“Characteristics of a Christian Dad”



“Characteristics of a Christian Dad”

Psalm 128

All kinds of dads:surrendered dads(Noah);sure dads(Joshua);

Slack dads(Eli-sons);sinful dads(Lot)..homes in trouble….60%

Of marriages end in divorce…2 out of 3 2nd marriages end in div-

Orce…no difference in the divorce rate among believers and non-

Believers……need some Christian dads….v.4-man…v.3-married

Man…v.3-married man with children…Psalm 128 sets forth the

Kind of dad every home needs……****read title************

I-His Faith (v.1)

A-he loves the Lord

1-respects the Lord

2-reverences the Lord

a-“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”

b-wise decisions (education,career,life mate,where you live,

c-wisest decision is to realize you are a sinner and invite Christ

d-“blessed”(v.1)-happy

B-he lives for the Lord(v.1b)

-****directions(need a road map!)************

C-he leans on the Lord (v.2)

-a faithful provider for his family while leaning on Jesus!

II-His Family (v.3-4)

-**where you live (church-home)

A-a special love (v.3a)

1-**look to the Bible not Larry King!

a-**Patricia Ireland(lesbian) to debate Falwell and a seminary

president

b-**president’s radio address yesterday!!!( need father’s in the home)

2-love your wife!!!!****a married cold******

B-a spiritual leader (v.3b-4)

III-His Future (v.5)

A-a national blessing (v.5a)

B-a personal blessing (v.6)

CLOSE:give title and main points….what will you do dads??????

Freedom:6-18-00 s.m.

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