The sermon emphasizes that honoring mother figures aligns with God's desires through loving Him first. It outlines five practical ways to honor mothers: acts of service, words of affirmation, giving attention, modeling behavior for children, and daily acts of love. Honoring mothers reflects our love for God and is a continual practice.
Sermon Title: Honoring Mom - How to honor the mothers in our lives in ways God desires. Scripture: Various Engage: Speaking to 50,000 at the University of Texas spring ceremony on May 6, 2023, keynote speaker and solar-energy entrepreneur Hayes Barnard used the opportunity to honor his single mom, Diane Barnard. He told graduates she... Continue Reading →
The apostle Paul emphasizes in Colossians 2:16-17 that believers should not be judged on dietary laws or Sabbath observance, as these are merely shadows of what Christ offers. The early church, including Gentile believers, did not enforce Sabbath-keeping, indicating spiritual freedom in choosing worship days without judgment from others.
The New Testament reaffirms nine of the Ten Commandments with the exception of the Sabbath. Jesus and Paul emphasize love as the fulfillment of the law, highlighting moral principles like not committing adultery or murder. Christians are under the law of Christ, which is expressed through love, not the Old Covenant's regulations.
With four children, sometimes I feel as if I am more of a referee than a parent. I guess one could make the argument that being an effective referee is part of parenting, though. Regardless of how you view the role of referee in relationship to parenting, I often find myself quoting Jesus when trying... Continue Reading →