Sermons on Way To The Father:

The Way The Truth And The Life Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 9, 2021

Jesus is the Way who gives direction. Jesus is the Truth who brings genuine knowledge to our circumstances. Jesus is the Life who has done all that is necessary. Do not let your hearts be troubled.

Message John 14:6 I Am The Way The Truth and The Life Today the focus of our message is on Jesus who says, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life.” Let’s read this “I am” statement in it’s context. Read John 14:1-6 Jesus is specifically speaking about Himself as the One who can bring us from ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Values And Our Values: Challenges To A Contemorary Way Of Life

Contributed by Philip Gill on Oct 3, 2007

As the lives of the rich man and Lazarus are reversed by their experience of the Kingdom so our contemorary values are challenged by the call to discipleship.

In the gospel passage this morning there is a great reversal of fortunes for the rich man and Lazarus the poor beggar. Lazarus, after enduring great suffering is taken into heaven, into the bosom of Abraham. This end suggests that he led a faithful life while the rich man is depicted in typical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

But His Father Was A Greek

Contributed by James May on Jun 15, 2008

Timothy’s father was a heathen, and he was teaching his son the ways of the Greeks. But Paul became his spiritual father and taught Timothy the ways of the Lord. Which father are you?

But His Father Was a Greek By Pastor Jim May In the life of every child there are two people who, above all others in their lives, stand out as examples for them to follow. Nearly all of the lessons learned in the early years of childhood are learned from those two people. From Mom and Dad they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-3

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 First Father Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

It is true that we must trace the fall of man to Adam, and there is no way to minimize the harm he brought to the human race by his sin. But the fact remains that somebody has to have been an example of righteousness in that beginning generation, and the evidence points to Adam.

Ronald and Nancy Reagan had something in common in their childhood, and that was that they both had fallen fathers. When Ron came home one day as an 11 year old boy he found his father flat on his back on the front porch, and there was no one there to help. He said, "He was drunk, dead to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

God Is A Father - A Father's Day Sermon

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 8, 2025

Fathers have an important biblical calling because, like you, God is a Father. And the way you live as a father can be formative for those who are confronted by the truth that God is also a father.

You can listen to all NPBC sermons at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 7th September 2025 – Father’s Day Luke 15:11-32 “God Is A Father” Here we are on another Father’s Day. Dad’s, on this day do you feel like you have an important calling? Do you feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Path To Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

Life is filled with choices, and the most important choice we can make is the one that leads to eternal life with our Heavenly Father.

The Narrow Path to Life Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and introducing the key scripture: Matthew 7:13-14 (NLT) - "You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 14:12, Psalm 16:11, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father’s Day Message - The Good Father

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 9, 2021

Our God is a Loving Father! What is God really like? Some people think the most important question of life is “Do you believe in God?” But a more important question is “What kind of God do you believe in?”

Luke 15 has been called the lost and found department of the Bible. In it we find (1) the lost sheep that was brought home with joy, Lu 15:4-7; (2) the lost silver that was found with joy, Lu 15:8-10; and the lost son that had been a prodigal, but returned to his father's house, and was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 15, 2020

WHAT IS TRUTH? In this short outline I point out that there is only one way to heaven and to our Father God.

WHAT IS TRUTH? I. This is what Pilate had to say. John 18:38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all. A. This is what Jesus says. John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38, John 8:31-32, John 14:6, John 16:13

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’s House

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 7, 2002

A look at the Father, the rebellious son, the eldest son and possible endings to the story.

Jolene Horn, in writing for Today’s Christian Woman magazine, tells about reading her daughter the story Jesus told, which we have just read together. She writes, “While putting my 4-year-old daughter to bed one evening, I read her the story of the Prodigal Son. We discussed how the young son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

Fathers Who Father

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 26, 2015

Fathers who are intentional will make a great impact.

Fathers Who Father Ephesians 6:4 Rev. Brian Bill June 20-21, 2015 Video: A Father’s Day Welcome → We want to celebrate the most mature men in each service by giving Outback Steakhouse gift cards to the two oldest dads. I recognize that for many of you this day is difficult because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers Of The Heavenly Father

Contributed by Rick Davis on Jun 11, 2003

INTRO: HOW CAN YOU BE A GODLY FATHER? ANY ONE CAN FATHER A CHILD!!

FATHERS OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER HUMOR:MARRIAGE JOKES 1. Marriage made in Heaven — So is thunder in lightening!! 2. Love is a dream — Marriage is an alarm clock 3. A honeymoon is a Short Pause - between - I Do and You Better 4. Lady went to get a divorce— Lawyer: “Do you have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Father’s Legacy

Contributed by John White on Aug 26, 2019

Why Father’s Day? We all could agree that Mother’s Day is a good idea. Mothers are renown for their love and their vital role in shaping a child’s life from the cradle to the grave cannot be debated or denied. But why Father’s Day? How did it come into existence?

A Father’s Legacy Deuteronomy 6:4-9 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is] one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Father’s Compassion Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 16, 2018

The: 1) Personal (Psalm. 103:1-5), 2) National (Psalm. 103:6-18) and 3) Universal (Psalm. 103:19-22) praise for the compassion of God the Father.

Of all the qualities that fathers are generally known for, love and compassion is often not high on the list. There are social norms, popular depictions and personal history on how we have been fathered that makes those qualities rare. As much as we might strive to achieve them, we can find it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Other