Message: “A Father’s Legacy June 19, 2005

Big Idea: God wants us as dads to impart His blessing to our children.

I. Three Things I’m Thankful For…

A. A godly FATHER Hebrews 11:7

1. To take God SERIOUSLY

2. To live in AWE and RESPECT of God

3. To have a compelling desire to PLEASE Him

B. A godly WIFE Proverbs 31:10

C. Children who have TRUSTED Christ II Timothy 3:15

II. Three Things I’m Praying For…

A. I’m praying for my children to WALK with God

B. I’m praying for the LIFE-PARTNER my children marry

C. I’m praying for the grace to SURRENDER my children to God

III. Three Things I Need To Be Doing…

A. I need to keep my LOVE RELATIONSHIP with my wife a top priority

B. I need to put my FAMILY before my job

C. I need to put the SPIRITUAL before the MATERIAL

IV. Three Things To Never Forget…

A. We have a heavenly Father who LOVES us UNCONDITIONALLY

B. We have a heavenly Father who is ready to BLESS us

C. We have a heavenly Father who offers us new BEGINNINGS