Thank You Daddy

First Preached June 19, 2011 at Greater Enon Missionary Baptist Church Father’s Day

John 3:16-17 (NKJV) 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.

“Thank You Daddy” Main Idea: Though the Father is often overlooked and underappreciated, it is He who gives love, life, and liberty.

I. The Introduction – Once Again it’s Father’s Day

A. What About Father’s Day In The Light of Mother’s day

1. Started 1908 with Mrs. Grace Golden Clayton of West Virginia

2. No Major Build Up

3. Less than Special Gifts

B. The Value of Daddy

1. Much than a donor, He is a giver

a. Daddy’s Chromosomes determines the Gender of the child – x for a girl, y for a boy

b. Daddy genes determine the children personality

C. Celebrate Daddy

1. No daddy, No You

II. The Body – 3 Reasons to say thank you Daddy

A. Daddy Gives love

1. Unconditional

2. Tough

3. Forgiving

B. Daddy Gives Life

1. Biological

2. Spiritual – Born Again

3. Emotional

C. Daddy Gives Liberty

1. Saved means delivered

a. Sin

b. Bad Decisions

c. Bad Choices

d. Bad People

e. Bad You

III. The Conclusion – Thank You Daddy