This document discusses raising godly children and serving God as families. It provides examples of family ministries like caring for orphans and participating in mission trips. It emphasizes that families that serve God together stay together. It encourages parenting through love instead of expectations and avoiding outsourcing the spiritual formation of children. Parents are advised to create happy homes, teach children from a young age, and be role models by living according to their values.
The document summarizes the Buddy System being implemented at the author's organization to foster mentoring relationships between older (Y4) and younger (Y1) members. The key aspects are:
1) Y4 members will be paired with 1-2 Y1 members and expected to meet monthly for activities and weekly for check-ins to provide accountability, commitment of time, and motivation for the Y1 members.
2) Choosing buddies involves prayer and looking for members who are faithful, available, industrious, teachable, and have a heart for God.
3) Warnings are given to keep the focus on growing closer to Christ, clearly define the relationship, and take responsibility
This document discusses keys to raising godly children that will positively impact society. It emphasizes that children are the future and parents have a responsibility before God to properly train their children. The keys discussed include having a biblical purpose and plan, showing children love through instruction and spending time with them, maintaining godly authority through appropriate discipline, motivating children with rewards and consequences, and being a godly example through one's own consistency. The goal is for children to obey and honor God as they grow up rather than departing from righteous living.
This document discusses second generation (2G) education within the Unification community. It notes challenges facing 2G such as mixed marriage outcomes and disillusionment. It emphasizes the importance of 2G education starting in the family and being supported by the community, nation, and world. Specific 2G programs in Europe are highlighted, showing many 2G remain active in the church. Effective Sunday school curricula and strategies from the UK and Sweden are presented as models, stressing the importance of educating 2G about lineage, identity and their role in God's providence.
This document provides coaching resources and guidance for teachers in the Shalom Christian Education Ministry. It outlines the purpose of fall coaching sessions to provide ongoing support. It offers tips on teaching by example, the teaching-learning process, the role of prayer in the classroom, teaching multi-age groups, using games for learning, and printable activity sheets. The overall goal is to equip teachers to present the gospel and change lives through effective Christian education.
This document discusses building confidence and responsibility in children through a loving family environment that reflects God's character. It emphasizes using God's guidance, instruction, and unconditional love as the foundation for strong relationships and teaching children respect, honesty, self-control and other values. Parents are encouraged to diligently teach biblical principles by example through attention, creativity and time with their children. Each child's unique abilities and needs should be considered to train them according to their inclinations. Rewards can be used to encourage learning new behaviors but should not replace daily responsibilities or become the focus of parenting.
1) Eternal life is the most important thing, but many people do not understand that the spirit world exists or that they will live forever.
2) To attain eternal life in heaven, one must invest true love and live for the sake of others while on earth.
3) People contain both a physical body and a spiritual body, and must align these two aspects of themselves with God to return to Him after death.
What shall i do to inherit eternal life-Margaret DavisAntonio Bernard
This document discusses what is required to inherit eternal life. It says we must allow God's love to come into our hearts. While outward obedience to God's law is important, what is most vital is having the love of God in our souls. We need to surrender our supreme love of self. The document shares an experience of the author realizing through discussion with her father that she only had a superficial understanding of salvation and true righteousness. She was motivated to study diligently to understand what it means to be a Christian and have victory over sin through God's power, not just human effort.
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
The document summarizes the Buddy System being implemented at the author's organization to foster mentoring relationships between older (Y4) and younger (Y1) members. The key aspects are:
1) Y4 members will be paired with 1-2 Y1 members and expected to meet monthly for activities and weekly for check-ins to provide accountability, commitment of time, and motivation for the Y1 members.
2) Choosing buddies involves prayer and looking for members who are faithful, available, industrious, teachable, and have a heart for God.
3) Warnings are given to keep the focus on growing closer to Christ, clearly define the relationship, and take responsibility
This document discusses keys to raising godly children that will positively impact society. It emphasizes that children are the future and parents have a responsibility before God to properly train their children. The keys discussed include having a biblical purpose and plan, showing children love through instruction and spending time with them, maintaining godly authority through appropriate discipline, motivating children with rewards and consequences, and being a godly example through one's own consistency. The goal is for children to obey and honor God as they grow up rather than departing from righteous living.
This document discusses second generation (2G) education within the Unification community. It notes challenges facing 2G such as mixed marriage outcomes and disillusionment. It emphasizes the importance of 2G education starting in the family and being supported by the community, nation, and world. Specific 2G programs in Europe are highlighted, showing many 2G remain active in the church. Effective Sunday school curricula and strategies from the UK and Sweden are presented as models, stressing the importance of educating 2G about lineage, identity and their role in God's providence.
This document provides coaching resources and guidance for teachers in the Shalom Christian Education Ministry. It outlines the purpose of fall coaching sessions to provide ongoing support. It offers tips on teaching by example, the teaching-learning process, the role of prayer in the classroom, teaching multi-age groups, using games for learning, and printable activity sheets. The overall goal is to equip teachers to present the gospel and change lives through effective Christian education.
This document discusses building confidence and responsibility in children through a loving family environment that reflects God's character. It emphasizes using God's guidance, instruction, and unconditional love as the foundation for strong relationships and teaching children respect, honesty, self-control and other values. Parents are encouraged to diligently teach biblical principles by example through attention, creativity and time with their children. Each child's unique abilities and needs should be considered to train them according to their inclinations. Rewards can be used to encourage learning new behaviors but should not replace daily responsibilities or become the focus of parenting.
