RCCG House Fellowship Leader’s Manual 21 June 2020, Lesson 43 – Faulty Foundation, The Bane of All Vices
TOPIC: Faulty Foundation, The Bane of All Vices (scroll down for RCCG House Fellowship 21 June 2020 Anthem)
PRAYER POINT: Father, please correct every faulty foundation in my
life.
PREVIOUS
KNOWLEDGE: Leader should
ask members to mention some requirements, which vessels to be used must meet.
MEMORY VERSE: “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the
righteous do?” – Psalm 11:3
salm
127:1-5;
1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
2 It is vain for you to rise up early,
to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved
sleep.
3 Lo, children are an heritage of the
LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty
man; so are children of the youth.
5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver
full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies
in the gate.
Matthew 7:24-25;
24 Therefore whosoever heareth these
sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built
his house upon a rock:
25 And the rain descended, and the
floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for
it was founded upon a rock.
LESSON INTRODUCTION:
It is the foundation of every building
that determines to what extent that building can keep standing. Once the
foundation is weak, the whole building would be defective. A strong and solid
foundation ensures the ability of the structure to withstand storms and stress
of life. This is the reason E foundation must be laid with care. A lot of
marriages begin with the journey along the downward slope even before they got
to the altar. Many people unknowingly signed a contract of marital failure
before their wedding as a result of the choice of life partner and the
foundation they laid.
TEXT REVIEW: Psalm 127:1-5, Matthew 7:24-25
i. If God is not the beginning of the
house, then the foundation is faulty.
ii. Any house built without God will not
last the test of time.
iii. When God is in charge of your life, you are
internally secured.
iv. Obedience to God precept is an example of a life
built by God.
v. Storms of life will come but those that trust in
God will not be put to shame.
LESSON OUTLINES
1. FOUNDATION OF MARITAL
FAILURE
The very core and basis of marriage which is love and commitment are shunned. Many relationships are based on lies, deception, societal and peer pressure, materialism, financial gains, contracts, sexual prowess, parental selfishness, competition, selfish ambitions, immaturity, traditions and culture and so on.
The very core and basis of marriage which is love and commitment are shunned. Many relationships are based on lies, deception, societal and peer pressure, materialism, financial gains, contracts, sexual prowess, parental selfishness, competition, selfish ambitions, immaturity, traditions and culture and so on.
2. CHALLENGES FACING
RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGES TODAY
Challenges facing relationships and marriages today include infidelity, traditions, cultural influences, lack of adequate and proper education on marital, emotional and sexual issues, lack of knowledge, lack of trust, jealousy, lack of discipline communication issues, time, financial pressures, inadequate preparations for marriage, parental influences, peer pressures, materialism, societal pressures from family members, colleagues at work places even church members. Other challenges confronting relationships and marriages today is Internet and its effects such as cyber-sex, phonographic sites, and materials and so on. Addiction to phone messaging, social media chatting, selfies, browsing etc has ruined many relationships and marriages.
Challenges facing relationships and marriages today include infidelity, traditions, cultural influences, lack of adequate and proper education on marital, emotional and sexual issues, lack of knowledge, lack of trust, jealousy, lack of discipline communication issues, time, financial pressures, inadequate preparations for marriage, parental influences, peer pressures, materialism, societal pressures from family members, colleagues at work places even church members. Other challenges confronting relationships and marriages today is Internet and its effects such as cyber-sex, phonographic sites, and materials and so on. Addiction to phone messaging, social media chatting, selfies, browsing etc has ruined many relationships and marriages.
3. HOW CAN THESE CHALLENGES BE
TACKLED?
a. A solid foundation must be based on Christ Jesus. Make Jesus your foundation. 1 Corinthians 3:11
a. A solid foundation must be based on Christ Jesus. Make Jesus your foundation. 1 Corinthians 3:11
b. Avoid sexual sins in courtship as much as possible
Hebrew 13:4
c. God is the only genuine match matchmaker since he
is the manufacturer of man and woman. Allow Him to choose for you.
d. Confess your sin, repent genuinely and ask for
mercy from God.
e. Renounce your past misdeeds and restitute your
ways.
f. Forgive your spouse.
g. Do the things you used to do when you were first
dating: Show appreciation, compliment each other, contact each other through
the day and show love to each other.
f. Respect each other. Learn to say “thank you” and “I
appreciate…”
g. Apologize when you are wrong.
h. Develop trust in each other.
