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July 13, 2018
Title: The Pattern of a Perfect Father Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 5
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week’s sermon, “The Pattern of a Perfect Father”, is from June 17th, Father’s Day 2018. Pastor David Fleming uses Psalm 103 to describe “The Fatherhood of God”.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Listen as Pastor Fleming shares a personal story of a time when his father showed him mercy and grace…
“Ten Characteristics of God”:
8. God is “limitless” (Psalm 103:11)
Do you know how big space really is? Listen as Pastor Fleming offers some interesting facts, which demonstrate only a minute image of how limitless God is.
9. God is “generous” (Psalm 103:12)
God is not only generous in love and affection, but also in forgiveness.
10. God is “compassionate” (Psalm 103:13).
God is tender, kind, and caring. Emotional compassion is so important. Note to Dads: Don’t defer all compassion to your children’s mother.
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: The Pattern of a Perfect Father Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 4
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week’s sermon, “The Pattern of a Perfect Father”, is from June 17th, Father’s Day 2018. Pastor David Fleming uses Psalm 103 to describe “The Fatherhood of God”.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Listen as Pastor Fleming shares a personal story of a time when his father showed him mercy and grace…
“Ten Characteristics of God”:
6. God “does not hold a grudge” (Psalm 103:10).
God is restorative; He will never remind us of our sin. Note to Dads: Just let it go!
7. God is “forgiving” (Psalm 103:11).
God’s love is never too far out of reach. Pastor Fleming also talks about the fear of God in connection to God’s forgiveness…
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: The Pattern of a Perfect Father Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 3
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week’s sermon, “The Pattern of a Perfect Father”, is from June 17th, Father’s Day 2018. Pastor David Fleming uses Psalm 103 to describe “The Fatherhood of God”.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Listen as Pastor Fleming shares a personal story of a time when his father showed him mercy and grace…
“Ten Characteristics of God”:
4. God is “loving” (Psalm 103:8).
God’s love in unconditional and steadfast. “He is not going to change His mind about you. He will never love you any less,” Pastor Fleming reminds us.
5. God is “long-suffering” (Psalm 103:9).
God does become angry with His children, but only in response to our sin and disobedience. Listen as Pastor Fleming explains…
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: The Pattern of a Perfect Father Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 2
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week’s sermon, “The Pattern of a Perfect Father”, is from June 17th, Father’s Day 2018. Pastor David Fleming uses Psalm 103 to describe “The Fatherhood of God”.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Listen as Pastor Fleming shares a personal story of a time when his father showed him mercy and grace…
“Ten Characteristics of God”:
3. God is “patient” (Psalm 103:8).
God is slow to anger. Note to Dads: Chill out!
4. God is “loving” (Psalm 103:8).
God’s love in unconditional and steadfast. “He is not going to change His mind about you. He will never love you any less,” Pastor Fleming reminds us.
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: The Pattern of a Perfect Father Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 1
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week’s sermon, “The Pattern of a Perfect Father”, is from June 17th, Father’s Day 2018. Pastor David Fleming uses Psalm 103 to describe “The Fatherhood of God”.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Pastor Fleming opens the sermon with this warning/reminder: “Sometimes we transfer the imperfections of our earthly father to our Heavenly Father…Then we get an imperfect picture of who God is and what God is like.”
What are some imperfect patterns of earthly fathers?
This week, Pastor Fleming will be discussing the “Ten Characteristics of God”.
1. God is “merciful” (Psalm 103:8).
God doesn’t give us what we deserve. He gives us MORE!
2. God is “gracious” (Psalm 103:8).
Grace is not the same as mercy. Grace is giving us what we DON’T deserve.
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 5
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week, Senior Pastor David Fleming wants to encourage you in your journey to finding and forging true, lasting friendships. Having honest, loyal, available, accountable, steadfast, and valuable friends is important to every person. Your Facebook friends and Twitter and Instagram followers don’t matter. It’s the 2 am friend that you can count on.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Pastor Fleming’s daughter has a great saying: “Be willing to risk it for the biscuit!” I love this! This is great and applies to all aspects of our lives, not just friendships.
Pastor David Fleming’s final thoughts on “Thriving Friendships”:
Take the initiative. Invest in the friendship. “Be what Jesus would be for them,” he says.
Don’t always be the taker in a relationship. Don’t always be the giver, though, either.
Most Importantly: Develop your friendship with Jesus first. This is your main and first priority. Only Jesus can meet your deepest needs. He’s the only one who will answer your call at 2 am.
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 4
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week, Senior Pastor David Fleming wants to encourage you in your journey to finding and forging true, lasting friendships. Having honest, loyal, available, accountable, steadfast, and valuable friends is important to every person. Your Facebook friends and Twitter and Instagram followers don’t matter. It’s the 2 am friend that you can count on.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
FINDING AND FORGING TRUE FRIENDSHIPS
3. Strive to be the right kind of friend
Pastor Fleming reminds us: “If you want to have a friends, be a friend.”
