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1. Help Wanted, Dad. Ask For Calvin And Hobbes.

1 Kings 19:1-8

Sermon

Lowell D. Streiker

... again. I manage a few yards on my own, become frightened and stop. Then we try again. I add a few more yards to my range. We try again. Finally, to his surprise and mine, I am riding alone. I am frightened and excited. I glance back over my shoulder. Dad is waving at me, smiling, and shouting encouragement as he recedes into the distance. I am on my own! I am still unsure and wobbly. In the next few days there are spills and scrapes. Trying to stop, I scratch the paint on a car door about three blocks from ...

2. A Hall of Fame Dad

John 16:12-15

Sermon

King Duncan

... way that the church can step in and help with this situation. But that is the first attribute for a Hall of Fame Dad: he makes time for his children. Here’s the second--he makes certain that his children know the difference between right and wrong ... a big enough dent in those problems except those who are raising our children. Can we count on you to be a Hall of Fame Dad or a Hall of Fame Mom by giving your time, by teaching your children the difference between right and wrong, and by showing them the love ...

3. Help For Hurting Dads

Galatians 3:15-25

Sermon

King Duncan

... contrary ways of young people. Soon, Hanoch and Frank were locked in a battle of wills. The more Frank tried to claim the role of father, the more Hanoch rebelled against him. Hanoch seemed intent on ignoring the ways in which Frank tried hard to be a good dad. Frank spent time with the boys. He took them out to ball games and brought them to work. He listened to them and gave them fathertype advice, like how to defend yourself against bullies. He even hugged the boys and told them he loved them. But this ...

4. Where's Dad?

Matthew 2:13-18

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

... num, num? (laughs) Brad: I know it’s dumb, kinda weird, but maybe it’s a start to say, “Brad, neener, neener, num num.” Then maybe ... Stranger: I think it’s easier to simply say, “I love you.” Brad: (excitedly) That’s just the point! I don’t think Dad could affirm me even if I won the lottery. Case in point: In 1994, I won the state sailing regatta title. I was elated. And my friends were dumbfounded. A guy ran up and kissed me on both cheeks. “I love you,” he said. And I said, “Who ...

5. Dad: The Head of a Godly Family

Joshua 24:15

Sermon

James Merritt

... up to his expectations. After a few choice words, the father said, "Frankly, I'm just ashamed of you; you still don't have a job; when George Washington was your age he had a job as a surveyor in the wilderness." The boy quickly fired back, "That's true dad, and when he was your age he was President of the United States." I know it is true that sons do not always live up to their father's expectations, but we face a different problem in America today. Father's are failing to meet up to the expectations and ...

6. Thank God for Dads

Galatians 2:11-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... , I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Here is the ultimate secret of being a good Dad and a good Mom, and a good grandparent and a good son or daughter. Ultimately it is the secret of being a good follower of the man ... We need new emotions. We need to die to our old self and to be made new to the love of Jesus Christ. That’s true of Dads, that’s true of Moms, that’s true of single men and women. St. Paul writes, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer ...

7. The Dynamics of Being a Dad

Ephesians 6:1-4, Ephesians 6:10-20

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... anger. Do not aggravate them to death. Do not break the spirit of those committed to your care. Fathers, your words have more power than you imagine. Become an encourager to those who are committed to your care. Do you get it? I hope so. It’s critically important. III. DADS ARE TO BE STRONG IN THE LORD. Of course, that applies to the rest of us as well. Verses 10-11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s ...

8. Dad, Does God Play Football?

Drama

Karren Boehr

... do you want to go there? FATHER: Ya, sure, it'll be a blast. Okay, second down ... interception! Interception! Got to call Mike. (Picks up the phone and dials) Mike, hey, man, can you believe that last play? What's with the loose fingers Steelers anyway? SON: (Stands up) Dad, I have a feeling heaven just might not be the place for you. I don't think you'd like it. I'm not even sure it's the place for me. (Sighs and slowly walks off) FATHER: (Sputters) Wha...? What brought this on? Mike, you'll never believe ...

9. Thanks, Dad

Exodus 20:1-21

Children's Sermon

Teresa L. Major

... our faces. It was quite a sight but I was tired after that long hike down and I really didn't care about waterfalls. After a while, my dad said it was time to head back to the top. Back to the top? Did Daddy expect me to hike back up that mountain? I couldn't do ... didn't have the strength. Finally, I plopped down in the middle of the path, put my head down on my chest, and cried. My dad could have gotten angry. He could have said if I was big enough to hike down then I was big enough to hike up. But instead, he came ...