1) Eternal life is the most important thing, but many people do not understand that the spirit world exists or that they will live forever.
2) To attain eternal life in heaven, one must invest true love and live for the sake of others while on earth.
3) People contain both a physical body and a spiritual body, and must align these two aspects of themselves with God to return to Him after death.
What shall i do to inherit eternal life-Margaret DavisAntonio Bernard
This document discusses what is required to inherit eternal life. It says we must allow God's love to come into our hearts. While outward obedience to God's law is important, what is most vital is having the love of God in our souls. We need to surrender our supreme love of self. The document shares an experience of the author realizing through discussion with her father that she only had a superficial understanding of salvation and true righteousness. She was motivated to study diligently to understand what it means to be a Christian and have victory over sin through God's power, not just human effort.
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
This document appears to be an activity booklet from Shalom Christian Education containing various lesson ideas and activities for teaching children about Christian topics. It includes suggested Valentine's Day, Easter and Bible story activities. It also provides links to external websites with more detailed information about games, crafts and lessons focused on biblical themes of love, memory verses, and story-telling through skits. The booklet was created by Tanya Pelcher-Herring on February 3rd, 2012.
This document discusses the importance of the morning watch, which refers to the tranquil time in the morning when Christians fellowship with God. It makes three main points:
1) Morning is the time God set for distributing spiritual food to His children, just as the Israelites collected manna in the morning.
2) Morning symbolizes resurrection - it is a time of freshness, vitality and peace before being tarnished by secular concerns.
3) God calls us to fellowship with Him through the resurrected Christ, who provides abundance and fills our hearts with love and joy. Practicing morning watch was exemplified by Jesus and is vital for spiritual strength.
Raising children brings incredible joy and fulfillment, as well as frustration, uncertainty, and stress. Fortunately, God gives us guidance on how to be godly parents. This 21-day reading plan helps you bring God and His Word into your parenting. Devotions are selected from the Once-a-Day: Nurturing Great Kids Devotional by Zondervan.
This document provides guidance for preparing for a new baby. It discusses the spiritual nature of babies and viewing them as gifts from God. It encourages having faith that God will help parents care for and guide their children. It also addresses challenging situations like unplanned pregnancies or babies with disabilities. The overall message is to trust that God cares for babies and will support parents through difficulties if they have faith and focus on showing the baby love.
The document discusses theological understandings of God's will and human free will. It argues that not all events are directly God's will, as humans have free will and God does not override human decisions. While God allows sin and human failures for the sake of free will, God can bring good out of any situation and uphold God's ultimate purposes. The document advises not blaming God for human actions like sin, cruelty or crime. It suggests seeking help through prayer, counselling, self-reflection, community and Sabbath rest.
This document is a summary of a children's book that teaches about the nine fruits of the spirit from Galatians 5:22-23. It does so through colorful illustrations and simple explanations of each fruit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. The book encourages children to develop these qualities in their daily lives and discusses how doing so can make them and others happy. It also includes discussion questions at the end to help families explore applying the lessons.
The document discusses guidelines for success and failure according to various religions and spiritual teachings. It provides passages from the Old Testament discussing how obedience to God and keeping his commands will lead to blessings, while disobedience will lead to curses. It also discusses teachings of treating foreigners justly from the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy. The document emphasizes that religions commonly teach versions of the "golden rule" of treating others as you wish to be treated.
This document discusses six of the most important decisions in life: school, friends, parents, dating/sex, addictions, and self-worth. It provides biblical passages and principles about making wise choices in these areas and trusting in God. Key decisions will impact education, relationships, health, and finding purpose and meaning in life. Overall, the document encourages living according to God's wisdom and principles.
The document discusses the concept of godliness according to scripture. It explains that godliness is achieved through a process of adding virtues to one's faith, including goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance and brotherly kindness. True love, as commanded by Jesus, can only be understood and achieved through developing godliness in one's life and walking closely with God.
Human Dignity, God's image and Likeness, Love one another, Serving and Loving God, Be the light of the world, We are called to help others to live up the dignity God has called them. free will, Freedom
1. The document provides instructions for taking a test over lessons 17-20 from the Ambassador College Bible Correspondence Course. It explains the format of the multiple choice test and encourages the reader to review the lessons in order to correctly answer the questions.
2. The test contains 4 sections, one for each lesson. Readers are instructed to select one answer for each question from the four choices given. Only one answer is correct. After completing the test, readers should transfer their answers to a separate answer card to be graded and returned.
3. Correctly answering the test with a score of 75% or higher will qualify the reader to receive the next 4 lessons. Completing and returning the answer card is necessary to
I preached this sermon when I was young. It means more to me now that I'm getting older. Wonderful things have been done for God by elderly adults. One should never think of himself/herself as too old. Neither should younger people count out the abilities and experience of the elderly.
This document discusses how to raise godly children in an ungodly world. It emphasizes that the marriage relationship should be the top priority and that child-centered parenting can threaten family life. Parents are encouraged to teach biblical virtues and values by exemplifying them through loving their spouse and children. Obedience training should involve immediate, complete obedience without threats, bribes or excuses. More is caught than taught, so parents must model moral behavior through their own actions and words.
