THE PRINCIPLES OF A HAPPY FAMILY, PART 2 OF 2
by Randal Ross
Scripture: LUKE 15:11-27, PSALMS 127:1-5
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HOME IMPROVEMENT, PART 2 OF 2
THE PRINCIPLES OF A HAPPY FAMILY
Randal L. Ross
PSALM 127:1-5
LUKE 15:11-27
11-7-99
INTRO: THERE IS A PLACE OF FAMILY BLESSING AND
PROTECTION
A. THERE IS NO QUESTION THAT OUR FAMILIES ARE UNDER
ATTACK AND PRESSURE.
1. there has not been in this century a time when the family
is under greater stress, attack and demands than today.
ILL. NEVER HAVE THE PRESSURES, DEMANDS AND STRESS
ON THE FAMILY BEEN GREATER.
1. NUMBER ONE CHALLENGE AND CONCERN IN
AMERICA.
2. THE STORMS OF LIFE HAVE NEVER BEEN GREATER
AGAINST THE HOME SINCE THE TIME OF THE ROMAN
EMPIRES COLLAPSE.
3. IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING IN YOUR FAMILY YOU ARE
NOT ALONE. WE ALL ARE
B. BEING A CHRISTIAN DOES NOT EXEMPT OUR FAMILIES
FROM TROUBLE OR CONFLICT
1. IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL IF I COULD DECLARE
WITH HONESTY THAT A CHRISTIAN FAMILY IS FREE
FROM THE ATTACKS AND STORMS THAT THE WORLD
FACES! NOT TRUE!
2. THE CHRISTIAN HOME SHARES MANY OF THE SAME
STORMS AS THE WORLD AND EVEN HAS A FEW MORE!
ILL. EVEN THE PRODIGAL FATHER HAD A WAYWARD SON
AND AN UNGRATEFUL SON.
1. that parable is written about GOD'S FAMILY; YOU AND I.
THE HEAVENLY FATHER HAD TROUBLE WITH HIS
CHILDREN... THE EARLY CHURCH HAD STRUGGLES
WITH THEIR HOMES
C. THERE ARE NATURAL AND SUPERNATURAL CAUSES
1. THERE IS THE NEGLECT OF GOD'S PRINCIPLES FOR
OUR FAMILY.
2. THERE IS THE SUPERNATURAL CAUSE; SATAN
HATES THE FAMILY
a. we war not against flesh and blood...our weapons
are not carnal or natural but spiritual
D. GOOD NEWS TODAY; BUT THERE IS A SOLUTION IN GOD!
GOD IS FOR US
1. GOD HAS PROMISED US OUR FAMILY CAN
SURVIVE; HE HAS THE PLAN
2. WE ARE GOD'S FAMILY; HE LOVES US AND HE
FIGHTS FOR US! INTERCEDES -- HE HAS THE POWER.
ROMANS 8:26-27
(26) Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not
what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh
intercession for us with groan ...
THE PRINCIPLES OF A HAPPY FAMILY
Randal L. Ross
PSALM 127:1-5
LUKE 15:11-27
11-7-99
INTRO: THERE IS A PLACE OF FAMILY BLESSING AND
PROTECTION
A. THERE IS NO QUESTION THAT OUR FAMILIES ARE UNDER
ATTACK AND PRESSURE.
1. there has not been in this century a time when the family
is under greater stress, attack and demands than today.
ILL. NEVER HAVE THE PRESSURES, DEMANDS AND STRESS
ON THE FAMILY BEEN GREATER.
1. NUMBER ONE CHALLENGE AND CONCERN IN
AMERICA.
2. THE STORMS OF LIFE HAVE NEVER BEEN GREATER
AGAINST THE HOME SINCE THE TIME OF THE ROMAN
EMPIRES COLLAPSE.
3. IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING IN YOUR FAMILY YOU ARE
NOT ALONE. WE ALL ARE
B. BEING A CHRISTIAN DOES NOT EXEMPT OUR FAMILIES
FROM TROUBLE OR CONFLICT
1. IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL IF I COULD DECLARE
WITH HONESTY THAT A CHRISTIAN FAMILY IS FREE
FROM THE ATTACKS AND STORMS THAT THE WORLD
FACES! NOT TRUE!
2. THE CHRISTIAN HOME SHARES MANY OF THE SAME
STORMS AS THE WORLD AND EVEN HAS A FEW MORE!
ILL. EVEN THE PRODIGAL FATHER HAD A WAYWARD SON
AND AN UNGRATEFUL SON.
1. that parable is written about GOD'S FAMILY; YOU AND I.
THE HEAVENLY FATHER HAD TROUBLE WITH HIS
CHILDREN... THE EARLY CHURCH HAD STRUGGLES
WITH THEIR HOMES
C. THERE ARE NATURAL AND SUPERNATURAL CAUSES
1. THERE IS THE NEGLECT OF GOD'S PRINCIPLES FOR
OUR FAMILY.
2. THERE IS THE SUPERNATURAL CAUSE; SATAN
HATES THE FAMILY
a. we war not against flesh and blood...our weapons
are not carnal or natural but spiritual
D. GOOD NEWS TODAY; BUT THERE IS A SOLUTION IN GOD!
GOD IS FOR US
1. GOD HAS PROMISED US OUR FAMILY CAN
SURVIVE; HE HAS THE PLAN
2. WE ARE GOD'S FAMILY; HE LOVES US AND HE
FIGHTS FOR US! INTERCEDES -- HE HAS THE POWER.
ROMANS 8:26-27
(26) Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not
what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh
intercession for us with groan ...
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