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2013-07-07: Passing The Baton

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Sermon Audio: Passing The Baton
Speaker: Pastor Val Watkins
Scripture Texts: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Duration: 26:11
Size: 11.9 MB

Passing The Baton
Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Track coaches will tell you that the race is either won or lost during the exchange of the baton.

As incredible as it may seem, research shows that “accepting Christ” and making a profession of faith today makes little to no difference in a young person’s attitude and behavior.

The vast majority of our young people have distorted beliefs about Christ and Christianity.

Oh, there are going to be hindrances; the distractions of the world will be enticing, this track of life will be rough and hard, but we must pass the baton.

Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Every area of our lives must reveal how much we really love God!

Here is where the crux of this message takes place…there is a two-fold responsibility for spiritual nurturing.

Aspect 1 – We must teach and live out our Christian life at home with our families (doorposts).

Aspect 2 – We must teach and live out our Christian life at church with our kids (gates).

Matthew 18:2-6
Mark 10:14-16

We must look at the children not just as the future, but they are a vital part of what we are and what we will become in the future!!!