What are we learning? March 7, 2012

We are in a new series called The Voice. We introduced the series last week by talking about how Jesus' voice is trustworthy. We looked at John 10 (about the shepherd and his sheep). I want our students to truly fall in love with Jesus Christ. If we know that we can completely trust Him, then it will free up our hearts to truly begin to fall in love with Him.  We were wired up to love and to trust Him and that truly is the only thing that can satisfy our souls.  We were created to be in relationship to Him and obedience is part of that relationship (and every other relationship). However, we are not learning a type of "do it yourself" Christianity where I guilt/burden the students into obedience (See Matthew 23). Instead, we are looking at how through the gospel of Jesus Christ we as God's children are able to obey Him, through what Christ has already accomplished and through the power of His Spirit in us.

In light of this we are talking about God's voice to us on specific topics. This week (March 7)we are talking about God's Voice on Family. Specifically what God says about children and parents. We are going to look at several passages including  Exodus 20:12;  Proverbs 1:8- 9; Eph. 6:1-3; Col. 3:20. However, our main text will be Eph. 6:1-3. We are going to answer the "what, why, how, and when of obedience." The goal of this sermon is to help students understand the importance of honoring and obeying their parents and to see how this is God's design for not only our families but for His kingdom. Many times students believe that obeying their parents will restrict them. We are going to see how following God's plan will not only bring true freedom, but also great joy!

As always please know that parents are always invited to sit in on what we do on Wednesday nights! We love having parents. So please come by and spend a Wednesday night with us!