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The Biblical Family
Contributed by Duane Smith on May 20, 2007 (message contributor)
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1. The Purpose And Design Of Marriage
Contributed on May 20, 2007
The purpose of this message is to outline God’s purpose and design for the family and to encourage the church to return to our godly foundation.
THE BIBLICAL FAMILY: The Purpose & Design of Marriage Gen 2:18-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Psalm 127:1 Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 1. Like never before in the history of America, our ...read more
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2. Praise God For Godly Mothers & Wives
Contributed on May 22, 2007
This message is the first in a series concerning the Biblical Family: In it I hope to show God’s view of a virtuous woman and encourage wives and mothers to examine themselves in light of God’s word, that they might receive praise from their husbands and
INTRODUCTION: A. Many years ago the Christian Digest carried this little story of a busy mother. 1. A busy mother was one day regretting that she could do so little Christian work. "I shall have only a life of housework to show at last," she said rather sadly to a friend. "Why mother," ...read more
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3. Using The Bible In Raising Children
Contributed on May 22, 2007
The purpose of this message is to help parents understand how to use the word of God in the process of raising children.
INTRODUCTION: A. I am deeply concerned for the family. 1. It is my hope that this session will help you, as parents and teachers to understand how to train up children God’s way. 2. The key is the Word of God and it is to be an essential part of every stage of life, from infancy to ...read more
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4. The Responsibilities Of Children In The Family Setting
Contributed on May 30, 2007
Children need to be instructed on their resposibilities within the family. This message is designed to help both parents and children to know how children should interact with parents.
THE BIBLICAL FAMILY: The Responsibilities of Children Ephesians 6:1-3 & Colossians 3:20 INTRODUCTION A. You know, God pretty well has this old world figured out. 1. The Bible says, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” 2. If we were to continue to read ...read more
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5. Raising Infants (0-5): Authority & Discipline
Contributed on Jun 4, 2007
In the early years of development children need to be taught that they are to be in submission to authority and parents need to understand biblical discipline (spanking).
THE BIBLICAL FAMILY - Raising Infants (0-5) Authority and Discipline - Ephesians 6:1-4 INTRODUCTION: A. We live in a world today were obedience and honor are almost dirty words. 1. The words have a tendency to proclaim “Authority!” 2. Which is a dirty word as well! B. But God’s ...read more
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6. Raising 5-12 Year Olds: Building Godly Character
Contributed on Jun 4, 2007
As children begin their early school years we need to begin teaching in earnest the necessity of salvation and what the Bible has to say concerning right and wrong in order to give them a good foundation for developing godly character.
THE BIBLICAL FAMILY: Raising 5-12 Year olds Main Goal: Godly Character Titus 2:11-13 INTRODUCTION: A. If you were here last Sunday night you remember that our main focus in those early years of our children (0-5 years old) was to teach them to know that they are under authority. 1. ...read more
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7. Portraits Of A Father From Proverbs
Contributed on Jun 17, 2007
The purpose of this message is to encourage fathers to take the time and put forth the effort to raise their children in a godly way therby becoming the glory of their children.
PORTRAITS OF A FATHER FROM PROVERBS Proverbs 13:1; 15:5; 27:10; 22:28; 17:6 INTRODUCTION: A. Happy Father’s Day Fathers. 1. If you are here with your dad you are privileged to do so. 2. There are many who would like to be but cannot - enjoy the time together. B. On ...read more