Does social media give us the illusion of friendship? Furthermore, has social media ever caused you to feel more isolated and unknown?
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 3
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week, Senior Pastor David Fleming wants to encourage you in your journey to finding and forging true, lasting friendships. Having honest, loyal, available, accountable, steadfast, and valuable friends is important to every person. Your Facebook friends and Twitter and Instagram followers don’t matter. It’s the 2 am friend that you can count on.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
FINDING AND FORGING TRUE FRIENDSHIPS: Proverbs 12:26; Proverbs 13:20
2. Choose the “right kind” of friends
Do we really become like the people we hang around? Who do you spend the most time with? Are they Christ followers or world followers?
Wait… Didn’t Jesus associate with sinners? Yes, but… Pastor Fleming says this: “We understand that there needs to be a distinction in the direction of the influence.”
Single adults: Who are you dating? Should the first priority be that he/she is a Christian?
Can you find and forge true friendships while serving within the church? You bet!
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 2
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week, Senior Pastor David Fleming wants to encourage you in your journey to finding and forging true, lasting friendships. Having honest, loyal, available, accountable, steadfast, and valuable friends is important to every person. Your Facebook friends and Twitter and Instagram followers don’t matter. It’s the 2 am friend that you can count on.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
FINDING AND FORGING TRUE FRIENDSHIPS: Proverbs 18:24
1. Be realistic in your expectations (with yourself and others)
How are acquaintances and associates different than friends?
Are you an introvert or extrovert?
Is it okay to have just a few friends? Short Answer: Absolutely!
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 1
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week, Senior Pastor David Fleming wants to encourage you in your journey to finding and forging true, lasting friendships. Having honest, loyal, available, accountable, steadfast, and valuable friends is important to every person. Your Facebook friends and Twitter and Instagram followers don’t matter. It’s the 2 am friend that you can count on.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Genesis is about family, children, and community. From Adam and Eve came everything. Listen as Pastor David Fleming discusses other relationships – friendships – in the Bible…
Do you have a 2 am friend? Will they stand with you when others walk out?
Are friends worth the effort? Short Answer: YES!
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: Thriving as a Legacy Builder Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 5
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week, Pastor Ed Ethridge will be presenting the sermon from the “Made to Thrive” series at
Champion Forest Baptist Church. Pastor Ethridge is a retired minister on staff at CFBC as the Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care. He is friend and mentor to many, but his favorite “job” is being a grandfather!
We hope you enjoy the sermon this week, “Thriving as Legacy Builders”, as Pastor Ethridge discusses why it is important for EVERYONE to be LOYAL, be an EXAMPLE, be TRANSFORMED, and be PRESENT in the lives of the generations coming behind us.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
It’s never too early or too late to pour into the lives of your children or grandchildren! Start today! Even babies can understand the love of Jesus!
THRIVING AS LEGACY BUILDERS:
4. Be Present:
Paul invested in Timothy’s life, just as Lois invested in Eunice’s life.
“Mentoring is worth something!” Proverbs 27:17
Mentoring is Worth: The Time. The Energy. The Cost.
What are Pastor Ed Ethridge’s two life verses?
What does Pastor Ed mean when he says: “Are you shaded by what you plant?”
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: Thriving as a Legacy Builder Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 4
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week, Pastor Ed Ethridge will be presenting the sermon from the “Made to Thrive” series at
Champion Forest Baptist Church. Pastor Ethridge is a retired minister on staff at CFBC as the Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care. He is friend and mentor to many, but his favorite “job” is being a grandfather!
We hope you enjoy the sermon this week, “Thriving as Legacy Builders”, as Pastor Ethridge discusses why it is important for EVERYONE to be LOYAL, be an EXAMPLE, be TRANSFORMED, and be PRESENT in the lives of the generations coming behind us.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Will your grandchildren remember who you are – or will they remember WHOSE you are?
Have you ever admitted being wrong in front of your grandchildren? It’s good to know that you’re human, too!
Are you a FAT Christian? Faithful. Available.
Teachable.
THRIVING AS LEGACY BUILDERS:
3. Be Transformed:
Timothy was changed because of the faith of Lois and Eunice. They protected him, provided for him, and prepared him.
Pastor Ethridge reminds us of the story of Moses. What was the purpose of the tar and pitch in the basket?
Do you trust that God always knows the plan before you do? (2 Timothy 3:10, 14-15)
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: Thriving as a Legacy Builder Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 3
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week, Pastor Ed Ethridge will be presenting the sermon from the “Made to Thrive” series at
Champion Forest Baptist Church. Pastor Ethridge is a retired minister on staff at CFBC as the Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care. He is friend and mentor to many, but his favorite “job” is being a grandfather!
