The Families of God

Introduction

Greetings Saints of God in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! It is indeed a pleasure to be with you today and many thanks for the invitation. It is always a pleasure to be with a christian family as God’s Church always start with family. I do hope to speak a word from God’s unlimited oracles and that His blessings will flow in the midst of us today. Amen! My topic today is The families of God!

God’s Celestial Family

Sons of God: Psalms 82:1 “God stands in the congregation of the mighty; He judges among the gods.”

The courtroom of God and the angelic host.

Job 1:6 “Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them.” Illustrations

2. The son of God came to speak to the most high and Satan still had access to the throne. The original family of God.

Genesis 6:1-2 “Now it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them, that the sons of God saw the daughters of men, that they were beautiful; and they took wives for themselves of all whom they chose.”

3. Again these were the sons of God stepping out of their normal abode to mix with humans which was forbidden by God. These were the original family of God in the heavenlies! Illustrations

God’s Earthly Family

Adamic: Genesis 1:27-28 “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it;

1. The first Earth family made from the dust of the earth from which all of us descended . We were in perfect harmony with God walking in the midst of us everyday in the cool of the evening. (Ref. Gen. 3:15, 22-24). Illustrations

Abraham, Moses, Kings, Prophets: Abraham: Genesis 12: 1-3 “Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”

After the flood this was God establishing a covenant with man. Galatians 3:14 “that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” Illustrations

Moses: Exodus 3:10 “Come now, therefore, and I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring My people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.” a. Moses was the giver of the law for God family and the oracles of God would be handed down from generations to the Hebrew family (Romans 3:2). Illustrations

Kings & Prophets. I Samuel 16: 11-13 David was anointed king. The prophets would teach God’s family in all things pertaining to what sayest the almighty; and the coming Messiah as the law of Moses was not sufficient. Illustrations

God’s Church Family

Jesus: Isaiah: 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Jesus came to redeem mankind as the sacrificial offerings of the law could not free man from sin (Hebrews 10:4,10 ). Illustrations

Acts, Apostles, Epistles: Acts: 2:1-4 “When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”

2. Through the power and authority of the Holy Ghost (Spirit) the church is to continue the redemption purchased by Jesus blood (Mark 16:14-18). Illustrations

COGIC: Bishop Charles Harrison Mason: I Thessalonians 2:14 “For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus. For you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, just as they did from the Judeans,”

3. This Church has enjoyed a long history of over 100 years of pentecostal holiness operating in the five fold ministry and the gifts of the spirit (Ephesians 4:11-12: I Corinthians 12:27-31). Illustrations

God’s Single Family

Family to God’s Church: John 4:23-24 “But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.””

Remember we are created as spirit, soul and body and our spirit is connected to the spirit of Jesus (I Corinthians 6:17). Illustrations

Wives: Ephesians 5:22-23 “Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body.” Illustrations

Husbands: Ephesians 5: 25-27 “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.” Illustrations

Children: Ephesians 5:1-4 “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.” Illustrations

CONCLUSION/RECAP

Colossians 3:15-16 “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

Ephesians: 1:17-19.

Give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him

The eyes of you understanding be opened

To know the hope of His calling in your life

The exceeding greatness of His power toward us that believe

Jude 1:24-25 “Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.”

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, praise God, praise God, Praise God.