10. The Power of Memories with Dad

Illustration

Billy D. Strayhorn

... to shave. Before I could answer, a memory I had forgotten for many, many years popped into my head, and I smiled. 'Doctor,' I replied, 'this is so cool! I remember standing at my dad's side as a little boy, infatuated with the process of shaving. It got to the point that when he shaved in the mornings I was always there, watching him. My dad bought me a little toy razor, with a little knob on the bottom of the handle that opened the top, just like his. The blade was a piece of cardboard that looked like a ...

11. How Will Dad React?

Luke 15:18-21

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

... in driver’s ed but I guess I got distracted when I dropped my smart phone and tried to pick it up and then there was this semi-truck right in front of me. Where did he come from? Oh, I guess he was parked. I wonder what Dad will say? I wonder what Dad will do? (paces up and down stage) Let’s see, he could ground me for the next ten years. Or make me work at the warehouse the rest of my life. Or never let me drive again. Or maybe he’ll be glad I’m not injured ...

12. A Great Dad

Mk 4:26-34

Illustration

King Duncan

... 't go to sleep till I talk to you. I'm sorry I lost my temper." As a teenager Willie wrote this tribute to his famous father: "Other kids tell me they cannot go to their dads and just talk and hope to be understood; they say they can't because their dads are 'always right' and they are 'always wrong'. They can't talk to their dads the way I can talk to you. I could always talk to you. You always understood. There was nothing I could not tell you." Of course Willie is describing here a father who has more ...

13. What Dads Do

Illustration

Dave Simmons

One of the best pictures I've ever seen on the current confusion on the placement of fathers comes from Erma Bombeck. She paints a portrait of a little girl who loved her dad but wasn't sure what dads do: One morning my father didn't get up and go to work. He went to the hospital and died the next day. I hadn't thought that much about him before. He was just someone who left and came home and seemed glad to see everyone at night. He ...

14. Be Like Dad

John 17:1-5

Sermon

David & Marian Plant

... . It is to say that my theological bent is to give the free will of our existence a shout out, even to Jesus. The scripture says it ended with Jesus honoring God... it’s for you Dad, Father. His hope was that what he, Jesus, had done, how he had lived, prayed, healed, and cajoled his people would help us to also be his Dad’s people, his, Jesus’ people. Just as the parents above wondered if the story of the struggle of their son’s episodes of gagging would end in joy, Jesus wanted us to know that we ...

15. Truths for Dads

Illustration

Steven Molin

... it's more important to give them our time, not our money, it's more important to be respected by them than to be liked by them, it's more important to encourage them in their interests than to require them to share our interests. That means, dads, that if you were a fullback but your son loves the violin, you better learn to love the violin! And I believe that our responsibility reaches beyond caring for our own children, and Jesus expects us to care for all children, everywhere. It was Dietrich Bonhoeffer ...

16. Involved Dads

Ephesians 6:1-4

Illustration

Victor Parachin

According to Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, a father's involvement with a child increases the child's IQ, the child's motivation to learn, and the child's self-confidence. In addition, children with involved dads are more likely to develop a sense of humor as well as an "inner excitement."

17. We All Need Dad

Eph 6:1-4

Illustration

King Duncan

... of size intimidation," says Raspberry. "The young bulls actually started following the Big Daddies around, yielding to their authority and learning from them proper elephant conduct. The assaults on the white rhinos ended abruptly." Raspberry's point was that young males--whether they are wild animals or human beings--need Dads.

18. A Softer Side of Dad

Illustration

... there are some very possible things that are happening. One of those positive things, it seems to me, is that society is completely rethinking what the role of the father should be. Society, and the church to a lesser degree, is saying: it is not enough dad, just to be the breadwinner. You need to help with the nurturing as well. This is not always easy because men historically have not done this. There was an interesting story that appeared on the NBC Today show that told about a YMCA program in California ...

19. Dad's Favorite Sayings

Illustration

Staff

Dad's are always giving advice. Perhaps you have heard a few of these from your father: The man on the top of the mountain didn't fall there. Never underestimate the power of human stupidity. Marry a big woman; someone to give you shade in the summer and warmth in ...

