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Welcome dear friend to the location of the second series in the “Letting God Build Your House” program. This series is called THE FAMILY FRAMERS SERIES; and builds upon our first series of teachings (FAMILY FOUNDATIONS). As our blueprint shows, God builds upon the sure foundation of His own dear Son, Jesus Christ I Corinthians 3:11 says “For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” Just prior to this the Apostle Paul told the Corinthian church that they were “laborers together with God “ in this building process (verse 9); and that they needed to “take heed “ how they would build upon this foundation (verse 10). And so, in THE FAMILY FRAMERS SERIES, we will carefully add new concepts from God’s Word that will complement and expand upon what we have taught thus far. So let’s first of all overview the next 24 lessons by numbered volume and look into some of the topical areas available for study in this series.
THE FAMILY FRAMERS SERIES is divided into six topical volumes as follows:
Volume I - Lifelong Parenting Dynamics
Volume II - Skillfully Handling The Sword Of The Spirit
Volume III - Turmoil, Trial, And Troubled Times
Volume IV - Leadership School Is In Session
Volume V - Counting The High Cost Of Commitment
Volume VI - Staying Connected With God
Each of these volumes contains four lessons dealing with different aspects of the individual volumes’ theme. The following is a listing of each lesson by title, and a brief synopsis of the the lessons contents to aid in your selection. These lessons, in the format of sermons, were preached to real people with real-life challenges just like you and I face every day. May the Lord help you find in HIS word the help that you need as you submit to HIS will for your life, and “Let God Build Your House”.
I. Lifelong Parenting Dynamics
1. Arrows In Our Hands - In Psalm 127:4, God likens our children to arrows. How we shape, sharpen, and aim them determines how successful they will be when its their turn to “speak with the enemy at the gate.”
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2. The Case Against Quality Time – Having trouble finding time for your family? "Quality time” may not be the answer you and millions of parents thought it was.
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3. Godly Grand-parenting – Is parenting over when your kids have kids?
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4. Life’s Preeminent Relationship – Without this relationship, No other relationship can effectively work; not friendship, not marriage ,not parenthood, not any! This relationship is essential to successful marriage and family life.
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II. Skillfully Handling The Sword Of The Spirit
5. Accessing God’s Power – Most Christian marriages, families, and lives struggle in the “trenches” of everyday life without apparent victory. This is unnecessary when we can access the mighty power of God to help. Learn how to do it through obedience to God’s word. Little known and seldom practiced truths.
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6. Defending the King James Bible – Revealed truth when proclaimed is its own defence. The KJV is the inerrant, infallible, preserved word of God. Here’s the evidence you may never have seen. Don’t miss this one!
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7. Taking God At His Word – Jesus wanted to go fishing. Peter had just finished washing his nets, having fished all night with no luck. Yet Peter responded to the Lord with 5 words which miraculously changed his life forever. They will change yours also.
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8. Your Family Bible – Is it an “ornament” or an “armament?” An amazing look at the benefits of God’s miracle book, and what it can mean to your family.
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III. Turmoil,Trial, and Troubled Times
9. Facing A Family Crisis – Powerful, scriptural steps to take when your family is faced with a crisis. Come to the brook Cherith with the prophet Elijah and learn what to do when your “brook dries up.”
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10. The Fire in Joabs’ Field – David was a mighty king, but not a very good father. Just review the lives of his wives, and children and you will see. If you have a problem with your grown children, then you will greatly benefit from this lesson examining David’s tragic relationship with Absalom. An important study for every parent.
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11. Breaking The Cycle Of Fear – In Judges chapter 6 Gideon is “threshing wheat by the winepress” in fear of the Midianites. By the end of chapter 7 he is seen fearlessly facing this dreaded enemy and causing them to flee. How did he overcome his great fear to champion the cause of God? A careful breakdown of these key verses of scripture reveals a timeless vital formula for overcoming our fears.
