Sermons on Submitting To The Father:

Great Fathers

Contributed by Justin Meek on Jun 16, 2001

If a man wishes to be a truly great father, he must fulfill the roles God has given him in the family.

Great Fathers Eph 5:22 – 6:4 I have worked very hard the summer and growing a few flowers in my front yard. I have had some success and some failure in that endeavor. It didn’t take me long to figure out that, like so many things in life, gardening is about balance. You need the right amount of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Influence Of The Father

Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jun 18, 2001

A word of encouragement to men to be the Father and Grandfather that molds a childs life by pu=ouring wisdom into the child.

Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Abba, Father

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 18, 2001

Our God is no fair-weather Father. He’s not into this love-‘em-and-leave-‘em-stuff. WE can always count on Him to be in our corner.

Quote: “Insanity is an inherited disease. You get it from your kids.” Into: Nine things you will never hear dad say: 1. Well, how ’bout that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions. 2. You know Pumpkin, now that you’re thirteen, you’ll be ready for unchaperoned car ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father Who Is There

Contributed by Tony Britt on Jun 18, 2001

This sermon encourages fathers to be Present, Instructors, And Expressive for their children. It was preached on Father’s Day.

Four quotes written about fathers: “My dad is a spiritual leader. He’s been there when I’ve taken a fall. He’s a great father. To me, he’s the father any kid would want. He’s a God given gift to me. He’s my dad.” “My dad still lives with us but it seems as though he doesn’t. He doesn’t come ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Father's Day

Contributed by Troy Mason on Jun 30, 2001

The Apostle Paul’s definition of a good father.

FATHER’S DAY 1Thess 2:10-12 Introduction: Story of 2 fathers: Woodhaven, and football/faith. Sons imitate their fathers I. Traits of a good father – These should be visible to men and God. A. Righteous – Morally correct – ILLUS 275 Iceberg rooted in Jesus Christ. ILLUS 1147 Chinese symbol – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Submission To The Father

Contributed by Doug Sanders on May 13, 2002

Sin distroy lives and Church it is time that we fear hurting the love ones around us. It is time we feared hurting our Lord and Savior.

Submission to the Father 1 Peter 1:17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; I. Confession (you call on the Father) of His possission a. the word call means “to put a name ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Failure

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jun 10, 2002

Why did David lose his son Absalom?

Text: 2 Sam 18:33b "O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son" King David Question: Why did David lose his son Absalom? I/ FIRST, NOTICE THE REALM OF DAVID’S FAILURE 1. Not as a warrior - 1 Sam 17:32&45 (Goliath) 2. Not as an adopted son - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:33

Denomination: Baptist

Not Many Fathers

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 11, 2002

Men need to arise to the High office of being a Father.

A MESSAGE TO FATHERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Cor. 4:15, For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many Fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the Gospel. Today, I ponder: WHAT IS A FATHER? Our THOUGHT will be, NOT MANY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Example Of The Father

Contributed by Steve Yarber on Jun 14, 2002

Fathers are crucial in family life. They set the standard and provide the role model for their daughters, by how they treat their wives. They provide the role model for their sons in how they work and manage the family.

Fathers are crucial in family life. They set the standard and provide the role model for their daughters, by how they treat their wives. They provide the role model for their sons in how they work and manage the family. If the father is godly, the family will tend to be godly. If the father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Fear

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 14, 2002

Dealing with fatherly fears from a biblical perspective - 2002 father’s day message.

A Father’s Fear I have been a father for 11 years. Remember holding my first child in Regina, SK, in the fall of 1990. What an incredible experience! Then reality kicks in. Babies have a way to remind you that you don’t live in a perfect world. Because babies are the rudest people alive. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Prodigal's Father

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Jun 15, 2002

Our world is in desperate need of godly fathers.

The Prodigal’s Father "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, `Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Honouring Fathers

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Jun 16, 2002

A Father’s Day sermon to challenge men to be the servant leaders, the prophets, priests and kings in the homes. To be men of integrity, rising boldly in their anointing and God given role in the homes, church and workplace.

Introduction: Today is Father’s Day and a special time to pause and honour our fathers: these very special people in our lives and families. I want to use this opportunity to challenge men to be the servant leaders, the prophets, priests and kings in the homes. To be men of integrity, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Fathers Attitude Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Jul 26, 2002

Part 3 of the series in the Book of Malachi.

Prophecy To Our Age The Fathers Attitude Introduction: (Chapter1:1-2) Malachi was sent to the people with God’s all consuming power; the love of God. This is God’s burden for his people of every age, he addresses the condition of the people’s hearts from the love he has for them. In ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Forgiving Father

Contributed by Jim Pye on Mar 20, 2001

Lectionary : Lent 4

25/3/01 6 p.m. Luke 15:1-3,11-32. 151Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." 3Then Jesus told them this parable:... 11 "There was a man who had two sons. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Father's Dilemma

Contributed by Troy Mason on Dec 22, 2001

How one man came to know Jesus Christ.

A Father’s Dilemma Mark 9:14-29 Introduction: This story is about a father who came to know Christ. He did not do it alone, nor did he do without reservation. His story is a model for many of us. NLT “…Help me not to doubt.” WE “…Help me to believe more.” I. Desperation – This father was sunk ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist