ORDER OF WORSHIP
Morning Reflection
Psalm 127:3-4
Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth.
Order of Worship
Psalm 1 (Like a Tree)
Invocation
The Good Shepherd
Take Time to Be Holy
Standing on the Promises
Praise and Petition
Firm Foundation (He Won't)
Sermon
The Lord’s Supper
Benediction
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Sermon Outline
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT
The Spiritual Family
Ephesians 6:1-4
Our current sermon series looks at what it means to be filled with the Spirit during our daily lives at home and work. This morning, we will look at what it means to for our families to be filled with the Spirit. Paul will help children and parents to see their roles in bringing the Spirit’s presence and filling into the lives of those in their family. Jesus desires you to bring His Spirit’s presence in your home and Ephesians 6:1-4 is how this movement occurs.
Children under the direct care of their parents are to simply obey because it is right.
Adult children are to honor their parents in the hope of physical blessing on earth.
Fathers are to take special care not to drive their children to anger.
Parents are to care for their children through discipline and the proper mindset.
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Growth Group Questions
Getting Started
1. Do you have a favorite musical?
2. If you could choose, would you want to be the oldest, youngest, or middle child in a family?
Digging Deeper
3. Read Eph 6:1. How does a child’s obedience to their parents change as they move into the teen years and into young adulthood?
4. Read Ps 86:12. The Hebrew word which is translated ‘honor’ in relation to parents is translated as ‘glorify’ when it relates God. What does this teach us about how to honor someone?
5. Read Colossians 3:21. How does provoking our children to anger cause them to lose heart or be discouraged?
6. Read Proverbs 22:6. What wisdom does this verse impact about raising our children?
Living It Out
7. What advice would you give an adult on who struggles to honor a parent who makes consistent foolish life choices?
8. How can parents evaluate their parenting to determine if they are provoking their children to anger?
9. Why does godly parenting require flexibility in one’s parenting approach and methods of discipline?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Veterans Day Service
The annual Veterans Day Service will be held on Sunday, November 9th. Please invite Veterans in your community or family to this service to honor them and share Christ with them.
There will be no 9am Family Bible Study service on Veterans Days Sunday. Please plan to arrive between 9:30-9:45 to welcome and visit any veterans or visitors.
Growth Group
The River Ridge Group meets at the church tonight at 6:30pm and the Metairie Group meets on Wednesday at 7:00pm at Chris and Melissa’s home.
Drive Thru Prayer
The next Drive Thru Prayer will be on Saturday, November 22nd! Come and give thanks with our community in prayer from 9:00am – noon.
Leadership Meetings
The next Leadership Meeting is on November 23rd immediately following the worship service.
Wednesday Prayer Meeting
Prayer Meeting is at 8:30am.
Grace315
Our Youth Group will meet this fall on November 2nd, 9th, and 23rd. Invite the 6th – 12th grade youth in your life to our friendly and supportive youth group.
Church Pens
Purchase a church pen for $1 on the announcement table to spread the news of your church and support our ministry here.
Birthdays!
Linda Miller - November 8th