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A Father's Love

Jun 21, 2026    Rick Harper

This father's day message draws a beautiful parallel between earthly fatherhood and the perfect love of Christ, revealing five profound ways that human fathers reflect God's character. We discover how provision, protection, teaching, forgiveness, and sacrifice are not just parental duties but divine attributes perfected in Jesus. The sermon takes us through key scriptures including John 6:35 where Jesus declares himself the bread of life, and John 10:11 where he identifies as the good shepherd. What makes this message particularly moving is its honest acknowledgment that not all of us had godly fathers, yet we all have access to a perfect heavenly Father. The teaching reminds us that while earthly fathers may provide groceries and shelter, Jesus provides for our souls. While fathers protect from physical dangers, Jesus stood at Calvary's cross protecting us from eternal destruction. The invitation is clear: whether we're grateful for godly fathers, seeking to become better fathers ourselves, or longing to experience the saving love we never received from an earthly parent, Christ offers us a love that never fails, never leaves, and never forsakes.