Sermons on Samsons Father:

What Kind Of Father Is God?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 6, 2002

God demonstrates his fatherhood by defending us, disciplining us, and being devoted to us.

Note: The title of this sermon came from a series by Rick Warren; however, the content is original. This morning, we conclude a nine week series, in which we’ve been examining how God meets our fundamental human needs – our needs for things like hope and healing, for peace and power. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8

Denomination: Baptist

Like Father Like Child

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

Discover the sanctifying power of trusting your Heavenly Father.

We’re about half way through our study in 1 John. The purpose of this letter is recorded in chapter 1, verse 4, "We write this to make our [your] joy complete." The way John hopes to accomplish this purpose is demonstrated throughout this letter, to counter the lies that crept into the church by ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: *other

Father's Day - God's Man

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001

Here are 5 characteristics that ought to be evident in God’s man.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Today is Father’s Day - the day we honor our fathers & think about masculinity & manhood & all those good things. So the subject of my sermon this morning is "God’s man." Now I realize that you can be lots of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter: Father, Forgive Them!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

It was not just once that Jesus prayed this prayer. Again & again He prayed, "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing." But I wonder if we understand what He was praying for?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Luke 23:32 34; Acts 3:17 19 ILL. Jamestown, VA, was the first permanent English settlement in the new world, & some of their religious practices were rather interesting. For instance, they had 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34, Acts 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father's Day - A Baffling Question

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

I’m speaking especially to fathers, for I’m convinced that not until fathers get their act in order will we see a real change for good in our homes & in our society.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX Ephesians 6:4 is a passage of Scripture that probably ought to be read every Father’s Day. It is a passage addressed directly to fathers. Here is what it says. "Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Like Your Father

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

Let’s take one more look at the subject of love. And in doing that, there are 3 things I want you to see: 1. The Magnificence of God’s Love. 2. The Mediocrity of Man’s Love. 3. The Maturity of Christian Love.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I’m convinced that if there is one thing the world really needs to know more about, & to put into practice, it is love. In fact, so important is love that Jesus devoted a whole section of the Sermon on the Mount to it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mighty God And Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Chuck Boman on Dec 16, 2001

Isaiah 9:6-7 The child shall be called "divine and brings power, permanency and parenthood.

TEXT - ISAIAH 9:6 Two women stopped in front of another store window at Christmastime. In the midst of all the merchandise was a small little Nativity scene. And one woman remarked to the other: "What do you know about that! Even the church is trying to horn in on Christmastime." That comment is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Example Of Our Heavenly Father

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

This sermon addresses how we as earthly fathers should strive to be like God, our heavenly Father.

THE EXAMPLE OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER Text: Matthew 5:48 Dispelling the dangerous myth that all are children of God, Louis Everly wrote: “It is only when we are subject to a common father that we are brothers. To become brothers we have only to become sons again”. (Wayne A. Detzler. New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: United Methodist

Seven Traits Of A Successful Father

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 31, 2002

Principles of success from God’s Word for Christian fathers.

Seven Traits Of A Successful Christian Father (Prov 22:6 KJV) Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. (Prov 22:6 NLT) Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it. God has given us directive to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job: A Father With Staying Power

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 16, 2003

The book of Job is a study in the reality of suffering and the sovereignty of God over evil. It is not a text that you hear mentioned on Father’s Day. But according to Job 1:1-5, he was an exceptional father.

Job: A Father with Staying Power Job 1:1-5 Pastor Jeff Williams Good morning! I would like to wish you a Happy Father’s Day. While we have celebrated our mother’s sacrifice and investment in our lives for nearly one hundred years, fathers did not get their due until President Johnson declared ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Please Your Father

Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 27, 2003

Note the conditions of behavior that we must meet in order to find our Heavenly Father’s approval.

HOW TO PLEASE YOUR FATHER © By 6-2003 Mark Beaird Text: Matthew 5:44—6:4 I am amazed at how many people want desperately to please their fathers. So many people would love to hear their fathers tell them that he is proud of them and their accomplishments. They desperately want his ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Appreicate The Presence Of The Father Series

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Jun 5, 2003

Spending quality Time with God

Learning to Appreciate His Presence. Text: Ps 91 Mt 28:20 Isa 43:2 James 2:20-26 This Morning, I want to speak to you about entering into the very presence of the father. So many times in our hurried lives, we simply mumble a quick prayer over our food, before we drift off to sleep, or rush out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Everlasting Father Has Come

Contributed by Jack Warford on Dec 29, 2001

So many today do not believe that Jesus and the Father are one, or that Jesus is God and has always been God. What is your responsibility when you hear or see these lies about the true Jesus?

Matthew 1: 23, John 10:30 (NLT) So many today do not believe that Jesus and the Father are one, or that Jesus is God and has always been God. What is your responsibility when you hear or see these lies about the true Jesus? Will you share the true Jesus with them or will you be silent? Most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical View Of Being A Father

Contributed by Harry Wood on Jan 8, 2002

To address the Father’s role Biblically on the observance of Father’s Day.

Biblical View of being a Father Introduction: The first recorded observance know was in 1910 by the Spokane Ministerial Association. In 1946 officially the third Sunday of June was designated as Father’s Day. 1. What would be God’s estimate of us as a Father? a. Genesis 18:19 “For I know ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bread In My Father's House

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on May 30, 2002

A different look at the story of the prodigal son from the perspective of the minimum he saw his father’s house offering him compared to the maximum prepared by his father.

BREAD IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE INTRODUCTION A preacher was once invited to an old aged home to conduct a service for the residents. He spent some time agonising over what he was to speak about. He finally settled upon a topic. The talk was focused upon bringing comfort to the hearts of these dear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Apostolic