Transformation, Week 2: Transformed Family

Published: May 14, 2012, 2:29 a.m.

Title of message:\xa0 Transformed Families

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(Romans 12:2) Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God\u2019s will is\u2014his good, pleasing and perfect will.

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(Proverbs 24:3) By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established

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How can I have a Godly family?

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1.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Make Jesus the center of my home?

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(2 Corinthians 5:14) (Message) Christ's love has moved me to such extremes. His love has the first and last word in everything we do.

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2.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Make my home a place of protection?

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(Proverbs 14:26) (GW) In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and his children will have a place of refuge.

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We will trust each other.\xa0 Our home will always be a place of physical and emotional safety.

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Unhealthy homes ignore pain; healthy homes bring it to the center where Jesus is.

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3.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Change the climate of my home?\xa0

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(Psalm 126:2) Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, \u201cThe Lord has done great things for them.\u201d

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(John 13:34-35) (MSG) "Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples\u2014when they see the love you have for each other."

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We will have fun and laugh together, enjoy meals together, read together, share our faith together, and minister together.

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1.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Laugh Together
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2.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Share the wins \xa0

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3.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Raise the Honor