Sermons

Does God Still Speak - Part 5 – Enduring the Silence

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:49:50 GMT

Does God Still Speak - Part 5 – Enduring the Silence

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Enduring the Silence?

February 5, 2012

9:30 Service

Matthew 3:1-3

New International Version (NIV)

Matthew 3

John the Baptist Prepares the Way

¹ In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea ² and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” ³ This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah:

“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for him.’”

Footnotes:

Matthew 3:3 Isaiah 40:3

Job 30:20

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²⁰ “I cry out to you, God, but you do not answer;
I stand up, but you merely look at me.

Matthew 27:46

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⁴⁶ About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (Which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”).

Does God Still Speak? part 4 - Why Don't I Hear Anything?

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:29:42 GMT

Why Don't I Hear Anything?
Does God Still Speak part 4

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Proverbs 1:27-31

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²⁷ when calamity overtakes you like a storm,
   when disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind,
   when distress and trouble overwhelm you.
²⁸ “Then they will call to me but I will not answer;
   they will look for me but will not find me,
²⁹ since they hated knowledge
   and did not choose to fear the LORD.
³⁰ Since they would not accept my advice
   and spurned my rebuke,
³¹ they will eat the fruit of their ways
   and be filled with the fruit of their schemes.

James 4:3

New International Version (NIV)

³ When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.

Does God Still Speak - Part 3 – Is It Wise?

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:17:21 GMT

Does God Still Speak - Part 3 – Is It Wise?

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Is It Wise?

January 22, 2012

9:30 Service

Psalm 46:10

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10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;

I will be exalted among the nations,

I will be exalted in the earth.”

Galatians 5:16-26

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16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.

Matthew 10:16

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16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Proverbs 11:14

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14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.

Does God Still Speak - Part 2 – How Do I Know It’s Not Just In My Head?

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:53:18 GMT

Does God Still Speak - Part 2 – How Do I Know It’s Not Just In My Head?

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How Do I Know It’s Not Just In My Head?

January 15, 2012

9:30 Service

Isaiah 30:21

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21 Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”

John 20:14-17

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14 At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. 15 He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?” Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”). 17 Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’”

Exodus 33:11

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11 The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young aide Joshua son of Nun did not leave the tent.

Hebrews 1:1-2

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1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.

Ephesians 2:10

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10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Psalm 46:10

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10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

Does God Still Speak - Part 1 – What Does He Sound Like

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:36:00 GMT

Does God Still Speak - Part 1 – What Does He Sound Like

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What Does He Sound Like

January 8, 2012

9:30 Service

Exodus 15:26

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26 He said, “If you listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you.”

1 Kings 19:11-12

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11 The LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.”

Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. 12 After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.

1 Samuel 3:7-10

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7 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD: The word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him.

8 A third time the LORD called, “Samuel!” And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.”

Then Eli realized that the LORD was calling the boy. 9 So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

10 The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!”

Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”

Spreading The Word Part 7 - New Years Chili Cook OFF

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:41:37 GMT

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recorded Sunday January 1, 2012 at Lapeer Community Church 11:00am. These are the recordings of the services at Lapeer Community Church. Please prayerfully consider making a donation to Lapeer Community Church in support of this Podcast and to help us grow this ministry. Or consider purchasing this series, or a previous series on CD. May you find this, as it was intended to be, a help in your spiritual walk.

CHILI -COOK OFF NEW YEARS DAY

Spreading the Word Part-7

Next series: Does God Still Speak? starting January 8th 2012

2 Corinthians 10:3-4

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³ For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. ⁴ The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

1 Peter 2:11

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Living Godly Lives in a Pagan Society

¹¹ Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.

Hebrews 12:2-4

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² fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. ³ Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

God Disciplines His Children

⁴ In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.

