“Every good father wants to see their son do better than they did. I want my children to have more of God than I’ve had in God. When my life is over, I want them to have more than I had.” Pastor Tyler Bessa
Father's Day Sermon Summary: "Bring the Children"
If you missed this timely Father’s Day message, we encourage you to revisit it to be strengthened and refocused as a parent, grandparent, or church member!
What This Message Was About
This Father’s Day, Pastor taught on God as our perfect Father and our call as parents and a church to bring our children to Jesus. Rooted in Deuteronomy 6, the message called us to live authentic, Spirit-filled lives so our children will know and love God deeply—and to see that raising children in the Lord is a call for the whole church, not just parents.
Key Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss
God is a Perfect Father
Earthly fathers may fail, but God’s love is steadfast, pure, and trustworthy.
Even His discipline is an act of love to grow us and keep us close to Him.
He desires relationship, blessing, and a living connection with His children.
We Must Bring Our Children to Jesus
Jesus said, “Let the children come to Me” (Mark 10:13–16).
It’s not enough to “let them come”—we must actively bring them.
Our homes should be places where God’s presence is known and experienced.
Deuteronomy 6: Our Blueprint for Discipleship
Love God fully. We can only teach our children to love God if we love Him ourselves with all our heart, soul, and strength.
Teach diligently in everyday life. Talk of God when you rise, walk, rest, and sit at home—make faith part of daily life.
Create a home saturated with God’s Word and presence.
Live your faith authentically. Children learn more from what they see than what they hear. Be real, humble, and quick to repent when you fail.
Blessings and Warnings
God has blessed us abundantly, but abundance can lead to complacency.
We must remain diligent, hungry for God, and pressing into Him even in times of blessing.
Let your children see that faith is not something you turn to only in crisis but is your way of life.
Sharing Testimonies Matters
Share with your children how God saved you and has provided for your family.
Let them see God’s faithfulness so that they will remember and trust Him in their own lives.
Why You Should Watch This Sermon
If you are a parent, grandparent, or spiritual mentor, this message will renew your vision and burden for the next generation. It will help you see:
Your home as a primary place of discipleship.
Your role in bringing children to Jesus, not just to church.
The importance of the church family supporting parents in raising children to know and love God.
The Bottom Line
Children are a blessing and a stewardship. They are not just the future of the church; they are part of the church now. God is calling us to bring our children to Jesus by the way we live, teach, and love them—both in our homes and as a church family.
Biblical References Mentioned
- Deuteronomy 6:1-25 (Primary text)
- Mark 10:13-16 (Jesus blessing the children)
- Titus 2 (Older believers mentoring younger)
- 2 Kings (Reference to God’s provision and the need for continued diligence)
Don’t miss this challenging and encouraging message about our collective responsibility to raise the next generation for Christ. Watch the full sermon to hear the complete teaching and be inspired to take action in bringing the children in your life closer to Jesus. Let’s take seriously the call to love God fully and to diligently teach the next generation. Watch the full sermon to catch the vision for your family and for our church to be a place where children truly come to Jesus!