to take the time and put forth the effort to raise their children in a godly way therby becoming the glory of their children.

PORTRAITS OF A FATHER FROM PROVERBS Proverbs 13:1; 15:5; 27:10; 22:28; 17:6 INTRODUCTION: A. Happy Father’s Day Fathers. 1. If you are here with your dad you are privileged to do so. 2. There are many who would like to be but cannot - enjoy the time together. B. On Mother’s Day we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Model For Daddy's Hands From A-Z

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jun 17, 2007

It’s a Father’s Day sermon showing the importance of Daddy’s hands

Text: Ephesians 5:23 “For the husband (or Father) is the head of the wife (or family), even as Christ is the head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body.” Introduction: Daddy’s hands are a very important part of his body. They are used in so many different ways to impacted his family’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:23-25

Denomination: *other

The Makeup Of A Caring Father Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 18, 2007

To present to the Christian man that we have an awesome responsibility place on us as preist and prophet of the home.

THE MAKEUP OF A CARING FATHER Job 1:1-5 My brothers and my sisters as we celebrate Father’s Day 2007, I cannot prevent myself from thinking of my Dad, and how much I really miss him. Although I spent much time with him as a child and teenager, and received his ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Defined By Love

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jun 18, 2007

The family relationships we have should be defined by Love.

“Defined by Love” “The family relationships we have should be defined by Love.” Luke 15:11-32 Sunday Morning Sermon – Father’s day 06.17.07 Intro: (Start with Text and title) Good morning. Mother’s day – the church is filled with people – everyone smiling, roses are passed out – kids are happy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The How To & How Not To Of Fatherhood Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 18, 2007

God provides several lessons on fatherhood the show us the how to and the how not to, in being a successful father. In this section we can see: 1)The Standard Ignored 2)Exemplified 3)Failed 4)Held to Account

New research on pregnancy literature for dads being presented at Canada’s largest annual gathering of academics recently noticed that Survival guides for today’s "expectant fathers" are becoming increasingly convoluted. They tend to be either high-minded tomes exhorting dads to abstain from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:11-36

Denomination: Other

How Far Can You Carry Your Wife?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 18, 2007

On this Father’s Day, how far can husbands carry their wives’ interests first and foremost in their hearts?

How Far Can You Carry Your Wife? Ephesians 5:25-33 June 17, 2007 As I begin the message this morning, I need to come clean with you. I need to be up front and honest. I read in a preaching journal this week about Brian Gray, a pastor in Denver Colorado, who suggested that the Father’s Day ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Methodist