Father's Day 2025 SMALL GROUP STUDY GUIDE
Summary
This Father's Day sermon featured a panel discussion with fathers of different backgrounds and experiences sharing their challenges, joys, and wisdom about fatherhood. The panel included Chris Jordan (father of 3), Daniel Ocean (father of 4), Andrew Turkington (father of 2), and Patrick Brown (widowed single father of 2). They discussed topics like intentional parenting, maintaining spiritual leadership, dealing with technology, and the importance of having a personal relationship with God while raising children.
Intro Prayer
Heavenly Father, as we gather to discuss fatherhood and your design for the family, we ask that You would open our hearts and minds to receive what You want to teach us today. Help us learn from the experiences shared and apply these lessons to our own lives and families. Guide our discussion and fellowship in Jesus' name, Amen.
Ice Breaker
What is your favorite memory with your father or a father figure in your life?
Key Verses
Galatians 3:28
Matthew 6:33
1 Timothy 5:8
James 4:8
Questions
This Father's Day sermon featured a panel discussion with fathers of different backgrounds and experiences sharing their challenges, joys, and wisdom about fatherhood. The panel included Chris Jordan (father of 3), Daniel Ocean (father of 4), Andrew Turkington (father of 2), and Patrick Brown (widowed single father of 2). They discussed topics like intentional parenting, maintaining spiritual leadership, dealing with technology, and the importance of having a personal relationship with God while raising children.
Intro Prayer
Heavenly Father, as we gather to discuss fatherhood and your design for the family, we ask that You would open our hearts and minds to receive what You want to teach us today. Help us learn from the experiences shared and apply these lessons to our own lives and families. Guide our discussion and fellowship in Jesus' name, Amen.
Ice Breaker
What is your favorite memory with your father or a father figure in your life?
Key Verses
Galatians 3:28
Matthew 6:33
1 Timothy 5:8
James 4:8
Questions
- How has your relationship with God influenced your parenting style?
- What are some ways you intentionally model Christ-like behavior for your children?
- How do you balance work responsibilities with family time?
- What role does prayer play in your parenting journey?
- How do you handle technology and media consumption with your children?
- What is the biggest challenge you've faced as a father and how did you overcome it?
- How do you maintain your spiritual leadership in the home while dealing with daily pressures?
- What legacy do you hope to leave for your children?
Life Application
This week, commit to spending intentional time each day in prayer with your children and modeling your relationship with God. For those who aren't fathers, consider how you can support and encourage the fathers in your life.
Key Takeaways
This week, commit to spending intentional time each day in prayer with your children and modeling your relationship with God. For those who aren't fathers, consider how you can support and encourage the fathers in your life.
Key Takeaways
- A father's relationship with God should be the foundation of his parenting
- Being intentional about what children see and hear at home shapes their future
- God's priorities should be ordered: God first, spouse second, children third, then job and church
- Consistency in faith and action is crucial for effective parenting
- Support systems and community are essential for successful fatherhood
Ending Prayer
Lord, we thank You for the gift of fatherhood and the opportunity to reflect Your character to our children. Strengthen all fathers to lead their families with wisdom, grace, and love. Help them to prioritize their relationship with You and give them the courage to parent according to Your Word. Bless their efforts to raise godly children and heal any father wounds that may exist. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Lord, we thank You for the gift of fatherhood and the opportunity to reflect Your character to our children. Strengthen all fathers to lead their families with wisdom, grace, and love. Help them to prioritize their relationship with You and give them the courage to parent according to Your Word. Bless their efforts to raise godly children and heal any father wounds that may exist. In Jesus' name, Amen.