Generations

Dr. James Knapp shares his research on Generations @ the Edmond Church of Christ

Five Living Generations (Combined Bible Class on Generations Sunday: Dr. James Knapp describes the general characteristics of the five living generations and some of the challenges we face in integrating them into a church family.)

Blending The Generations (SUNDAY PM - GENERATIONS SUNDAY: How do we successfully blend the five or six living generations represented in our congregations?  There are some things we can do to create and nurture an inter-generational church family.)

A Biblical Perspective of Generations (Morning Worship Service on Generations Sunday: Dr. James Knapp gives a brief survey of biblical passages that express God's desire for an intergenerational blended church family.)

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5-20-12 Ten Words -10th Word- Contentment - Exodus 20:17

Ten Words - 10th Word - Contentment

Exodus 20:17 / Deuteronomy 5:21

Tenth Word - You shall not covet ... Exodus 20:17

Covetousness: Identifying the Sin.

What God’s principle helps avoid.

* A sin of a world that has turned it’s back on God.

* Judge all things in life from a single perspective, i.e., Worth of self.

* People that use their position to exploit other persons.

* It allows one to live wastefully.

How to learn lasting contentment. (Phil 4:13)

* Learn to trust God, Christ, and Holy Spirit. Matt 5:6; 6:31-33

* Learn to cultivate your own strengths and abilities. 1 Timothy 6:6-8

* Learn not to compare yourself to others. 1 Corinthians 10:12

* Learn the limitations of wealth. Ecclesiastes 5:10-11; Proverbs 18:11

* Learn to focus on relationships, not things. Proverbs 15:16-17

* Learn to look beyond what is temporary. 2 Corinthians 4:18

* Learn to evaluate your priorities regularly. Luke 12:15

Ah, great it is to believe the dream

As we stand in youth by the starry stream;

But a greater thing is to fight life through,

And say at the end, “The dream is true!”

5-13-12 Ten Words -9th Word- Honesty - Exodus 20:16

Ten Words - 9th Word - Honesty

Exodus 20:16 / Deuteronomy 5:20

Ninth Word - You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Exodus 20:16

Why Truth is So important.

What This Principle Rule is Intended to Prohibit.

* Perjury = Deut 19:15-19

* All Lying = Leviticus 19:11

* Slander = James 4:11

* Gossip = Proverbs 26:22

* Flattery = Proverbs 26:28

How To Become a More Respected Person.

* Examine your own heart = Jeremiah 17:9

* Think about honest things = Philippians 4:8

* Refuse to give or receive gossip = Proverbs 11:13

* Keep your promises = Leviticus 19:11

* Make it your goal to be an encourager = Ephesians 4:29

There is so much good in the worst of us,

And so much bad in the best of us,

That it ill behooves the best of us,

To talk about the rest of us.

Sharing your Faith (Right Now)

5-6-12 Ten Words -8th Word- Never Steal - Exodus 20:15

Ten Words - 8th Word - Never Steal

Exodus 20:15 / Deuteronomy 5:19

Eighth Word - You shall not steal. . Exodus 20:15

Principles of property.

Proverbs 10:2

Philosophies of wealth demonstrated. Luke 10:30-36

* What belongs to others also belongs to me. Vs. 30

* What belongs to me is mine and I will keep it. Vs. 31-32

* What belongs to me is God’s and I will share it. Vs. 33-36

Different ways to prosper.

* Wrong ways

Dishonesty - Proverbs 16:11

Defrauding - Leviticus 19:13

Defaulting - Romans 13:8

Depending on “luck” - Proverbs 28:20 & 22

* Right Ways

Hard work - Proverbs 13:11

Savings and investing wisely - Proverbs 21:5

Praying for God’s blessings - Philippians 4:19

Giving - Proverbs 11:24-25

How To Have Peace of Mind While Prospering

* Be honest with people. - Proverbs 19:1

* Be honest with government. - Romans 13:7

* Be honest with God. - Malachi 3:8-10

Better to beg than steal, but better to work than beg.

4-29-12 Ten Words -7th Word- Faithful to Your Spouse - Exodus 20:14

Ten Words - 7th Word - Faithful Spouse

Exodus 20:14 / Deuteronomy 5:18

Seventh Word - You shall not commit adultery. Exodus 20:14

The Corrosion of Covenant Love.

* The trends of marital relationships.

* The trust that is eroded by inconsistency.

* The troubles caused by “blowing-off” God’s wisdom.

The Examples of Myopic Love.

* Joseph and Potiphar’s wife. Genesis 39:6-15

* David and Bathsheba. 2 Samuel 11:2-5

* Man and woman caught in adultery. John 8:1-11

The Ingredients for a Lasting Love.

* Respect

Ephesians 5:33; 1 Peter 3:7

* Responsibility

Philippians 2:4-5

* Recreation

Ecclesiastes 9:9

* Romance

Proverbs 3:21, 23; 5:18-19

* Resolve

Malachi 2:15; Proverbs 4:23

It is as absurd to say that a man can’t love one woman all the time as it is to say that a violinist needs several violins to play the same piece of music. 

4-15-12 Ten Words -6th Word- Don't Murder - Exodus 20:13

Ten Words - 6th Word - Let There Be Life

Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 5:17

Sixth Word - "You shall not murder.” Exodus 20:13

The Motive for Murder

· There are just too many frustrated people.

· Anger can be as dangerous as murder.

· Clarifications for understanding the problem.

The Manifestations of Motive

· The Maniac - Genesis 4:5,8

· The Mute - Jeremiah 15:17-18

· The Martyr - Luke 15:28

· The Manipulator - Luke 6:11

The Management Principles of Anger

· Learn to like yourself. Matthew 22:39

· Admit your anger. Job 7:11

· Look for reasons behind your anger. Proverbs 19:11

· Deal with your anger immediately. Ephesians 4:26-27; Ecclesiastes 7:9

· Stop and think before you speak. James 1:29; Proverbs 15:1

· Continually ask God to fill you with His spirit. Galatians 5:22-23

4-8-12 Ten Words -5th Word- Honor Your Parents - Exodus 20:12

Ten Words - 5th Word - Honor Your Parents

Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16

Fifth Word - "Honor your father and your mother..." Exodus 20:12

What Does It Take To Make A Good Family?

· Emotionally

· Financially

· Physically

· Socially

Why God Gave This Commandment

Principle: No perfect parents.

Pattern: How you relate to your parents, will affect all other relationships.

Promise: If I "honor" my parents, I will benefit from it.

How To Make Peace With Your Parents

· Accepting them. Proverbs 23:22; Romans 15:7

· Appreciating them. Deuteronomy 26:11; Proverbs 23:22

· Affirming them Proverbs 3:27

· Abandoning them, NOT!!! 1 Timothy 5:4

When To Bring The Relationship All Together

· When you are a child at home - Ephesians 6:1

· When you are a parent with children at home - Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21

· When your parents aren’t around - Psalm 27:10

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4-1-12 Ten Words -4th Word- Blessed Be Rest - Exodus 20:8-11

Ten Words - 4th Word - Blessed Be Rest

Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Fourth Word - "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy." Exodus 20:8

Where “burnout” starts.

Why the Sabbath: The antidote to burnout.

Define Sabbath

Define Holy

What To Do On Your Sabbath

Use the day to …

… Rest the Body (Physically)

Psalm 127:2; Ecclesiastes 10:15

… Recharge your Emotions (Emotionally)

Mark 6:31

… Reclarify our Values (Socially)

Hebrews 10:25; Psalm 95:6

… Refocus our Spirit (Spiritually)

Mark 8:36; Psalm 122:1; Colossians 2:16-17

Matthew 11:28-29

3-25-12 Ten Words -3rd Word- Take God Seriously - Exodus 20:7

Ten Words - 3rd Word - Take God Seriously

Exodus 20:7; Deuteronomy 5:11

Third Word - "You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name " Exodus 20:7

What’s So Important About A Name?

