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Overcoming the Sins of Our Fathers

Sunday, June 16, 2013. Exodus 20:46. Bro. Steve Gaines


Overcoming the Sins of Our Fathers | Morning Worship Service | Sunday, June 16, 2013

1. God jealously desires the worship of you and your family. Ex. 20:45a Gen. 18:19 Deut. 6:68, 2024 Deut. 32:46 Eph. 6:4 2 Tim. 1:5, 15

2. Parental sins negatively affect future generations. Ex. 20:5b Ex. 34:7b, 14 Lev. 20:5 Lev. 26:39a Num. 14:33 Ps. 79:8 Is. 65:6 Jer. 2:9 Jer. 32:18 Matt. 23:3436

3. Parental obedience positively affects future generations. Ex 20:6 Ex. 34:7a Deut. 4:37 Deut. 5:29 Deut. 7:9 Is. 59:21 Jer. 32:39 Acts 2:39

Biblical examples of sins of the fathers. o Abraham and his son, Isaac. Gen. 12:1020, 20:118, 26:611 o Aaron and his sons, Nadab and Abihu. Ex. 32:135; Lev. 10:17 o David and his son, Solomon. 1 Chron. 3:19, 14:47; 1 Kgs. 11:13 o Omri and his son, Ahab. 1 Kgs. 16:2333 o The Syrophoenecian womans little daughter. Mark 7:25f o The boy with a stubborn evil spirit. Mark 9:17f

Overcoming the Sins of Our Fathers


Sunday, June 16, 2013. Exodus 20:46. Bro. Steve Gaines
Overcoming the Sins of Our Fathers | Morning Worship Service | Sunday, June 16, 2013

Liberation from sins of the fathers. o Look for sinful patterns in your family. Fear (anxiety, worry). Discouragement (loneliness, self-pity, depression). Unforgiveness (bitterness, judgmental attitudes). Sexual Immorality (thoughts and actions). Rebellion (against God-ordained authority). Alcohol and drug abuse. Sins of speech (lying, gossip, slander, cursing). Involvement in cults or the occult.

o Tear down sinful strongholds. 2 Cor. 10:35 Repent and renounce all sin. Receive Gods forgiveness. Resist the devil.

Jam. 4:78 1 Pet. 5:89 Three handcuffs to bind Satan: The name of Jesus. Acts 16:1718 The blood of Jesus. Rev. 12:11 The Word of God. Eph. 6:1718 Take back all ground. Eph. 4:27 If you cant do it alone, find a prayer partner. Jam. 5:16 Pray, fast, stand until you are free. Enter into Gods Rest.

Overcoming the Sins of Our Fathers


Sunday, June 16, 2013. Exodus 20:46. Bro. Steve Gaines
Overcoming the Sins of Our Fathers | Morning Worship Service | Sunday, June 16, 2013

Maintaining freedom in Christ. o Avoid tempting situations. o Walk obediently. o Dedicate your members to God. Rom. 6:13 o Worship God intimately. o Take in Scripture regularly. o Pray fervently like it matters. o Win the battle of your thoughts.

Remove the devil from your home. o Walk through your house; ask God for discernment. o Some areas on which to focus: Music. Art. Books/magazines/literature. Beverage alcohol. Videos/games/movie rentals. Television programs (even cartoons). Internet activity. Monitor what everyone watches. Check computer histories. Keep computers in open place.

o No place in house is private/off limits. Check book, safe, lock box, file cabinet, teenagers room, computer, phone histories, emails, texts, etc. Everything always open/available for inspection!

Overcoming the Sins of Our Fathers


Sunday, June 16, 2013. Exodus 20:46. Bro. Steve Gaines
Overcoming the Sins of Our Fathers | Morning Worship Service | Sunday, June 16, 2013

o As you walk through your house Read Scripture.

Pray. Worship/praise God.

o Ask others to join you in the process. o Claim your home for Christ. Josh. 24:15

Keep a clean housemake your home a house of prayer. o Pray throughout your house. o Pray around your house. o Host prayer meetings in your home.

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