The document discusses helping young people hear and discern God's call in their lives. It provides two examples of individuals who felt God speaking to them - one through confirmation rather than a direct call, and another through repeated nudges and a vision. It then outlines potential activities for two youth groups, including a day trip focusing on dreaming and listening, and creative session ideas to encourage reflection. The overall message is on opening ourselves to how God may speak to young people in unique ways and providing opportunities for them to listen for God's guidance.
- The author recounts personal life trials and visions that helped strengthen his faith, such as a childhood vision of hell that deterred him from sin. As a teenager, he escaped a dangerous situation through trusting God.
- As a young adult, he lost his job rather than compromise his faith with an immoral boss. He explains how sex can be a great temptation used by Satan to bring down servants of God.
- The author believes that those called to great works for God must pass through great trials to strengthen their faith. He overcame a period of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts by fasting, praying, and finding renewed purpose through God's word.
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
The document provides guidance for parents on accessing God's power for parenting. It recommends seven steps, beginning with connecting with Jesus, who can provide answers, comfort, and strength. The second step is to be filled with the Holy Spirit, which gives wisdom, understanding, and empowerment. An anecdote is shared about a woman meeting Jesus at a well and her life changing as she opened her heart to him. The steps aim to help parents plug into God's vast resources and parenting abilities.
The document discusses guidelines for success and failure according to Judaism based on teachings from the Old Testament. It states that the Old Testament teaches that obedience to God and keeping his commands are necessary for success, while disobedience will lead to curses and failure. It provides numerous quotes from Deuteronomy and other books that emphasize blessing will come from obedience to God through keeping his laws and commands, while disobedience will result in curses. The document also discusses teachings on justice, loving foreigners, and not taking advantage of widows and orphans.
The document announces a worship and prayer event organized by the Methodist Church in Malaysia's Board of Youth Work to take place on September 15, 2012 at 7pm. The event aims to inspire participants to rise up as people of God in unity and power, fulfill their destiny, and revive the Malaysian church by awakening the current generation through a spirit of common passion for God.
This document contains the text of a sermon on Romans 8:31-39. The sermon uses Scripture Union's methodology of asking questions about the passage, reading it closely, thinking about what it reveals about God and our security in Him, and acting in response to these truths. Key points include that we are utterly secured in God's love based on God being for us, Jesus' sacrifice for us, our legal standing of being justified and forgiven, and God's marvelous and unending love for us.
The document discusses three theories of audience reception of media:
1) Active Audience theory proposes that audiences actively interpret media based on their own experiences and backgrounds. Factors like age, culture, and knowledge can influence audience activity.
2) Passive Audience theory suggests audiences are easily manipulated by media creators and their thinking changed. This is often used to explain influence on certain groups.
3) Hypodermic Model theory likens media to a syringe injecting ideas into a powerless audience. It implies exposure to violent media causes violent behavior, leading some films to be banned.
This document appears to be an activity booklet from Shalom Christian Education containing various lesson ideas and activities for teaching children about Christian topics. It includes suggested Valentine's Day, Easter and Bible story activities. It also provides links to external websites with more detailed information about games, crafts and lessons focused on biblical themes of love, memory verses, and story-telling through skits. The booklet was created by Tanya Pelcher-Herring on February 3rd, 2012.
This document discusses the importance of the morning watch, which refers to the tranquil time in the morning when Christians fellowship with God. It makes three main points:
1) Morning is the time God set for distributing spiritual food to His children, just as the Israelites collected manna in the morning.
2) Morning symbolizes resurrection - it is a time of freshness, vitality and peace before being tarnished by secular concerns.
3) God calls us to fellowship with Him through the resurrected Christ, who provides abundance and fills our hearts with love and joy. Practicing morning watch was exemplified by Jesus and is vital for spiritual strength.
Raising children brings incredible joy and fulfillment, as well as frustration, uncertainty, and stress. Fortunately, God gives us guidance on how to be godly parents. This 21-day reading plan helps you bring God and His Word into your parenting. Devotions are selected from the Once-a-Day: Nurturing Great Kids Devotional by Zondervan.
This document provides guidance for preparing for a new baby. It discusses the spiritual nature of babies and viewing them as gifts from God. It encourages having faith that God will help parents care for and guide their children. It also addresses challenging situations like unplanned pregnancies or babies with disabilities. The overall message is to trust that God cares for babies and will support parents through difficulties if they have faith and focus on showing the baby love.
The document discusses theological understandings of God's will and human free will. It argues that not all events are directly God's will, as humans have free will and God does not override human decisions. While God allows sin and human failures for the sake of free will, God can bring good out of any situation and uphold God's ultimate purposes. The document advises not blaming God for human actions like sin, cruelty or crime. It suggests seeking help through prayer, counselling, self-reflection, community and Sabbath rest.
This document is a summary of a children's book that teaches about the nine fruits of the spirit from Galatians 5:22-23. It does so through colorful illustrations and simple explanations of each fruit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. The book encourages children to develop these qualities in their daily lives and discusses how doing so can make them and others happy. It also includes discussion questions at the end to help families explore applying the lessons.