We hope you enjoy the sermon this week, “Thriving as Legacy Builders”, as Pastor Ethridge discusses why it is important for EVERYONE to be LOYAL, be an EXAMPLE, be TRANSFORMED, and be PRESENT in the lives of the generations coming behind us.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are you pouring into the lives of the generations coming behind you? If we don’t, we won’t have a church!
THRIVING AS LEGACY BUILDERS:
2. Be an Example: Lois was an example to Eunice. She lived out her faith and taught Eunice to do the same.
Proverbs 4:10-15… It’s sound cliché, but Pastor Ethridge reminds us to “walk the walk AND talk the talk”.
Will your grandchildren remember who you are – or will they remember WHOSE you are?
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: Thriving as a Legacy Builder Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 2
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week, Pastor Ed Ethridge will be presenting the sermon from the “Made to Thrive” series at
Champion Forest Baptist Church. Pastor Ethridge is a retired minister on staff at CFBC as the Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care. He is friend and mentor to many, but his favorite “job” is being a grandfather!
We hope you enjoy the sermon this week, “Thriving as Legacy Builders”, as Pastor Ethridge discusses why it is important for EVERYONE to be LOYAL, be an EXAMPLE, be TRANSFORMED, and be PRESENT in the lives of the generations coming behind us.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why is it so important for grandparents to be involved in their grandchildren’s life? Should they also take an interest in their grandchildren’s friend’s lives?
What is a “Baptist-costal spell”?
Did you know that 2 Timothy 1:5 is the only reference in Scripture to the word “grandmother”? Her name was Lois and she was quite a woman!
THRIVING AS LEGACY BUILDERS:
1. Be Loyal: Lois was not hypocritical. She believed the Gospel. She received the Gospel. She lived the Gospel.
“You’re either moving forward or moving back. There is no standing still,” Pastor Ethridge says. “We’ve all cooled off at times…but we must come back to the truth.”
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: Thriving as a Legacy Builder Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 1
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week, Pastor Ed Ethridge will be presenting the sermon from the “Made to Thrive” series at
Champion Forest Baptist Church. Pastor Ethridge is a retired minister on staff at CFBC as the Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care. He is friend and mentor to many, but his favorite “job” is being a grandfather!
We hope you enjoy the sermon this week, “Thriving as Legacy Builders”, as Pastor Ethridge discusses why it is important for EVERYONE to be LOYAL, be an EXAMPLE, be TRANSFORMED, and be PRESENT in the lives of the generations coming behind us.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Pastor Ethridge begins the sermon by giving a little background on his life… It’s a touching story about abandonment, adoption, and love…
Next, Pastor Ethridge introduces two men and three of his granddaughters to the congregation to explain why it’s important for the “older” generation to be involved in teenager’s lives.
Proverbs 13:22 “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.” If all you leave your family is wealth, you have short-changed them.
What is a “Baptist-costal spell”? Tune in tomorrow to find out!
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 5
We are all part of the family of God.
Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week, we have a special treat as Champion Forest Baptist Church Student Pastor, Steven Morris, reminds us that we all have a part to play in raising the next generation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
A PEOPLE WHO’S HOPE IS IN GOD, PSALM 78
4. Belong to a local church.
Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12
Why is it so important to get plugged in to a church, especially during the college years?
Pastor Steven Morris encourages graduating seniors (and everyone) to find a church you love and to get involved; don’t hop from church to church to church.
It was just over fifteen years ago when Pastor Steven Morris graduated from high school. He shares how important it was to him, personally, to have so many people other than his parents invest in his future. His life was changed forever because of their investment. Will you do the same for others?
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Discussed by Pastor Steven Morris with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 4
We are all part of the family of God.
Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week, we have a special treat as Champion Forest Baptist Church Student Pastor, Steven Morris, reminds us that we all have a part to play in raising the next generation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
A PEOPLE WHO’S HOPE IS IN GOD, PSALM 78
2. We must consume God’s Word.
Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 3:16-17
Does every situation we face have a solution within the folds of the Bible?
Pastor Steven Morris says this to parents, and he’s being completely serious: “A heart for God’s Word is more important than homework!” What? Why would he say this?
3. Pursue Godly relationships.
Scripture Reference: Proverbs 13:20
Have you ever done anything foolish? Who were you with? What was their relationship with Christ like?
“Don’t settle when it comes to your friends,” Pastor Steven warns us all.
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Discussed by Pastor Steven Morris with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 3
We are all part of the family of God.
Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week, we have a special treat as Champion Forest Baptist Church Student Pastor, Steven Morris, reminds us that we all have a part to play in raising the next generation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
A PEOPLE WHO’S HOPE IS IN GOD, PSALM 78
1. Don’t be conformed. Be transformed. Jesus is the target. Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2
Pastor Morris offers some shocking statistics about Generation Z (those born between 1999-2015). What are their most important goals? Where does religion and faith land on the list?
What should our goal be when investing in the next generation? Listen as Pastor Steven shares a profound quote from David Platt.
2. We must consume God’s Word. Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 3:16-17
Why is knowing God’s Word so important?
