Real Men

Fathers Day 07

1. Introduction:

· “Real” = Enthusiastic, genuine, not an imitation or ‘look alike’.

· Nation needs “Real Men”.

· John 14:8-10  -  Jesus represented fully what God the Father is like.

2. Characteristics of Real Men:

i)   Carry and impart a dream for the next generation.

Matthew 9:35 – 10-1

ii) Protect their family from potential danger.

· Mark 8:15  - Take heed, beware of the leaven of Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.

iii) Place Family Life and Values ahead of Pursuit of money.

· Luke 12:13-15

iv) Embrace the Role and Responsibility of Fatherhood wholeheartedly.

· John 17:4-9

v) Not afraid to Confront issues.

· Matthew 20:24-27  -  “It shall not be so among you”.

vi) Speak into the heart of his children.

· John 1:41-42

         vii)  Believes the best when things go wrong.

· John 20:12-15

   viii) Not ashamed to express love openly. 

· John 11:35,   John 13:1-5,23

3.  Movie – ‘Blood Diamonds’ – Real Man – Real Father:

· Son stolen away by rebel forces.

· Son brainwashed – forget who he was, where he came from, destiny, did evil.

· Father came looking for son.

· Father reminded him of his destiny, roots.

· Father unashamedly loved him back to life.

· John 3:16  -  “God so loved the world…”