Our Father

Introduction:

All God’s children?

Ephesians 3:14-15; Acts 17:26-29

A great love

1 John 3:1; 5:1

Because he is our Father…

Main Body:

I______________

Closeness, connection, a special bond, and caring/sharing

Romans 8:14-15; Galatians 4:1-7

Hebrews 4:14-16

When we’re afraid, ashamed, confused, grieving, tempted…we have somewhere to go…we have ____________________ we go to!

S__________________

Children look and act like their parents

Mathew 5:43-48; Luke 6:36; Ephesians 5:1-2

1 Peter 1:13-21

We are to reflect our Father in heaven, not our previous master/father

L________________

Family commitment – a mutual relationship/covenant

Matthew 10:32–33; Revelation 2:10

2 Timothy 2:10-13

We are his sons and daughters, but he is _____________ our God/King

D________________

Parents shape their child’s future…even more than either may currently realize

Romans 8:17-25; 1 John 3:1-3

1 Peter 1:3-5

God’s faithful children will one day receive the greatest inheritance!

Conclusion:

Are you God’s child?

Galatians 3:26-27

He wants more than just creatures who acknowledge their Creator…

Gantt Carter (10/4/26)