How can we know the Word of God? Pastor Steven will elaborate on this tomorrow, so make plans to listen in!
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Discussed by Pastor Steven Morris with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 2
We are all part of the family of God.
Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week, we have a special treat as Champion Forest Baptist Church Student Pastor, Steven Morris, reminds us that we all have a part to play in raising the next generation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Psalms 78:1-7 offers advice for those who are investing in the next generation:
1. “Welcome to the team”: Pass it down to ALL children, not just your own. Vs 4
2. What are you teaching? It’s not just an academic exercise. Vs 4
3. Does this investment have a point? Where does your hope lay? Vs 7
A PEOPLE WHO’S HOPE IS IN GOD, PSALM 78
1. Don’t be conformed. Be transformed. Jesus is the target. Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2
Why should every decision we make be made with God in mind?
Tune in tomorrow as Pastor Morris offers some shocking statistics about Generation Z. What are their most important goals? Does religion or faith make the list?
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Discussed by Pastor Steven Morris with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 1
We are all part of the family of God.
Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week, we have a special treat as Champion Forest Baptist Church Student Pastor, Steven Morris, reminds us that we all have a part to play in raising the next generation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Moms and Dads: Your kids don’t need you in the bounce house anymore (unless, of course, they are littles!) But, if your students graduated this year, they don’t need you! Well, they still need you to pay for college, a car, insurance, food… But they don’t need you in the bounce house! Listen as Pastor Steven Morris explains what this means to him and how quickly life can change, even when we know what’s coming…
No matter how old you are, though, you are responsible for raising, molding, and teaching the next generation. What are you doing to help?
Pastor Steven looks at Psalms 78:1-7 and offers advice for those who are investing in the next generation. Tune in tomorrow for more on this!
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: Making the Right Marks Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 5
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Relationships are hard, especially when it comes to our children. No matter the age of your child – from a newborn to adult - they love us, they hate us, they need us, they rely on us.
Pastor David Fleming, Senior Pastor at Champion Forest Baptist Church, says this: “Parenting is a losing proposition. It’s loss after loss after loss. And that’s the point!”
Stay tuned to find out what he means during his sermon this week: “Relationships that Thrive: Making the Right Marks”.
NOTE: Even if you are not currently a parent, you need to hear this message! The next generation is still your responsibility!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Can your kids be whoever and whatever they want to be? Nope! They must listen to and follow the direction of God! Listen as Pastor Fleming explains using some funny analogies…
Do you connect your kid’s future to sports, or dance, or art, or music? Why not connect their future to God? Isn’t that more important? Isn’t that the point?
Sometimes children choose to walk away from God. What can parents do if this happens? Listen as Pastor Fleming offers some encouragement and advice through his personal struggles with his own son’s rebellion.
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: Making the Right Marks Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 4
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Relationships are hard, especially when it comes to our children. No matter the age of your child – from a newborn to adult - they love us, they hate us, they need us, they rely on us.
Pastor David Fleming, Senior Pastor at Champion Forest Baptist Church, says this: “Parenting is a losing proposition. It’s loss after loss after loss. And that’s the point!”
Stay tuned to find out what he means during his sermon this week: “Relationships that Thrive: Making the Right Marks”.
NOTE: Even if you are not currently a parent, you need to hear this message! The next generation is still your responsibility!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Spoiler Alert: Just because you are a Christian, doesn’t mean your children are Christians! Raise them to love and walk with the Lord so they can spend eternity in Heaven with him. Their soul is too important to sacrifice on the temporary.
MARKS WE WANT TO MAKE: 3. A life of obedience to God (Deut 6: 1-3)
Do you want your kids to do well in life? Teach them to obey God!
Can your kids be whoever and whatever they want to be? Nope! They must listen to and follow the direction of God! Listen as Pastor Fleming explains using some funny analogies…
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: Making the Right Marks Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 3
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Relationships are hard, especially when it comes to our children. No matter the age of your child – from a newborn to adult - they love us, they hate us, they need us, they rely on us.
Pastor David Fleming, Senior Pastor at Champion Forest Baptist Church, says this: “Parenting is a losing proposition. It’s loss after loss after loss. And that’s the point!”
Stay tuned to find out what he means during his sermon this week: “Relationships that Thrive: Making the Right Marks”.
NOTE: Even if you are not currently a parent, you need to hear this message! The next generation is still your responsibility!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Pastor Fleming describes an artist’s handiwork with a chisel, which is a small tool used to make precise marks. He doesn’t use a jackhammer. This is the way God molds us – deliberately one small chisel mark at a time…
MARKS WE WANT TO MAKE:
2. A heartfelt love for God (Deut 6:5)
Have you ever told your kids “no”? All the time, right? Does it mean anything to them? Sometimes yes. Sometimes no, right?
Do the words of the Bible mean anything to your children? Or are they just stories?
