“NOT JUST A FATHER, BUT A DAD, - PowerPoint Presentation

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“NOT JUST A FATHER, BUT A DAD, (PAPA, TATAY)”

Luke 15:20-24Slide2

Text: Luke 15:20-24-20-“And he arose and came to hisfather. But when he was still a great

off, his father saw him and had

compassion and ran, and fell

on his neck, and kissed him.

21-And the son said to him, Father I have sinned

against heaven, and in your sight, and am no

longer worthy to be called your son

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Text: Luke 15:20-24-22-But the father said to his servants, Bring out thebest robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his

hand, and sandals on his feet.

23-And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let

us eat and be merry.

24-For my son was dead, and is alive again, he was

lost and is found. And they began to be merry.

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Have we already earned

(not coerced) the right to be called fathers?

What would the child picture

in his mind,

everytime he thinks of you -Loving father? -Responsible father? -Prayerful father? -Thoughtful father?

INTRODUCTION Slide5

3. What about the opposite?a. Irresponsible-

His favorite phrase- “

I’ll

get to that later”b. Negative father- no time for his family and children

c. Absent father-

a stranger in his own house

INTRODUCTION Slide6

Family dysfunction-

Alcoholism-

Anger-

Compulsive

Debting-Homosexuality-Internet Addiction of children-HERE ARE RESULT AREAS WHEN

FATHERS ARE NOT FATHERINGSlide7

HOW DO WE FATHER WHENTHERE ARE PROBLEMS IN THE

FAMILY

( FROM THE EXAMPLE OF THE

PRODIGAL SON’S FATHER)Slide8

“A certain man had two sons”- commitment is manifested.

In a kind of family he had

In a kind of lifestyle he had

Affluent family

I. A COMMITTED FATHER TO OUR FAMILY (v-11)Slide9

In order to have –become sop affluent,(rich) the father was-COMMITTED

As a wise, responsible , hardworking manager of his family

Lover

Cared

Provided for his familyI. A COMMITTED FATHER TO OUR FAMILY (v-11)Slide10

An honest, and open environment

He was mature and secured father

II. A CONSIDERATE FATHER TO HIS SON (v-12)Slide11

A considerate father will bring his son to his senses:

Intimacy-

“ I will get up to my father…”

2 things to build Intimacy:Communication-Trust-II. A CONSIDERATE FATHER TO HIS SON (v-12)Slide12

TRUST- it is the result of 2 features:

Character- integrity,

Competence- capabilities, skills

II. A CONSIDERATE FATHER TO HIS SON (v-12)Slide13

TRUST FLOWS INTO 5 WAVES OFRELATIONSHIP:

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. Self- trust

- A confidence a father has in his ability

- To set and achieve his desires, dreams, commitment- To live with integrity.

Relationship trust-this is the way to

establish and increase the

“TRUST ACCOUNT”

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with your wife

- with your children

- with his consistent behavior.Slide14

TRUST FLOWS INTO 5 WAVES OFRELATIONSHIP

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Organizational Trust-

-He generates trust to the society, to the church -To the work place teams and others.

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Market Trust- his reputation among people.Societal Trust- you value to others

(contribution to make a better church, a better group, society)Slide15

Not only does the father’sinteraction with his younger son

enlighten us about his character,

but his dealing with his elder son

iii. AN AFFIRMING FATHER (v-31)Slide16

Elder Son’s Gripe ( 29-30) “For many years,

- I have been serving you

- Never neglected a command of yours,

- You have never given me a young goat

iii. AN AFFIRMING FATHER (v-31)Slide17

Elder Son’s Gripe ( 29-30) “For many years,

- I have been serving you

- Never neglected a command of yours,

You have never given me a young goat

That I might merry with my friends,But as soon as this son of yourscame, who has devoured yourLivelihood with harlots, you killed

the fatted calf for him.”Slide18

GRANULAR TRUTH FROM THE STORY FORALL FATHERS:

Our children are impressionable- they need credibility.

2. Our children are continually growing and maturing-

they need a space for freedom.

3. They are fragile- they need understanding. THOUGHT: Our children have become for WHAT WE DID, BUT also for WHAT WE DID NOT.