Sermons on the love of the father: showing 376-390 of 187,222

The Dwelling Place Of Love Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2023

Let us explore what it means for the Father and the Son to make their home with us.

"The Dwelling Place of Love" Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound words of Jesus recorded in John 14:23 (NLT), where He says, "All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them." These words are an ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father's Who Lead Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003

We need to come back to a biblical theology of fatherhood. God very clearly says that dads are to be difference-makers by leading and loving their wives and kids. Fellow fathers, it’s my prayer that through our study of God’s Word together that we might

Fathers Who Lead Happy Father’s Day, dads! While there will be no records set today for long-distance phone calls, few sentimental cards given, and certainly no flowers handed out after the service, it’s still a good day because we have a free book we want to give to every man here ("The Man in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Imitating My Father

Contributed by Jose Wallace on Dec 4, 2013

Matt 5:48, Philippians 2:3-5, John 13:1-5; Luke 6:36; Peter 1:16 Imitating our earthly fathers is great, but not as great as imitating our Heavenly Father through perfect love, mercy, servanthood, and holiness.

Imitating My Father Matt 5:48, Philippians 2:3-5, John 13:1-5; Luke 6:36; Peter 1:16 Today I want to talk to you about Imitating God. Ever since we were kids, we have always tried to be someone else. Someone we could look up to, someone greater, more powerful, and invisible. Before we step ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Message Fro My Dad

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

My Father was not a rich man, by the world's standards but in my eyes he was was wealthy beyond measure. He was my best friend.

My Dad, My Friend He was born January 1 1933, the son of a share cropper and his wife; Olee and Bessie Lee of Coward S.C. They called him J.T. but we call him Daddy. He told stories of the many hardships he suffered growing up, like the struggle for an education. Whenever we would complain about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Jesus: Our Father Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 12, 2019

The Lord's Prayer begins with defining the relationship: God our Father is strong, loving, and faithful/

Have you ever said something like this? “I don’t know how it happened. I got sucked in, and I couldn’t seem to avoid it.” “Why did I say that? It was stupid and wrong—and I didn’t really mean to.” “I want that so bad! I know I really shouldn’t, but…” “Man, what was I thinking? How did I let it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Isaiah 57:15, Colossians 4:4-6, John 1:12-13, Deuteronomy 33:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Coming Home On Father's Day

Contributed by David Washburn on Jun 11, 2002

Father’s Day is a day to honor our father, our Heavenly Father. Jesus’ parable about the prodigal son is a pure reflection of a loving father and what it means to come home on Father’s Day.

Dads, today is our day, but Father’s Day has somehow never been held in as high regard as Mother’s Day. Mother’s just have that certain something. After all, whenever you see someone holding a sign or mouthing “hello,” they’re saying, “Hi, Mom,” and usually not, “Hi Dad.” Now, I’m not complaining, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Your Father's God

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jul 15, 2005

Have you ever wondered what you would want to say to your family or your loved ones if you knew the time of death were near. This message gives us a great example of what would be important to say to our loved ones.

Many times in life,I have been called to the bedside of the dying to comfort the grieving family that is soon to be left behind. I recall times when family members have said, "I wish I had told them how much I loved them". I also remember times when sons and daughters stated, "I never heard dad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Father's Day: Four Responsibilities Of Husbands And Fathers

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

Responsibility #1: The Bible commands you to love your wife Responsibility #2: Do not provoke your children to anger. Responsibility #3: Discipline Your Children Responsibility #4: Instruct Your Children

Today, I want to speak on this subject, “Four Responsibilities of Fathers and Husbands.” David Brooks talks about the difference between résumé virtues and eulogy virtues. Résumé virtues are the kind of achievements you list on your résumé, skills that make you more ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How Great Is The Love The Father Has Lavished On Us

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 18, 2005

EASTER 4(B) - How great is the love the Father has lavished on us that we are called God’s children and that God provides for his children.

HOW GREAT IS THE LOVE THE FATHER HAS LAVISHED ON US (Outline) 1 JOHN 2:28-3:3 - April 17, 2005 - EASTER 4 INTRO: The divine love of God is the true love that stands as the eternal standard and definition of what love is and means. Our society has devalued that word love. Love is at times ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Behold Our Heavenly Father's Love

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 29, 2024

There is no greater love! The closest we can come to grasping the full extent of that love is to come to know that He did all of that for each of us.

Alba 7-28-2024 BEHOLD OUR HEAVENLY FATHER'S LOVE I John 3:1-3 Juanita Slater of West Chester, Ohio told this story in the Christian Reader: She said, “When I was staying with a neighbor’s five and seven year olds, I heard a squeal coming from the next room. Then I heard Becky’s voice, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father's Day 2023: Father Figures Of God On Earth

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 15, 2023

This Father's Day message discusses 5 traits that fathers (and all Christians) should display to the world as God's representatives here on earth.

Father’s Day 2023 Father Figures Of God On Earth Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14; 4:22-23; Second Samuel 7:13-14 On Father’s Day of 2022, I stood before you and delivered a message about men who I have had in my life as role-models. In that message, I focused on my uncle, Robert Wisener, my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14, 2 Samuel 7:13-14, Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abram, The Father Of Faith Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 30, 2023

We are called to live intentionally, to desire to know who loved us most. This means we live fully for Him, and He gives us a model (and a promise) to follow. It’s not to exalt another human – but to live for God because of His promises! Abram shows us how and why this is important.

Alpha and Omega, Part 16 Abram, the Father of Faith Genesis 11:27-32 and 12:1-3 Introduction - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week we examined the Tower of Babel, and that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Righteousness Based On Love, Not Law"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 9, 2017

A sermon about Jesus' earthly father--Joseph.

“Righteousness Based on Love, Not Law” Matthew 1:18-25 What is the first image that pops into your mind when you hear the word “righteous”? Do you think of some fire and brimstone preacher with beady eyes who points his finger at sinners and declares them guilty in the eyes of an angry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Strength In Service

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Jun 24, 2022

God has blessed us with the gift of masculine strength--not only physically, but with a crucial moral and spiritual responsibility--to be used only and always in the service of love.

You may have seen the maternity shirt that says, “A man did this to me, Oprah.” Men are responsible for a lot of things that determine the kind of world we live in, for better or worse. This morning, Father’s Day, I’d like to highlight the “better.” (I’ve never understood why someone would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Spiritual Fathers And Spiritual Sons

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2014

Our society hurts today, many children have a dad but there are few fathers... Men arise and take a child and love...

WE NEED SPIRITUAL FATHERS... SPIRITUAL SONS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THERE MANY BE MANY DADS, BUT THERE ARE NOT MANY FATHERS... 1 Cor. 4:15 For though ye have ten thousand instructers in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God