20. Dad Quotes

Illustration

King Duncan

Here are some typical Dad quotes: “Ask your mother.” “Don’t worry; it’s only blood.” “Do I look like I’m made of money?” “I’m not sleeping; I was watching that show.” “I’m not just talking to hear my voice.” “A little dirt never hurt anyone; just wipe it off.” “We’re not lost!” “No, we’re not there yet.” “Don’t make me stop this car!”

21. Just Like Dad

Illustration

Jason Cole

... who used his seven-year-old son’s baseball bat to smash the slick coat of ice on his driveway. He got cold and went inside for a cup of coffee before attempting to clear the car. Several minutes later, his son, who had been outside with him, came in. “Dad,” he said, “I got the ice off the car.” “How did you do that?” his father asked. “Same way you did,” the boy shrugged, “with the baseball bat.”

22. It's Really Dad

Humor Illustration

Traditional

Two first graders were overheard as they left Sunday School class, "Do you really believe all that stuff about the devil?" "No, I think it's like Santa Claus. It's really your dad."

23. Help For Hurting Dads

Ephesians 6:1-4

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: a toy, stuffed penguin, or a picture of a penguin Lesson: Father's Day Good morning, boys and girls. Today we're celebrating Father's Day, the day that we thank our fathers for all the wonderful things they do for us. Our fathers love us, and they protect us. They come to our school plays and our games. They teach us how to tie our shoes, and they read to us. What are some things your father does to show you he loves you? (Wait for 2 or 3 answers). I read something interesting this week about daddy ...

24. The Disappearing Dad

Ephesians 6:1-4

Illustration

Harold L. White

A Time magazine article from 1984, looked well into the future. It featured a cover story on fatherhood. In that story it documented the changing shape of what we call family life. It reported that fathers used to occupy a greater place in the home and that well into the 18th century, childrearing manuals in America were generally addressed to fathers, not mothers. But as the industrialization began to separate home and work, fathers could not be in both places at once. Family life in the 19th century was ...

25. Dad, Shouldn't We Stop?

Luke 9:51-56

Illustration

Alexander H. Wales

There was a father and his family heading home from church on a lonely highway when they passed a car with its hood up, obviously in trouble. The owner of the car looked dirty and unshaven and was sitting on the ground before his rusty vehicle. His young son saw the man and said, "Daddy, aren't we going to help him?" The father, who knew of the dangers of stopping to help strangers on a highway, said, "No, we have to get to the restaurant before they stop serving lunch." The little boy continued, "But he ...

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1. Help Wanted, Dad. Ask For Calvin And Hobbes.

1 Kings 19:1-8

Sermon

Lowell D. Streiker

2. A Hall of Fame Dad

John 16:12-15

Sermon

King Duncan

3. Help For Hurting Dads

Galatians 3:15-25

Sermon

King Duncan

4. Where's Dad?

Matthew 2:13-18

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

5. Dad: The Head of a Godly Family

Joshua 24:15

Sermon

James Merritt

6. Thank God for Dads

Galatians 2:11-21

Sermon

King Duncan

7. The Dynamics of Being a Dad

Ephesians 6:1-4, Ephesians 6:10-20

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

8. Dad, Does God Play Football?

Drama

Karren Boehr

9. Thanks, Dad

Exodus 20:1-21

Children's Sermon

Teresa L. Major

10. The Power of Memories with Dad

Illustration

Billy D. Strayhorn

11. How Will Dad React?

Luke 15:18-21

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

12. A Great Dad

Mk 4:26-34

Illustration

King Duncan

13. What Dads Do

Illustration

Dave Simmons

14. Be Like Dad

John 17:1-5

Sermon

David & Marian Plant

15. Truths for Dads

Illustration

Steven Molin

16. Involved Dads

Ephesians 6:1-4

Illustration

Victor Parachin

17. We All Need Dad

Eph 6:1-4

Illustration

King Duncan

18. A Softer Side of Dad

Illustration

19. Dad's Favorite Sayings

Illustration

Staff

20. Dad Quotes

Illustration

King Duncan

21. Just Like Dad

Illustration

Jason Cole

22. It's Really Dad

Humor Illustration

Traditional

Two first graders were overheard as they left Sunday School class, "Do you really believe all that stuff about the devil?" "No, I think it's like Santa Claus. It's really your dad."

23. Help For Hurting Dads

Ephesians 6:1-4

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

24. The Disappearing Dad

Ephesians 6:1-4

Illustration

Harold L. White

25. Dad, Shouldn't We Stop?

Luke 9:51-56

Illustration

Alexander H. Wales

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