Sermons on the love of the father: showing 706-720 of 187,256

Love & War

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 5, 2008

Jesus tells us to turn the other cheek so that we will be "like your Father in heaven" but what about all that Old Testament carnage that He commanded? How does loving our enemies apply to the modern politics of war?

Dakota Community Church May 4, 2008 Love & War Jesus said we are supposed to turn the other cheek when an enemy strikes us, right; but what about all that Old Testament talk about mighty warriors and the armies of God, and how does modern conservative Christian teaching about patriotism and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:2-5

Denomination: Mennonite

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Dr. Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

How can a God of Love allow so much suffering?

Why Does God allow Suffering? by Randy Croft We’re in a sermon series now on "Questions We’d Like to Ask God." I don’t think that God is afraid of our tough questions. Isaiah 1 "Come and reason together." One of the top questions asked by Christians and non-Christians alike deals ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My 2 Or 3 Dads

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Jun 17, 2008

We all are born with a dad, some even have 2. But we all have a Heavenly Father.

My Two, or Three Dads Ephesians 5:25 - 6:4 Giving honor to father’s and mothers is biblical. Today we are giving honor to father’s. TOP 10 THINGS YOU’LL NEVER HEAR A DAD SAY 10. Well, how ‘bout that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions. 9. Now that you’re ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wise Dads

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

Wise dads know how to lean on God, lead their family, and to give them love.

Wise Dads Dorn Ridge June 17, 2012 (Portions of this message are based on an article of same name by Shawn McMullen in The Lookout June 21, 2009) Father’s Day reminds me of many things for which I'm thankful. I'm thankful for a heavenly Father who loves and cares for me. I'm thankful for an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"There's No Place Like Home"

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Jun 12, 2013

Theme: "A Portrait Of A Godly Father"

I. The Patience Of A Godly Father (v. 20a-20b) A. He Was Willing To Release Him (v. 20a) B. He Was Waiting To Receive Him (v. 20b) II. The Passion Of A Godly Father (v. 20c-20e) A. We See It In His Acceptance (v. 20c) B. We See It In His Action (v. 20d) 1. He Ran To See Him 2. He Ran To ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

72. The Church - Love Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

God the Father initiated His purpose of creating a community of people, His children, who would share in the life and love of the godhead.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 72 - THE CHURCH - LOVE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, Matthew 24:12, 1 John 3:1, 1 John 4:9, Matthew 20:25-28, 1 Corinthians 1:22-25, John 3:17, Ephesians 4:1-2, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, John 13:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Call To Perfect Love

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 19, 2014

Jesus calls us to love even our enemies. Thus we imitate the perfect love of the Father, and the perfect example of the Son.

THE CALL TO PERFECT LOVE. Matthew 5:43-48. The last of the six famous parentheses (Matthew 5:21-48) between “Ye have heard that it hath been said” (Matthew 5:43), and “But I say unto you” (Matthew 5:44) - addresses the most blatantly misconstrued of these man-made interpretations of Scripture. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who’s Your Daddy?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

God is our perfect father.

Who’s Your Daddy? June 15, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God is our perfect father. Focus Passage: Romans 8:12-17 Introduction: According to one expert children go through 4 stages of dealing with their fathers. In stage one, they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Preacher And The Prostitute

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 14, 2013

God invites Hosea to dive into God’s own heart by entering into a relationship which he knows will be Unreciprocal. God wants Hosea to love someone—not just marry them, but Love them!—in the knowledge that his love will not be returned.

TITLE: THE PREACHER AND THE PROSTITUTE SCRIPTURE: HOSEA 1:2-3 Hosea was a young preacher in the nation of Israel, the Northern Kingdom, and he was a contemporary of the prophets ISAIAH and AMOS. He lived, as we are told in the first verse, during the reigns of UZZIAH – JOTHAM – AHAZ ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Love-Love-Love.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 21, 2001

Year C Third Sunday of Easter--April 29th, 2001. John 21: 1-19

Year C Third Sunday of Easter--April 29th, 2001. John 21: 1-19 Title: “Love-Love-Love.” Jesus appears to his disciples. At his word they catch a huge amount of fish. They share a meal that Jesus prepared. Then Jesus commissions Peter as pastor of his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Love, Love, Love

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 5, 2011

God's children will abide in love from God and love for God, for God is love. The response of the children of God, then, should be to love one another, that God’s love may be reflected in them.

Love, Love, Love 02/14/10 AM Text: 1 John 4:16 Introduction 1 John 4:16 “We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” The Greeks had four words which we translate as love: Eros ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Belonging In The Father's House Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 14, 2022

The parable of the Prodigal Son is an amazing story, one of love, abandonment, and grace. It is the story of one man’s journey to find his ultimate fulfillment only to realize that the fulfillment was right there at home all along.

We see in this story three specific destinations: Destination 1: The Far Country (v. 13) The far country represents the world and all of its attractions. It looks so alluring with all of its big lit-up signs. “Pleasures!” “Do whatever you want!” “Follow your heart!” “Join us, we will show you a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like Our Heavenly Father

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 27, 2014

How should we resemble our Heavenly Father? -- In vs. 44, Jesus shows us 4 ways: 1. Love your enemies. 2. Bless those who curse you. 3. Do good to those who hate you. 4. Pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.

Live like Our Heavenly Father Matthew 5:43-48 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 1, 2013 BACKGROUND: *When we got to vs. 43-48 last week, we spent our time focused on the last verse, where Jesus said: "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Only Knows

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002

God knows everything about you and still he loves you.

Heaven Only Knows Psalm 139:1-6;13-18 September 9, 2001 I. Introduction: A. Heaven Only Knows 1. As a child I now you will find it hard to believe but I was rather precocious, always talking and asking questions - why this why that? My mother ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Like Father, Like Son

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Apr 22, 2016

Charge to fathers... Our children naturally imitate us, so let's imitate Christ... Imitate Christ's love for God, His Bride, and others, and imitate His selflessness

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON INTRODUCTION Happy Father’s Day! We’re planning to cook some burgers and just hang out as a family this afternoon. I’m really looking forward to that. But I think my biggest Father’s Day present will be tomorrow when we pick up our son at the airport! It’s hard to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-17

Denomination: Baptist