The document discusses guidelines for success and failure according to various religions and spiritual teachings. It provides passages from the Old Testament discussing how obedience to God and keeping his commands will lead to blessings, while disobedience will lead to curses. It also discusses teachings of treating foreigners justly from the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy. The document emphasizes that religions commonly teach versions of the "golden rule" of treating others as you wish to be treated.
This document discusses six of the most important decisions in life: school, friends, parents, dating/sex, addictions, and self-worth. It provides biblical passages and principles about making wise choices in these areas and trusting in God. Key decisions will impact education, relationships, health, and finding purpose and meaning in life. Overall, the document encourages living according to God's wisdom and principles.
The document discusses the concept of godliness according to scripture. It explains that godliness is achieved through a process of adding virtues to one's faith, including goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance and brotherly kindness. True love, as commanded by Jesus, can only be understood and achieved through developing godliness in one's life and walking closely with God.
Human Dignity, God's image and Likeness, Love one another, Serving and Loving God, Be the light of the world, We are called to help others to live up the dignity God has called them. free will, Freedom
1. The document provides instructions for taking a test over lessons 17-20 from the Ambassador College Bible Correspondence Course. It explains the format of the multiple choice test and encourages the reader to review the lessons in order to correctly answer the questions.
2. The test contains 4 sections, one for each lesson. Readers are instructed to select one answer for each question from the four choices given. Only one answer is correct. After completing the test, readers should transfer their answers to a separate answer card to be graded and returned.
3. Correctly answering the test with a score of 75% or higher will qualify the reader to receive the next 4 lessons. Completing and returning the answer card is necessary to
I preached this sermon when I was young. It means more to me now that I'm getting older. Wonderful things have been done for God by elderly adults. One should never think of himself/herself as too old. Neither should younger people count out the abilities and experience of the elderly.
This document discusses how to raise godly children in an ungodly world. It emphasizes that the marriage relationship should be the top priority and that child-centered parenting can threaten family life. Parents are encouraged to teach biblical virtues and values by exemplifying them through loving their spouse and children. Obedience training should involve immediate, complete obedience without threats, bribes or excuses. More is caught than taught, so parents must model moral behavior through their own actions and words.
The document discusses helping young people hear and discern God's call in their lives. It provides two examples of individuals who felt God speaking to them - one through confirmation rather than a direct call, and another through repeated nudges and a vision. It then outlines potential activities for two youth groups, including a day trip focusing on dreaming and listening, and creative session ideas to encourage reflection. The overall message is on opening ourselves to how God may speak to young people in unique ways and providing opportunities for them to listen for God's guidance.
- The author recounts personal life trials and visions that helped strengthen his faith, such as a childhood vision of hell that deterred him from sin. As a teenager, he escaped a dangerous situation through trusting God.
- As a young adult, he lost his job rather than compromise his faith with an immoral boss. He explains how sex can be a great temptation used by Satan to bring down servants of God.
- The author believes that those called to great works for God must pass through great trials to strengthen their faith. He overcame a period of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts by fasting, praying, and finding renewed purpose through God's word.
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
The document provides guidance for parents on accessing God's power for parenting. It recommends seven steps, beginning with connecting with Jesus, who can provide answers, comfort, and strength. The second step is to be filled with the Holy Spirit, which gives wisdom, understanding, and empowerment. An anecdote is shared about a woman meeting Jesus at a well and her life changing as she opened her heart to him. The steps aim to help parents plug into God's vast resources and parenting abilities.
The document discusses guidelines for success and failure according to Judaism based on teachings from the Old Testament. It states that the Old Testament teaches that obedience to God and keeping his commands are necessary for success, while disobedience will lead to curses and failure. It provides numerous quotes from Deuteronomy and other books that emphasize blessing will come from obedience to God through keeping his laws and commands, while disobedience will result in curses. The document also discusses teachings on justice, loving foreigners, and not taking advantage of widows and orphans.
The document announces a worship and prayer event organized by the Methodist Church in Malaysia's Board of Youth Work to take place on September 15, 2012 at 7pm. The event aims to inspire participants to rise up as people of God in unity and power, fulfill their destiny, and revive the Malaysian church by awakening the current generation through a spirit of common passion for God.
This document contains the text of a sermon on Romans 8:31-39. The sermon uses Scripture Union's methodology of asking questions about the passage, reading it closely, thinking about what it reveals about God and our security in Him, and acting in response to these truths. Key points include that we are utterly secured in God's love based on God being for us, Jesus' sacrifice for us, our legal standing of being justified and forgiven, and God's marvelous and unending love for us.
The document discusses three theories of audience reception of media:
1) Active Audience theory proposes that audiences actively interpret media based on their own experiences and backgrounds. Factors like age, culture, and knowledge can influence audience activity.
2) Passive Audience theory suggests audiences are easily manipulated by media creators and their thinking changed. This is often used to explain influence on certain groups.
3) Hypodermic Model theory likens media to a syringe injecting ideas into a powerless audience. It implies exposure to violent media causes violent behavior, leading some films to be banned.
The document lists different animals seen at the zoo such as panda, monkey, zebra, giraffe, tiger, lion, ostrich, and camel. It then asks what animal is depicted, and confirms it is a panda. Finally, it says goodbye.
Luis had a surprise birthday party planned by his coworkers. His boss called him to a mandatory meeting, making Luis nervous something was wrong. At the meeting, his coworkers yelled "Happy Birthday" when he opened the door, surprising him. They had been out of the office all day planning the party. Luis was happy and enjoyed the surprise.
