2. Outline adapted from Norm Webb Jr.
Building Strong Homes
River Bend
February 2, 2014
Outline adapted from Norm Webb Jr.

3. Introduction
A society that desecrates the home represented in the Bible -
Amy Glass - feminist blog writer - I look down on young women with husbands and kids and I’m not sorry.
Candace Cameron Bure - Balancing It All

4. Introduction
A society that desecrates the home represented in the Bible -
Disney’s first LGBT couple - Good Luck Charlie
The portrayal of fathers in the home on T.V.
Purpose of our study

5. Foundational Principles
Psalm 127:1-5 - “Building homes is God’s business”
1 - God must be the Establisher of the home.
2 - Without God’s leadership everything is futile.
3-5 - God’s richest blessings upon those that fear and keep His commandments.

6. Foundational Principles
Joshua 24:15 - “…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
A firm understanding of priorities - Matthew 6:33; 1 Timothy 4:8
A firm understanding of God’s Word - Psalm 119:1-5 (Deuteronomy 6:6- 9)
A firm understanding of eternity - Luke 17:1-2; Ephesians 6:4

7. Threats to this Foundation
Busyness -
The real threat of materialism and overcrowded lives - Matthew 13:22; Luke 8:14
Which is more important?
1 Peter 3:15 - “15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;”

8. Threats to this Foundation
Social Media and Technology -
“People don’t know what they want until you show it to them.” - Steve Jobs
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, , Google+, etc.
1 Corinthians 9:27 - “27 but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.”

9. Threats to this Foundation
Society’s View of Marriage -
% married; 50% today
% believed marriage was obsolete; 39% today
Eight times as many children are born out of wedlock today, than in 1960.
Evolution of T.V. series

10. Threats to this Foundation
Society’s View of Marriage -
God’s design of marriage -
Ephesians 5:22, 25 - Wives submitted to husbands; Husbands love your wives.
Proverbs 22:6 - Raising children by the Bible
Matthew 22:37 - Love God

11. Characteristics of a God-centered home -
The Word of God - 2 Timothy 2:15; Deuteronomy 6:6-9
Truth is Valued - Proverbs 23:23; John 8:31-32; Revelation 21:8; Ephesians 4:25
Husbands and Wives fulfill their roles - Ephesians 5:31-33; 1 Corinthians 7:3- 5

12. Characteristics of a God-centered home -
Mom and Dad are living Christ-like - 1 John 2:6; Ephesians 5:1-2
Service is a priority - Philippians 2:1-4; Galatians 6:9-10
Boundaries are established - Ephesians 6:1-4
The Gospel is taught - Matthew 28:19
The home is devoted to prayer - Romans 12:12

13. Conclusion Building strong homes -
Matthew 5: The true test of a home’s strength is not physical, but spiritual.
Genesis 7:13 - “13 On the very same day Noah and Shem and Ham and Japheth, the sons of Noah, and Noah’s wife and the three wives of his sons with them, entered the ark,”