Sermons on The Model Father:

A Father Who Is There

Contributed by Tony Britt on Jun 18, 2001

This sermon encourages fathers to be Present, Instructors, And Expressive for their children. It was preached on Father’s Day.

Four quotes written about fathers: “My dad is a spiritual leader. He’s been there when I’ve taken a fall. He’s a great father. To me, he’s the father any kid would want. He’s a God given gift to me. He’s my dad.” “My dad still lives with us but it seems as though he doesn’t. He doesn’t come ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Submission To The Father

Contributed by Doug Sanders on May 13, 2002

Sin distroy lives and Church it is time that we fear hurting the love ones around us. It is time we feared hurting our Lord and Savior.

Submission to the Father 1 Peter 1:17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; I. Confession (you call on the Father) of His possission a. the word call means “to put a name ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day

Contributed by Troy Mason on Jun 30, 2001

The Apostle Paul’s definition of a good father.

FATHER’S DAY 1Thess 2:10-12 Introduction: Story of 2 fathers: Woodhaven, and football/faith. Sons imitate their fathers I. Traits of a good father – These should be visible to men and God. A. Righteous – Morally correct – ILLUS 275 Iceberg rooted in Jesus Christ. ILLUS 1147 Chinese symbol – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Father

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2001

God is the ultimate father, we can learn from Him!

INTRODUCTION  Today we are celebrating the Father’s Day holiday.  This is a day in which we come together to celebrate fatherhood.  Fatherhood is something that in our society we need to celebrate. I have mentioned to you before about how much society has tried to discount ...read more

Scripture: John 8:38-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of Fathers

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Fathers will never be perfect, but they can be a blessing to their children.

Thesis: Fathers will never be perfect, but they can be a blessing to their children. Intro.: 1. Today is the day recognized in our society as FATHER'S DAY. a. Fathers, we want to honor you today! b. Strong Biblical basis for this activity (Eph. 6:2). 2. This AM's sermon is directed toward the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

A Lesson On Fathers

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Good fathers are neither wimps or macho men.

Thesis: Good fathers are neither wimps or macho men. Intro.: 1. Today is the day recognized in our society as "FATHER'S DAY." a. We want to honor FATHERS today. b. Biblical basis ..................... Eph. 6:1-4. c. Typical Father's Day sermon: 1) Directed toward Fathers and designed to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Christian Fathering

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

How is the Christian father to carry out his responsibilities

Introductory Considerations 1. Passage from 1 Samuel not one we feel comfortable with. It is downright frightening, especially to those of us who are parents - a story of disobedient children who ignore their father’s scolding and as a result God severely punishes both them and their father - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 8, 2005

Who is the real emphasis on in the commonly called "Parable of the Prodigal son"? It may surprise you who was the real prodigal!

THE PRODIGAL FATHER LUKE 15:11-24 INTRO: Jesus often spoke in parables in his teachings. 1. What is a parable? a. Parable signifies "the placing of one thing beside another" with a view to comparison. b. It is the lesson that is of value; the hearer must catch the analogy if he is to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

Praise The Father!

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

Praising the Father for His blessings in our lives

These verses tell us about the many blessings we have from the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Several years ago the Los Angeles Times reported the story of an elderly man and wife who were found dead in their apartment. Autopsies revealed that both had died of severe malnutrition, although ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Access To The Father

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

We can know God as our Father and go to Him in prayer.

During the days of the U.S. Civil War, there was a soldier in the Union army who had lost his older brother and his father. The young man naturally began to think about his mother and sister back home. With no one to help them with the spring planting on the farm, he felt he was more needed there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Praying To The Father

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

Principles for prayer

"FOR THIS CAUSE I BOW MY KNEES UNTO THE FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, OF WHOM THE WHOLE FAMILY IN HEAVEN AND EARTH IS NAMED." Verses 1 and 14 begin with the same three words: "FOR THIS CAUSE." The words, "FOR THIS CAUSE," refer back to Paul’s description in chapter 2 of what the Gentiles had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Father Joshua

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 1, 2005

If fathers take a stand for the Lord they can influence their families to also serve the Lord.

"Father Joshua" Josh. 24:14-16 "Now fear the LORD and serve Him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Foundations And Fathers Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 11, 2005

Did you ever notice a building starts with the foundation? Do you thinks a Father is a foundation in the home? If the foundations are destroyed what can we fathers do? The exposition of this text will answer that question.

FOUNDATIONS and FATHERS Psalms 11:1-7 (1) In the LORD I take refuge; How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain; {2} For, behold, the wicked bend the bow, They make ready their arrow upon the string, To shoot in darkness at the upright in heart. {3} If the foundations are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: *other

The Influential Father

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jun 21, 2005

This is a sermon of four stories. The stories tie together and show how influential dads are upon their children.

The Influential Father (1 Kings 22:51-53) Intro: A. Happy Father’s Day. It is good to be men. As many of you know that I enjoy the old musicals. One that I watch and listen to the music of, is “My Fair Lady.” I don’t believe that Prof. Higgins is a great example of men, but he does have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:51-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God The Father

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005

A sermon on the attributes of God.

GOD THE FATHER Psalm 145 INTRO: In Hanover County, Virginia, about 20 miles north of Richmond, there is a theme amusement park known as King’s Dominion. This sermon deals with God’s dominion over the earth. The Baptist Faith and Message states: “There is one and only one living and true God. He is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Baptist