Every man, whether he realizes it or not, is sitting in a seat that will be passed on. The "Office of a Father" is more than just a title—it's a divine appointment that carries authority, responsibility, stewardship, and representation. This message is a powerful reminder that fatherhood is not something you retire from—it's a lifelong calling that shapes generations.

Using a simple empty chair as a visual, this sermon drives home the weight and beauty of what it means to be seated in the role of a father. Your voice, your choices, your walk—they echo through the lives of your children, and your children's children.

Scriptures Covered:

• Malachi 4:6 – God turns hearts between generations

• 1 Corinthians 4:15-16 – You have many instructors, but few fathers

• Luke 19:13 – "Do business until I return" — your office is active

• Matthew 3:17 – Every child needs to know "You are my beloved."

• John 5:19 – Sons imitate what they see their fathers do

• Ephesians 2:6 – Fathers must know their spiritual seat

• Genesis 18:19 – Abraham was chosen to lead his family well

Key Points:

• Fatherhood is an Office, not a phase

• You never retire—you evolve in how you lead

• Children imitate what they consistently see

• Fathers set the spiritual temperature of the home

• Men like Abraham, Joseph, and the Prodigal Father modeled legacy

• Your chair may be empty to you—but it's visible to your children

• God the Father shows us what affirmation truly looks like: "This is my Son…"

Research & Truth:

Kids with involved fathers are more likely to:

• Excel in school

• Develop healthy self-worth

• Avoid depression and addiction

• Maintain long-term faith if fathers pray with their children

Powerful Quote from the Sermon:

"Children may fail to listen to their fathers, but they never fail to imitate them."