As you share the gospel with your child, there are many things to consider. One way to help you think through “the faith of a child” is by using the acrostic “CHILD.” These five steps are beneficial in evangelizing the children in your life. Chronologically Teach the Bible Highlight Teachable Moments Initiate Open-Ended Questions Live an Authentic Example Decipher a …
Why do marriages fail? Why do so many end up in divorce? Divorce.com which seeks to resource you “before, during, and after a divorce” has a list of the top 10 reasons marriages fail: Financial Problems Communication Problems Family Problems Sex Problems Friend Problems Addiction Problems Abuse Problems Personality Problems Expectation Problems Time Problems While every marriage experiences problems of …
Many of us are familiar with traditional wedding vows. While some of the verbiage might alter depending upon the context, certain elements are normally included. If you don’t plan to write your own vows, here are some sample Christian wedding vows to repeat. Depending upon who the officiant of your wedding is, you might provide your own vows or use the …
When we think about having a Gospel Focused Family, we need to first focus upon gospel essentials. What is essential for your family member to understand in order to respond to the gospel? Your family’s greatest need is the gospel. Concerns You might have concerns about sharing the gospel with your family. These are common concerns: What if I don’t …
The most enduring memories are the most ritualized ones. 1. John 3:3 – Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. 2. 1 Pet. 1:3 – according to his great mercy he has caused us to be born again to a living hope 3. The most enduring memories are the …
Kids will spend the most time where they feel the most welcomed. 1. Josh. 24:15 2. Bad company corrupts good morals. (1 Cor. 15:33) 3. Kids will spend the most time where they feel the most welcomed. 4. If you earn your child’s trust, you can better communicate your concerns.
You need the Bible. Your spouse needs the Bible. So what can you do to help one another be consistent in studying the truths of God’s Word? The problem with being consistent in learning the Scriptures is that life happens. As parents, free time is a distant memory. Maybe you woke up earlier to have a quiet time, but your …
People replicate what their loved ones celebrate. 1. Heb. 3:13 2. Never forget the power of private and public affirmation. (Matt. 3:16-17) 3. People replicate what their loved ones celebrate. 4. Meaningful encouragement always involves intentionality and specificity. 5. If you want it to happen, schedule it to happen.
The goal is not for your child to look more like you but to look more like Jesus. 1. Gen. 5:1-3 (cf. 1:27) 2. The goal is not for your child to look more like you but to look more like Jesus. 3. Don’t suffocate your child with lesser pursuits. 4. What needs to happen for my child to reflect more the …
31 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. 32 This mystery is profound, but I am talking about Christ and the church. 33 To sum up, each one of you is to love his wife as himself, and the wife is to respect her husband. …
Resolve to defy any sinful legacy and turn your family around. 1. The sins of the father punish future generations when they become the sins of the children (Deut. 24:16). – Fathers shall not be put to death because of their children, nor shall children be put to death because of their fathers. Each one shall be put to death for …
Many things will try to separate your marriage, but what God has joined together, let nothing separate. This video is one session in an 8-session series to help equip those considering or nearing marriage. In all honesty, these are helpful concepts for those who have been married for years as well.
Sin brings consequences in our lives and in our marriages. How are we to handle the truth and consequences? This video is one session in an 8-session series to help equip those considering or nearing marriage. In all honesty, these are helpful concepts for those who have been married for years as well.
Don’t punish your child when you have pushed their limits. 1. Prov. 22:6 2. Don’t punish your child when you have pushed their limits. 3. Discipline based upon the child’s crime and not based on your reputation. 4. Don’t neglect to teach about grace in discipline.
If you are just about married, I want to warn you about the shame and blame game that was first seen in Genesis 3. It is easy when sin is present for us to feel shame and blame others for our mistakes. This video is one session in an 8-session series to help equip those considering or nearing marriage. In all honesty, …
Don’t kick your spouse when he or she is down. 1. Don’t kick your spouse when he or she is down. 2. Job 2:9 3. Set your banner up as love. 4. Song of Solomon 2:4
If you are just about married, I want to encourage you to think about what it means to become your spouse’s suitable helper. This video is one session in an 8-session series to help equip those considering or nearing marriage. In all honesty, these are helpful concepts for those who have been married for years as well.
Yellow flags in dating become red flags in marriage. Main Points Years later when she was questioned as to whether she had ever been in love, Moon responded: “Yes, but God had first claim on my life, and since the two conflicted, there could be no question about the result.” 1 Cor. 7:35 – I say this for your own benefit, …
If you are just about married, I want to encourage you to consider common marriage myths. Many people are unsure what the Bible says about marriage, and we want to help clear the questions up. This video is one session in an 8-session series to help equip those considering or nearing marriage. In all honesty, these are helpful concepts for those who have …
1. Spending Time Wisely 2. Eph. 5:16 3. Teaching Them Specifically 4. Prov. 22:6
You are not called to hinder your spouse but to help your spouse. Gen. 2:18 You are not called to frustrate your spouse but to further your spouse. You are not called to clone your spouse but to compliment your spouse. You are not called to hinder your spouse but to help your spouse.
