Sermons on Seeing Father:

The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 8, 2005

Who is the real emphasis on in the commonly called "Parable of the Prodigal son"? It may surprise you who was the real prodigal!

THE PRODIGAL FATHER LUKE 15:11-24 INTRO: Jesus often spoke in parables in his teachings. 1. What is a parable? a. Parable signifies "the placing of one thing beside another" with a view to comparison. b. It is the lesson that is of value; the hearer must catch the analogy if he is to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Way Of The Father Series

Contributed by Chad Moore on Apr 11, 2010

The Prodigal God prod⋅i⋅gal [prod-i-guhl] - wastefully or recklessly extravagant: prodigal expenditure. You think you know the story of “The Prodigal Son”? Think again.

prod⋅i⋅gal [prod-i-guhl] - wastefully or recklessly extravagant: prodigal expenditure. What is the Christian life all about? 1. Knowing the heart of the Father …But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 18, 2018

Third of a 4 part series on the Names of the Messiah found in Isaiah 9:6

Everlasting Father December 17, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is eternal; He was not created but is the Creator. Focus Passage: John 8:48-58 (Pew Bible page 1233) Supplemental Passage: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-58

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Fathers

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 17, 2001

We honor fathers best by recognizing the critically important work God has given them.

Father’s Day is a strange holiday. Like Mother’s Day, it’s a civil holiday, established by a Resolution of Congress and by an annual Presidential Proclamation. It was first recognized by Calvin Coolidge in 1924, and this year the President once again named June 15th as Father’s Day. So, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Father Hunger

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 13, 2005

We are created with a longing that only a father can fill.

Father Hunger Hosea 11:1-9 In premarital counseling we spend a lot of time talking about the future bride and grooms parents, and focus a great deal on the dads. We spend time talking about their relationships, favorite memories, the ways that they were disciplined, and what they like and don’t ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ideal Father

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008

Father’s Day message focusing on the characteristics of our perfect heavenly father with applicaton to our earthly fathers. It was actually a summation of a serious on the Fatherhood of God.

“The Ideal Father” Father’s Day 2008 Introduction A year ago we took the time to look at the characteristics of a perfect father and then discovered that our Heavenly Father exhibits all of them. I saved the summarizations of that series for today’s message in hopes of seeing the whole picture and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Honoring Fathers

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 21, 2015

I would propose to you that honoring fathers dose not find it's foundation in numerous family retreats, vacations, well written cards, nor gifts.

Honoring Fathers Biblical Truths About A Father Worth Honoring Introduction: Happy Fathers Day! Father's day is a celebration honoring fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. The tradition was said to be started from a memorial service held for a large group of men ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perfect Father Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 19, 2017

The Lord's Prayer tells us God is our "Heavenly Father". That implies that God uses the better tendencies of earthly fathers to communicate who He is. So, what are the traits of decent Earthly fathers?

(Explanation of opening: The traditionally memorized version of the Lord’s Prayer is found only in the KJV. Since we have ESV pew Bibles – which leave off the last verse – I felt that would create confusion as to why that verse was missing. I didn’t want to go there, so I put the KJV on screen and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Failed Father Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 17, 2023

When it comes to fatherhood, bad examples from Scripture can be good examples, once you know what a failed father has done wrong. Eli was a bad example. But what did he do wrong, and what can we learn from him so we can build better fathers?

Someone once said that everyone is an example to others - some are GOOD examples, and some are BAD. And, believe it or not, bad examples can be good examples for us. For example, Eli was a “GOOD EXAMPLE” of a bad example of how to be a father. But before we get to Eli’s story (and what we can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:22-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiving Father

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 26, 2001

The parable of the Prodigal Son

Simeon Ford, the proprietor of the Old Grand Union Hotel in New York, once said, “You don’t need to know anything about a hotel to run one,” he said. “You just open up and the customers tell you how to run it.” Isn’t that the truth. Everyone is a critic. You would think that with Jesus Himself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Blessing Of Fathers

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Fathers will never be perfect, but they can be a blessing to their children.

Thesis: Fathers will never be perfect, but they can be a blessing to their children. Intro.: 1. Today is the day recognized in our society as FATHER'S DAY. a. Fathers, we want to honor you today! b. Strong Biblical basis for this activity (Eph. 6:2). 2. This AM's sermon is directed toward the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

A Father's Love Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Jun 21, 2007

This was a father’s day message given in 2007

A Father’s Love Genesis 22:1-14 1. Love 2. Worship 3. Sacrifice 4. Trust Intro: Observations of a Father • I am going to share with you all my wisdom of four years of parenting • Okay let’s look at what the Bible says • When I had my first child I lost half of my memory, when I had my second ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Father Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 7, 2010

We have an intimate connection to God when we pray "Our Father."

Living the Lord’s Prayer, Part, Mathew 6:6-13 “Our Father in Heaven” Introduction There’s a wonderful story about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian being considered for employment. The Boston investment house could not say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Instructions Of A Father.

Contributed by Aurora Alonso on Jun 16, 2020

As, we come today to honor all fathers, like to say that there is a Father that shows us how to live on this earth.

As we read the Scripture of Proverbs 4:1 " Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. If We can understand that God the Father wants us as fathers to be wise, acquire understanding so we can direct our families and our lives. God the Father is a Role ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abba Father Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Dec 27, 2018

Let's identify the blessings that come from having God as our Heavenly Father…

1. ASSURANCE (15) Romans 8:15 So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. We sang the song earlier this morning, we are no longer slaves to fear. It is NOT your Father’s will for you to live with fear and anxiety 1 John 4:18 (NIV2011) There is no fear in love. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God