Do you have a strong-willed child who constantly tests their limits? Listen as Pastor Fleming shares a story about his own son… “Rules without relationships equals rebellion,” he says.
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: Making the Right Marks Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 2
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Relationships are hard, especially when it comes to our children. No matter the age of your child – from a newborn to adult - they love us, they hate us, they need us, they rely on us.
Pastor David Fleming, Senior Pastor at Champion Forest Baptist Church, says this: “Parenting is a losing proposition. It’s loss after loss after loss. And that’s the point!”
Stay tuned to find out what he means during his sermon this week: “Relationships that Thrive: Making the Right Marks”.
NOTE: Even if you are not currently a parent, you need to hear this message! The next generation is still your responsibility!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Pastor Fleming describes an artist’s handiwork with a chisel, which is a small tool used to make precise marks. He doesn’t use a jackhammer. This is the way God molds us – deliberately one small chisel mark at a time…
MARKS WE WANT TO MAKE:
1. The reverential knowledge of God (Deut 6:4)
What does “reverential” mean?
Does God have expectations for your life? Where did He leave those expectations? Do your kids know about the expectations God has for them?
Do your children know what true idolatry is?
SURPRISE: Your kids are NOT the center of the universe – not even YOUR universe! Pastor Fleming says this: “Contemporary society has lost touch with the principles of the Word of God and who God is… The fact that there is a God. He is in charge. He is right. And that’s the truth.”
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: Making the Right Marks Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 1
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Relationships are hard, especially when it comes to our children. No matter the age of your child – from a newborn to adult - they love us, they hate us, they need us, they rely on us.
Pastor David Fleming, Senior Pastor at Champion Forest Baptist Church, says this: “Parenting is a losing proposition. It’s loss after loss after loss. And that’s the point!”
Stay tuned to find out what he means during his sermon this week: “Relationships that Thrive: Making the Right Marks”.
NOTE: Even if you are not currently a parent, you need to hear this message! The next generation is still your responsibility!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Parents: Do you rely too much on the church to disciple your children? What are you doing daily to instill a love of God in them? Remember, your children are only at church a few hours each week. The church is only one step of the learning process.
Are you modeling what you want to multiply? Listen closely as Pastor Fleming explains what this means…
Pastor Fleming encourages you to read Deuteronomy 6:1-9. Do you believe the words in those verses? Better yet, do you really believe all the words in the Bible? Even if you do, your child may not! Later in the week, Pastor Fleming says this: “Just because you are a Christian, doesn’t mean your children are Christians.” Stay tuned for more tomorrow!
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: Eve: Lessons from the Mother Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 5
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week’s sermon, “Eve: Lessons from the Mother”, was preached by Pastor David Fleming on Mother’s Day 2018. Pastor Fleming uses lessons from the first mother, Eve, found in Genesis 3.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Pastor Fleming reminds moms: “You are a mighty instrument in the hand of God to mark the heart and lives of those little people you gave life and birth to.”
Editor’s Note: Moms, do you sometimes feel like you are not making an impact on your children? Stop believing that lie! Reread the above quote. Write it on a sticky note and place it on your bathroom mirror. Email the reminder to yourself and pin it to the top of your list. Share that truth with your friends on Facebook. Believe it. Own it. Live it.
When was the last time you told your mom how much she means to you? Not just “I love you, mom”…but a real and powerful heartfelt “thanks for everything”? Do it now! You’ll make her day, I guarantee it.
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: Eve: Lessons from the Mother Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 4
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week’s sermon, “Eve: Lessons from the Mother”, was preached by Pastor David Fleming on Mother’s Day 2018. Pastor Fleming uses lessons from the first mother, Eve, found in Genesis 3.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Lessons about the First Mother:
3. Moms are redeemed by and used of God
Why did God still pursue Eve after she committed the first sin?
How did God use Eve to further His mission and grow His Kingdom after she sinned?
Pastor Fleming reminds moms: “You are a mighty instrument in the hand of God to mark the heart and lives of those little people you gave life and birth to.”
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: Eve: Lessons from the Mother Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 3
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week’s sermon, “Eve: Lessons from the Mother”, was preached by Pastor David Fleming on Mother’s Day 2018. Pastor Fleming uses lessons from the first mother, Eve, found in Genesis 3.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
(Continued from Tuesday…)
Lessons about the First Mother:
2. Moms are pursued by and cared for by God
Why are moms so hard on themselves?
Is social media “real life”? Absolutely not! Stop believing the lie that other moms are better than you are!
Pastor Fleming reminds us: “On your best day, God doesn’t love you any more. And on your worst day, God doesn’t love you any less.”
Moms: When was the last time you took a break from your failures and unmet expectations?
Kids: Give your moms a break!
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit m>Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: Eve: Lessons from the Mother Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 2
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week’s sermon, “Eve: Lessons from the Mother”, was preached by Pastor David Fleming on Mother’s Day 2018. Pastor Fleming uses lessons from the first mother, Eve, found in Genesis 3.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
(Continued from Monday…)
Lessons about the First Mother:
1. Moms are created by and made for God
Why are godly women so special?
Moms, remember: You have a unique access to God. He has created you for a very specific purpose, and He desires to see you fulfill that purpose. Also remember: Make your relationship with Christ your Number One priority.
Lessons about the First Mother: 2. Moms are pursued by and cared for by God
Why is Eve remembered for her mistake and not her accomplishments?
Did God stick by Eve even when she was at her worst?
Why are moms so hard on themselves?
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: Eve: Lessons from the Mother Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 1
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
This week’s sermon, “Eve: Lessons from the Mother”, was preached by Pastor David Fleming on Mother’s Day 2018. Pastor Fleming uses lessons from the first mother, Eve, found in Genesis 3.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Genesis 3:20 is the beginning of Eve’s story. How did she know how to be a mom? She didn’t! What can we learn from her? A lot!
Lessons about the First Mother:
1. Moms are created by and made for God
Was woman created to just be fruitful and multiply?
When was Eve at her best?
Why are godly women so special?
Listen as Pastor Fleming shares a funny story about his son on the golf course…
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: The Kind of Marriage that Works Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 5
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Pastor David Fleming wants to ensure you that he is definitely NOT an expert on marriage. He does know what the Bible says about marriage, though, so he feels comfortable using Scripture to encourage you to have the “The Kind of Marriage that Works”. Pastor Fleming will be using Genesis 2:18-25 as the focus text for this week’s sermon.
This is a sermon for EVERY ONE, not just married couples. Listen and share these segments on social media. They just may save someone’s marriage!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Marriages That Work Helpful Advice #2: Marriage must be Christ-centered and spirit-empowered!
Are the statistics about marriage true? Listen as Pastor Fleming offers new, encouraging research results.
Does regular church attendance make a difference?
Marriages That Work Helpful Advice #3: Demonstrate love, acceptance, and forgiveness.
Love: What does love mean? Do you love unconditionally?
Acceptance: Do you love your spouse the way Jesus loves you?
Forgiveness: Why should we just “let it go”?
Marriages That Work Helpful Advice #4: Requires both commitment and perseverance.
While giving up should not be an option, sometimes, for the sake of safety, divorce is necessary.
Listen as Pastor Fleming offers encouragement to those in tough situations…
Pastor Fleming closes his sermon this week with his personal testimony of how his own marriage has not always been sunshine and roses…
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: The Kind of Marriage that Works Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 4
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Pastor David Fleming wants to ensure you that he is definitely NOT an expert on marriage. He does know what the Bible says about marriage, though, so he feels comfortable using Scripture to encourage you to have the “The Kind of Marriage that Works”. Pastor Fleming will be using Genesis 2:18-25 as the focus text for this week’s sermon.
This is a sermon for EVERY ONE, not just married couples. Listen and share these segments on social media. They just may save someone’s marriage!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Marriages That Work Helpful Advice #1: Marriage take a lot of work!
How much time do you and your spouse send together – alone?
On a scale of 1-10, what would you rate your marriage? How would your spouse rate your marriage?
When was the last time you actually worked on your marriage? Examples: A marriage book. A conference. Listened to a marriage podcast.
What are you working on right now in your marriage?
What is your spouse’s personality?
What is your spouse’s love language?
How do you handle/resolve conflict, discipline the children, and finances?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Make plans to attend “Re-Engage”, a ministry at Champion Forest Baptist Church for couples. Sessions are offered in the Fall and Spring of each year. Click
here for more details.
Marriages That Work Helpful Advice #2: Marriage must be Christ-centered and spirit empowered!
Is marriage more like a circle or a triangle?
Are the statistics about marriage true?
Listen as Pastor Fleming offers new, encouraging research results.
Does regular church attendance make a difference?
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: The Kind of Marriage that Works Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 3
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Pastor David Fleming wants to ensure you that he is definitely NOT an expert on marriage. He does know what the Bible says about marriage, though, so he feels comfortable using Scripture to encourage you to have the “The Kind of Marriage that Works”. Pastor Fleming will be using Genesis 2:18-25 as the focus text for this week’s sermon.
This is a sermon for EVERY ONE, not just married couples. Listen and share these segments on social media. They just may save someone’s marriage!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Key Phrase #5 for God’s Divine Design for Marriage: “They shall become one”
Does proximity promote unity?
Listen as Pastor Fleming shares a funny story from fellow Pastor Stephen Trammel about a couple that has been married for 70 years…
Why is marriage so hard? Listen as Pastor discusses Satan, the fallen world, and our own sin.
IIs spiritual warfare a real threat?
Marriages That Work Helpful Advice #1: Marriage takes a lot of work!
Why can’t we just rely on God to help our marriages? Why do WE have to work at it, too?
