Father’s Day Message 2025
“Men of Valor: Raising Your Voice in a Silent Age”
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Speaker: Pastor Jeremy Rhodes
Church: Sequoyah Hills Baptist Church
Key Scriptures (NASB 2020)
- 1 Corinthians 16:13–14:
“Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. All that you do must be done in love.” - Judges 6:12:
“And the angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, ‘The LORD is with you, valiant warrior.’” - Psalm 15:4:
“A despicable person is despised in his eyes, But he honors those who fear the LORD; He takes an oath to his own detriment, and does not change.” - Micah 6:8:
“He has told you, mortal one, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God?”
Introduction: A Crisis of Manhood
We are living in a crisis of manhood. The voices of godly, courageous, principled men are growing quiet—not because they don’t exist, but because they’ve been discouraged, distorted, or displaced by a culture confused about what masculinity truly means.
And the consequences are profound:
- 24.7 million children—1 in 3—live in homes without their biological fathers.
- Children from fatherless homes are twice as likely to drop out of school.
- 70% of juveniles in state institutions come from fatherless homes.
- 85% of children with behavioral disorders lack a father at home.
- Kids in single-mother homes are four times more likely to live in poverty.
These aren’t just statistics. They are stories. Lives longing for stability, identity, and purpose. And while the world cries out in confusion, God is calling men to rise—not in arrogance or aggression, but in compassion and conviction.
This message is not only for dads. It’s for every man—teenagers, mentors, grandfathers, uncles, coaches—anyone willing to stand up and be a man of valor, a voice of truth, a reflection of Jesus in a generation in need.
1 Men of Principle: Standing Firm in a Shifting Culture
1 Corinthians 16:13–14
“Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. All that you do must be done in love.”
- Godly men live by conviction, not compromise.
- When the world shifts, the man of God stands—watchful, faithful, strong, loving.
- Principle is the backbone of godly masculinity.
Micah 6:8 tie-in: Doing justice starts with standing for truth—even when it’s unpopular.
Ask:
- What do you believe that you’re not living out?
- Where is God calling you to stand firm?
2 Men of Valor: Answering the Call to Courage
Judges 6:12
“And the angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, ‘The LORD is with you, valiant warrior.’”
- Gideon was hiding, but God called him a “valiant warrior.”
- Courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s saying yes to God despite it.
- Every man has a battle to fight—spiritually, relationally, morally.
Micah 6:8 tie-in: Mercy is the heartbeat of true strength. Valor isn't just boldness—it's compassion, restraint, and courage driven by love.
Ask:
- What has fear kept you from doing?
- Where is God asking you to step forward?
3 Men of Promise: Keeping Your Word in a World of Excuses
Psalm 15:4
“A despicable person is despised in his eyes, But he honors those who fear the LORD; He takes an oath to his own detriment, and does not change.”
- In a culture of flakiness and failure, the man of God keeps his word.
- Faithfulness to your spouse, children, work, and church builds a legacy.
- Promise-keepers reflect the unchanging nature of God.
Micah 6:8 tie-in: To walk humbly with God means to live consistently and repentantly—following through even when it’s hard.
Ask:
- What promises have you broken that need repentance? Where can you re-commit to godly faithfulness?
Invitation: A Call to Rise
Visual Action:
Invite every man—young and old—to come forward.
Give each man a small stone engraved with:
- One side: “VALOR”
- Other side: “1 Corinthians 16:13”
Symbolism:
- This stone is a memorial of your identity—you are a man of principle, valor, and promise.
- Like David’s stone or the altars of old, this marks a moment: “From this day forward, I stand.”
Spoken Charge:
“Men of God, today you choose to rise. To be men of principle in a drifting world. Men of valor in a fearful age. Men of promise when the world makes excuses. Live Micah 6:8. Lead your homes. Fight for the next generation. Walk humbly with your God.”
Call to Action
- To Men: Commit today to be a Micah 6:8 man.
- To Women & Families: Honor and support the men walking this road.
- To Everyone: Let this be more than a message—let it be a movement.
