1. The Strength of the American Family
July 4, 2004

2. The Strength of the American Family
The Strength of the American Family is found in:
The family’s relationship with God
The parent’s relationship with God
The children’s relationship with God
How can you make your family stronger?

3. The Strength of the American Family
Strength resides in priorities
First things first
From the beginning (Genesis 2:15-17)
Continual thoughts (Deuteronomy 6:7-9)
Reassurance (Joshua 24:15)
Encouragement (Matthew 6:33)
Example teaching (2 Timothy 1:5)
Example of choice (Hebrews 11:23-25)

4. The Strength of the American Family
Strength is found in God
God is our Father
John 1:12
Matthew 6:9
John 14:23
God is our Help
Hebrews 13:6
Psalm 33:20
God is our Provider
Genesis 22:8
James 1:17

5. The Strength of the American Family
Strength is the Parents Relationship with God
Biblical Examples:
Lois and Eunice (2 Timothy 1:5)
The possessors of genuine faith.
Zacharias and Elizabeth (Luke 1:6)
Righteous and walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
Abraham and Sarah (Hebrews 11:17-19)
Faithful to the Lord
Jochabed and Moses’ Father (Exodus 2:1-11; Hebrews 11:23-26)
Teachers of the truth and great protectors

6. The Strength of the American Family
Strength is Found in the Family’s Actions
How did Timothy get the “genuine faith?”
Was John the Baptist influenced by his parents?
Did Isaac remain faithful to God because of his parents great faith?
Did Moses choose to suffer affliction because of a Godly mother?

7. The Strength of YOUR American Family
Strength is Found in Your Family’s Actions
Are you telling your children about the blessings of God?
Deuteronomy 6:7-9
2 Timothy 1:5
Are you training your children?
Proverbs 22:6
1 Kings 15:11; 25,26

8. The Strength of YOUR American Family
Are You Providing an Example?
Jay Kesler says today's teenagers are different from past generations and need to be treated differently. They are apathetic because they think they don't matter to the world. The church and families can reach them, primarily by communicating and setting a good example.
Colossians 3:17
1 Timothy 4:12

9. The Strength of YOUR American Family
Thirty Minutes of Exercise?
Are you exercising our spiritual mind?
(Acts 17:11; Luke 4:16,17)
Are you exercising your spiritual strength?
(Acts 5:42)