Saddleback Church Weekend Messages

Deciding to Engage

Sep 15, 2025
Discover how your home can become a hub of spiritual growth and transformation. Pastor Andy Wood challenges families to engage with God’s plan and build strong foundations despite adversity. Explore the importance of teaching faith daily and the hope of redemption in broken homes. Nehemiah’s story offers wisdom on facing opposition through prayer and action. Learn practical parenting tips and the significance of community support in strengthening family ties. It's time to rise and protect what matters most!
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ANECDOTE

Contrasting Family Beginnings

  • Andy Wood contrasts his messy childhood meals with Stacey's orderly family to show different family beginnings.
  • He uses a sour-cream-on-the-wall story to illustrate broken but redeemable homes.
INSIGHT

God's Design For Family

  • God has a clear design for family rooted in Genesis and reinforced through Deuteronomy.
  • That design centers on covenant marriage and passing faith to future generations.
ADVICE

Teach Faith Through Daily Rhythms

  • Impress God's commands on your children by talking about them throughout daily life.
  • Use home rhythms (meals, walks, bedtime) to pass faith from generation to generation.
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