Spreading the Word - Part 6 – Your Best Tools

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:01:15 GMT

Spreading the Word - Part 6 – Your Best Tools

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Your Best Tools

December 18, 2011

9:30 Service

Acts 2:42-47

42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Acts 21:39-40

39 Paul answered, “I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. Please let me speak to the people.” 40 After receiving the commander’s permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. When they were all silent, he said to them in Aramaic:

Acts 26:27-29

27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.” 28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?” 29 Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.”

(New International Version)

Spreading the Word - Part 5 – Don’t Take The Bait

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:05:20 GMT

Spreading the Word - Part 5 – Don’t Take The Bait

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Don’t Take The Bait

December 4, 2011

9:30 Service

Psalm 14:1

The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.

Proverbs 26:4-5

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

Matthew 10:16

I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

(New International Version)

Spreading the Word - Part 4 – The Nature of Salt

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:13:42 GMT

Spreading the Word - Part 4 – The Nature of Salt

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The Nature of Salt

November 27, 2011

9:30 Service

You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Mathew 5:13-16

You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 1 Thessalonians 5:5

I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. John 12:46

If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. 1 John 1:6-7

Moses was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights without eating bread or drinking water. And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant-the Ten Commandments. When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the covenant law in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD. Exodus 34:28-29

(New International Version)

Spreading the Word - Part 3 – Facebook Fights

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:07:37 GMT

Spreading the Word - Part 3 – Facebook Fights

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Facebook Fights

November 20, 2011

9:30 Service

¹⁴ Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. ¹⁵ Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. ¹⁶ Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. ¹⁷ Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus. 2 Timothy 2:14-17

Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. ²⁴ And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. 2 Timothy 2 : 23-24

A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much. Proverbs 20:19

¹² Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,
but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.

¹³ A gossip betrays a confidence,
but a trustworthy person keeps a secret. Proverbs 11:12-13

(New International Version)

Spreading the Word - Part 2 - My Witness

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:02:46 GMT

Spreading the Word - Part 2 - My Witness

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My Witness

November 13, 2011

9:30 Service

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8

16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them. 21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' 23 Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'　 Matt. 7:16-23

9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.　 1 Pet. 2:9-12

(New International Version)

Spreading The Word - Part 1 - Evangelism, What's That?

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:28:25 GMT

Recorded at Lapeer Community Church Sunday November 6, 2011 at the 9:30 a.m. service
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new series Spreading The Word
1 Evangelism, What's That?

Mark 16:15

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¹⁵ He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.

John 3:16-17

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¹⁶ For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. ¹⁷ For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

John 17

Jesus Prays to Be Glorified

¹ After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed:

“Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. ² For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. ³ Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

1 Peter 3:15-16

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁵ But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, ¹⁶ keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

Inspire Your Kids to Go Against The Flow

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:00:48 GMT

A Parent's Calling - Part 8 - Inspire Your Kids to Go Against the Flow

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Inspire Your Kids to Go Against the Flow

Romans 12 (NIV)

1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Romans 12:9-12, 17-18 (NIV)

9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

1 John 2:15-17 (NIV)

15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. 16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 17 The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.

A Parent's Calling - Part 7 - You are worth more than you know

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:11:47 GMT

A Parent's Calling - Part 7 - You are worth more than you know

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You Are Worth More Than You Know

Psalm 127:3-5

(NIV)

3 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him.
4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.
5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.

Luke 10:38-42

(NIV)

38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!"

41 "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

(NIV)

19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

A Parent's Calling - Part 7 - Keeping Your Cool

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:38:43 GMT

A Parent's Calling - Part 7 - Keeping Your Cool

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Keeping Your Cool

Proverbs 29:11 (NIV)

11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.

Ecclesiastes 7:9 (NIV)

9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

James 1:19-20 (NIV)

19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

Ephesians 6:4 (NIV)

4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Colossians 3:21 (NIV)

21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.

