Sermons on Right Hand Of The Father:

Our Prodigal Father

Contributed by David Mcnally on Sep 9, 2012

Jesus told a parable to illustrate how sinners, like silly children, can come back to their forgiving fathers, but while the younger son was prodigal in the way he got through his father's money, it is God our heavenly Father who is prodigal, extravagant

GOSPEL - Luke 15:11-32 SERMON – Our Prodigal Father We call God “Our Father” but He is greater in every way than any human father or mother could ever be. Paul said: “We think WE are so wise, so clever, but God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom”. His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Perfect Father

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 18, 2017

Jesus' Parable of the Prodigal Son teaches us how to treat others: with freemdom to make mistakes, with forgiveness in second chances, and with favor out of unconditional love. God is the perfect Father, showing us all three. (Father's Day message)

Luke 15:11-32 Parable of the Perfect Father Today’s story is probably my favorite in the Bible. I’ve shared it with you before, but never in the context of Father’s Day. Since the real hero of the story is the father, I thought it might be a good story to look at today. Let’s consider some gifts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25, Ephesians 4:32, Psalm 68:5, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham An Example To Fathers Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 11, 2005

Father’s need examples to follow in order to become godly fathers. Abram serves as an example. We may learn several principals from this text.

ABRAHAM, AN EXAMPLE TO FATHERS Genesis: 12:1-8 and 22:1-13 Introduction Nektron are fish that can swim against the current. The name for fish who can not swim against the current is Plankton. This simple distinction divides all marine life. Nektron or Plankton. Mankind is also divided that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: *other

A Picture Of Forgiveness- The Father Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 18, 2010

The father paints the most beautiful picture of forgiveness for all of us to behold!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP (After clip, then go to PowerPoint’s) • SLIDE #1 • God gives us some DIFFICULT stuff to do at times. • Of all the things we are called to do as a follower of Jesus and quite frankly as a decent human being the thought of having to extend forgiveness to someone who has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Father In Heaven PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Understand the power of prayer, recognize God as our loving Father, and embrace the abundant blessings He has for us.

Good morning, church family! Today, we come together to dive into the message found in Luke 11:2, where Jesus teaches us not only about the power of prayer but also about recognizing our Heavenly Father and the blessing of abundance that He brings into our lives. As we explore this beautiful verse, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2

Topics: Father's Day

Use The Right Weapon For The Fight

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 1, 2009

Too often times we, as Christians, use the wrong weapon for the fight in which we are engaged. God gives to us special weapons to fight with when we are engaged in a spiritual battle

-The father of a girl that I dated in high school was an Army recruiter -When he found out that I was going to West Point, he gave me a lot of cool Army recruiting stuff. One of the items was a pin with the motto of the Army on it -It said, “Join the Army. Go to exotic lands. Meet new and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Touching Him!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 19, 2011

With her hands she was touching Him The Alpha, the Omega, the Beginning and the End And with her hands oh she was holding onto His And the source of life was right there in her hands

Matthew 26:6-13-And when Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, a woman came to Him having an alabaster flask of very costly fragrant oil, and she poured it on His head as He sat at the table. But when His disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste? For this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Father Of Influence Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Dec 30, 2018

Children need a male influence in the home. And by influence, we do not mean just an occasional appearance, or a buddy dad, but a deliberate father.

“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” Frederick Douglass “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 Children need a male influence in the home. And by influence, we do not mean just an occasional appearance, or a buddy dad, but a deliberate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgotten Father Of Christmas

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009

When preachers talk about Christmas it’s usually about Jesus and Mary. But what about Joseph; the silent father? What do we learn from his life of devotion and faithfulness?

“The Forgotten Father of Christmas” Matthew 1-2 INTRODUCTION Usually at Christmas time, preachers spend a lot of time talking about Jesus’ miraculous conception, which I did last Wednesday. And the virgin birth leads you and I to think about the fact that Jesus was conceived apart from any human ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Portrait Of A Godly Father

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 18, 2022

When we consider Jesus’ audience, there is a much deeper truth. Jesus shows the sinners, publicans, scribes and the pharisees what God is really like and he paints a picture of a Godly Father.

Sermon: The Portrait of a Godly Father Text: Luke 15: 1-24 1 Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. 2 This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating with such sinful people—even eating with them! 3 So Jesus told them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

Qualities Of Godly Fathers

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 18, 2003

Our church, our families and our nation are in desperate need for men to stand up and be the godly fathers they were meant to be.

Qualities of Godly Fathers Luke 8:41-42, 49-56 June 15, 2003 Morning Service Introduction As we celebrate Father’s Day today, I would like to share the following story about the effect that one father had on his family. This particular family had three small children who were determined to have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:41-56

Denomination: Church Of God

A Divine Father's Place Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

I. A FATHER’S LOVE … 1. A father’s love chooses to create, know and value each individual. 2. A father’s love creates a special environment and sustains it. 3. A father’s love communicates, counsels, and listens. 4. A father’s love protects.

… While I can’t share in the honors of full fatherhood today …  I want us to consider the honor we give to our DIVINE FATHER,  In 2 Cor 6:18, the apostle Paul applies God’s heart, first spoken to David the prophet Nathan, to all of us: “I will be a father to you, and you will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Restoration Of Father God

Contributed by Joseph Lai on Sep 18, 2010

To those who are lost and living under slavery to the power and curse of Sin, the Word is saying “Come make peace with God.” To those who do have salvation through accepting Jesus, God is saying “learn what you have been restored with and live by it.”

“But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet...” (Luk 15:20) This is a well known parable, most Christians have either heard of it or study on it. And there is still a lot for us yet to learn and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Picture Of A Patient Father Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 19, 2010

Looking at the familiar story called the "Prodigal Son"--consider the Father

The Picture of a Patient Father Luke 15:11-24 * As I thought and prayed this week about our upcoming Revival effort & the need which I sense for a visit from the heaven through the manifest presence of the Holy Spirit, I was drawn to a familiar story in scripture. It is a story that Jesus told and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day 2018

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2018

We need to love our father, mother, sisters, brothers, spouse and children, but, we need to love Jesus more if our love for others is going to actually be what it should be.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Matthew 5:43-45, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene