Sermons on The Fathers Heart:

If I Could Build A Father

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 13, 2006

If I could build a father I would build a better father in me.

INTRO.- ILL.- Some men in a pickup truck drove into a lumberyard. One of the men walked in the office and said, ’We need some four-by-twos. ’The clerk said, ’You mean two-by-fours, don’t you?’ The man said, ’I’ll go check,’ and went back to the truck. He returned in a minute and said, ’Yeah, I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:4, Hebrews 3:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Cares About Fathers

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 15, 2018

Jairus' daughter died and he went to Jesus. Advice to Fathers 1. Run to Jesus 2. Worship God 3. Exercise Faith in God

Fathers’ Day June 17th 2018 Jesus Cares about Fathers Luke 8:41-42 and 49-56. 41 And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: 42 For he had one only daughter, about twelve ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Gods Plan For A Family A Father

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jun 22, 2022

In Corrie Ten Boom book “I stand at the door and knock” Is a story of a woodpecker who tapped his beak against a tree trunk and at the very same moment a lightning bolt came down struck the tree and totally demolished it.

In Corrie Ten Boom book “I stand at the door and knock” Is a story of a woodpecker who tapped his beak against a tree trunk and at the very same moment a lightning bolt came down struck the tree and totally demolished it. The woodpecker flew away and said to the other birds “I didn’t know there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Other

Choosy Fathers, Choose Jesus

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003

“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”

CHOOSY FATHERS, CHOOSE JESUS JOSHUA 24:14-18 Text: 24:15 (v. 15) And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Came To Do The Father's Will Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A look at why Jesus came to earth in His own words

SERIES: WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT WHY HE CAME “I CAME TO DO THE FATHER’S WILL” JOHN 6:37-40 INTRODUCTION Today we finish our Christmas series. It’s not been the typical Christmas series where we look at the traditional scenes about Jesus’ birth – Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Father Seeks True Worshippers Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

The Holy Spirit, truth, worship

THE FATHER SEEKS TRUE WORSHIPERS April 24, 2022 John 4:19-26 INTRODUCTION: As we talk about living a life of worship I’ve thought about one of the most under-preached and misunderstood conceptions of God. 99.9% of us here this morning are familiar with John 3:16, “God loved this world so much that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflections Of A Father: Part 2

Contributed by Jason Frazier on Jun 21, 2001

These are reflections of being a new dad and how they correlate with our relationship with the Heavenly Father

TEXT: Psalm 23 “Reflections of a Father” – Part 2 A number of years ago, a book was released on the subject of the 23rd Psalm. This book was written from the perspective of a Shepherd. It provided many unique insights on the special relationship between sheep & their shepherd. The author made an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Isaiah 49:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Like Father, Like Son Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 15, 2014

Do people see you and see godliness? As we mature, those of us who claim Christ as Savior, should see our lives continually transformed into a life that is more Christ-like. How can we see that and what does it look like?

Like Father, Like Son Ephesians 5:1-20 Slide Intro I am sure most of us have heard the phrase, Like Father, Like Son. It’s a great saying when your kids do something positive, but not so great when they don’t. For the Christian, those who have trusted Jesus Christ as your Savior, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathers Who Carry Arks

Contributed by Ava Ch on Aug 26, 2025

Today we celebrate all who have nurtured us in love, stood steady in faith, and reflected God's steadfast care—especially those who have carried burdens, led with courage, and created space for the next generation to flourish.

I.              Introduction—The Race   Defeat!  He lay there silently, a tear dropped from his eye. “There’s no sense running anymore—three strikes, I’m out—why try?” The will to rise had disappeared, all hope had fled ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:15-17

Reflections Of A Father: Part 1

Contributed by Jason Frazier on Jun 21, 2001

These are reflections of being a new father and how they relate to our relationship with our Heavenly Father.

TEXT: Isaiah 64:1-8 “Reflections of a Father” – Part 1 When Jesus began His preaching ministry, he ruffled many feathers by constantly referring to God as “Father” or Av in the Hebrew. Even though God treated us like His children, it wasn’t something that the Pharisees were willing to grasp. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Father's Relationship With His Sons

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 29, 2007

Father’s Day Sermon. The parable of the Prodigal Son gives us insight to the kind of relationship the father had with his sons that every Dad should aspire to cultivate with their children.

A FATHER’S RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS SONS A. Jesus introduced God as a Father of love, compassion, forgiveness; a Father we can approach with our FEARS, PROBLEMS, SINS, and STRUGGLES, and He will always be there to HELP us. COMMENT: The concern of most fathers is, “How do I as a father present God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Will Be Called Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Isaiah 9:6-7 #4

HE WILL BE CALLED EVERLASTING FATHER Isaiah 9:6 God made us for eternity. Ecclesiastes 3:11 "He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men..." This verse seems to suggest that God has so made us, He’s so wired us, that we would be dissatisfied with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting To Know "Our Father"

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 30, 2011

This sermon describes what God as Father is really like and our interaction as fathers with our children profoundly and deeply and emotionally shapes the way they will interact with God.

Getting to Know Our Father Matt 6, June 19, 2011 Intro: The way we imagine has an incredibly powerful impact on how we experience life. If we hear that a certain movie is the absolute best movie a friend has ever seen, they tell us we must see it as soon as possible, we start to imagine it in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Race To The End---Fathers Day Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Jun 21, 2012

We get so proud that we do not stop and ask for directions. God is lovely wanting us to stop and notice that we do not have to do everything ourselves.

THE RACE TO THE END 6-17-12 Fathers Day, New Liberty Christian Church. with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: REVELATION 20:12-16 INTRODUCTION; Good morning to each of you and my I wish to all of you a very Happy Fathers Day. I hope it is a day of cook outs, rest, family outings and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:12-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Prodigal Father- Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Wilkinson on Feb 3, 2007

God is reckless in his love for you. When Christ cried out from the cross God did not answer because he chose you. I don’t know what kind of a father you had in the past. I know the father you can have now.

The Prodigal Father- Amazing Grace We begin a series on Grace. I recommend the book what’s so amazing about grace by Philip Yancey. The first lesson is on the prodigal Father. I use the word prodigal in describing the father because prodigal means reckless. A prodigal does what he wants. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