"I will build My church and the gates of hell shall not prevail agaist it" SSMC
This document discusses the need for the Malaysian church to undergo paradigm shifts in order to survive and thrive in changing times. It references Jesus saying "I will build my church" and that the gates of hell will not prevail against it. However, for the Malaysian church to fulfill its purpose, fundamental mindset changes are required. The document outlines several areas where shifts are needed, including properly understanding the Holy Spirit's power rather than worldly power, being inclusive of all ethnic groups, and rethinking approaches to issues like corruption and strengthening local churches. Major paradigm shifts were also required of the early church to survive and spread to the Gentiles. The future of the Malaysian church may depend on its willingness to similarly change with the times.
This document lists the main parts of the human body in a single sentence format including: head, eye, mouth, nose, ear, hair, hand, arm, leg, and foot.
This document outlines the historic campus master plans of the University of California, Berkeley from 1865 to 1962. It describes three eras led by Frederick Law Olmsted during the Picturesque Era from 1865-1914, John Galen Howard during the Beaux-Arts Era from 1914-1962, and Thomas Church during the Modern Era from 1962 onward. It also highlights some of the campus's defining open spaces and landmarks that were planned during these eras, such as Sproul Plaza, the Campanile, and Strawberry Creek.
The document lists various weather conditions including cold, windy, sunny, cloudy, clear, beautiful, hot, foggy, hailing, rainy, snowing, stormy, and tornado. It does not provide any additional context around these weather terms.
This sermon discusses keys to advancing God's kingdom:
1) Using eternal materials like making disciples and helping others.
2) Having Jesus Christ as the only foundation for one's life and work.
3) Finishing well by ensuring one's works pass the final test on Judgment Day by being built on Christ.
The kingdom starts with individual change so each person must have a personal relationship with Jesus for salvation and will be judged individually.
1. The document discusses various forms of idolatry and shirk that existed among Jews, Christians, and later Muslims may fall into, such as belief in omens, astrology, magic, and fortune telling.
2. It prohibits sorcery and describes types of magic like amulets. Belief in magic is a form of shirk.
3. Predictions are made that Muslims may later imitate the idolatrous ways of Jews and Christians if they are not careful. The document warns against several superstitious beliefs and practices.
This document discusses the Islamic faith as the Abrahamic mystery of Ishmael and its roots in Biblical scripture. It notes that Abraham was a monotheist chosen by God to be a father of many nations, and that both Ishmael and Isaac inherited this pure monotheistic belief. It then provides examples of Islamic faith and practices that have prototypes or parallels in the Bible, such as the Shahadah (declaration of faith in God) and the importance of prayer in Islam.
An exposition of Hebrews 12:6-11 tells us something of parenting with GOD in focus as our perfect parent -- Our heavenly Father. There is also an element on how to raise children in the church.
1) The document is a Sunday school lesson about pursuing wisdom based on a passage from Proverbs 8:6-21. It discusses how wisdom was a communicable attribute of God given to man at creation but lost at the Fall, and God's plan to restore it.
2) It provides context on wisdom literature and examines key aspects of the passage, emphasizing that true wisdom comes from reverencing God and accepting his word.
3) The lesson argues that wisdom is not about understanding all of life's mysteries but making good decisions through trusting in God despite uncertainties.
The document discusses the importance of passing on faith from one generation to the next as commanded in the Bible. It outlines how faith was stronger when practiced communally but has weakened over generations. Parents have the most influence on children's faith development, so the church must partner with families to disciple children and help parents in their role through programs, training, and support.
This document discusses God's plans for prosperity and hope according to scripture. It notes that while God has great plans, the world remains troubled because of humanity's choice to disobey God and follow sin instead of choosing life. The document provides biblical passages about choosing life over death, the effects of sin, and becoming mature disciples by following God's teachings. It emphasizes the importance of parents training children in God's ways according to scripture and declares promises over children from passages such as Isaiah and Psalms.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Hebrews 12:1-11, which discusses the discipline of suffering. Some key points:
1) The passage uses the metaphor of a race to describe the Christian life journey, where believers must endure hardship and discipline to grow in faith.
2) Jesus is presented as the role model who endured the cross and now sits at God's right hand. Believers are called to keep their eyes fixed on him.
3) Suffering and difficulties in life are a form of divine discipline from God to his children, intended to produce holiness and righteousness, not punishment.
4) Discipline should not be taken lightly or cause believers to lose heart
In Ephesians 6:1-4 Paul gives excellent advice how how children are to respond to their parents, but also how parents should raise their children. This is a great study to use in small groups with parents. Download the PowerPoint presentation at www.Bibleguy.org
This document provides a summary of a sermon given on Hebrews 12:1-11 about God's discipline of believers. The sermon discusses how believers are to run the race of faith with endurance, looking to Jesus as the example. It explains that God disciplines believers as children, for purposes of correction, prevention of sin, and education. Though discipline is difficult, it produces righteousness and peace. Believers are encouraged to view difficulties as God's training and endure hardship, trusting that God is refining them.
The document is a lecture for a youth fellowship that discusses making a wholehearted commitment. It addresses three key areas: 1) properly setting one's emotions through discipline, 2) properly setting one's soul by ensuring it is placed in God's care, and 3) properly setting one's efforts by investing in things that please God. The lecture encourages the youth to discipline their hearts, accept Jesus to be saved, and focus their strengths on obeying God.
