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Traditions of Men
Matthew 15:1-20

A. Man-made Traditions Can Become Sacred
(Matthew 15:1-2)

B. Man-made Traditions Elevate Man's Law Above God's Law
(Matthew 15:2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17)

C. Man-made Traditions Emphasize External Rules Over Internal Reality
(Matthew 15:2, 15-20)

D. Man-made Traditions Can Hide and Mask Sin
(Matthew 15:4-8, Mark 7:11)

E. Man-made Traditions Enable Men to Create New Doctrines
(Matthew 15:9)

F. Man-made Traditions Are Passed On and Enslave the Next Generation
(1 Peter 1:18, 2 Thessalonians 3:6)

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Trials on The Raging Sea
Jesus Walks on Water
Matthew 14: 22 – 33

A. Jesus Designed This Trial (Matthew 14: 2, 1 Peter 1: 5 - 7)

B. Jesus Prayed For His Disciples Through Their Trial (Matthew 14: 23, John 17: 11 – 18)

C. Jesus Did Not Immediately Rescue Them From Their Trial (Matthew 14: 24 – 25, John 11: 1 – 21, Genesis 22: 1- 12)

D. Jesus Is Concerned and Aware Of Our Trials (Mark 6: 47 – 48)

E. Jesus Will Rescue and Deliver You From Your
Trials
1. He Wants To Produce Faith
* Faith in His Power (Mark 6: 48)
* Faith in His Persons (Mark 6: 48 – 50)
* Faith in His Love (Mark 6: 50)

F. Jesus Does Not Want You To Get Overwhelmed
By Your Trials (Matthew 14: 28 - 30)
1. Stay Close to Jesus (Matthew 14: 28)
2. Stay Focused on Jesus
(Matthew 14: 29 – 30, Hebrews 12: 1 - 3)

G. Jesus Wants You To Totally Trust Him Through
Your Trials (Matthew 14: 31)
1. Do Not Doubt The One Who Is In the Boat with You (Matthew 14: 32)
2. Do Not Doubt The One Who Controls the Wind (Matthew 14: 32 – 33)
3. Do Not Doubt The One Who Controls Time (John 6: 21)

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Five Critical Tests
Jesus Feeds the 5,000
Matthew 14:13-21

A. Jesus is Tested
(Matthew 14:13, 12:24, 46-50, 13:10-13, 14:8-11, John 6:26, Mark 6:34, John 10:11-14)

B. Phillip is Tested
(John 6:5-7, Matthew 14:15-16)

C. The Little Boy is Tested
(John 6:8-9)
1. The Test of Greed
2. The Test of Faith (Matthew 14:17-20)

D. The Multitude is Tested
(Matthew 14:19, Mark 6:39-40)

E. The Disciples are Tested
1. The Principle of Participation (Matthew 14:19)
2. The Principle of Success (Matthew 14:20)
3. The Principle of Blessing (Matthew 14:20)

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A Christ Rejecting Family: The Herods
Matthew 14:1-12

Introduction: Matthew 2:1-16, 22, Luke 3:1

A. The Results of Rejecting Christ

1. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who Are...
Indifferent and Apathetic About Christ
(Matthew 14:1)

2. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who Are...
Ignorant About Christ
(Matthew 14:1, John 1:19-37)

3. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who...
Steal Each Others' Wives
(Matthew 14:3-4)

4. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who...
Violate God's Law
(Matthew 14:4)

5. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who...
Have No Fear of God
(Matthew 14:5)

6. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who...
Lust After Their Step-Daughters
(Matthew 14:6-7)

7. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who...
Make Weak Husbands
(Mark 6:17-28)

