06-21-09 AM Sermon - Honoring Fathers

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“Honoring Fathers”Scripture: Psalm 103:13-14

1. Strengthening Marital Bondsa.

A leading problem in marriages is poor communication

√ It is transmitting information and hearing, receiving, understanding, and acknowledging.

b. Men & women communicate differently…

c. Dr. James Dobson says men are “given” half as many words to use each day as a woman.

2. How to Be a Good Godly Father

a. Set the example in word and deed.

√ Children learn more by observing us than by our instruction.

√ Love God, your wife, your children, others

b. Teach Christian values.

c. Instill an awareness of the “Holy”--God’s presence.

3. How To Honor Your Father

a. Love Jesus with all your heart, mind, and soul.

b. Hunger for God and all He has for you.

√ “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) (See Prov.10:22)

√ Jesus offers us His blessings NOW…

† Salvation, the baptism in the Holy Spirit, the gifts of the Spirit, the fruit of the Spirit, abundant life, joy, peace, righteousness, victory, and much more!

c. Study God’s Word.

√ A tourist knows the popular parts; an explorer digs deeper.

d. Honor Your Family.

√ “Honor your father and mother.” (Ex. 20:12; Eph. 6:1-3)

√ Honor those senior to us. (Prov. 16:31; Deut. 32:7; Lev. 19:32; I Tim. 5:1-2)