A Call To Fatherhood

A Call To Fatherhood

by Pastor Roy Esposito

1 Cor 4:15-16
 
“instructors”  — Boy-leaders  — those who lead children to school — a baby sitter
 
Jn 10;11-14
 
vs 12 —  ” The hireling is not the one who owns the sheep — He’s just doing a job.
             ” The shepherd has an investment in the sheep.  — They’re his and are his life.
 
1Cor 4:6-21 (Passion)
 
“Hidden violence has inculcated our corporate unconscious, showing itself in the many ways we disrespect one another.”  — PR
 
2 Cor 10:3-7
Gal 5:19-21 — works of the flesh
Gal 5:22-23 — Fruit of the Spirit
 
“The enemy of our souls will use the unchecked works of the flesh as bricks to fortify a stronghold in us”
 
Passion — “Citadels of augmentations”  — which launch out arrogant attitudes that raise themselves up in defiance of the true knowledge of the true nature of God.
 
Eph 6:14-16  — The Armor of God:    Truth – Righteousness – Faith – salvation – The Word – Prayer
 
Mark 10:15
Matt 11:12
 
John Cassion  — centering prayer  — “AWARENESS” of our inner self and the workings of our enemy.
 
Lk 15:11-32  — Prodigal Son — We are both at different times.   Both “need to get”.
 
Younger  —  Lust – Greed – Frivolity
Elder  —    Resentment – Anger – Jealousy – Indignant
 
Obedience –only requires blind action. Encourages unconsciousness
 
Submission  — Takes making conscious decisions.
 
“Fatherhood has no gender !”
 
Lk 6:36   “Be compassionate as your Father is compassionate.”
 
Mark 11:15  — ” Assuredly, I say to you whosoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”
 
Phil 3:13-14  — press toward the goal.
 
“Steps and Stages’ — transitions us from one realm to the next.
 
Celts — “Thin Time”  — the time between moments
 
Graham Cooke –-“There is a rhythm to life and a cadence to walking with God. “
 
1Tim 1:18 (Passion ) Power words : Entrusted with Responsibility
                                                    Prophesies spoken
                                                    Process  of Fulfillment
                                                   WEAPONS in spiritual warfare by FAITH and a CLEAR CONSCIOUS