The Ups and Downs of Fatherhood

06/16/24 • 39 min

Throughout history, the role of the father has been vital to the stability of their children. Fathers have been the cornerstones of their families and the communities. In modern times, the role of the father has been diminished as part of an intentional spiritual attack designed to weaken our families and the fabric of our nation. In honor of Father’s Day, we’re talking about the investment that we make in our kids. There are thousands of dollars and thousands of hours spent raising a kid to 18, but this week, we’re looking at a different kind of investment: what fathers say, display and pray. These three areas naturally define a child — whether positively or negatively.

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The Power of Community

At Covenant Life Church, we’re devoted to making disciples who are real, relational and reaching. That is our mission and vision statement, and it’s derived from what we read in Acts 2:41-47. The early church established a discipleship system designed to fulfill the Great Commission — one that revolved around meeting, ministering, praying, worshipping, serving and giving together in community. This week, we’re talking about the power of community and how being an active part of the body helps people become better disciples of Jesus. To do this properly, we must KNOW Jesus, GROW in faith and fellowship and GO into the mission field. The challenge following this message is to get involved by finding ways to serve and using your gifts at Covenant Life or any church you call home.

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There's a Sound Before a Sound

Back in April, Pastor John asked the Lord to speak clearly about what He was saying and doing in the body of believers at Covenant Life. What he received was a prophetic word that he has been waiting to share. Since God never contradicts His Word, the first thing Pastor John did was check it against the Bible, and after finding that it was in line with the Word, he sought confirmation from a couple of trusted individuals. The word he received bore witness with their spirits, so Pastor John asked the Lord to confirm it for me as well. He received a spiritual insight that shows up again and again in the Bible, which has served as the confirmation he requested. This week, Pastor John shares this prophetic word openly, encouraging us about things to come in the future of our church and urging us to be serious about our relationship with Jesus.