WHAT EVERY FAMILY NEEDS (4 OF 7)
by Jim Perdue
Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32
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What Every Family Needs (4 of 7)
Series: Family Foundations
Jim Perdue
Ephesians 4:29-32
Intro/Attention
It’s Memorial Day weekend and we do want to pause, honor, and remember the sacrifice of so many for our freedom. And to those who are serving and have served in our Armed Forces, thank you for your dedication and commitment.
We’re in a series on Sunday mornings called Family Foundations and today from Ephesians 4:29-32 I’m preaching on this subject, What Every Family Needs. Last week we talked about the secret of a happy family and I told you that the selflessness will set your family apart. Today, we’re going to see how selflessness operates in our homes and families. What are the results of a selfless family? What we’ll see here in READ TEXT
*A family went to dine at a restaurant and the six-year-old boy was asked to say the blessing. As they bowed their heads he said, ‘‘God is great. God is good. Thank you for this food. And I would even thank you more, God, if mom bought us some ice cream after dinner with liberty and justice for all. Amen.’’ This brought several chuckles from other customers and also one strong remark from an older woman seated nearby, ‘‘That’s what’s wrong with this country. Kids don’t even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why I never!’’ Tears welled up in the little boy’s eyes as he exclaimed, ‘‘Did I do something wrong? Is God mad at me?’’ The mother reassured him that he had done nothing wrong and that he had done a great job as an elderly gentleman walked up and said, ‘‘I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer!’’ ‘‘Really?’’ asked the little boy. ‘‘Cross my heart,’’ answered the man and with sly grin nodding toward the woman, ‘‘Too bad she never asks for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes.’’ Of course, mom bought ice cream for everyone. The little boy stared at his ice cream for a moment. Then he slid out of the booth, took his ice cream and placed it in front of ...
Series: Family Foundations
Jim Perdue
Ephesians 4:29-32
Intro/Attention
It’s Memorial Day weekend and we do want to pause, honor, and remember the sacrifice of so many for our freedom. And to those who are serving and have served in our Armed Forces, thank you for your dedication and commitment.
We’re in a series on Sunday mornings called Family Foundations and today from Ephesians 4:29-32 I’m preaching on this subject, What Every Family Needs. Last week we talked about the secret of a happy family and I told you that the selflessness will set your family apart. Today, we’re going to see how selflessness operates in our homes and families. What are the results of a selfless family? What we’ll see here in READ TEXT
*A family went to dine at a restaurant and the six-year-old boy was asked to say the blessing. As they bowed their heads he said, ‘‘God is great. God is good. Thank you for this food. And I would even thank you more, God, if mom bought us some ice cream after dinner with liberty and justice for all. Amen.’’ This brought several chuckles from other customers and also one strong remark from an older woman seated nearby, ‘‘That’s what’s wrong with this country. Kids don’t even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why I never!’’ Tears welled up in the little boy’s eyes as he exclaimed, ‘‘Did I do something wrong? Is God mad at me?’’ The mother reassured him that he had done nothing wrong and that he had done a great job as an elderly gentleman walked up and said, ‘‘I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer!’’ ‘‘Really?’’ asked the little boy. ‘‘Cross my heart,’’ answered the man and with sly grin nodding toward the woman, ‘‘Too bad she never asks for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes.’’ Of course, mom bought ice cream for everyone. The little boy stared at his ice cream for a moment. Then he slid out of the booth, took his ice cream and placed it in front of ...
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