{"id":6694,"date":"2026-06-18T16:48:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T21:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=6694"},"modified":"2026-06-18T16:49:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T21:49:58","slug":"fathers-day-sermon","status":"publish","type":"ctc_sermon","link":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/sermons\/fathers-day-sermon\/","title":{"rendered":"Father’s Day Sermon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Anna First Church of the Nazarene<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Father’s Day Sermon Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Knowing the Father Through the Son by the Power of the Holy Spirit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Scripture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matthew 28:18-20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Truth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Trinity is not merely a doctrine to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a relationship to embrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Father loves us.<\/strong>
The Son saves us.<\/strong>
The Holy Spirit transforms us.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Trinity Reveals the Heart of God<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One God<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three Persons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  • The Father<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Son<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Holy Spirit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Why Does the Trinity Matter?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Without the Trinity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u25a1 We lose the Father’s love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u25a1 We lose the Son’s salvation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u25a1 We lose the Spirit’s power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I. The Father Loves and Pursues His Children<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    1 John 3:1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    “See how very much our Father loves us, for He calls us His children…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What We Learn About the Father<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2713 He loves us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2713 He pursues us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2713 He adopts us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2713 He welcomes us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2713 He never abandons His children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Nazarene Doctrine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Prevenient Grace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    God was seeking us before we ever sought Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Before we loved Him:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Before we called upon Him:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Personal Reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How have I experienced the Father’s love in my life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    II. The Son Reveals the Father and Saves Sinners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    John 14:9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    “Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If You Want to Know What God Is Like…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Look at Jesus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When Jesus:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    • Forgives sinners \u2192 We see God’s _____________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Welcomes children \u2192 We see God’s _____________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Heals the broken \u2192 We see God’s _____________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Dies on the cross \u2192 We see God’s _____________<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The Gospel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Father planned redemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Son accomplished redemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Spirit applies redemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Romans 5:8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      “But God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What does the cross teach me about God’s love?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      III. The Holy Spirit Makes the Father’s Love Real<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      John 14:16-17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      “He will give you another Advocate…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Holy Spirit Is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 A Person<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Our Comforter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Our Teacher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Our Guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Our Helper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Our Empowerer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Romans 8:15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      “You received God’s Spirit when He adopted you as His own children.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Spirit Helps Us<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u2713 Pray<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u2713 Understand Scripture<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u2713 Resist temptation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u2713 Witness to others<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u2713 Grow in holiness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Where do I need the Spirit’s help today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      IV. The Father’s Goal Is Holy Children<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      1 Thessalonians 5:23<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      “May the God of peace make you holy in every way.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Nazarene Doctrine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Entire Sanctification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      God not only forgives us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      God transforms us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Holiness is not merely avoiding sin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Holiness is becoming like Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Fruit of the Spirit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Galatians 5:22-23<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Circle the fruit you need God to strengthen most in your life:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Love<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Joy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Peace<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Patience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Kindness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Goodness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Faithfulness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Gentleness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Self-Control<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Personal Reflection:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What area of my life needs to be fully surrendered to God?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      V. Fathers Who Reflect the Heavenly Father<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      A Godly Father<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u2713 Loves sacrificially<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u2713 Leads humbly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u2713 Prays faithfully<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u2713 Forgives generously<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u2713 Points others to Jesus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Challenge for All Believers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Whether you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Father<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Mother<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Grandparent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Teacher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Mentor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Disciple-maker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      God has called you to influence the next generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Reflection:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Who has God called me to disciple?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      VI. The Mission of the Church<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Matthew 28:19-20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      We are called to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u2713 Know the Father<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u2713 Follow the Son<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u2713 Walk in the Spirit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u2713 Make Disciples<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Our Mission at Anna First Church of the Nazarene<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      To become a church where people experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Father’s Love<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Son’s Grace<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Spirit’s Power<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How Can I Help Make Disciples?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Today’s Application<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      For Everyone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Spend time with the Father daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Follow Jesus in obedience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Depend on the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Pursue holiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Disciple someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      For Fathers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Lead spiritually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Pray with your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Model repentance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Demonstrate grace and truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Point your family to Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Closing Truth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The Father welcomes us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Son saves us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Holy Spirit empowers us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This is the God we worship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This is the God who loves us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This is the God who calls us to follow Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Prayer Request \/ Response<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Today I need God’s help with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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