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Father's Day
Hebrews 11-12

A. Gifts from a Father
1. Leave a Legacy, "Though Dead, He Still Speaks"
(Hebrews 11:4)
2. Build an Ark of Salvation
(Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 6:3, 1 Peter 3:20, 2 Peter 2:5)
3. Leave the False Religion of Our Fathers, for the Sake of Your Children
(Hebrews 11:8-10, Acts 7:2-4, Jeremiah 50:35-38, 51:47-52)
4. Verbalize Your Convictions
(Hebrews 11:13-16)
5. Die Well, Grow Old Enthusiastically
(Hebrews 11:16, John 14:1-6)
6. Honor and Love God Above All, Even Above Your Children
(Hebrews 11:17-19)
7. Embrace That Which is Truly Worthy and Valuable
(Hebrews 11:24-26, Matthew 13:44-45)

B. Motivation For a Father
(Hebrews 12:1)
1. A Great Cloud of Witnesses
*In Heaven (Hebrews 11:32-34)
*On Earth

C. Challenges of a Father, Run a Strong Race: How?
1. Lay Aside Sin (Hebrews 12:1)
2. Fix Your Eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2)

D. Development of a Father: Fathers We Too Have a Father
(Hebrews 12:5-7)

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Judgment
Matthew 13

Introduction:
Matthew 13 Deals with The Church Age, The Age of Grace, not Judgment
(Ephesians 3:4-5)

A. Judgment Initiated
(Matthew 13:3-10, 12:24, 13:12, 16-17)

B. Judgment Justified
(Matthew 13:3-8, 18-23)

1. The Unresponsive Hearer
2. The Superficial Hearer
3. The Worldly Hearer
4. The Receptive Hearer

C. Judgment Delayed
(Matthew 13:24-30, 36-39)

1. You Need Discernment
2. You Need Discipline (Matthew 18:15-17, 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15)
3. You Need Grace (Galatians 6:1-2)

D. Judgment Averted
(Matthew 13:44-45, Philippians 3:7-8, Hebrews 11:24-26)

E. Judgment Realized
(Matthew 13:47-50)

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The Unforgivable Sin
Matthew 12:31-49

A. Definition of the Unforgivable Sin
(Matthew 12:31-32, 28, 9:11, 12:2, 14, Hebrews 6:4-6)

B. Punishment for the Unforgivable Sin
(Matthew 12:32)

C. Evidence of the Unforgivable Sin
(Matthew 12:33-37)

D. Promotion for the Unforgivable Sin
(Matthew 12:38-39, 40, Luke 11:16)

E. The Inexcusability of the Unforgivable Sin
(Matthew 12:41-42)

F. The Encouragement to Commit the Unforgivable Sin
1. Morality and Religion (Matthew 12:43-45)
2. Familty Loyalty (Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:21, Matthew 10:37, 13:35)

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The Progress of Rejection

Matthew 11-12



A. A Doubting Spirit

(Matthew 11:2-6, Matthew 3:1-12, John 20:24-29)



B. A Critical Spirit

(Matthew 11:16-19)



C. An Apathetic Spirit

(Matthew 11:20-24, Hebrews 10:26-27, Luke 17:26-29)



D. A Combative Spirit

(Matthew 12:1-15)



E. A Blasphemous Spirit

(Matthew 12:22-32, 1 Timothy 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 6)

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Leadership Development
Matthew 10

A. Leaders are Chosen
(Matthew 10:1-2, 4:18-21, Luke 6:12-13, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31)

B. Leaders are Recognized
(Matthew 10:1-2, 1 Timothy 3:1-8, Ephesians 2:20)

C. Leaders are Trained
(Matthew 10:5-6, 28:19, Mark 6:7)

D. Leaders are Empowered
(Matthew 10:7-8, 2 Corinthians 12:12, Acts 1:8)

E. Leaders are Tested
1. The Test of Greed (Matthew 10:8)
2. The Test of Faith (Matthew 10:9-10)
3. The Test of Contentment (Matthew 10:11)
4. The Test of Discernment (Matthew 10:12-15)

F. Leaders are Warned, Expect Persecution
1. The Source of Persecution
*Religious (Matthew 10:16-17)
*Governmental (Matthew 1:18)
*Family (Matthew 10:21, 34)