Every one of us will leave a legacy behind when we die. So the question is not "Will I leave a legacy?" But rather, "What kind of legacy will I leave?"
listen to audio version at www.stevegedon.com
Ephesians 6:1-4 Twelve things a dad should say to his children. I love you, I believe in you, love God, love your spouse, I am with you, respect yourself and others, guard your character, I am sorry, I am praying for you, work hard, laugh, be brave.
This document provides an overview and summary of Psalm 78, which tells of God's provision and mercy towards Israel despite their frequent doubting and sinning. It discusses teaching children about God through telling biblical stories, emphasizing faith and obedience. It then analyzes trends in the Southern Baptist Convention from its founding to present, noting a decline in baptisms and engagement despite growth in membership and resources. Possible reasons for this decline include less cultural affiliation with churches, busyness, and lack of evangelistic programs and prayer. The document stresses the importance of teaching the next generation about God's works.
Men must TEACH and Build Their Sons into MenKIGUME Karuri
Men cannot sit and expect boys to become men without their inputs. I challenge the men in the society to take up their mantle and let us not blame the society or the government in this. I believe we will not sit and see our boys’ lives destroyed. We can do something about it.
Parenting 101--Consiously Christian ParentingChristy Graham
A church I was attending asked me to teach a parenting class using the book, Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline by Becky Bailey. I used this book and Child Parent Relationship Training materials to create this comprehensive training for parents. It incorporates the worldview of the Baptist church I was teaching at, as well.
- Mercedes González completed the CheonBo Leaders' School 3 course to become a CheonBo coach.
- As part of the course, she connected 12 members of her tribe in Spain to the Heavenly Parent's Holy Community by having them sign a Declaration of Support.
- Mercedes feels that as a CheonBo coach, she must have a true heart and offer her original mind to help Heavenly Parent and True Parents, give joy through her coaching, and help others understand God's heart while constantly living a life of witnessing.
1. The document is a sermon discussing the importance of following God's wisdom and teachings as provided in the Bible. It encourages embracing wisdom with understanding, rather than just paying lip service, and choosing to love and live by God's commandments for a blessed life.
2. Key points made include how God gives us good doctrine for living righteously, his words have purpose and are for our benefit even if we don't understand, and rejecting wisdom will lead to being cursed while embracing it will lead to honor and blessing.
3. The sermon also discusses how godly parenting is a gift, not a cause of rebellion, and encourages teaching God's words to children diligently at home as well as
A96 If there is no word of God, Create, maintain, and control the world and ...franktsao4
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This document summarizes a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on June 11, 2017. The sermon discusses teaching the next generation about God based on passages from Psalms 78 and other Old and New Testament verses. It notes that Psalms 78 instructs passing down God's deeds and mercy to future generations through storytelling. The sermon also examines whether Southern Baptists have effectively taught the next generation about God based on metrics like baptism rates, church attendance, and membership that have declined in recent decades from their peaks in the 1970s.
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The document announces an Easter Sunday celebration on April 16, 2017 at the Sungai Way-Subang Methodist Church. The celebration will include a message by Rev Dr Ng Swee Ming titled "In Christ Alone" based on Mark 16:1-8. It will discuss how Christ alone provides hope through his coming, forgiveness through his death, life through his resurrection, and that he will judge the world at his return. All are invited to attend the celebration and Christmas Day service on December 25, 2017.
The document discusses why Jesus had to die based on passages from the Bible. It describes the crucifixion of Jesus according to the Gospel of Mark, noting the physical suffering he endured. It then references prophecies from Isaiah that Jesus would take on the punishment and suffering of mankind to bring peace and healing. The document explains that Jesus' death was foretold and fulfilled the prophecies, in order to cleanse people from sin and allow them to be forgiven through his sacrifice, as God had planned from the beginning.
1. The document summarizes a sermon given on Palm Sunday about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem as described in Mark 11:1-11. It discusses the key events - Jesus sending disciples to retrieve a colt, people praising Jesus as he rides into Jerusalem, and Jesus' significance as the Savior.
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1) The document outlines a Bible study on Romans 1:1-17 about the Gospel being the power of God for salvation.
2) Key points about the Gospel are that it was promised by God through prophets, is about Jesus who is the Son of God and resurrected, and brings salvation through faith for all.
3) Paul was not ashamed of the Gospel and felt obligated to preach it eagerly to both Jews and Gentiles. Believers should have the same attitude toward sharing the Gospel.
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
2. 2
Serving God As Families
My own experience….
Chen Su Lan Children’s Home
Bendemeer Tuition Project
Prisons Ministry
Annual Caroling Project
Yangon Orphanage
Overseas Mission Trips
20. 18 Abraham will surely become a
great and powerful nation, and all
nations on earth will be blessed
through him.
GENESIS 18:
18-19
21. 18 Abraham will surely become a
great and powerful nation, and all
nations on earth will be blessed
through him.
19 For I have chosen him, so that he
will direct his children and his
household after him to keep the way
of the Lord by doing what is right and
just, so that the Lord will bring about
for Abraham what he has promised
him.”