Ways God’s Name Can Be Misused For My Own Benefit.

Insult

Indulge

Intimidate

Impress

Impulsively

Why Jesus’ Name Is So Important.

A. His name is the key to salvation. Acts 4:12

B. His name is the source of real life. John 20:31

C. His name is the one we call on. Romans 10:13; Acts 22:16

How Can I Take God More Seriously?

A. Be sincere when you worship.

B. Be selective with your words.

C. Be steadfast in your walk

Humble Yourself

The Truth About Singing

3-18-12 Ten Words -2nd Word- Right God, Wrong Image - Exodus 20:4-6

Ten Words - 2nd Word - Right God, Wrong Image

Exodus 20:4-6; Deuteronomy 5:6-10

Second Word - "You shall not make for yourself an image... " Exodus 20:4

Values:

The Principle: Things are to be used, not worshiped.

When We Turn “Things” into “Gods”

Disappoint - Jeremiah 10:14

Deceive - Ezekiel 14:3

Dominate - Psalm 115:8

What to Do to Know The Genuine God

Refuse to compare Him to false gods. Acts 17:29

Realize that He is a spirit, not flesh. John 4:24

Remember Christ is the visible image of the invisible one. Colossians 1:5

How Does This Benefit Me?

Fulfillment through faith

Freedom from emptiness

Formed into His likeness

Colossians 3:9-10

3-11-12 Ten Words -1st Word- Put God First - Exodus 20:1-3

Ten Words - First Word - Put God First

Exodus 20:1-3

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

First Word - "You shall have no other gods before me." Exodus 20:3

The Foundation Of Strong Character:

The Principle: ___________________

The Promise: ___________________ Proverbs 3:6

The Procedure: ___________________

How To Put God First?

Finances - Proverbs 3:9-10

Interests - 1 Corinthians 10:31

Relationships - Proverbs 27:29

Schedule - Ephesians 5:16-17

Troubles - Psalm 50:15

Joshua 24:15

3-4-12 Ten Words -Intro#2- To Whom - Mark 7:20-23

Ten Words - Intro #2 - To Whom?

Genesis 2 and 3; Mark 7:20-23

For Moses’ Time or All Times?

Our Need for Character

Jesus and God Do Not Change

Hebrews 13:8

Numbers 23:19

James 1:17

God Does Change Covenants or Agreements

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Hebrews 8:13

Colossians 2:14

God’s Ethic Teaches Us How to Love

Matthew 22:34-40

Mark 7:20-23

If we are to live lives that honor God and respect others, putting on a little behavioral makeup will not do. We must change from the inside out.

2-26-12 Ten Words -Intro#1- Character Crisis Exodus 20:1-17

Character Deficit Assessment

The Problem

Romans 3:10, 23

The Facts

Genesis 6:5

The Need

Romans 13:10

Jeremiah 10:23

The Summit

Exodus 19

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Deuteronomy 4:1,6

The "Words"

Exodus 20

2-19-12 Pay It Forward: Forgiveness

Pay It Forward: Forgiveness

Forgiveness and ...

... the Facts

... Our Father

... Our Feelings

... Our Friends

... Our Faith

Breaking Free

Breaking Free

Sermon Title Speaker Date Length Forgiveness James Waugh Sep. 7th, 2011 44 min. Enemy of the Heart James Waugh Sep. 14th, 2011 40 min. What Forgiveness is Not James Waugh Sep. 21st, 2011 40 min. Joseph James Waugh Sep. 28th, 2011 32 min. Radical Forgiveness Mike Willoughby Oct. 5th, 2011 32 min. Forgiving Ourselves James Waugh Oct. 12th, 2011 36 min. Total Forgiveness Is... James Waugh Oct. 19th, 2011 34 min.