2. The Permanence of Persecution (Matthew 10:2-23)
3. The Reason for Persecution (Matthew 10:24-25)
4. The Response to Persecution (Matthew 10:2-37)

G. Leaders are Challenged
1. Who Do You Love (Matthew 10:37)
2. How Much Do You Sacrifice? (Matthew 10:38)
3. What Consumes You? (Matthew 10:39)

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Forgiveness


Matthew 9:1-38





A. Who Can Forgive Sins? Only God


(Matthew 9:1-3)



1. Evidence of Deity - His Power


a. He knew Men's Thoughts (Matthew 9:1-4)

b. He Instantly Heals a Paralytic (Matthew 9:5-7)

c. He Commands and Men Follow (Matthew 9:9, Romans 8:30)

d. He Raises the Dead (Matthew 9:18, 23-26)

e. He Healed With a Touch (Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25-27)

f. He Gave Sight to the Blind (Matthew 9:27-29)

g. He Cast Out Demons (Matthew 9:32-34




2. Evidence of Deity - His Compassion





B. What Kind of People Does God Forgive?


1. Those Who Realize They are Sick (Matthew 9:11-13)


2. Those Who Place Their Faith in Him (Matthew 9:27-30)


C. What Should Be The Response of the Forgiven?





1. Great Energy for the Lost (Luke 5:18-20)


2. Great Thankfulness (Luke 5:27-29)


D. How To Get More People Forgiven?


Jesus Provides the Model





1. Compassion (Matthew 9:36

2. Vision (Matthew 9:37)

3. Need (Matthew 9:37)

4. Prayer (Matthew 9:38)

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The Demonic World
Matthew 8:28-34

A. The Nature of Demonic Activity
(Matthew 8:28, 1 John 4:4, James 4:7)

B. The Extent of Demonic Activity
(Mark 5:20, Deuteronomy 32:16-17, Leviticus 17:7, Psalm 106:35-37, 1 Corinthians 10:20-21, 1 Timothy 4:1)

C. The Result of Demonic Activity
1. Moral Impurity (Mark 5:2)
2. Nakedness (Luke 8:27)
3. Death Obsession (Mark 5:3)
4. Violence (Mark 5:3-4)
5. Insanity (Mark 5:5)
6. Self-Mutilation (Mark 5:5, 1 Kings 18:28)

D. The Characteristics of Demons
1. They Acknowledge the Lordship of Christ (Mark 5:6)
2. They Pursue a Radically Different Agenda from Christ (Mark 5:7)
3. They Know Theology (Matthew 8:29, James 2:19)
4. They are Organized and Militant (Mark 5:9, Ephesians 6:10-12)
5. They Appear Territorial (Mark 5:10, Daniel 10:12-21)
6. They Prefer to Not be Disembodied (Mark 5:11-12, Matthew 12:43-45)
7. They Constantly Thwart the Work of Christ (Mark 5:12-17, 2 Corinthians 4:4)

*The Power of Christ Over Demons
(Matthew 12:28-29, Luke 8:35-39)

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The Battle Cry for Souls
Matthew 8

A. You Need Bold Compassion

1. Jesus Reached Out to a Wretched Outcast
(Matthew 8:1-4)

a. He Came with Reverence
(Matthew 8:2)

b. He Came with Humility
(Matthew 8:2)

c. He Came with Faith
(Matthew 8:2)

2. Jesus Reached To A Despised Gentile
(Matthew 8:5, Luke 7:1-10)

3. Jesus Reached Out To A Lowly Woman
(Matthew 8:14-15)

B. You Need Hard Truth
(Matthew 8:19)

1. Count the Cost
(Matthew 8:19-20, John 7:53)

2. Consider Your Loyalty
(Matthew 8:21-22, 10:34-37)

C. You Need Great Power
(Matthew 8:23-27)

1. Jesus Demonstrated Power Over Nature
(Matthew 8:23-27)

2. Jesus Demonstrated Power Over Demons
(Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:18-20, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Acts 1:8)

