Prager University - Larry Elder - Black Fathers Matter

Which poses a bigger threat to black communities: Racism? Or the absence of fathers? Drawing on a sea of official data and his own upbringing, talk-show host Larry Elder shows just how important black fathers are in turning boys into responsible and happy men--and how their absence has had a tragic impact on millions of black Americans.

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Happy Fathers Day

Father’s Day comes once a year on a day in June. For those of you wondering just why it is that our nation sets aside a special day for fathers, let’s put this in perspective. To begin with, if it weren’t for some random guy named Dad, you wouldn’t be here! When you really stop and think about it, it’s no laughing matter. After all, some guy named Dad cared enough about your future existence to marry your Mom and then hang around for 18 years while you grew from an embryo to an infant to a bratty teenager to a full grown adult. That’s quite some commitment, and a lot of time, money, and effort. Parenting is a two partner project, and it’s only natural to celebrate both partners alike.

So, the Fathers get their own day, each and every year, on June 16. Father’s Day means a great many things to a great many people. But most of us will agree that Father’s Day means the day in which you celebrate your Dad’s existence. Father’s Day is the day you bring your Dad a little gift. It’s the day we all say “Thank you for being there, Dad! Thanks for everything you did, and for just being you!” In this day and age of rampant divorce and parental abandonment, it’s more important than ever to pay our due tribute to the fathers who took the time and made the major commitment simply to Be There. There aren’t as many of such noble warriors as you might imagine.

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700 Club Interactive - Fathers - A Father for the Fatherless

Abandoned by his own father, Luis Reyes shares his heart to reach the fatherless generation.

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Fathers Day Sermon

“Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
Luke 11:11-13


Father to the fatherless, defender of widows—this is God, whose dwelling is holy. Psalm 68:5

For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.
Proverbs 3:12

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Pastor Tim - my FATHER, my HERO

Losing a parent is extremely hard. I try not to dwell on the negative and instead remember and cherish the time we did have. I am thankful that I got those wonderful years and all their wonderful memories.

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Pastor Tim - Brianna Haynes - Through The Eyes of My Father

From the start you were first
He loves you at your worst
He'll do anything, a father
He shows you what love is
Saw your dreams before you did
He'll give everything, like your Heavenly Father
I see God in my father's eyes, I see God

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Pastor Tim - The Greatest Gift I Ever Had Came From God - I call Him Dad

A child once said, " The greatest gift I ever had, came from God. I call him DAD!". It's true that any man can be a father but it takes only one special person to be a Dad. God, our Father in Heaven loved us first and He loves us unconditionally. We, fathers need to give that same love to our children. But as for sons and daughters, may we always be reminded of the "father's love". While our fathers are still here on earth, express our love to them not only on Father's Day but everyday.

FATHER'S LOVE (an inspirational song by Gary Valenciano

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Pastor Tim - Bible Study About Fathers

Daddy Tracks

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