5-24-2015
"Parenting 101(b) - The Whats and Hows of Training Children"
Proverbs 22.6 

Parenting 101(b)- The What’s and How’s of Training Children—Prov. 22. 6 I.  The __________ of Children A.  Children are _____ valued in some cultures B.  Children are VALUABLE TO GOD II.  Parenting- a __________ Job A.  “Isn’t for ___________” B.  Doesn’t always turn out ideal  C.  Important that you ______  ______  ____ III.  The What of Parenting-  ________ to Pass On? A.  Information- spiritual information & everyday information: B.  ______________ C.  Values: IV.  How to Train Up a Child? Prov. 22. 6 A.  Start _______ B.  Use the rod/discipline  C.  ______________ D.  Develop Your Support System- E.  There are some wonderful ____________ F.  Prayer V.  Don’t Give Up

5-15-2015
Guest Speaker - Mr. Scott Butler
"God's Unanswered Prayers?"
Matthew 7. 7-12

5-10-2015
"Parenting 101 - The Many Responsibilities of Being a Parent"
Deuteronomy 4. 9-10

Parenting 101- The Many Responsibilities of Being a Parent Deuteronomy 4. 9-10 (The roles of parents as they lead their children to be Christ-honoring) I.  TEACH (Deut. 4. 9-10) A.  __________ things need to be taught B.  Christian and Spiritual ________ must be taught II.  _________/NURTURE (Proverbs 22.6, Ephesians 6.4) A.  Values are often passed on by nurturing:  Things like :  · Honor, reverence, submission to higher authority  · How to love and show respect, the importance of worshiping  B.  Training involves regular ________ and activity together C.  Training/nurturing our children involves repetition.   D.  ___________- required to train & nurture- your children will watch you. III.  _____________ FOR (1 Timothy 5.8; Luke 10.40) A.  Parents provide for their children in lots of ways: financially, _____________ B.  Sometimes since this seems the most outward and most obvious this can become that which always gets highest priority IV.  DISCIPLINE  (Hebrews 12. 7-11; Proverbs 13.24) A.  Discipline involves some _________ and some pain on part of parent(s) B.  There may be times you will need to _______ about how to discipline C.  Times when you will need to consult w/ another person  or resource  D.  Discipline- one of parents’ toughest jobs.  V.  LOVE  (Luke 15. 20-22) A.  It is the parent’s job to love their children – no _________ what! B.  Sometimes you need to love them enough to provide boundaries, and to teach them how to set their own. C.  Sometimes you will need to love them enough to teach them to be __________, or to “see it through” D.  Love ___________ VI.  _________ FOR A.  You cannot do all of these things yourself B.  You need _______________ guidance C.  Your children will be tempted and tested and harassed D.  God __________ prayers

5/3/2015
"Who's the Boss?  Who Wants to Be?"
Ephesians 5. 21- 6.4

Who’s the Boss?  Who Wants to Be? Ephesians 5. 21 – 6. 4 I.  Ephesians 5. 21 – 6. 4 A.  The main point- ____________  for a greater purpose  B.  Paul’s point is not who’s the boss, or who isn’t the boss…but rather _____ are we headed as a family, and how can we help each other get there?  II.  Our Secular World Does Not Have the Same _____ as Those Who Follow Christ. A.  Several scripture passages reveal different goals 1.  Ecclesiastes 9: 9-      2.  I Peter 3. 1-8; “in the same ______ ” B.  In 1 Peter & Ephesians- the goal is not power- THE POINT IS _________!  C.  All of these things become more difficult when members of the family are not ______________. III.  Paul’s Admonition Is about ______________ Christ A.  The Question for you and your family is WHAT IS YOUR GOAL?  Power, Enjoyment, Things...or honoring Christ?   B.  And the family that is determined to honor Him, and move ever closer to Him will be a solid family. C.  This passage should encourage ____________  to step up and be the leader God has called you to be D.  Wives- submission doesn’t mean that you keep quiet when there’s a big mistake looming ahead E.  On the other hand, one of the things men need most from their wives is ________. “…and the wife must respect her husband.” (v. 33b)  F.  This Christ oriented goal: also applies to parents & their children- not just to husbands and wives. IV.  What are the__________ of Mutual Submission Out of Reverence For Christ?  A.  Mutual Submission contributes to a __________ family   B.  They will be more willing to step up and lead in those areas where they should. C.  Unified Family going in same direction creates a __________ foundation D.  Prayers answered­ – 1 Peter E.  People may be won to faith in Christ without a word F.  Other qualities : honor, appreciation, aluves- right and wrong, the importance of giving &  _______________ .