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A Cautionary Tale
"The Theft of Easter"

A. Who Stole Easter?

1. The Spirit of Darkness
(Ephesians 6:10-12)

a. Remember Who We Worship
(Romans 1:20-25)

b. Remember the Creation Mandate
(Genesis 1:28)

c. Remember Our Priorities
(2 Peter 3:10-13)

2. The Spirit of Compromise
(1 Corinthians 5:6)

3. The Spirit of Apathy
(Jude 1:3)

a. Preach the Resurrection
(Acts 4:10-12)

b. Live the Resurrection
(Romans 6:3-13)

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A Biblically Balanced Church
Matthew 7

A. Balanced Judgement

1. Unrighteous Judgment
(Matthew 7:1-4, 12:1-2, 23-25)

a. Cause of a Judgmental Spirit
*A Superiority Complex (Romans 12:3)
*Limited Knowledge
*Hidden Bias
*Blind Spots (1 Corinthians 4:3-5)

2. Righteous Judgment
(Matthew 7:5, 1 Corinthians 5:12-13, 1-2, John 7:24, Ephesians 5:11-13, John 8:3-11)

B. Balanced Prayer
(Matthew 7:7-11)

1. Persistent Prayer
2. Trusting Prayer

C. Balanced Evangelism
1. Make it Easy (John 3:16, Acts 16:30-31)
2. Make it Hard and Demanding (Matthew 7:13-14, 21-27)

D. Balanced Teaching
(Matthew 7:28)

1. Authoritative (Matthew 7:28)
2. Compassionate

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How To Build Yourself Up When the World is Falling Apart
Matthew 6:1-34

A. Increase Your Generosity
(Matthew 6:1-4, Philippians 4:15-17, Proverbs 11:25, Leviticus 25:35-38)

B. Intensify Your Prayer Life
(Matthew 6:7-13)

1. The End of Fear (Matthew 6:6-9)
2. The End of Attachment (Matthew 6:10)
3. The End of Independence (Matthew 6:11)
4. The End of Self-Righteousness (Matthew 6:12)
5. The End of Over-Confidence (Matthew 6:13)

C. Contemplate Fasting
(Matthew 6:16-18, 9:14-15, Acts 13:2-3, 14:23)

D. Examine Your Priorities
(Matthew 6:19-24, Proverbs 3:9-10)

E. Relinquish Your Worries
(Matthew 6:25-34)

1. God Owns Everything
2. God Controls Everything (Daniel 2:20-21, Philippians 4:6-7)
3. God Provides Everything (Matthew 6:25-33)

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Three Questions To Prepare For At Death

A. Whose Attention and Approval Did You Seek?
(Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18)

1. Some Seek The Approval of Man,
A Foolish Mistake Because:

a. Man's Honor and Attention is Shallow
(John 2:24, Acts 14:8-19)

b. Man's Reward is Temporary
(Matthew 6:2-5; 19:27-29)

2. Some Seek The Approval and Attention of God,
A Wise Choice
(Matthew 19:27-29, Colossians 3:23-24)

B. Whose Agenda Did You Promote?
(Matthew 6:7-10)

1. Your Own Selfish Agenda?
(James 3:14-15, 4:1-2)

2. Your Father's Agenda Who Is In Heaven
(Matthew 6:9-10)

C. Whose Values Did You Embrace and Invest In?
(Matthew 6:19-24)

1. A Bad Investment
(Matthew 6:19, Luke 16:9-12)

2. A Wise Investment
(Matthew 6:20)

D. Conclusion: The Way You Respond to These Three Questions Will Determine:

1. Your Quality of Life
(John 10:10)

2. Your Future Rewards
(Matthew 25:22-23, Luke 19:17-19)

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Intro: Matthew 5:31-32

A. What Does God Think About Divorce?
1. He Hates It (Malachi 2:14-16)

B. Why Does God Allow Divorce? (Matthew 19:7-8)

C. When Does God Allow Divorce?
1. Not For Frivolous Reasons (Matthew 19:3-6, Deuteronomy 22:1-4, 22:22-23)
2. God Allows Divorce For Pornea (Matthew 19:9, 5:31-33, Jeremiah 3:6-13)
3. God Allows Divorce For Abandonment By An Unbelieving Spouse (2 Corinthians 7:10-16, Ezra 10:10-11)

