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A FATHER’S TRAITS

SUMMARY OF A PARENT

I THESS 2: 7-12

INTRODUCTION:

     Rambo

     Archie Bunker

     Or Jesus

Who determines the making of a man

Masculine role vs.  femine role

Finding Parental Guidance

  ABLE TO EXPRESS GENUINE LOVE (v.

Does not come naturally for most men

As children grow – fathers must change

The Prodigal Son  knew his father’s door was open

A TRANSPARENT LIFE (V.8)

Our life is connected to our gospel

CHRISTIAN HOME V. PAGAN HOME

Ten things I wish my father had told me

A POSITIVE INFLUENCE (V.12)

Encourage a life worthy of God

Change negative expressions to positive ones

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JESUS IS ON THE PORCH

JOHN 5: 1-9 & 24

INTRODUCTION:  SIMPLY SAVED (John 5:24)

A.    Moses’ Shepherd’s pipe

B.     Sitting on the Porch

I.                   SALVATION ON THE PORCH

A.    Condition of Salvation

B.     Character of Salvation

C.     Comfort of Salvation

II.                JESUS THE GREAT PHYSICIAN

A.    Story of a Wealthy Physician

B.     Meeting Your Needs and Helping Others

III.             WHO IS ON THE PORCH?

A.    The Multitude – Wretched and Waiting

B.     The Man – disabled and disappointed

C.     The Messiah –

1.      compassion

2.      command

3.      control

Note:  Do you want the victory?  Jesus never fails!

CONCLUSION:  KNOW JESUS!

A.    This man did not know Him

There was no stir among the people on the “Porch of Grace

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A GLIMPSE OF PURE FAITH

JOHN 4:1-30

INTRODUCTION:  A PERSONAL ENCOUNTER

            A.  The Savior – message of the hour

            B.  The Sinner – gathering at the well

            C.  The Scene – choosing between two wells

I.  THE CONVERSATION – WHAT IS THERE TO TALK ABOUT?

            A.  Wells – Jesus’ thirst

            B.  Water – Jacob or Living

            C.  Wickedness – Awakening

            D.  Worship - The proper place

            E.  Wisdom -  for decision making

II.  THE CONVERSION -  TRANSFORMATION

            A.   Immediate – When Jesus is revealed

            B.  Incredible -  Forever changed

            C.  Impelling -  A heart with a message

III.  A GLIMPSE OF PURE FAITH

            A.  Simple Faith – As little children

            B.  Sincere Faith – Focus is  Jesus

            C.  Sharing Faith -  Evangelizing the town

            D.  Shining Faith -  “Light and Candle”

            E.  Saving Faith -  Getting the most out of life!

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HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM IS FOR YOU – TODAY!

LUKE 24:49-52; ACTS 2:1-4

INTRODUCTION:  SOURCE OF POWER FROM ON HIGH

 JESUS, THE BAPTIZER

I.  PETER-  BEFORE AND AFTER BAPTISM

            DENIAL AND CURSES TO BOLDNESS AND POWER

II.  WHAT HAPPENED ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST

            A.  Wind and Fire

            B.  Joy, tongues, boldness, prophecy

III.  BOOK OF ACTS:  “THE WORKS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT”

            “POWER TO PERFORM”

IV.  RECEIVING THE HOLY SPIRIT (POWER TO WITNESS)

            A.  Promised to every generation

            B.  Believe that you receive

            C.  “Joy Blessing”  is not Spirit Baptism

            D.  Conduct for receiving

            E.  Avenues for receiving

V.  FOR YOU TODAY

            A.  Praise and Worship

            B.  Power to minister

            C.  Expectation with joy

            D.  Fill your mouth with adoration

            E.  Heart of Thanksgiving

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