Anna First Church of the Nazarene
Father’s Day Sermon Notes
Knowing the Father Through the Son by the Power of the Holy Spirit
Main Scripture
Matthew 28:18-20
“Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”
Key Truth
The Trinity is not merely a doctrine to understand.
It is a relationship to embrace.
The Father loves us.
The Son saves us.
The Holy Spirit transforms us.
The Trinity Reveals the Heart of God
One God
Three Persons
- The Father
- The Son
- The Holy Spirit
Why Does the Trinity Matter?
Without the Trinity:
□ We lose the Father’s love.
□ We lose the Son’s salvation.
□ We lose the Spirit’s power.
I. The Father Loves and Pursues His Children
1 John 3:1
“See how very much our Father loves us, for He calls us His children…”
What We Learn About the Father
✓ He loves us.
✓ He pursues us.
✓ He adopts us.
✓ He welcomes us.
✓ He never abandons His children.
Nazarene Doctrine
Prevenient Grace
God was seeking us before we ever sought Him.
Before we loved Him:
Before we called upon Him:
Personal Reflection
How have I experienced the Father’s love in my life?
II. The Son Reveals the Father and Saves Sinners
John 14:9
“Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father.”
If You Want to Know What God Is Like…
Look at Jesus
When Jesus:
- Forgives sinners → We see God’s _____________
- Welcomes children → We see God’s _____________
- Heals the broken → We see God’s _____________
- Dies on the cross → We see God’s _____________
The Gospel
The Father planned redemption.
The Son accomplished redemption.
The Spirit applies redemption.
Romans 5:8
“But God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.”
Reflection
What does the cross teach me about God’s love?
III. The Holy Spirit Makes the Father’s Love Real
John 14:16-17
“He will give you another Advocate…”
The Holy Spirit Is:
□ A Person
□ Our Comforter
□ Our Teacher
□ Our Guide
□ Our Helper
□ Our Empowerer
Romans 8:15
“You received God’s Spirit when He adopted you as His own children.”
The Spirit Helps Us
✓ Pray
✓ Understand Scripture
✓ Resist temptation
✓ Witness to others
✓ Grow in holiness
Reflection
Where do I need the Spirit’s help today?
IV. The Father’s Goal Is Holy Children
1 Thessalonians 5:23
“May the God of peace make you holy in every way.”
Nazarene Doctrine
Entire Sanctification
God not only forgives us.
God transforms us.
Holiness is not merely avoiding sin.
Holiness is becoming like Jesus.
The Fruit of the Spirit
Galatians 5:22-23
Circle the fruit you need God to strengthen most in your life:
Love
Joy
Peace
Patience
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-Control
Personal Reflection:
What area of my life needs to be fully surrendered to God?
V. Fathers Who Reflect the Heavenly Father
A Godly Father
✓ Loves sacrificially
✓ Leads humbly
✓ Prays faithfully
✓ Forgives generously
✓ Points others to Jesus
Challenge for All Believers
Whether you are:
□ Father
□ Mother
□ Grandparent
□ Teacher
□ Mentor
□ Disciple-maker
God has called you to influence the next generation.
Reflection:
Who has God called me to disciple?
VI. The Mission of the Church
Matthew 28:19-20
We are called to:
✓ Know the Father
✓ Follow the Son
✓ Walk in the Spirit
✓ Make Disciples
Our Mission at Anna First Church of the Nazarene
To become a church where people experience:
The Father’s Love
The Son’s Grace
The Spirit’s Power
How Can I Help Make Disciples?
Today’s Application
For Everyone
□ Spend time with the Father daily.
□ Follow Jesus in obedience.
□ Depend on the Holy Spirit.
□ Pursue holiness.
□ Disciple someone.
For Fathers
□ Lead spiritually.
□ Pray with your family.
□ Model repentance.
□ Demonstrate grace and truth.
□ Point your family to Jesus.
Closing Truth
The Father welcomes us.
The Son saves us.
The Holy Spirit empowers us.
This is the God we worship.
This is the God who loves us.
This is the God who calls us to follow Jesus.
Prayer Request / Response
Today I need God’s help with: