God defines marriage as one man and one woman and designed marriage to be a loving environment where fathers and mothers raise their children in the “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). It should be a father’s highest goal to bring up his children to know, love, and obey Jesus Christ. Today, we shall discuss the father’s role and consider ways for him to strive to not embitter his children but to embolden them.
Category Archives: Sermon
The Parable of the Ten Minas (Luke 19:11-27)
In our sermon today, Jesus has just taught about His mission “to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). Some believed that when Jesus entered Jerusalem the kingdom of God would appear immediately, but Jesus knew He must first go to the Father and then return later. For this reason Jesus “proceeded to tellContinueContinue reading “The Parable of the Ten Minas (Luke 19:11-27)”
Sodom’s Sinister Suggestion (Genesis 14)
Appearances can be deceiving. How can a Christian know the difference between what God has provided as a blessing and what Satan has placed as a trap? Are you confident in your ability to tell the difference? Genesis 14 provides us an example of faithful discernment. The King of Sodom made Abram an offer thatContinueContinue reading “Sodom’s Sinister Suggestion (Genesis 14)”
Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen 19)
Believe it or not, all warning signs are necessary because people can be very foolish. The reason there is a warning on bleach telling you not to drink it is because someone tried to drink it. The library’s warning not to stick your hand in the book return is there because someone tried to stickContinueContinue reading “Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen 19)”
Our Strategy: Take the Next Step (Hebrews 10:24-25)
What is keeping you from taking the next step of faith? Taking a step of faith is simple (God tells us what to do), peaceful (obedience brings peace), and necessary (we must step out in faith in order to mature). So why don’t we do it? Maybe it is because we have listened to theContinueContinue reading “Our Strategy: Take the Next Step (Hebrews 10:24-25)”
Our Values: A Mighty Flowing River
While a lake may be beautiful, a river is powerful. Jesus designed His church to be more like a powerful river rather than a leisurely lake. While many factors contribute to this power, consider that it is the banks of the river that channel energy and momentum. Last week we discussed what we are supposedContinueContinue reading “Our Values: A Mighty Flowing River”
Our Mission: Bringing the Love of Christ to a Hurting World
What happens when a church forgets her purpose? She becomes distracted and unconcerned as the devil steals, kills, and destroys. Do not be deceived, our enemy is on the prowl and ready to pounce; sowing seeds of discord in the world and leaving a trail of destruction. Jesus came to “destroy the works of theContinueContinue reading “Our Mission: Bringing the Love of Christ to a Hurting World”
A Godly Mother (Happy Mother’s Day)
Moms, could you imagine being the mother of Jesus? What do you do with a perfectly obedient child? Before we begin today, let us make sure we are discussing the mother of Jesus who is found in the Bible. There is a profound disagreement between Catholics and Baptists regarding Jesus’ mother. Baptists stress weContinueContinue reading “A Godly Mother (Happy Mother’s Day)”
The Judge of all the Earth (Genesis 18)
God will not make an exception for you. He is the righteous Judge who rules impartially and will ensure that everyone receives what is due. In Genesis 18, the Lord demonstrated His righteousness by blessing Abraham and bringing punishment upon Sodom and Gomorrah. We also get a glimpse into God’s mercy when Abraham interceded forContinueContinue reading “The Judge of all the Earth (Genesis 18)”
Great Sorrow & Unceasing Anguish (Rom 9)
According to the Bible, a Christian should have love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, great sorrow and unceasing anguish. No, those last two items are not a typo, but are vital characteristics of a Christian. How can this be? How can you have joy and sorrow and how can you have peaceContinueContinue reading “Great Sorrow & Unceasing Anguish (Rom 9)”
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