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Father's Day Service - "God Chose a Father for a Son" | Shannon Reeve

Sunday, June 18, 2023 - Bethel Pentecostal Church

 

The story of the Prodigal Son (Also sometimes referred to as 'the Running Father') 

  • A reminder of how much our Heavenly Father loves us.

1- We were made in God's image

  • As He is the "Good Father", you too, as an earthly father, should be a Good Father.
  • Remember, who and whose you are!

Joseph (the husband of Mary and earthly father of Jesus) - adopted the one that the world would later reject.

  • He obeyed and trusted God
  • You too should obey and follow God's direction to be a better father.

None of us know how much time we have left with our children - they grow so quickly.

God Chose You!

  • God has never made a mistake - that includes choosing you as a part of His divine plan!

 

Poem:

Just Like You/ "Little Eyes Upon You" - by Taylor Heald

There are little eyes upon you
and they're watching night and day.
There are little ears that quickly
take in every word you say.

There are little hands all eager
to do anything you do;
And a little boy who's dreaming
of the day he'll be like you.

You're the little fellow's idol,
you're the wisest of the wise.
In his little mind about you
no suspicions ever rise.

He believes in you devoutly,
holds all that you say and do;
He will say and do, in your way,
when he's grown up like you.

 

Song - "Slow Fade" by Casting Crowns

Be careful little eyes what you seeIt's the second glance that ties your handsAs darkness pulls the stringsBe careful little feet where you goFor it's the little feet behind youThat are sure to follow
It's a slow fadeWhen you give yourself awayIt's a slow fadeWhen black and white have turned to greyAnd thoughts invade, choices made
A price will be paidWhen you give yourself awayPeople never crumble in a day
It's a slow fadeIt's a slow fade
Be careful little ears what you hearWhen flattery leads to compromiseThe end is always nearBe careful little lips what you sayFor empty words and promisesLead broken hearts astray
It's a slow fadeWhen you give yourself awayIt's a slow fadeWhen black and white have turned to greyAnd thoughts invade, choices made
A price will be paidWhen you give yourself awayPeople never crumble in a day
The journey from your mind to your handsIs shorter than you're thinkingBe careful if you think you standYou just might be sinking
And it's a slow fadeWhen you give yourself awayIt's a slow fadeWhen black and white have turned to greyAnd thoughts invade, choices made
A price will be paidWhen you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day (slow fade)Daddies never crumble in a day (slow fade)Families never crumble in a day
Oh, be careful little eyes what you seeOh, be careful little eyes what you seeFor the Father up above is looking down in loveOh, be careful little eyes what you see
*Next, click here to watch the full replay of this sermon: "God Chose a Father for His Son" - Shannon Reeve.