A Parents Calling - Part 6 - How to help your kids find the right mate

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:19:07 GMT

A Parents Calling - Part 6 - How to Help Your Kids Find the Right Mate

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This weeks verses:

Genesis 2:18-23
Genesis 24:1-22
Genesis 24:28, 31
Genesis 24:50-51
Genesis 24:62-66
Titus 2
2 Corinthians 6:14-18
Proverbs 18:22

A Parents Calling part 5: If Youre Going To Have Sex, Do It Right

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:06:23 GMT

A Parents Calling part 5
If You're Going To Have Sex, Do It Right

recorded at Lapeer Community Church Sunday October 2, 2011 11:00am service.
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1 Thessalonians 4:3-5

New International Version (NIV)

³ It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; ⁴ that each of you should learn to control your own body^[a] in a way that is holy and honorable, ⁵ not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God;

Proverbs 5:15-20

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁵ Drink water from your own cistern,
   running water from your own well.
¹⁶ Should your springs overflow in the streets,
   your streams of water in the public squares?
¹⁷ Let them be yours alone,
   never to be shared with strangers.
¹⁸ May your fountain be blessed,
   and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.
¹⁹ A loving doe, a graceful deer—
   may her breasts satisfy you always,
   may you ever be intoxicated with her love.
²⁰ Why, my son, be intoxicated with another man’s wife?
   Why embrace the bosom of a wayward woman?

1 Corinthians 6:18

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁸ Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body.

A Parents Calling Part 4:Where Does The Buck Stop?

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:26:55 GMT

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A Parents Calling Part 4:
Where Does The Buck Stop?
Recorded Sunday September 25, 2011 11:00am

Exodus 20:3-6

New International Version (NIV)

³ “You shall have no other gods before^[a] me.

⁴ “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. ⁵ You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, ⁶ but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.

Ezekiel 18:20

New International Version (NIV)

²⁰ The one who sins is the one who will die. The child will not share the guilt of the parent, nor will the parent share the guilt of the child. The righteousness of the righteous will be credited to them, and the wickedness of the wicked will be charged against them.

2 Samuel 12:11-12

New International Version (NIV)

¹¹ “This is what the LORD says: ‘Out of your own household I am going to bring calamity on you. Before your very eyes I will take your wives and give them to one who is close to you, and he will sleep with your wives in broad daylight. ¹² You did it in secret, but I will do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel.’”

A Parent's Calling - Part 3 - Expectations

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:46:35 GMT

A Parent's Calling - Part 3 - Expectations

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The Feeling
3-5 Don't you see that children are God 's best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy? Like a warrior's fistful of arrows are the children of a vigorous youth. Oh, how blessed are you parents, with your quivers full of children! Your enemies don't stand a chance against you; you'll sweep them right off your doorstep.
Psalm 127:3-5 The Message (MSG)

The Focus
30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ Mark 12:30
New International Version (NIV)

The Facts
    A) 6 Point your kids in the right direction— when they're old they won't be lost.
        Proverbs 22:6 The Message (MSG)
       2-4 Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.
        James 1:2-4 The Message (MSG)

The Plead
Then commanded our parents to teach it to their children So the next generation would know, and all the generations to come— Know the truth and tell the stories so their children can trust in God, Never forget the works of God but keep his commands to the letter.
Psalm 78 5b-7

The Potential
17 “‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.
Acts 2:17 New International Version (NIV)

The Personal
2-5 For an answer Jesus called over a child, whom he stood in the middle of the room, and said, "I'm telling you, once and for all, that unless you return to square one and start over like children, you're not even going to get a look at the kingdom, let alone get in. Whoever becomes simple and elemental again, like this child, will rank high in God's kingdom. What's more, when you receive the childlike on my account, it's the same as receiving me.
Matthew 18:3-5 The Message (MSG)

A Parents Calling - Foundations

Lapeer Community Church — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:15:20 GMT

A Parents Calling - Part 2 - Foundations

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Matthew 7:24-27

New International Version (NIV)

²⁴ “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. ²⁵ The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. ²⁶ But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ²⁷ The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”