Honor the position of your parent even when it is difficult to honor the personality of your parent. 1. Prov. 23:22 2. Honor the position of your parent even when it is difficult to honor the personality of your parent. (Ex. 20:12) 3. You honor God when you honor your parents. (Lev. 19:32) 4. Your children are learning how to …
In biblical times, people who owned vineyards had to be careful about pests like foxes that would come into their gardens and ruin their produce. If a person didn’t put the proper defense around the vineyard, they could lose much financially. These pests were so smart though: they would come when the owner wasn’t around, and so a wise owner …
In certain situations, divorce may be permitted but it is never promoted. Main Points Matt. 19:8 – Moses permitted divorce Eph. 5:32 In certain situations, divorce may be permitted but it is never promoted. 1. Study God’s Word for Direction 2. Pray with Your Spouse 3. Seek Biblical Counsel What do you have to lose by one session with a …
I have never truly known the meaning of “bittersweet” until now. This morning, Rocky Creek Baptist Church in Greenville, SC called me to shepherd their congregation in the role of Senior Pastor. Our family is answering God’s call to serve the Greenville community with the gospel. This congregation is committed to making disciples that love, grow, and serve through intentional relationships, and we …
Psalm 127 is attributed to Solomon. Known for his wisdom, this worship song is his reminder of the need for God to be central in every home. It’s a reminder to all parents that children are indeed a gift hand-wrapped by God. Unless the LORD builds a house, its builders labor over it in vain; unless the LORD watches over a …
Parents must discipline themselves before they discipline their children. Main Points Eph. 6:4 – Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Parents are called to disciple their children. Parents are also called to discipline their children. Parents must discipline themselves before they discipline their children. Hostile parents produce …
I don’t think I really appreciated what I was doing when I signed my marriage license years ago. Young and in love, everything was just fine in the world. As the years have gone by, we have learned so much about each other and what real marriage is supposed to be about. As parents now, we have a greater responsibility than …
Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), 3 “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” 4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline …
We have replaced parents with programs and we are losing our children one generation at a time. Main Points We have expected the church to do what God expects the family to do. We have replaced parents with programs and we are losing our children one generation at a time. God’s ideal is when a family of God partners with …
Marriage is not when two people both give 50%. Marriage is when two people both give 100%. In Ephesians 5, Paul sums up his discussion on marriage by telling husbands to love their wives and wives to respect their husbands. Women need love. Men need respect. Simple in concept, difficult in application. 31 For this reason a man will leave …
Celebrate Christmas by imitating Jesus. Main Points Phil. 2:5-7 Celebrate Christmas by imitating Jesus. Be incarnational to someone in need. Help your family make a give list instead of a wish list. List out the gifts that God has already given your family. Come, let your family adore him. Enjoy this video? Check out the growing collection of Family Alter videos!
If experience is the only thing able to produce healthy homes, then all our families are doomed. Main Points If experience is the only thing able to produce healthy homes, then all our families are doomed. 2 Tim. 3:16-17 Teaching – what’s right Reproof – what’s not right Correction – How to make it right Training in righteousness – how …
When a family relationship is strained, how does the Bible expect you to respond? Main Points Rom. 12:18 Heb. 12:18 Col. 3:13 If it is your fault, seek forgiveness. (James 5:16) If it isn’t your fault, offer forgiveness. (Matt. 5:23-24) Enjoy this video? Check out the growing collection of Family Alter videos!
Married couples should routinely evaluate how they are doing. And for a couple to know how they are doing, it is important to know how each individual is doing. The quality of my marriage is proportional to my investment in it. Where do you start for a good marriage evaluation? I would suggest 1 Corinthians 13. People love to use this …
If parents nag about everything, children will not listen to anything. Main Points Col. 3:21 – Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. Prov. 25:24 – It is better to live in a corner of the roof than in a house shared with a quarrelsome woman. If parents nag about everything, children will not listen to anything. …
The four gospels contain the life and ministry of Jesus the Christ. Within three years of organized ministry before his death and resurrection, he preached many sermons and shared many parables. In a time before podcasts and YouTube, his teachings have endured due to the life-changing paradigm with which he spoke. In all that he taught, Jesus also deemed it …
We enrolled the boys into a flag football league this year for the first time. My reservations were confirmed when I was given a code of conduct, not for the players, but for the parents! We were entering into uncharted waters, but the boys were thrilled about starting. We have enjoyed watching the Bengals give their all each week. While their record …
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