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12. Dealing With The “Old Man” – No, this is not about your Dad. It’s about finally moving on to a victorious Christian life. And who better to teach us than the one who said, “I’ve finished my course, I’ve kept the faith”... the beloved apostle Paul. A must for those just recently saved, and those who are living unfulfilled, defeated Christian lives.
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IV. Leadership School Is In Session
13. Spiritual Skills Required For Effective Christian Parenting – Brain surgeons, dentists, engineers, teachers... all require years of training and practicum before they are licensed to practice. But where are the training institutes for parenting? Could there be a more vital and urgent need than to train those who will guide our children in the affairs of everyday life? Let’s get started, right away!
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14. Stewardship – “Using God-Given Resources To Achieve God-Given Goals” – This definition quoted from Dr. Ron Blue reveals our need for close fellowship with God if we are to fulfill HIS purposes with the blessings He has bestowed upon us. With marriages failing by the thousands because of financial problems, it’s time for a new understanding of God’s way, instead of another investment seminar.
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15. Seven Keys To Establishing Family Devotionals – Step by step practical guide to establishing and leading your family in daily devotions.
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16. The Staggering Ruin Of Christian Compromise – Right out of the pages scripture we have a classic example of how God’s people can destroy their fellowship with God and pervert His heritage with a gradual but deadly compromising of His principles. A look at the soul of our nation’s families.
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V. Counting The High Cost Of Commitment
17. True Discipleship – Are there any true and exacting standards for those who really desire to be disciples of Jesus? There are so many “brands” of Christianity today, are they all okay in how they follow Christ? Jesus was very blunt and crystal clear about the way His followers were to live if they were to be His true disciples. If our families, churches and our lives are to be profitable to God and pleasing in His sight, then we must be willing to obey these personal commands of our Master.
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18. Are You Ready To Be Offered ? – The scene is a fearsome yet inspiring one. Families huddled and praying in the sand of the Roman arena, while hungry lions approach on all sides. All these fathers and mothers had to do to save the lives of their children and their own lives was renounce their belief in Christ. Yet, by the thousands, they would not. Today, throughout the word thousands are killed and tortured for their faith every month. Never in America? Don’t be so sure. Would you and your family be ready? Here’s how to prepare.
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19. For What Is Your Life? – Philosophers search for the true meaning of life and seldom find it. God in His word has clearly described not only life’s meaning, but also it’s value, purpose, opportunities, and responsibilities. Life is short, James 4:14 describes it as ...”a vapor, that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away.” What will you teach your children about the meaning of their life? Here’s help.
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20. More Than These – Just before Jesus went back to heaven, He visited Peter and challenged him with these words “lovest thou me?” three times. But one of those times Jesus said “lovest thou me more than these? The significance of these three little words is the measure of love, not only for Peter, but for us all.
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VI. Staying Connected With God
21. Committing Your Family To Prayer – Almost every Christian is aware of the need for prayer in their life. As we face the great challenge of honoring God in our homes, there are many areas of concern which cry out for attention, yet none are as important as state of our personal and family prayer life. This study will encourage you in making this vital commitment.
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22. A Need For Repentance – Truly contrite repentance in response to Holy Spirit conviction, is the only basis for forgiveness, and the absolute essential for our salvation. Yet, we see little evidence of it in our church services and even less in our revival efforts. Could it be that we have turned the generational crank and we now have a group of Christians that is unfamiliar with what constitutes real repentance? Time for a refresher course!
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23. Why Christians (And Christian Families) Don’t Pray – An in-depth examination reveals some worrisome results. Prayerless and powerless Christians and their families do not have to remain that way. Many have testified of this message as being the turning point in their personal and family prayer life.
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24. Experiencing A Real Family Altar – The family altar (prayer time together) is for many families simply a chore rather than a blessing. Family members have reported candidly that through most of these times they are truly bored. If you are truly desirous of experiencing a REAL family altar, then this study will help you.
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