God Is Not Like Your Dad | When People Meet Jesus (Week 2)

What comes to mind when you hear the word father? For some, it’s warmth, strength, and a steady presence. For others, it’s absence, wounds, or unmet longing. In this powerful and tender Father’s Day message, we pause our regular sermon series to explore the deep impact fathers have—not just on families, but on our very view of God. Pastor Dakota walks us through five types of earthly fathers—absent, abusive, passive, performance-based, and antagonistic—and contrasts them with the perfection of our Heavenly Father. With honesty and empathy, this message acknowledges the pain many carry and offers healing through the gospel truth: God is not the reflection of your earthly dad—He is the perfection of him. Whether your earthly father was a faithful guide or a painful memory, this episode reminds us of the good news found in Romans 8:15—“You have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’” 🕊️ For the hurting, there's healing. 💪 For the weary parent, there's encouragement. 👣 For all of us, there's a call to step into the legacy of intentional love. This is more than a Father’s Day sermon—it’s a deeply personal invitation to rediscover the Father your soul was made for!