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Sermon Series dealing with the present day dangers to the family…. “A Clear and Present Danger!”. (“Defending the Home Front!”). Jude 3-7. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii – December 7, 1941. The Pentagon The Twin Towers September 11, 2001.
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Sermon Series dealing with the present day dangers to the family…
“A Clear and Present Danger!” (“Defending the Home Front!”) Jude 3-7
The Pentagon The Twin Towers September 11, 2001
Like a threatening storm, Satan is going to direct his hardest attacks on the family….
Purpose: to summarize the clear and present dangers assailing our family this day
Again, not called upon to emulate the thinking of Chicago or the rest of the state of Illinois…
I FROM STINKING THINKING A. Always Consult the Owner’s Manual
Found the title to this book intriguing… Whenever sit down with couple and talk about what they need to do to prepare for marriage…
Jeremiah 6:16 “This is what the Lord says: ‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls…’”
I FROM STINKING THINKING A. Always Consult the Owner’s Manual B. Always Have a Biblical Worldview
This means having your convictions molded by God’s Word ALONE!
Colossians 3:1-3 “Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.”
Proverbs 13:24 “He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.”
Hebrews 12:5-6 “…My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those He loves…”
2 Corinthians 6:14-16a “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers…”
Even David Oreck lets you “test drive” his sweeper for thirty days absolutely free!
II FROM DISGUSTING DISRESPECT A. General Lack of Respect for Marriage B. God’s Intention Behind Marriage
Hebrews 13:4 “Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure.”
III FROM PITIFUL PRIORITIES A. Choosing Between Good and Evil
“…Our language to describe evil and our ethical will to resist it have grown uncertain and confused…”
I FROM PITIFUL PRIORITIES A. Choosing Between Good and Evil B. Choosing Between Good and the Best
Matthew 10:37-39 “Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; and anyone who does not take his cross up and follow Me is not worthy of Me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.”
Matthew 22:37-38 “Jesus replied, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.’”
Matthew 6:33 “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given unto you as well.”
Summary and Conclusion: 1. Understand the Family is God’s Design… 2. Develop a Christian or Biblical Worldview… 3. Prioritize Properly…