Spending time with someone is necessary to develop a relationship. This principle applies to our relationship with God. To begin our day talking with “Our Father” is a great way to deepen our relationship. In this “Father’s Day” message, we explore what we mean by calling God “Father”.
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Sermon Notes:
It all starts with a healthy breakfast!
“Snap, Crackle, Pop”
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name…” Matthew 6:9 (New International Version)
What does it mean to call God “Father”?
Father means God is caring.
“Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you!” 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
Father means God is consistent.
“Every good and perfect gift … is from the Father … who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17 (NIV)
Father means God is close.
“God did this so people would … reach out for Him and find Him, since He is not far from each of us.” Acts 17:27 (NIV)
Father means God is competent.
“(God) is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of – infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes!” Eph. 3:20 (LB)
“We are children of God through faith in Jesus Christ.” Gal. 3:26 (LB)
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