GENESIS 18:
18-19
22. View their MOM as being
“very religious”
Have experienced either
family devotions, prayer
or Bible reading in the home
Today’s Reality
Percentage of churched youth who:
48 %
23 %View their DAD as being
“very religious”
27 %
23. experienced a
family service project
talked with
MOM about faith
29 %
Percentage of churched youth who have:
28 %
13 %talked with
DAD about faith
Today’s Reality
24. of today’s children/youth who are
participating in church programs are going to
disengage from their Christian faith.
60 %-90 %
The Result/Reality
25. of today’s children/youth who are
participating in church programs are going to
disengage from their Christian faith.
60 %-90 %
The Result/Reality
Why? = Hypocrisy
26. 16 When the men got up to leave, they
looked down toward Sodom, and
Abraham walked along with them to see
them on their way.17 Then the Lord said,
“Shall I hide from Abraham what I am
about to do?
20 Then the Lord said, “The outcry
against Sodom and Gomorrah is so
great and their sin so grievous 21 that I
will go down and see if what they have
done is as bad as the outcry that has
reached me.”
GENESIS 18:
16-21
30. 30
2 Corinthians 3:2-3
“You yourselves are our letter….known
and read by everybody. You show that
you are a letter from Christ…..written
not with ink but with the Spirit of the
living God……”
31. 31
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
“These commandments that I give you
are to be upon your hearts. Impress
them on your children. Talk about them
when you sit at home and when you walk
along the road, when you lie down and
when you get up.”
33. 33
Sermons We See
BY EDGAR ALBERT GUEST
I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day;
I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the
way.
The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear,
Fine counsel is confusing, but example's always clear;
And the best of all the preachers are the men who live
their creeds,
For to see good put in action is what everybody needs.
34. 34
I soon can learn to do it if you'll let me see it done;
I can watch your hands in action, but your tongue too
fast may run.
And the lecture you deliver may be very wise and true,
But I'd rather get my lessons by observing what you do;
For I might misunderstand you and the high advice you
give,
But there's no misunderstanding how you act and how
you live.
35. 35
When I see a deed of kindness, I am eager to be kind.
When a weaker brother stumbles and a strong man stays
behind
Just to see if he can help him, then the wish grows strong in
me
To become as big and thoughtful as I know that friend to be.
And all travelers can witness that the best of guides today
Is not the one who tells them, but the one who shows the
way.
36. 36
One good man teaches many, men believe what they
behold;
One deed of kindness noticed is worth forty that are told.
Who stands with men of honor learns to hold his honor
dear,
For right living speaks a language which to every one is
clear.
Though an able speaker charms me with his eloquence, I
say,
I'd rather see a sermon than to hear one, any day.
37. Positions Held:
Dy Director/Chief of Staff
Singapore Prisons Service
Senior Director,
Rehabilitation & Protection
Ministry of Social and
Family Development
Lesson 3
45. 45
Parenting That Creates
Fear, Shame And Guilt
8.1
Expectations
Disappointment
s
PerformanceGuilt and shame
Expectations based love creates fear
FEAR
46. 46
How We Love
• I expect you to make me happy and give me
security and/or significance.
• My dreams/ideals are centered around you.
• I give you the power to make me happy or
miserable.
• I expect you to live up to my created idol of a
husband/wife/child.
• Because I treat you well, you should become
what I expect.
47. 47
Idolatry And An Idolizing Spirit
• I look to you to supply things only God can
supply, i.e. Happiness, Fulfillment, Significance.
• You become the centre of my life orientation.
• I create (carve out) the idol in my mind which
you need to become.
• I control/manipulate you to become my idol.
• You or I (my desires) become the center of my
dreams and expectations.
48. 48
How God Loves
• One-sided, irrespective of return.
• No expectations or manipulation.
• He keeps on forgiving.
• Self sacrificially.
• He loves us even though we are “useless”.
• He gives and gives from the inside out.
49. 49
If We Really Love Like God Loves
• We will not have any selfish expectations
• We will not try to manipulate or control
• We will keep on forgiving
• We will break down all idols
50. 50
In Conclusion
• The value of a person will not be determined by
what we can get from them.
• The value of a person is that they give me an
opportunity to love as I have been loved by
Jesus.
• The more useless they are, the more valuable
they become.
51. 51
Our Love vs God’s Love
• Our love is:
• Externally determined (you are given the power to
make me unhappy).
• Exchange determined (you need to earn my love or
return it).
• Expectations determined (you have to meet the
expectations of my love).
8.2.1
52. 52
Our Love vs God’s Love
• God wants to change it to the pure love of his
own heart, which is:
• Internally (vs eternally) sourced.
• One-directionally unconditional.
• Intentionally driven.
8.2.2
53. 53
Eternally Sourced Love Is Pure
And Creates No Fear
• Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes
from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God
and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know
God, because God is love. This is how God showed his
love among us: He sent his one and only son into the
world that we might live through him. (1 John 4:7-9)
• And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and
God in them. (1 John 4:16)
• It is clear, God and God alone should be the source of
love.
8.3
60. 60
A Father Should Be The Thermostat
Of The House
• A thermometer measures temperature, a
thermostat sets temperature.
• Mothers determine the emotional temperature
in the house far more frequently than fathers.
• The leader is the most dominant ingredient in
an emotional soup.(Daniel Goleman)
• To assume his God-given role as head of the
house, a father needs to become the most
dominant ingredient in the emotional soup.