C. Does God Allow Remarriage?
1. No, If Divorce is for Unbiblical Reasons (1 Corinthians 7:10)
2. Yes, But Very Cautiously (1 Corinthians 7:26-35)
3. Yes, If Your Spouse Dies (1 Corinthians 7:39-40)

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1. Earthquakes Grab Our Attention (Matthew 24:37-39, 7)

2. Earthquakes Secure Our Adoration (Job 38:8-11, Hebrews 1:3, Colossians 1:17)

3. Earthquakes Assault Our False Security (Hebrews 12:25-29, Matthew 6:19-20)

4. Earthquakes Diminish Our Intoxication With Self (2 Peter 3:3-12)

5. Earthquakes Break The Bondage Of Darkness (Acts 16:25-31, Matthew 27:54)

6. Earthquakes Expose Our Unbelief (Revelation 6:12-17)

7. Earthquakes Test Our Empathy

8. Earthquakes Heighten Our Anticipation (Matthew 24:4-8)

9. Earthquakes Remind Us Of The Fallen State Of Our World
(Romans 8:19-23)

10. Earthquakes Complete The Wrath Of God (Revelation 16:17-21, 19:11-16)

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Introduction: Matthew 5:21-47

A. What Destroys A Marriage? (Matthew 5:21-30)
1. Anger (Matthew 5:21-24, Ephesians 4:29-32, Romans 15:2-7, Galatians 5:16-22)
2. Adultery (Matthew 5:27-30, Exodus 20:14,17, Proverbs 5:8-22)

B. What Sustains A Marriage?
1. Conviction, Not Divorce (Matthew 5:31,19:6, Malachi 2:13-16, 1 Corinthians 7:12-13)
2. Commitment (Matthew 5:33-37)

C. What Enriches A Marriage (Matthew 5:38-41)
1. Non-Retaliation (Romans 13:4, 1 Peter 2:13-14)
2. Love (Matthew 5:43-46)

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A.Jesus Demonstrated Commitment To The Scripture (Matthew 5:17)
1. How Did Jesus Fulfill The Law?
a. The Moral Law (Hebrews 4:14-16)
b. The Ceremonial Law (Hebrews 9:12-14)
2. How Can You Fulfill The Scripture?
a. Be Convinced (James 1:18)
b. Be Teachable (James 1:19)
c. Be Clean (James 1:21)
d. Be Submissive (James 1:21)
e. Be Obedient (James 1:22)
f. Be Attentive (James 1:23-24)

B. Jesus Demonstrated Confidence In The Scripture
(Matthew 5:18, Psalm 119:9-175)

C.Jesus Demonstrated Concern For The Scripture (Matthew 5:19)
1. How Do We Annul The Scripture?
a. By Adding To It (Matthew 15:1-6)
b. By Ignoring It
*Divorce (Matt 19:3-10)
*Fornication (Hebrews 13:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8)
*Parting And Drinking (Romans 13:12-14, 1 Peter 4:3-5)

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Intro: Hebrews 12:1-29

A. On The Way To Glory
1.Run With Encouragement (Hebrews 12:1)
2.Run With Endurance (Hebrews 12:1)
3.Run With Focus (Hebrews 12:2)
4.Run With Purpose (Hebrews 12:2)
5.Run With A Goal (Hebrews 12:2)
6.Run With Pain (Hebrews 12:3-11)
7.Run Together (Hebrews 12:12-13)
8.Run With Caution (Hebrews 12:14-17)

