Building Series - Building A Man

 

The Call to Godly Fatherhood

Today is Father’s Day.  For some it is a day of joy; for others a day of sorrow.  Some remember their fathers with fondness, while others wish to forget.  Some never really knew the man who was their father and wish they did.  Others carry scars from fathers they wish they had never known.  Often how we perceive God is directly connected to the interaction we have with our father.  If our father was gentle and kind, we often perceive God to be so.  If our father was harsh and judgmental, we often perceive God to be so.  Whether this should or shouldn’t be this way, it is.  This brings me to the importance of what I share with you today: The Call to Godly Fatherhood.

The Parenting Challenge

Listen as Pastor Rick talks about how God uses our children to shape us for His glory.

"Children truly are an heritage of the Lord.  It is through them that God can strengthen you in His character.  I encourage you today to accept the commission, embrace the call and be anchored in God’s character by way of this Parental Challenge.  So say it with me again, “I accept the Parental Commission.”  Welcome to God’s shaping in your life via your children as you surrender yourself as a tool in His hands to shape them.  This is the Parental Challenge."

God is Pro-Life & So Am I.

I know this sermon is out of order in terms of the sermons that have yet to be posted, but due to the relevance of this message to the Sanctity of Life Month 2017, I wanted to post it for your consideration.  If you feel it has merit, please feel free to share. - Pastor Rick

3 W's

"...living as disciples of Christ, today I want to consider three W’s of discipleship in our homes:
Constant Ways
Gentle Words
Available Wisdom."


Listen as Pastor Rick discusses further methods of discipleship for our homes and families.

Footprints to Follow - The Submissive Child

Listen as Pastor Rick concludes this section of the Footprints to Follow Series on Submission.  This one is particularly kid oriented.  We pray it is a blessing to your family.

Footprints to Follow Series - Sermon 8 - Imitators of God

Listen as Pastor Rick challenges us from Ephesians 5:1,2 to be Imitators of God as dearly loved children.  Who do you imitate?

FIRSTBORN

Listen as Pastor Rick talks about the fascinating concepts of the Firstborn, First Fruits, and our Birthright, to discuss Christ's role in each of these areas and what it means to us.  Are you a member of the church of the First Born?

INTERCESSORS

Listen as Pastor Rick breaks down intercession simple enough for even our children can understand it.  Will you be an intercessor?

Shepherding a Child's heart 5 - Examining Our Goals

Listen as Pastor Rick shares the fifth message in the Shepherding a Child's Heart Series.  This convicting message challenges us to think seriously about our child-rearing objectives.  What is your focus in the lives of your children?

Shepherding a Child's Heart 4 - Defining Discipline

Pastor Rick shares new perspectives about discipline with us from Tedd Tripp's book Shepherding a Child's Heart.  Listen and learn!  This is dynamic stuff! 

Shepherding A Child's Heart 3

Listen as Pastor Rick shares episode 3 of the series Shepherding a Child's Heart.  This great series challenges all of us to better serve the children in our lives.

Shepherding a Child's Heart 2 - Shaping and Orienting

Listen as Pastor Rick shares the second message in the series "Shepherding a Child's Heart" based on the book by Tedd Tripp.  In the context of the "Reality" series of the past several weeks, Pastor Rick gives us another installment to shape our perspective on Biblical child-rearing - a timely message for us all.

Shepherding a Child's Heart

Listen as Pastor Rick begins an ongoing series based on Tedd Tripp's book titled "Shepherding a Child's Heart."  This relevant series on Biblical parenting will encourage and challenge you.