Sunday Morning, June 16, 2019
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Communion
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11
-How do you show the Lords death till he comes?
-Leave church knowing that you gave your all in praise and worship to God. It’s not just that you do something, it’s how you do it.
-A lot of people think being Christian is a choice when it’s actually a privilege.
-Obedience must come from the heart.
-Don’t disrespect God with how you approach communion.
Scripture: James 1
Sermon
Scripture: Romans 12
-Christians shouldn’t do what most people do.
-God has gifted everyone with something they can do for him. Everyone has an office in God. Everyone will not do the same thing but everyone has a job.
-How connected do you think you are to other people in Christ?
-The gifts that God gave you are to edify others not just yourself. Who is benefiting from your gifts?
-A lot of people go to church but are not members.
-What do you think of when you hear the word father?
- Provider
- Protector
- Teacher
- Man
- Transporter
- “Human Monkey Bar”
- Leader
- Foundation
- Example
- Supporter
- Head
- Steady
- Powerful
- Husband
-A father is a man and a mother is a woman. Don’t get the roles reversed or mixed up.
-God gave the father the responsibility to be the head of the family. They also have a responsibility for leadership and direction.
-You cannot give away your responsibility as a man.
-Women, if you don’t want a godly man that says more about YOU than it does about him.
-Children, you can’t hate your father for trying to correct you. That’s what a father does.
Scripture: Proverbs 4
-What scripture justifies letting people “find their own way”?
-Father CAN and SHOULD correct their children if they are in the wrong. Be glad someone cares to be involved in your life.
Scripture: Proverbs 15
Scripture: Jeremiah 11
-God expects the father to be the spiritual leader of the family.
-When you go to church you should also go home and share the word too. Leave a legacy of love and truth.
-Don’t try and separate husband from being associate with a father, bless your wife and bless your life.
-The leader of the household is not determined on who makes the most money.
-Stand up and be men.