Tune in tomorrow as Pastor Fleming has more questions you should ponder about each other…
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: The Kind of Marriage that Works Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 2
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Pastor David Fleming wants to ensure you that he is definitely NOT an expert on marriage. He does know what the Bible says about marriage, though, so he feels comfortable using Scripture to encourage you to have the “The Kind of Marriage that Works”. Pastor Fleming will be using Genesis 2:18-25 as the focus text for this week’s sermon.
This is a sermon for EVERY ONE, not just married couples. Listen and share these segments on social media. They just may save someone’s marriage!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Key Phrase #1 for God’s Divine Design for Marriage: “Not good”
God realized that it was not good for man to be alone.
Why did God create us for community?
What is the relationship that matters the most?
Key Phrase #2 for God’s Divine Design for Marriage: “A helpmate”
Why couldn’t Adam fulfill his God-given purpose without a helper?
Did Moses ask for help, too?
Key Phrase #3 for God’s Divine Design for Marriage: “Fit for him”
Are women second-best because God created Eve after Adam? Absolutely not!
Key Phrase #4 for God’s Divine Design for Marriage: “Made from his side”
Why did woman come from man’s rib? Pastor Fleming quotes
Matthew Henry on the subject…
Key Phrase #5 for God’s Divine Design for Marriage: “They shall become one”
Does proximity promote unity?
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: The Kind of Marriage that Works Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 1
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Pastor David Fleming wants to ensure you that he is definitely NOT an expert on marriage. He does know what the Bible says about marriage, though, so he feels comfortable using Scripture to encourage you to have the “The Kind of Marriage that Works”. Pastor Fleming will be using Genesis 2:18-25 as the focus text for this week’s sermon.
This is a sermon for EVERY ONE, not just married couples. Listen and share these segments on social media. They just may save someone’s marriage!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is the divorce rate declining? What is the divorce rate among Christians? Pastor Fleming will discuss this further in the Thursday and Friday segments, so make plans to tune in!
What is the single greatest factor which guarantees that your marriage will be a success?
HINT: The Bible!
When is the last time you consulted the “Marriage Manual”? HINT: This is the Bible, too!
Key Phrase #1 for God’s Divine Design for Marriage: “Not good”
God realized that it was not good for man to be alone.
Why did God create us for community?
What is the relationship that matters the most?
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: God’s Divine Design for Home and Family Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 5
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Pastor David Fleming presents the second sermon in the “Made to Thrive” series this week, offering four purposes for God’s divine design for the home and family.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
God’s Divine Design for Home and Family #4: For the purpose of magnification. Gen. 1:28
Do your neighbors know that you are a Christian?
Is missionary work only in nations other than America? HINT: Nope! Our mission field is every place we go every day!
Questions to Consider:
1. How at home are you in your home?
2. How at home is your family in your home?
3. How at home is your neighbor in your home?
4. How at home is Jesus in your home?
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: God’s Divine Design for Home and Family Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 4
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Pastor David Fleming presents the second sermon in the “Made to Thrive” series this week, offering four purposes for God’s divine design for the home and family.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
God’s Divine Design for Home and Family #3: For the purpose of education. Gen. 1:26-27
Is the image of God hardwired into our DNA?
Do remember the Great Commission? Are you living this daily? We are commanded to make disciples of all the nations – and all the generations.
Pastor Fleming reminds parents: “The best classroom our children will ever sit in is our living room.”
Deuteronomy 6:5-9 “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and with all your strength…”
After a person is saved, are they being discipled? Are you helping?
God’s Divine Design for Home and Family #4: For the purpose of magnification. Gen. 1:28
Do your neighbors know that you are a Christian?
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: God’s Divine Design for Home and Family Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 3
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Pastor David Fleming presents the second sermon in the “Made to Thrive” series this week, offering four purposes for God’s divine design for the home and family.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
God’s Divine Design for Home and Family #1: For the purpose of assimilation. Gen. 2:21-24
What is the secret to a long marriage?
Is marriage just a piece of paper? Or, does marriage take life-long commitment?
Is God obligated to bless us? Absolutely not! Especially when we walk in disobedience.
God’s Divine Design for Home and Family #2: For the purpose of multiplication. Gen. 1:28
Does multiplication mean more than just having babies?
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: God’s Divine Design for Home and Family Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 2
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Pastor David Fleming presents the second sermon in the “Made to Thrive” series this week, offering four purposes for God’s divine design for the home and family.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
After God created man, what did He do next?
Has the family been the building block for our society throughout history? When did it begin to change?
Anthropologist George Murdock did extensive research among 250 various human societies. He discovered that the “the nuclear family is a universal social grouping, existing as a distinct and strongly functional group in every known society. No exceptions.” Listen as Pastor Fleming also quotes the late Harvard sociologist Carle Zimmerman concerning the family…
God’s Divine Design for Home and Family #1: For the purpose of assimilation. Gen. 2:21-24
What is the secret to a long marriage?
