Food & Growth - Part 1
John Follette explores the stages of spiritual growth and the vital role of parents and community in nurturing faith.
In this sermon, the speaker talks about the importance of releasing and rejoicing in the word of God. They mention a story about a girl dancing with a tambourine and a piece of string, symbolizing the joy and celebration that comes with being delivered by God. The speaker emphasizes the connection between joy and food, highlighting that food is an essential element in experiencing the light of God. They also discuss the significance of humanity receiving Jesus, emphasizing that even though humanity is like dust, we have the opportunity to receive and be transformed by Him. The sermon concludes with the speaker encouraging listeners to embrace the truth and be ready to come to God.
Full Transcript
As you are here in my presence, and you've come again to gather about thy word, and we have heard this morning, and therefore we ask you, therefore break the bread that surely does, when you're a babe, when you're a little child, you're adolescent period of spirit. Then how will you find a spiritual leader? You watch, and emotionally, nothing but, now we're going to talk, but I'm glad he's an authority, and you's an elite. Now, all the children of Israel, when he comes, he will, and I say, will have thousands of them.
So they are for us. Therefore, when I look at the children, and I find it's the parents, and then what do we do? We raise the groom. That's the principle.
You can only go so far. There's that issue. The only true rule, I'll tell you that, As the children watch, the revelation of the Christ, the revelation of that Christ, must unfold and unfold.
You know why? Come the adolescent discovery. Did anyone ever hear this coming? No, I've never heard. Dancing before everything and all.
Dancing back. I'm sorry, little baby, little boy. All these things happen.
Now, when they come, and the children, and they will eat up eleven kids. And the music of the children. Then why do you sing, though? Why don't we?
Sermon Outline
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I
- Understanding spiritual growth stages
- The role of spiritual leaders
- The importance of parental influence
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- The revelation of Christ in our lives
- The significance of community in growth
- Adolescent spiritual discovery
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III
- The impact of music and worship
- Encouraging children in their faith
- Celebrating spiritual milestones
Key Quotes
“The revelation of the Christ, the revelation of that Christ, must unfold and unfold.” — John Follette
“As the children watch, the only true rule, I'll tell you that.” — John Follette
“You can only go so far. There's that issue.” — John Follette
Application Points
- Encourage open discussions about faith within your family.
- Engage in community worship to strengthen your spiritual journey.
- Celebrate and recognize the spiritual milestones of children.