8.10
62. 62
Mommy Comes First
• How we love our children’s mother is the first
and primary relationship our children observe.
• To love our wives well is the core of our
children’s security.
• Children grow up in an emotional “security
complex” when they know that:
• Dad will never leave mommy (for better or for
worse, until death do us part).
• Dad and mom will find a way to settle their
conflicts.
• Dad and mom have a total commitment to respect,
comfort and support each other
8.4
63. 22 Years Ago - 28 Nov 1992
Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their labor;
If either of them falls down,
one can help the other up.
Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken
- Ecclesiastes 4 : 9 – 12
68. Loving the Word
Age-appropriate Bibles
Display & use Bibles
Bible reading plans
Devotional/Study Bibles
(1 Peter 3: 15-16) …Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks
you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness
and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously
against your good behaviour in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
Truth
Worldview (Discernment)
Apologetics (Defending
faith)
69. The Battle for Hearts and Minds
“The [Secular] Humanistic system of values has
now become the predominant way of thinking in
most of the power centers of society.
It has outstripped Judeo-Christian precepts in
the universities, in the news media, in the
entertainment industry, in the judiciary, in the
federal bureaucracy, in business, medicine, law,
psychology, sociology, in the arts, in many public
schools and, to be sure, in the halls of Congress.”
Dr James Dobson
71. Feedback from Adults
“I learned that science is not in conflict with God;
Science supports God’s existence.”
“I learned the language of the other beliefs and how to
articulate their difference from my Christian faith.”
“…the big bang theory did not contradict creation but
instead strengthen the truth that ultimately our omnipotent
God was the one who created the universe.”
72. Feedback from Youths
“My faith in God has increased and I feel more
convicted to share with others about what I have learnt
to enlighten them about the existence of a true God.
I'm also amazed at extent of God's creation of the
universe and his ability to create each individual so
special and unique.”
“The True U lessons really opened up my eyes and helped
me understand that my faith in God has to be strong, and
that I must not just be able to stay rooted in Christ when I
go into university of higher education, but I must also be
prepared to answer questions regarding my faith.”
76. 76
Exercise –
How is your relationship with your child?
Is there something you should stop doing,
start doing or do more to strengthen the
relationship?
79. 79
Forbidden Sexual Practices
(Leviticus 18: 1-5)
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Give the following
instructions to the people of Israel. I am the Lord
your God. So do not act like the people in Egypt,
where you used to live, or like the people of
Canaan, where I am taking you. You must obey
all my regulations and be careful to obey my
decrees, for I am the Lord your God. If you obey
my decrees and my regulations, you will find life
through them. I am the Lord.
88. 88
Letter to Dad on Father’s Day 2013
(from Sarah Wong, 18 years old)
“……..I really am an expensive kid, not in terms of money
maybe but in terms of A LOT OF TIME – but you’ve always been
there…….
89. Letter to Dad on Father’s Day 2013
(from Sarah Wong, 18 years old)
“…….when I needed a a friend to share things with and whine
to after floorball trainings,
a shoulder to cry on after really hard days,
a chauffer to keep my rides entertaining,
a food delivery man to keep my tummy happy,
a clown to cheep me up,
a preacher to remind me to stay close to God always,
and Daddy to be my pillar of strength……….
90. Letter to Dad on Father’s Day 2013
(from Sarah Wong, 18 years old)
Thanks for always being at my back and call, I know I owe you a lot.
Promise I’ll get that automatic wheelchair for you if you ever need
one or get too lazy to walk…..”
91. 91
“You always assure me that it’s okay to be me, & that I’m
beautiful inside and out, you teach me to spread my wings
out, you help me to fly.
92. 92
“You always assure me that it’s okay to be me, & that I’m
beautiful inside and out, you teach me to spread my wings
out, you help me to fly.
You also see the best in people when they’re not doing so
well, like how you spotted the coral. No one would’ve
picked up the unwanted, the lost souls, the inmates, the
gays, the lesbians, the poor, the different, the troubled –
you have an amazing heart daddy for God & His
people……. I wanna be like that someday too.
93. 93
“You always assure me that it’s okay to be me, & that I’m
beautiful inside and out, you teach me to spread my wings
out, you help me to fly.
You also see the best in people when they’re not doing so
well, like how you spotted the coral. No one would’ve
picked up the unwanted, the lost souls, the inmates, the
gays, the lesbians, the poor, the different, the troubled –
you have an amazing heart daddy for God & His
people……. I wanna be like that someday too.
Thank you for making me who I am today. I hope you’re
proud of your art piece (me) so far. I’m not done yet
though. Happy Father’s Day daddy. Stay strong. Love
you. Sarah. 15/6/14
94. 94
Raising Godly Children
1. Godly values affect nations and generations
2. Live the values you want to teach.
3. Do not outsource parenting.
4. Your child is not exam marks.
5. Practise love-based parenting, not expectations-based
parenting.
6. Decide today how you want your children to remember
you.
7. Create memories in fun and creative ways.
8. Provide a happy and safe home for your children.
9. Teach them young. If not, others will.
10. Rules – Relationship = Rebellion; Rules + Relationship
= Response
11. Not just the “what”, but also the “why”.
12. Return to God’s design for marriage and family.