SUMMARY:
With God your insurance is is eternally secured.
With God your insurance is is eternally secured.
CONCLUSION:
Many Marriages fail as a result of faulty foundations. A marriage without premarital courtship has a faulty foundation. A premarital relationship involving sexual intercourse has a faulty foundation. A lie-driven relationship is a relationship built on faulty foundation. A marital relationship that is built on the dictates one of the party’s parents has a faulty foundation. A marriage established and normalized without divine approval has a faulty foundation. A marriage in which blood covenants were formed is built on a faulty foundation and soon. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 3:11 that “For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ”. Make Jesus your foundation. Adhere strictly to The Word of God.
Many Marriages fail as a result of faulty foundations. A marriage without premarital courtship has a faulty foundation. A premarital relationship involving sexual intercourse has a faulty foundation. A lie-driven relationship is a relationship built on faulty foundation. A marital relationship that is built on the dictates one of the party’s parents has a faulty foundation. A marriage established and normalized without divine approval has a faulty foundation. A marriage in which blood covenants were formed is built on a faulty foundation and soon. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 3:11 that “For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ”. Make Jesus your foundation. Adhere strictly to The Word of God.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Discuss with Biblical examples of those who built without God.
Discuss with Biblical examples of those who built without God.
PRAYER
POINTS:
1. Thank God for upholding
marriage institution and Christian courtship.
2. Father, please guide all the
youths that are due for marriage to make right choice that will glorify Your
name.
3. Father, please intervene and
repair all marriages that are on shaky foundations in Jesus Name
4. Pray for rapid growth of RCCG
physically, spiritually and numerically.
5. Pray for Daddy G. O and his
family
6.
Personal prayer request.
GOLDEN
DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: 1 Corinthians 14:10
Before you say ‘I do’.
Before you say ‘I do’.
TUESDAY: Isaiah 28:16
Ideal foundation.
Ideal foundation.
WEDNESDAY: Proverbs 18:22
Knowing God’s will in marriage
Knowing God’s will in marriage
THURSDAY: Ephesians 6:4
Successful parenting
Successful parenting
FRIDAY: Ephesians 5:33
Precious Relationship
Precious Relationship
SATURDAY: Colossians 3:5
Christian courtship
Christian courtship
SUNDAY: Hebrews 13:4
Marital unfaithfulness
Marital unfaithfulness
House
Fellowship Anthem
1. I love this family Of God,
So closely knitted into one,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
So closely knitted into one,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
2. I bless this family of God,
So greatly prospered by the Lord,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
So greatly prospered by the Lord,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
3. I know this family of God,
So deeply rooted in the word,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
So deeply rooted in the word,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
4. I see this family of God,
So highly lifted above all,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
So highly lifted above all,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
5. Come and join this family of
God,
So highly favoured by the Lord,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
So highly favoured by the Lord,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
SUGGESTED TIME SCHEDULE
10 minutes for Opening Prayer, Praise and Worship
10 minutes for Testimonies
15 minutes for Bible Discussion
15 minutes for General Prayers
10 minutes for Questions & Answers
5 minutes for Welcoming New Members
10 minutes for Announcements, Offering, House Fellowship Anthem & Closing Prayers.
Total – 60 Minutes (1 Hour)
10 minutes for Testimonies
15 minutes for Bible Discussion
15 minutes for General Prayers
10 minutes for Questions & Answers
5 minutes for Welcoming New Members
10 minutes for Announcements, Offering, House Fellowship Anthem & Closing Prayers.
Total – 60 Minutes (1 Hour)
AUTHOR:
Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The General Overseer of, The Redeemed Christian Church Of God.
Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The General Overseer of, The Redeemed Christian Church Of God.
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