Scripture text: Ephesians 6:1-3

Why Should Children Obey Their Parents?

1. They are Christians - v.1

*Paul assumes that he is writing to Christian children

Do your children know Christ?

Romans 3:10, 23; 5:8, 12; 6:23; 10:9-10

John 3:16; 14:6

Ephesians 5:21

2. Obedience is right - v.1b

3. Obedience is commanded - v.2a

Deuteronomy 5:16; Romans 8:1-5

Colossians 3:8-14

4. Obedience brings blessing - v.3

Exodus 20:12; Colossians 3:20

Sin always robs

Obedience always enriches

Romans 1:28-30; 2 Timothy 3:1-5; Ephesians 4:32

Scripture text: Proverbs 31:10-31

Traits of a Woman of God

1. Her Conduct - vv. 10-12

2. Her Management - vv. 13-19, 25

3. Her Blessedness - vv. 28-30

4. Her Generosity - v. 20

5. Her Wisdom - v. 26

6. Her Testimony - v. 31

The secret of her life? - v. 30

Proverbs 9:10

Scripture text: Joshua 24:14-15

Scripture text: Nehemiah 4:10-14

Get In the Fight

1. Remember our families are under attack

Nehemiah 4:10-14

Be on guard

Be ready and willing to fight for your family - Nehemiah 4:13-14

Disciple your family - 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Stand up for your family - 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

2. We need to fight for what matters

Nehemiah 4:15-18

3. If you fight for your family, God will fight for you

Nehemiah 4:19-20

James 3:2

Fear or Faith?

The children of Israel lived in fear - Number 13:2-33

David defeated Goliath in faith - 1 Samuel 17:45

Scripture text: Acts 17:1-6

1. Passionately promote missions

Acts 13-16; Acts 13:48; Acts 16:9; Acts 13:4

2. Patiently endure persecution

Acts 14:19-20; 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

3. Consistently plant churches

Acts 14:21-23

6 People the Church Can't Do Without

1. Faithful people - Matthew 25:21

2. Willing people - Ezekiel 22:30

3. People of vision - Proverbs 29:18

4. Positive people - Philippians 4:13

5. Giving people - Mark 12:41-44

6. Supporting people - Proverbs 22:10

2 Timothy 6:11-12

Scripture text: 2 Timothy 2

Disciple in Greek is matheteusate -  a learner, a pupil, an apprentice

7 Goals for the Church

1. Stewards

2. Soldiers - 2 Timothy 2:3-4, 11-13

3. Athletes - 2 Timothy 2:5; Ephesians 5:15

4. Farmers - 2 Timothy 2:6-7

5. Workmen - 2 Timothy 2:14-18

6. Vessels - 2 Timothy :19-22

7. Servants - 2 Timothy 2:24-25

Scripture text: Acts 9:31

The Church's Function - Building and Multiplication

The Church's Purpose

1. Edification - Building up believers

How are we built up as a church body?

We all have 2 choices as members of the body:

There are tools to build with:

2. The Purpose of the Church is to multiply itself

Scripture text: Acts 2:41-47

Three elements that make the church a community

1. The church should be intentional - vv.41-42

Why do we exist?

*WIN - Evangelism and worship - Acts 1:8

*BUILD - Discipleship and education - 2 Timothy 2:1-2

*SEND - Locally and globally - Galatians 6:10

Hebrews 10:25

2. The church should strive for unity - vv.43-45

Colossians 3:15

*Ekklesia - called out assembly

*Koinonia - communion, communication, contribution, distribution, fellowship

Community is a common unity of purpose and interests

Romans 15:26; 1 John 1:7; 2 Corinthians 6:14; 1 Corinthians 12:25-26

3. The church should fulfill its mission - vv.46-47

John 20:21

Scripture text: Matthew 16:18; Colossians 1:19-18; Revelation 1:9-19

1. The supremacy of Christ - Christ is the Head of the Church

Colossians 1:14-18; Revelation 1:9-17

Jesus is:

*Glorious - Revelation 1:12-13

*Powerful - Revelation 1:14-15

*Worthy of worship - Revelation 1:17

2. The Centrality of the Church - The Church is the Bride of Christf

Revelation 19:7-9; 21:9; Ephesians 5:25-27; Jude 1:24-25

3. The Church is a Family of Faith

Revelation 1:9

John said he was their brother and companion in:

*Tribulation

*Kingdom

*Patience

Colossians 2:4-7

How do we move forward as a church?

*As an army

*As pilgrims

*As a building

*As a school

*As a river

Scripture text: Hebrews 6:19-20

Two key terms: Anchor and Soul

Stand on these promises

1. You are made in God's image

Genesis 1:26; Colossians 3:9-10; 2 Corinthians 3:18

2. You are an heir of God

Romans 8:16-17

3. Your prayers have power

James 5:16; Romans 8:34; Deuteronomy 31:6

4. There is no condemnation in Christ

Romans 8:1

5. The grave has no victory over us

1 Corinthians 15:54-58

6. The joy of the Lord is your strength

Psalm 30:5

7. You have power through the Holy Spirit

Acts 1:8

Luke 18:1

Romans 15:13

God wants us to abound in hope

1 Timothy 4:10