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The Time Is Now: Blood's Thicker Than Water

In week three of "The Time is Now" series, Pastor Jared emphasizes the importance of family as the cornerstone of faith. Drawing from Joshua 24:15, he challenges families to build their lives on a foundation of faith, actively serve God together, and center their homes on Christ. In a world filled with distractions, Joshua’s example calls us to lead our families in faithful service and to revive our households by focusing on God above all else.

Weekly Bible Study List

1. Joshua 24:15 – "But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD."
2. James 2:18 – "Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds."
3. Ephesians 4:22-24 – "Put off your old self... to be made new in the attitude of your minds."
4. Genesis 2:15 – "The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."
5. Exodus 3:12 – "When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain."

3 GOALS FOR A GODLY FAMILY

1. Build Your Family - The sermon’s main text, Joshua 24:14-15, presents a choice: to serve God or to turn away. Pastor Jared emphasizes that faithfulness starts in the home. Families are not just collections of individuals but spiritual units designed by God to serve Him together. Faithfulness is modeled, not merely taught, as children learn more from the actions of their parents than from their words. He warns against the dangers of a divided life where families worship God on Sundays but neglect Him the rest of the week.
2. Strengthen Your Family - Joshua’s decision to serve the Lord was not just personal—it involved his entire household. Pastor Jared draws from the Hebrew word "abad" to show that true service involves intentional, laborious work, much like Adam’s role in the Garden of Eden. When families serve God together, they strengthen their identity in Christ and grow closer. Service is not just about volunteering at church—it’s about fostering a culture of love, integrity, and faith within the family.
3. Revive Your Family - The final challenge is to revive your family by centering it on God. Pastor Jared stresses that families fail when they are centered on anything other than Christ. Revival is not limited to church events; it can happen within the home. He calls families to create Christ-centered homes, communities, and perspectives. Each member must engage in daily surrender to God, cutting out toxic behaviors, and focusing on spiritual growth.

From Sermon to Action

Pastor Jared closes by reminding the congregation that their family is their number one mission field. He gives the congregations 3 things to start doing immediately:

1. Build a Christ-Centered Home
2. Build a Christ-Centered Community
3. Build a Christ-Centered Perspective

Worship Setlist

1. Glorious Day + I Thank God
2. This is a Move
3. Way Maker

Notable Sermon Quotes to Repost on Social Media

1. "The decisions we make determine our destiny."
2. "Faithfulness is not taught, it’s caught. Your family watches what you do more than they listen to what you say."
3. "If you don’t choose to protect your family, the world will choose to tear it apart."
4. "Serving the Lord is not a burden—it’s a privilege and an assignment from God."
5. "Build your family on a foundation of faith, or the world will build it on something else."
6. "The enemy knows if he can make your family desire something other than God, he can do damage within it."
7. "Revival isn't just for tents or churches, but in your home, within your family."
8. "When you serve as a family, you cultivate a family that reflects Jesus."
9. "Your family is your first mission field—We're not just raising children, but warriors for Christ."
10. "God isn’t just watching from a distance—He’s walking with us, guiding us, and equipping us."

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