B. Arrival In Glory (Hebrews 12:22-24)

C. Warning From Glory
(Hebrews 12:25-27,10:26-31, 2 Peter 3:10-13)

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Review: Revelation 21:1-7

A. Preparation For Heaven
1.Satan Released,Exposed Superficial Faith (Revelation 20:1-10)
2.Sinners Judged And Separated (Revelation 20:11-15)
3.Earth Purged (Revelation 20:11,2 Peter 3:10-13,2:6-7)

B. The Present Heaven
1.What Is It Called? Paradise (Luke 23:43, 2 Corinthians 12:2-7)
2.Physical Or Spiritual?
(Acts 1:9-11, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Luke 9:28-33, Revelation 6:10)
3.How Will I Get There? (John 14:1-3)
4.Where Is Paradise Now? (Hebrews 12:22-24,11:10-16)

C. The Final Heaven
(Revelation 21:1-5,1 Corinthians 2:9, Isaiah 9:7, Romans 8:18-22)

D. The Current Heaven (John 17:3, Philippians 3:20,4:9)

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1.Heavenly Desire (Hebrews 11:13-16)

2.Heavenly Focus (Colossians 3:1-2)

3.Heavenly Investing (Matthew 6:19-21,19:16-25)

4.Heavenly Misunderstanding

5.Heavenly Knowledge (Instinctively Known By All Men)
(Ecclesiastes 3:11,2:1-11)

6.Heavenly Homesickness (Holy Discontent)
(Philippians 1:21-24, 2 Corinthians 5:1-5)

7.Heavenly Preparation
a. Where Is Heaven? (John 14:1-2)
b. Who Will Take Me To Heaven? (John 14:2-3)
c. How Do I Get To Heaven? (John 14:4-6,3:14-18,36)

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Intro:(Genesis 6:5-16)

A.The Plan:(Matt:5:13)
1.The Purpose Of Salt
a.Create A Thirst For God
b.Flavor A Bland World (Jn 10:10,Ecc2:1-2,1 Peter 4:3-4)
c.Protect From Decay And Rot (2 Tim 3:1-6)
2.Get Out Of The Salt Shaker And Into The World
(John 17:11-18,20:21)

B.The Peril:
1.The Danger Of Being Rendered Useless,How Does This Happen? (Matt 5:13)
a.The World Buys You Off (James4:4)
b.The World Contaminates You (Phil 2:14-16)
c.The World Grows On You (1 Jn 2:15-17)
d.The World Deceives You (Col 1:13)
e.The World Discards You (Matt 5:13)
2.The Danger Of Being Silenced, Hiding The Light
a.Hiding The Light Due To Fear (Matt 5:14-15)
b.Hiding The Light Due To Guilt (1 Thessalonians 5:4-8)
c.Hiding The Light Due To Misunderstanding (Matt 5:14)

C.The Purpose: (Matt 5:16)

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Children: Gifts From God
Matthew 18:1-6, 19:13-15

A. What You Need To Know About Children:
1. Your Children Are Born With A Sinful Nature
(Psalms 51:5,58:3, Romans 5:12, Exodus 20:5)
2. Your Children Are Born Foolish
(Proverbs 22:15,13:24, Hebrews 12:5-11)

B. What You Need To Realize About Children:
1. Time Passes Quickly (Ephesians 5:16)
2. Time Changes Things (Ephesians 5:16)

C. What You Need To Accept About Children:
1. They Are All Unique Individuals
(Genesis 25:21-28, Proverbs 22:6)
2.They Are Going To Grow Up And Leave You
(Genesis 2:24)

D. What You Need To Give Your Children:
1. Give Them Stability
*A Stable Marriage
*A Stable Church
2. Give Them Time

E. What You Need To Watch Out For Regarding Your Children:
1. A Seductive World (1 John 2:15-16)
2. An Anemic Christianity (2 Peter 1:5-8)
3. A Hostile Education System

F. What You Need To Communicate To Your Older Children:
(1 John 2:1-4,18,28)