ALCFNow - Happy Father's Day

In today's message, Pastor Scott teaches on the 5 characteristics God shows us about faithful fathers. Follow along using his outline below. Please help us spread the good news by sharing this message with others!

1. He cares about His children

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Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, 7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you

~ 1 Peter 5:6-7

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2. He concentrates of His family

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For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

~ Jeremiah 29:11

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O LORD my God, you have performed many wonders for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. You have no equal. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would never come to the end of them

~ Psalm 40:5

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How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! 18 I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me!

~ Psalm 139:17-18

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3. He knows what His priorities are

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4. He leads by example

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For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

~ Romans 8:14

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Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

~ Matthew 5:48

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5. He always does what is best for the ones He loves But those who won’t care for their relatives, especially those in their own household, have denied the true faith. Such people are worse than unbelievers.

~ 1 Timothy 5:8

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Things to think about…

1. God has given us a great example of what a Father is

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Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)

~ Ephesians 6:2

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2. You will never be the person God wants you to be unless you honor your father & mother

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3. God is only your Father if you have been born again

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For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus

~ Galatians 3:23

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as many as received Him to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name

~ John 1:12

Sermon Outline

Happy Father's Day