Sermons on the father's love: showing 631-645 of 187,416

A Father's Heart

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 17, 2012

The parable of the Prodigal son is the third of the “Lost” parables but there is something different about this one.

The parable of the Prodigal son is the third of the “Lost” parables but there is something different about this one. In the parable of the lost sheep, the shepherd goes out looking for the lost sheep. In the parable of the lost coin, the woman turns the house upside down trying to find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers In Christ

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 20, 2012

Every man who has been a believer for a long time, needs to come to the place of bringing younger men along in the Faith. Here's a look at this important matter.

Fathers In Christ/ pastor Eric J. Hanson Spoken to the Western Maine Christian Men's Breakfast June 23, 2012 The only possible way to be a godly father is to understand the nature of God our Heavenly Father, and to have that nature flow through one’s life. God reveals Himself through His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Forgiving Father Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 14, 2006

God never gives up on his children.

THE FORGIVING FATHER A. As much as we like to believe that our Heavenly Father is a God of COMPASSION, MERCY, and GRACE, there are still some Christians who have difficulty accepting God’s complete FORGIVENESS. 1. There are those who look at their lives as being so STAINED with SIN that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Like My Father

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Feb 10, 2004

In order to be like our Father God, we must get rid of anger and begin living a life of love. But what does that mean in our everyday lives?

Many here have heard of a man named Bobby Knight. He’s a famous college basketball coach. Bobby Knight is given to what commentaries on the Old Testament refer to as "ebullitions of wrath." Maybe you’ve seen some of Bobby’s ebullitions on display in television news clips: Coach Knight hurling a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joining With The Father Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 17, 2019

Joining with the Father Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – June 16, 2019

Joining with the Father Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – June 16, 2019 TEXT: Luke 10:1-9, 17-24 Intro: Father’s Day is a unique day…in that it can both a source of inspiration and longings. I find that the very nature of a father can stir something deeply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9, Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Giving Father

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

A father’s Day message geared towards seeing how generous and ready to bless is our Father in Heaven.

A Giving Father Matthew 7:7-11 There is a crisis of Fatherhood in America today. There is a whole generation of children who are growing up in one parent families (often with a mother) who do not have a good relationship with their father’s even if they know them at all. We have dead-beat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Father Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

The greatness of Abraham was not moral perfection, but in getting back to God and believing again.

FATHER OF ALL THE FAITHFUL. Romans 4:11-18 11 So Abraham is the spiritual father of those who have faith but have not been circumcised. They are made right with God by faith. 12 And Abraham is also the spiritual father of those who have been circumcised, but only if they have the same kind of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:11-18, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Father Recognizes

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 10, 2012

The Father warned Jesus about how the Pharisees added words to what he was doing. The Pharisees were lying out their teeth.

Our Father, whose thrown is all around us in heaven, knows everything. When I say everything, I mean nothing has happen or will happen without him knowing about it. Yes the Father has power unlike anyone else. He can stop or allow anything from happening whether good or bad. Today, I want you to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring Fathers

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 16, 2003

What children owe their fathers. What children need from their fathers.

Today, as you know, is Father’s Day. It may surprise you to learn that Father’s Day is not a Christian holiday. By that, I mean it’s not recognized as one of the special days of the Christian Year which have been celebrated by the church for centuries, such as Christmas, or Easter, or Pentecost. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Father Abraham Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 1, 2021

Why was Abraham called the Father of all who believe, and what can that mean to us?

There’s a children song I’d like you to sing with me this morning. It’s a fairly long drawn-out action song with quite a few body motions, so I’m only going to ask you to do a couple of the hand motions with me this morning. It’s called “Father Abraham” and it only has one verse. Sing it with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Choices Of The Father

Contributed by Greg Newton on Jun 19, 2004

Message to the fathers need to make right choices and their choices determines the destiny of their children.

“choices of the father” Intro: When you begin to read the scriptures about the description of the father, you understand that he has quite an order or position to fill, quite the responsibility placed upon him, to be the voice of God to our families, to be the glory of our children? Men can have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:21-22, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Glorify The Father

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 31, 2008

The foundation of all things is the glory of God. Jesus glorified the Father by completing the work He was given to do. We glorify Him the same way.

John 17 is a prayer of Jesus, for His followers. Verse 20 is an extremely important and wonderful verse, which tells us that this prayer is not just for the little flock of disciples that followed Jesus along the roads of Palestine, but this prayer is for us, also. Isn’t it wonderful when people ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sweet Potatoes In My Coffee Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 15, 2008

God is our loving Heavenly Father.

“Sweet Potatoes in my Coffee” Luke 13:1-9 Introduction The memory of one particular evening when my wife and I lived in Florida remains fresh in my mind. We were invited by some friends to listen to their children’s contemporary Christian band play some of their new songs at the “Coffee Spot” in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Imperfect Fathers

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 17, 2019

It's only fair that if I'm going to have a sermon on Mother's Day about imperfect mothers then I should also have a sermon on Father's Day about imperfect fathers. Remember the TV show, Father Knows Best? Guess what? Sometimes we don't know best.

IMPERFECT FATHERS The kids wanted a hamster really bad. They pleaded with their mom, making all kinds of promises to take care of it. Finally, mom agreed and got them a hamster. They named him “Danny.” But, within two months, Mom had the responsibility of Danny’s care. Despite her encouragement, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-27, Genesis 19:30-36, Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessed Father

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005

There is no way to fully describe the impact that Godly fathers can have on their children or on their church

The Blessed Father Psalm 1:1-6 June 19, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers here this morning! How many of you have seen Star Wars III? All of the Star Wars movies center around the life of one main character, Anakin Skywalker. Episode three tells the story ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God