Sermons on Trusting Our Heavenly Father:

Strength In Weakness: Embracing God’s Power In Our Frailty Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 25, 2026

The Christian life contains a profound paradox: strength is found not in self-reliance, but in surrender; not in achievement, but in humility; not in boasting, but in admitting our weakness

Title: Strength in Weakness: Embracing God’s Power in Our Frailty Text: 2 Corinthians 12:10 “Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” Introduction: The Christian life contains a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dying Well Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 1, 2018

In his final word, Jesus teaches us how to die well. He points us to an intimate relationship with a Heavenly Father, to a life that continues after death, and to a completion of all that God has for us in this life.

Dying Well Seven Last Words from the Cross Part 7 * Luke 23:44-46 “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” Today we tackle an unusual topic for an Easter Sunday. Usually we talk about life and life everlasting. We’ll get there, but first, let’s consider where that life comes from: death on a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46, John 10:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of A Father Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 16, 2022

Based on Malachi 4:4-6 - Sermon challenges hearers - men & fathers in particular - to consider what it means to have their hearts turned toward the Lord & toward their children.

“THE HEART OF A FATHER” Malachi 4:4-6 FBCF – 5/15/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Heart problems – big health risk for many people. Leading cause of death in men & women in US. I’ve seen results of heart disease many times. - 25 yrs as firefighter – CPR many times – as recently as this past ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Blessing

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2009

A Father’s Day Sermon

A Father’s Blessing Genesis 49:28 Slide 1 The Blessing of an Encouraging Word Ephesians 4:29 A Word of Acceptance & Affection Jeremiah 31:3 - I have loved you with an everlasting love A Word of Appreciation Philippians 1:3-5 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 The Blessing of a Loving Touch 1 John ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust In God's Mercy And Rejoice

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 25, 2015

To show that we only rejoice in GOD's mercy and loving-kindness, and our hearts rejoice in GOD's Salvation - the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you rejoice over human beings? No. It's cursed. I rejoice over GOD my Savior Psalms 37:4 (Amplified Bible) Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

For Fathers, For Kids

Contributed by Ed Cole on Jun 13, 2011

A classic sermon by Dr. Edwin Louis Cole on the responsibility of fathers to guide, guard, and govern their families and children.

(Sermon Central Subscribers’ Free Gift: www.MajoringInMen.com/SermonCentral) Introductory Texts 1. Malachi 4:6 2. Romans 5:15 3. John 8:39 The Works of Abraham 1. Abraham obtained righteousness by faith. 2. He tithed. 3. He rescued Lot with 318 servants trained in his own household. 4. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intimacy With The Father

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon seeks to lead people into deeper intimacy with the Father as we abide in Him.

In the book of Philippians, we read about Paul “pressing on” in His relationship with God. Pressing on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ! Yet, for so many of us, the word “stuck” would do a much better job describing where we are in our relationship with God… where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:18-19

Gifts Of The Father Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 6, 2002

In I Peter 1:3-5 we see that God delights in giving good gifts to His children.

I Peter 1:3-5 “Gifts of the Father” Intro—With Christmas just having passed, all of us that have children can relate to giving gifts to them. We give gifts to our children because we love them, and because we want to show them in a real, tangible way, that love. And we give gifts to our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Father

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jun 17, 2004

A Great Father’s Day Message, I ask the question, what is God’s view of a blessed Father? This sermon shows what God is looking for in a father to call him blessed.

Title: The Blessed Father Text: Acts 13:32-33 and II Cor 6:18 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - This morning it’s Father’s Day, a day in which we honor our fathers and show off what we are good at. Lets briefly show what we are good at: 1. We are good at redirection: Kids can sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Godly Father

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 15, 2023

the Bible gives us many examples of fathers, some good, some not so good, but one good example is Joseph, and we can learn much from him

FATHER’S DAY 2023 Text: Matthew 1:19-25 Good Morning, and Happy Father’s Day! Before we begin, and go to our text this morning, I just want to do a whirlwind trip through the Book of James… Bear with me and you’ll see why in just a moment… In James chapter 1, James talks about how we are to remain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:19-25, Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faithful Father

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 19, 2021

Fathers are to invite your children to receive, to inspire your children to obey God, to influence your children to fear God, to instruct your children to reflect the way of God, and to invoke your children to remember God.

Faithful Fathers God said: "And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse." (Malachi 4:.6). God finishes the Old Testament by talking about fathers and their families. Malachi ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Waiting Father Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 16, 2014

Jesus' memorable sermon includes two kinds of prodigals, those who go into far countries of life and those that stay close to home. Both need God's love and forgiveness.

The Waiting Father; The favorite story that Jesus told, The Prodigal Son, is really of the Waiting Father… of Two Prodigal Sons. Scripture: Luke 15:11-29 His audience was a large crowd of very religious people. Church Leaders and Biblical Scholars, hoping Jesus would give them some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful Father

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 13, 2002

This Father’s Day sermon urges fathers to be faithful.

Sunday Morning, June 16, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Father¡¦s Day 2002 SLIDE 1 A FAITHFUL FATHER 1 Samuel 2:12-25 Introduction: 1. Over 200 years ago, when the United States Marine Corps was being formed, much time was given to adopting an appropriate motto. A Latin phrase was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of The Father Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 16, 2011

The world offers life at its best through what you own, wear, the way you look, the more you get, this selfish mentality promises life at its best but never delivers on the promise. God offers life at its best and it begins with a promise of power. Lear

Intro: A web search or general browsing of TV commercials tells us that life at its best is found in anything from nutrition to air fresheners. Culture tells us that life at its best is looking a certain way physically, wearing certain clothes, having a particular attitude. We are told that life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Father Figure

Contributed by James May on Jun 6, 2001

Father’s Day sermon for 2001.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:14-15, Hebrews 12:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible