May 24, 2026 - Worship Service
May 24, 2026 • Mike Newman
Family Foundation — "In This House" series | Part 1
Rachel Weaver and the Otterbein Worship Team lead worship.
Why are so many families struggling today — even Christian ones? In this powerful series-opening message, Pastor Mike lays the foundation for everything that follows in the In This House series. Before we can talk about marriage, parenting, sex, or any other family topic, we have to get these foundational truths right. This message is for everyone — married, single, divorced, widowed, parents, grandparents, and teenagers alike.
QUESTIONS THIS SERMON ASKS:
Why are so many families struggling, even when they're trying to do things right?
Why did God create marriage and family — and does that still matter today?
Where do you turn when your family is in crisis — and should the Bible be your first stop?
Is Jesus truly the most important relationship in your life, or has your spouse or child taken that place?
Can you honestly say, "As for me and my family, we will serve the Lord"?
Who is the closest "neighbor" you're called to love — and are you actually loving them?
ANSWERS & KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Marriage and family were God's idea — not a cultural institution or human invention. God designed it, which means God knows best how it works (Genesis 1–2, Matthew 19).
The "quiet drift" is the biggest threat most families face — not dramatic collapse, but a slow drift away from God's blueprint that leaves families feeling like something is just... missing.
Following God's design isn't optional if you want God's blessing. Knowing what the Bible says isn't enough — you have to actually do it (James 1, 2 Timothy 3:16-17).
Your relationship with Jesus is the foundation of everything else. When Jesus is not first in your home, every other relationship suffers for it — your marriage, your parenting, all of it.
Love God, love others — the two greatest commandments — are not abstract principles. They apply directly to what's happening under your roof right now.
"As for me and my family, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua 24) is not just a wall decoration — it's a daily decision that shapes everything in your home.
Scriptures Referenced: Genesis 1–2 • Matthew 19 • Matthew 22 • 2 Timothy 3:16-17 • James 1:22-25 • Joshua 24:14-15
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