Two Types of Home Builders

Two Types of Home Builders

Introduction:

In Mt. 7:24-29 – Jesus speaks of the importance of building a good foundation for our spiritual life. He also states the reality of life’s storms beating against our spiritual and physical lives. Because of neglect – the homes of Christians are suffering today. Many have not been careful as to how they build. Some never started building as they should. Building a home just doesn’t happen. Anything worthwhile takes sacrifice, dedication, and work.How diligent are we in building our home? The end result is worth it! Godly homes give us just a taste of heaven and the opportunity to enjoy some of life’s greatest blessings.

I. God’s word teaches us how to build relationships within the family.

A. Families must build on God’s principles of forgiveness.

1. Col. 3:12-13 - Make allowances for each others faults.

2. Mt. 6:14-15 – the power behind our forgiveness is the fact that God has forgiven us.

3. Learn to practice it now! How?

a) Remember forgiveness is a choice of your will.

B. Families must build on God’s principles of love.

1. 1 Cor 13:4-7. Have we put these principles into practice?

C. Each family member must live to please God. Gal. 1:10

1. 2 Cor. 5:9 – is this our aim?

II. Parents have a special role in building a home.

A. Many parents today fail to play a significant role in the lives of their children.

B. Fathers – realize – that you are the spiritual leader of the family.

1. Consider David. A case study in what happens in a fatherless family.

2. Look at how his children turned out.

a) 2 Sam. 13-18 – A tragic story inside his family.

3. Consider what David provided for his family physically.

a) THINGS couldn’t solve the relationships of that home.

C. Too many parents are acting as nonparents. How much time are we investing in our children?

III. Successful home builders have meaningful relationships with God.

A. Has your family made the determination to serve God? Josh 24:14-24

B. There are no excuses.

1. Are you dedicated to God’s cause? Gal. 2:20

C. Godly families have decisively dedicated themselves to building their lives on these principles.

1. Seek God first. Mt. 6:33

2. LEARN the word of God – PSA 119:9-10

3. LOVING the word of God – PSA 119:11, 47, 97, 140

4. LIVING the word of God – PSA 119:17

D. Take out the relationship with God – one’s family life is lost w/o direction.

Conclusion:

A. 1 Cor. 3:11-12; The fire (storm) will test the quality of each man’s work. See again Mt. 7:24-27

B. How well are you building? Are you busy now working for God?



Two Types of Home Builders Introduction: In Mt. 7:24-29 – Jesus speaks of the importance of building a good foundation for our spiritual life. He also states the reality of life’s storms beating against our spiritual and physical lives. Because of neglect – the homes of Christians are suffering today. Many have not been careful as to how they build. Some never started building as they should. Building a home just doesn’t happen. Anything worthwhile takes sacrifice, dedication, and work.How diligent are we in building our home? The end result is worth it! Godly homes give us just a taste of heaven and the opportunity to enjoy some of life’s greatest blessings. I. God’s word teaches us how to build relationships within the family. A. Families must build on God’s principles of forgiveness. 1. Col. 3:12-13 - Make allowances for each others faults. 2. Mt. 6:14-15 – the power behind our forgiveness is the fact that God has forgiven us. 3. Learn to practice it now! How? a) Remember forgiveness is a choice of your will. B. Families must build on God’s principles of love. 1. 1 Cor 13:4-7. Have we put these principles into practice? C. Each family member must live to please God. Gal. 1:10 1. 2 Cor. 5:9 – is this our aim? II. Parents have a special role in building a home. A. Many parents today fail to play a significant role in the lives of their children. B. Fathers – realize – that you are the spiritual leader of the family. 1. Consider David. A case study in what happens in a fatherless family. 2. Look at how his children turned out. a) 2 Sam. 13-18 – A tragic story inside his family. 3. Consider what David provided for his family physically. a) THINGS couldn’t solve the relationships of that home. C. Too many parents are acting as nonparents. How much time are we investing in our children? III. Successful home builders have meaningful relationships with God. A. Has your family made the determination to serve God? Josh 24:14-24 B. There are no excuses. 1. Are you dedicated to God’s cause? Gal. 2:20 C. Godly families have decisively dedicated themselves to building their lives on these principles. 1. Seek God first. Mt. 6:33 2. LEARN the word of God – PSA 119:9-10 3. LOVING the word of God – PSA 119:11, 47, 97, 140 4. LIVING the word of God – PSA 119:17 D. Take out the relationship with God – one’s family life is lost w/o direction. Conclusion: A. 1 Cor. 3:11-12; The fire (storm) will test the quality of each man’s work. See again Mt. 7:24-27 B. How well are you building? Are you busy now working for God?