Foundations in Parenting

Sermon Series: Stretch

Sermon Speaker: Tim Severance

Sermon Title: Foundations of Parenting

Big Idea: Raise obedient self-controlled children who learn to become dependent upon God.

1. Parental Mission Statement – Deuteronomy 11:18,19
2. Teach your Children to Obey – Proverbs 29:17; Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 22:15
   1. Discipline / Reward
      1. The “Rod”
      2. Your Child’s Currency
      3. Expectations
      4. Same-Page Parenting
   2. Self-Control
   3. Delayed Gratification – Proverbs 13:19
3. You are Being Watched
4. Teach Your Children Spiritual Habits
   1. Read the Bible – Psalm 119:11
   2. Pray – 1 Thessalonians 5:17
   3. Give – Proverbs 11:25
   4. Serve – Colossians 3:17