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THE PURPOSE AND POWER OF FAMILY (4 OF 4)
by Kerry Shook
Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25
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The Purpose and Power of Family (4 of 4)
Series: Realationships – Getting Real with the People Closest to You
Kerry Shook
Matthew 7:24-25
''Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25 (NIV)
THE FAMILY IS A SHELTER FROM STORMS
''Reverence for God gives a man deep strength; his children have a place of refuge and security.'' Proverbs 14:26 (TLB)
3 Storms That Hit Every Home
The Winds of Change
''For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven....'' Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)
The hard Freeze of Failure
''Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.'' Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NLT)
The Cold Rain of Rejection
''A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.'' Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT)
THE FAMILY IS A GARDEN FOR GROWTH
''May our sons flourish in their youth like well-nurtured plants....''
Psalm 144:12a (NLT)
''And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.'' Luke 2:52 (NIV)
Jesus grew in ...
Wisdom - intellectual development
Stature - physical development
Favor with God - spiritual development
Favor with men - social development
Relationships · Character · Values
''Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim Your power.'' Psalm 145:4 (NLT)
''And you must think constantly about these commandments I am giving you today. You must teach them to your children and talk about them when you are at home or out for a walk; ...
Series: Realationships – Getting Real with the People Closest to You
Kerry Shook
Matthew 7:24-25
''Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25 (NIV)
THE FAMILY IS A SHELTER FROM STORMS
''Reverence for God gives a man deep strength; his children have a place of refuge and security.'' Proverbs 14:26 (TLB)
3 Storms That Hit Every Home
The Winds of Change
''For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven....'' Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)
The hard Freeze of Failure
''Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.'' Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NLT)
The Cold Rain of Rejection
''A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.'' Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT)
THE FAMILY IS A GARDEN FOR GROWTH
''May our sons flourish in their youth like well-nurtured plants....''
Psalm 144:12a (NLT)
''And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.'' Luke 2:52 (NIV)
Jesus grew in ...
Wisdom - intellectual development
Stature - physical development
Favor with God - spiritual development
Favor with men - social development
Relationships · Character · Values
''Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim Your power.'' Psalm 145:4 (NLT)
''And you must think constantly about these commandments I am giving you today. You must teach them to your children and talk about them when you are at home or out for a walk; ...
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