1. “The Home that Pleases God!”
Proverbs 12:5-7

2. God’s conclusion is clear – “the house of the righteous stands firm.”

3. Harold Fenby of Leeds, England had deteriorating hearing
Harold Fenby of Leeds, England had deteriorating hearing. He had the local hospital fit him with a hearing aid…

4. Recent ad in Dover, OH newspaper: “Husband says either he or the puppy must go. Puppy is playful and cute. Husband is…”

5. to better appreciate the role fathers have in the home
Purpose:
to better appreciate the role fathers have in the home

6. I The Home Must Have Purpose

7. The modern home isn’t going anywhere. It’s just happening!

8. I The Home Must Have Purpose
A. A Spiritual Purpose

9. Home is God’s plan and purpose for passing the faith along…

10. I The Home Must Have Purpose
A. A Spiritual Purpose
B. A Domestic Purpose

11. Life is not only “created” at home, it is transmitted through the home!

12. I The Home Must Have Purpose
A. A Spiritual Purpose
B. A Domestic Purpose
C. A Teaching Purpose

13. The home is “Spiritual School” where Godly instructions are intended to be given, BUT if not given at home kids will receives instructions elsewhere = “Carnal School.”

14. II The Home Must Have Power
A. Home Must be First

15. Kokomo, Indiana is known as the city of firsts… Home must be FIRST in more ways than Kokomo…

16. II The Home Must Have Power
A. Home Must be First
B. Home and Its Power

17. The power button for home… Our homes must be filled with the proper power because of their influence

18. III The Home Must Have Protection
A. A Home has Many Enemies

19. Everything has its enemies and the home is no exception… Someone has said “The enemies of the home are dirt, debt and the devil.”

20. III The Home Must Have Protection
A. A Home has Many Enemies
B. God Gives Protection

21. Deuteronomy 22:8
“When you build a new house, you shall make a parapet (railing) for your roof, that you may not bring bloodguilt on your house if anyone falls from it.”

22. We can’t kid the kids. We’re to protect our young people by bring them up in the fear and admonition of the Lord…

23. Conclusion/Summary:
This morning, what contributions are you making in your home? You can only contribute to the degree you commit yourself to Christ and His Church. Through this alone will purpose, power and protection be possible in your home!