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Home Makeover For Families
Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006 (message contributor)
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1. Dealing With An Imperfect Family
Contributed on Nov 14, 2006
In one way or another, we all have imperfect families. This sermon introduces the series "Home Makeover for Families"
Sermon Opener: Drama by Judi and Dave: “Choices” from 52 Dramatic Moments, p. 57. Does that scene hit a little too close to home? Have you been there, done that, and have the scars to prove it? Maybe it was a terrible fight between you and your spouse. Maybe it was between you and your child. ...read more
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2. Gut That House! Give Your Problems To God
Contributed on Nov 14, 2006
To makeover your home, you have to destruct before you can construct.
I’ve never remodeled a house but I have remodeled a church. Ten years ago I served as Minister of Music at my parents’ church in Louisiana. While I was there, we were in the process of relocating to another church facility owned by the congregation. Phase One of the building project involved ...read more
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3. Looking At The Plans
Contributed on Nov 14, 2006
However, in order for God to be free to work, you need to be dreaming the right dream. You need to be envisioning the right plan. Not just any plan will do for God. You need a divine plan to build your home. That plan is God’s written word.
I love to look at building plans – especially of houses and churches. Whether it’s a floor plan or a full blueprint, I love it. My love for plans began when I was in fifth or sixth grade and my parents were planning to build their house. Mom and dad involved me in the plan selection process, ...read more
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4. The Living Room: A Place For Values
Contributed on Nov 14, 2006
In 21st century homes, values are determined and developed in the living room.
We have a crisis of values in American society today. On many fronts, we are seeing the breakdown of Judeo-Christian values. The sanctity of human life is being traded for sensual gratification without consequence through abortion and for convenience through euthanasia. We are seeing the sanctity ...read more
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5. The Master Bedroom: A Place For Love
Contributed on Nov 14, 2006
How do we stay in love from the honeymoon until the tomb?
For mine and Rebecca’s wedding anniversary this year, my parents gave us a card that read: An Anniversary Look at Dating vs. Marriage When you were dating . . . Now that you’re married . . . You always looked your best. You wear whatever is clean. Your manners were impeccable. You burp at ...read more
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6. The Kid's Room: A Place For Testing
Contributed on Nov 14, 2006
How to raise children.
DRAMA: “Extreme Love” I hope you have an extreme love for your kids - a love that even makes you a crybaby at times. That’s o.k. because kids are special. This morning, let’s talk about raising these special kids. It’s a big job, but, parents, you’ve got to do it. As we continue making over ...read more
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7. How'd They Do That?
Contributed on Nov 14, 2006
How to have a great home.
Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots around your table. Thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD ...read more
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8. Is There Anything For Me? Life As A Single
Contributed on Nov 14, 2006
How to deal with singleness.
Sunday after Sunday in many churches, especially during series on the home, singles walk away wondering, “Is there anything for me?” Since most adults in the church are married, it is easy for singles to be left out and feel left out. This is unfortunate because singles make up a large section ...read more