Faith Lutheran Church in Wesley Chapel, FL
Sermon for February 2, 2020
Pastor Kurt Steinbrueck
Introduction:
This week started the new sermon series, “Jesus in Our Lives.” This series takes a practical look at how having Jesus in our lives changes our lives. How does Jesus change our perspectives, attitudes, and actions.
The series will look at Jesus in four contexts of our lives:
- Home
- Work
- School (both parents and students)
- and Neighborhoods.
Today’s message focused on Jesus in Our Homes.
The message focuses on four gifts God gives us for our home lives:
- God’s Word
- Prayer
- The Church
- Family
Understanding that home look different for each person, these gifts benefit us regardless of our home situation (single, married, kids, parents, etc.), however, how we use them differs depending on our home situation.
Message Notes:
God’s Word
- Not just stories and instructions. God is present and active in His Word.
- He strengthens, transforms and guides us through His Word.
- We should make time ever day to be in God’s Word.
- Personal time
- Family Devotions
- We can focus on God’s promises and guidance instead listening to the world’s advice.
Prayer
- God opens Heaven’s throne to us and asks us to talk with Him.
- Pray about anything and everything.
- We should make time ever day to pray, preferably multiple times a day.
- Personal time
- Family Devotions
- We can bring our concerns to God instead of worrying about our home’s problems.
Church
- Church was created by God for you.
- God gives us blessings (Word and Sacraments) in worship.
- God gives us family to walk this life of faith together.
- By gathering with other believers, we build each other up, teach, correct, and care for one another.
- We should prioritize worship over other activities (this takes an active choice)
- We should also get involved in small groups to build relationships.
- Make this commitment as an individual and do church together as a family.
- We can learn and grow in the church and have the support of others instead of trying to do it all on our own.
Family
- God gives family for support and stability.
- Children honor your parents. They are God’s gift to you for your good. Honor means to love, respect, and obey.
- Parents raise your children in the faith and discipline of God.
- Singleness is a blessing.
- You have opportunities people with families don’t have, use them.
- Remain in the purity God has called you to.
- Marriage is also a blessing.
- Love one another and care for one another.
- Fight for each other and for your marriage.
- Jesus fought for us even though we were the ones who hurt Him and sinned against Him.
- Because we have the grace and forgiveness of Jesus, we can show each other grace and forgiveness as parents and children, husbands and wives, etc.
It’s not all About Your Work
Sometimes practical faith messages end up just being a bunch of stuff you need to do. But that’s not what our faith is about. Our Faith is about what God has done.
Focus on the promises of God.
Upcoming Emails:
Over the next few days we’ll be sending out emails that supplement this week’s message. These emails will contain:
- A List of Some of God’s Promises
- Devotional Materials for individuals and families
- Information about Prayer, Including How to Teach Your Kids to Pray
- Should You Let Your Kids Skip Church?
- What Does it Mean to Honor Your Parents as an Adult?
Watch for these emails.
God bless!
Pastor Kurt
Visit us at https://faithwesleychapel.com/
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Join us for worship this Sunday at 4 pm.
We use the dance studio at Song and Dance to hold worship services.
Song and Dance, Inc.
27221 Foamflower Blvd.
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
See you Sunday and God bless!
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