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Title: God’s Divine Design for Home and Family Topic: Made to Thrive
Discussed by Pastor David Fleming with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 1
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Pastor David Fleming presents the second sermon in the “Made to Thrive” series this week, offering four purposes for God’s divine design for the home and family.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What are the unintended consequences of Social Media?
Are we “alone together”?
Is intimacy on the internet an illusion?
Are you connected to His family? God created us to live in community! Pastor Fleming says this: “Until your relationship with God is right, all others will be wrong.”
After God created man, what did He do next? Tune in tomorrow for more on the introduction of “whoa-man”.
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Discussed by Pastor Averri LeMalle with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 5
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Pastor Averri LeMalle kicks off a new series called “Made to Thrive: Building Extraordinary Relationships”. Pastor LeMalle is the Teacher Pastor at
Champion Forest Baptist Church.
His sermon this week is entitled: “The Family of God”, centered on Genesis 2:18 “Then the Lord God said,
'It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.'”
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How can we, as believers, cultivate our relationships with each other? Pastor Averri suggests three areas: worship, missions, and ministry. They are all part of a bigger picture.
If a family member or friend was physically lost, you would do everything possible to find them, right? Are you doing everything possible to reach your lost friends and family?
What are the benefits of being part of a church family, including small groups?
1. Authentic community
2. Spiritual maturity
3. Personal accountability
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Discussed by Pastor Averri LeMalle with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 4
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Pastor Averri LeMalle kicks off a new series called “Made to Thrive: Building Extraordinary Relationships”. Pastor LeMalle is the Teacher Pastor at
Champion Forest Baptist Church.
His sermon this week is entitled: “The Family of God”, centered on Genesis 2:18 “Then the Lord God said,
'It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.'”
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How can God use YOU to help someone else? First, share the love of God with them! Then let Him take control!
OPTIMIZE OUR OPPORTUNITY TO GROW AS GOD’S FAMILY
Pastor Averri uses Hebrews 10:24-25 and John 17:20-23
Does every member in your family look the same? Most likely not!
Do you always agree with your family members? Definitely not!
If you disagree, does that mean you do not love someone? Absolutely not!
“Blood is thicker than water.” I’m sure you’ve used this phrase once or twice. But what exactly does it mean?
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Discussed by Pastor Averri LeMalle with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 3
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Pastor Averri LeMalle kicks off a new series called “Made to Thrive: Building Extraordinary Relationships”. Pastor LeMalle is the Teacher Pastor at
Champion Forest Baptist Church.
His sermon this week is entitled: “The Family of God”, centered on Genesis 2:18 “Then the Lord God said,
'It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.'”
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Former First Lady Barbara Bush once said: “Never lose sight of the fact that the most important yardstick of your success will be how you treat other people – your family, friends, and coworkers, and even strangers you meet along the way.”
Pastor Averri uses two CFBC Pastors for a “Garden of Eden” visual example of the Family of God.
Can God really use us to help someone out of loneliness? YES!
Did Christ only help those who deserved it? Absolutely not! He helped the broken and the lost and those who were broken to pieces.
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Discussed by Pastor Averri LeMalle with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 2
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Pastor Averri LeMalle kicks off a new series called “Made to Thrive: Building Extraordinary Relationships”. Pastor LeMalle is the Teacher Pastor at
Champion Forest Baptist Church.
His sermon this week is entitled: “The Family of God”, centered on Genesis 2:18 “Then the Lord God said,
'It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.'”
Questions/Issues Discussed:
If you missed the individual praise band instruments playing yesterday, use our “Archive Link” above to search for the segment. Today, though, we get the whole shebang! And it’s awesome.
Concerning the individual instruments playing, Pastor Averri states: “Alone they will never be able to fulfill the melody they were meant to bring. The sweetest melody comes when we exist in community.”
RECOGNIZE OUR NEED FOR GOD-GIVEN RELATIONSHIPS
Adam’s first relationship was with God. Why should we follow Adam’s example?
Why do we need to connect with our Creator?
Listen as Pastor Averri shares a funny story from his second son’s birthday…
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
Discussed by Pastor Averri LeMalle with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 1
We are all part of the family of God. Does God want us to just survive in His family? Or does He want us to thrive?
Pastor Averri LeMalle kicks off a new series called “Made to Thrive: Building Extraordinary Relationships”. Pastor LeMalle is the Teacher Pastor at
Champion Forest Baptist Church.
His sermon this week is entitled: “The Family of God”, centered on Genesis 2:18 “Then the Lord God said,
'It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.'”
Questions/Issues Discussed:
If you are a Christian, then you are part of the Family of God. He wants us to be part of it! Not just some of us, but ALL of us!
REALIZE WE WERE NEVER MADE TO BE ALONE
Why isn’t it good for man to be alone?
Why does God desire to connect us to others?
Pastor LeMalle uses the praise band to demonstrate why we shouldn’t be alone. He will conclude this illustration tomorrow with the “final product”, so make sure you tune in!
Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.
