Sermons on The Father Is Greater Than I:

The Importance Of Fathers Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

God has given Fathers good instruction. There are five principles for Fathers that are more important than ever in our lives today.

Recently I read a story about triplets, 3 young boys who got along pretty well. They saw everything alike. They were loyal to each other. If somebody got into trouble they wouldn’t tattle on each other. A neighbor asked the father, “How in the world do you know which one to punish if ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Bigger Than What I Did

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

God is bigger than my past.

Our past is an interesting part of our lives. You have to admit, you’ve got some great memories in your past. For many of us (pre-Facebook), we used things like photoalbums to help us return to the special moments of the past. VISUAL: PICS OF THE PAST o Show College Yearbook (Senior ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus "i Am" The Door Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2021

Jesus is the door or the gate to heaven. It is only through Him that we are able to find eternal life and a relationship with Abba Father. There is no other gateway into eternity than this doorway.

Video transition: “The Work” from Skit Guys! “I am the Door/Gate!” Thesis: Jesus is the door or the gate to heaven. It is only through Him that we are able to find eternal life and a relationship with Abba Father. There is no other gateway into eternity than this doorway. Introduction: The ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Questions Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 28, 2011

I want more than doubts and questions.

Me (my dilemma or question) I have a confession to make this morning. Recently when the State Police announced they would no longer grant a 7 mph cushion when clocking speeds on the highways, I was frustrated. I slowed down a little in order to keep my speed at the limit, but I didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

I've Got The Power

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

A sermon on the power of God and it’s availability to Christians.

I’ve Got The Power Using Your God-Given Authority 1/19/05 I. Introduction Play clip from Bruce Almighty. In this scene, Bruce Nolan has just been endowed with God’s powers. His initial reaction is disbelief, until he sees the amazing things that he can do with God’s power. Well, did you know, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2026: My Year Of Greater Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 31, 2025

A prophetic declaration that 2026 is a divinely ordained year of progress, increase, and a future that is better, brighter, and greater than the past.

2026: MY YEAR OF GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:18 Key Verse: “But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” (Proverbs 4:18) Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11; Isaiah 43:18-19; Deuteronomy 8:7; Job 8:7; Romans ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Once Was Blind, But Now I See

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Jan 10, 2006

The tremendous thing about Jesus Christ is the more we know Him, the greater He becomes. The more we know Jesus, the greater the wonder becomes.

I ONCE WAS BLIND BUT NOW I SEE… JOHN 9:6-16 & 35-41 INTRODUCTION: God our Father has made all things depend on faith so that whoever has faith will have everything, and whoever does not have faith will have nothing. Martin Luther. This was true in the 16th and 17th centuries, and it is as ...read more

Scripture: John 9:6-41

Denomination: Methodist

"i Am" Declarations Of Jesus - Sermon V - "the Door" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2019

There are many "doors of discovery" in life, but only One leads to eternal life. There's no greater business to be in than that of helping someone discovers Jesus the Way to God, life, happiness, joy!

GREAT “I AM” DECLARATIONS OF JESUS Who was Jesus? You will recall that He himself asked that question of His closest followers. First, He asked them, “Who do folks say I am?” Then He asked them a pointed question, “Who do YOU say I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

I Will Give Thanks!

Contributed by Frank Jackson on May 7, 2006

I made up in mind every time I get a chance, every time I get an opportunity, to say thank you unto God, I am going to open up my mouth, I am going to raise my hands, and I am going to tell God, “thank you!” Is there anybody here that just wants to tell

My father’s children there is not doubt in my mind, that the reason I am able to stand here before is because God has blessed me with two wonderful parents. There is some thing about my parents that I need to let you know, my parents believe in the scripture, “If you spare the rod, you’ll spoil ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-16, Luke 17:11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

A Father Who Deserved Better

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 11, 2003

The father in this parable certainly deserved better than what he received from both his sons. I think we can all agree that our heavenly Father deserves better than what He receives from His children today.

A FATHER WHO DESERVED BETTER 11 Then He said: "A certain man had two sons. 12 "And the younger of them said to his father, ’Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 "And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness And Fathering

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 20, 2015

In light of the recent tragedy in South Carolina, I gave this message on Father's Day.

1 Peter 4:1-19 (Read) What kind of people offer forgiveness to those who murder their family members? What motivates people to even consider forgiveness towards their enemies? Who has the influential power to cause this kind of response? Do we have that kind of faith? Do you? This week 21 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Brother Is Bigger Than Yours Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 10, 2016

This is the 1st sermon in the series Jesus is Better- The Better Messenger. Jesus is greater than the Prophets.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Messenger [#1] MY BROTHER IS BIGGER THAN YOURS Hebrews 1:1-3 Introduction: I can remember growing up with a younger brother that had a “smart” mouth. Tharon, my brother, while in elementary school, was always picking fights with kids bigger than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring The Ultimate Father Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 20, 2022

Friend, there’s more than one kind of profanity. Not all profanity takes place at the construction site or a bar. A lot of profanity takes place inside the church house. I want to tell you what kind of profanity it is.

Happy Father’s Day to you all. You have to have some “dad jokes on Father's Day,” right? When does a joke become a “dad joke”? When it becomes apparent. What do you call a thousand rabbits walking backward? A receding hairline. My friend was showing me his tool shed and pointed to a ladder. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14, John 12:1-8, Isaiah 31:4, Deuteronomy 32:11, Isaiah 53:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Father/Son Story Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 25, 2005

Abraham’s faith was tested just like our faith is tested. Was there anything that he loved more than God? Is there an Isaac in our life that we love more than God?

A Father/Son Story Text: Genesis 22:1-18 Introduction. A man was telling of an incident that happened with his oldest son. The boy was only 4 ½ years old at the time. The father said, “He was upstairs when I heard him fall, and he was screaming!” The father said he ran upstairs in an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Love You Lord

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 22, 2004

A sermon on how we can be thankful during difficult times based on Psalm 18:1-3.

Sermon for 11/21/2004 Psalm 18:1-3 Introduction: If we could shrink the earth’s population to a village of one hundred people; here’s the way the world would look: There would be 57 Asians, 21 Europeans, 14 from the Western Hemisphere, and 8 Africans. 50 would suffer from malnutrition and one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