Sermons on Parents:

True Manhood

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 18, 2006

True manhood is marked by: 1. Sacrifice 2. Responsibility 3. Faithfulness

The Arrow shirt company ran an ad in magazines for Father’s Day. It used an acrostic using the word FATHER. It is a takeoff on the acrostic for mother: “M is for the miracle of Being. O is for its origin in love. T is for the tenderness of seeing. H is for a home no wind can move, and so on.” ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You Know, Joe? Lessons From An Earthly Father

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 19, 2006

Great fathers are not born, they’re made.

What Do You Know Joe? Lessons From an Earthly Father Matt. 1:18-25; 2:13-15; 2:19-23 June 18, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Video from SermonSpice.com B Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Father Like None Other

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 19, 2006

This sermon leads you to examine four characteristics of our Heavenly Father as seen in the story of the Prodigal Son.

Today is father’s day. There will be much said about fathers on this day. We will reflect on our fathers, what they did for us and what they mean to us. It is an important day that we should always remember. All of us have special memories that we turn to on this day. A few days ago I read about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Hinder The Children From Coming To Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 20, 2006

Children are important to Jesus, and they can receive Him as their Savior at a very early age.

“People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciple rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth; anyone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Men Of Courage

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 23, 2006

This message is a challenge for men to be salt and light to their families and to the world.

Men of Courage Matthew 5:13-16 Someone has come up with a Men’s Thesaurus. This Thesaurus is helpful for women to better understand men. When a man says: “It would take too long to explain.” He means: “I have no idea how it works.” When a man says: “Take a break, honey, you are working too ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Thing My Daddy Taught Me

Contributed by Gregory Burcham on Jun 24, 2006

This is a Fathers Day sermon that talks about the things my Dad taught me about God.

Things my Daddy taught me (about God) Jeremiah 18: 1-6 This past week I have spent some time thinking about growing up and the things that I learned from my Dad. My daddy taught me some useful things, like knowing when to keep my mouth shut, knowing when to stand up for something that is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Day Message

Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Jun 26, 2006

Christian fatherhood is an important part of God’s plan and design the family. Paul writes that there are three important functions that Christian fathers must carry out.

Father’s Day Message Eph. 6:1-4 Well, today is Father’s Day and it is right that we should stop and honor Father’s. It is important that we take time to speak on the significance of fatherhood not only on special occasions like today, but as a matter of course because role of the father is being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Be...or Not To Be

Contributed by Matt Zurowski on Jun 27, 2006

A short devotional that was written for our Father/Son cookout.

INTRODUCTION: Some men in a pickup truck drove into a lumberyard. One of the men walked in the office and said, ’We need some four-by-twos. ’The clerk said, ’You mean two-by-fours, don’t you?’ The man said, ’I’ll go check,’ and went back to the truck. He returned in a minute and said, ’Yeah, I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:37

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Mother A Child Needs Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005

What kind of mothers do our children need? (Part 2 Building Phenomenal Families)

BUILDING PHENOMENAL FAMILIES (Part 2) “The Kind of Mother a Child Needs” Proverbs 22:6; 31:10-31; Exodus 20:12; Isaiah 49:15; Psalm 27:10; As we celebrate the gift of mothers today, I want to outline just what kind of mother the Lord thinks a child needs. A child needs a mother who will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: *other

The Kind Of Father A Child Needs Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005

What kind of father does a child need? (Part 3 Building Phenomenal Families)

BUILDING PHENOMENAL FAMILIES (Part 3) “The Kind of Father a Child Needs” (1 Thessalonians 2:10-12) There is a war on against your family. Australian women are 7 times more likely than men to be murdered by a partner or husband (Australian Institute of Criminology). 80% of sexual assaults in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: *other

Just Like A Mom Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

The qualities that make a godly mother are also the qualities of godly leaders.

Just Like A Mom 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Moms, this day is for you! We salute you. We honor you. We want every one of you to know that we appreciate you. I trust your husband and children are making this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attributes To Admire Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Jun 14, 2005

This sermon identifies four attributes worth admiration in Paul and Barnabas. These same attributes ought to be present in us as fathers.

Admiration is an interesting thing. The dictionary defines it as “a feeling of pleasure, wonder and approval”. I think that most men want their children to admire them in one sense or another. I mean I want my children to take pleasure in me as their father, I want them to have a sense of wonder ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Of God: A Biblical Picture

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 16, 2005

This is a Father’s Day message that takes a look at three primary characteristics that men, if they are to men of God, need to have as part of their character.

The Man of God: A Biblical Portrait Ezekiel 22:30 I. The Man of God Is a Man of Integrity “He who walks with integrity walks securely…” – Proverbs 10:9 A. He has integrity in His family 1. His wife can trust him 2. His children respect him 3. His family can depend on him B. He has integrity in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Are Your Children Inheriting ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 18, 2005

A sermon on parenting, and the things that our children inherit from us.

What Are Your Children Inheriting ? Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. Joke: After weeks of getting the cold shoulder from his wife, an unhappy husband finally confronted her. "Admit it, Linda," he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Baptist

A Coat Of Many Colors

Contributed by James May on Jun 19, 2005

Joseph’s coat of many colors could have been a symbol of so many things that his father Israel tried to teach him. The different colors in the Bible speak of so many significant things for our lives today as well.

A Coat of Many Colors By Pastor Jim May All of you probably remember the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. This morning, being Father’s Day, I want to speak to you about that coat and what it could signify to every father in the church today. Genesis 37:1-3, "And Jacob dwelt in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible