Biblical Insights on Marriage and Parenting

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Biblical Insights on Marriage and Parenting

Building a Christ-Centered Home

October 19, 2024 • Pastor Harry Profit • Ephesians 5:22—6:4

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In this sermon, Ephesians 5:22-6:4 provides a foundation for building a Christ-centered home. This message emphasizes that marriage and parenting are designed to reflect the love, unity, and sacrificial service seen in Christ’s relationship with the church. Husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loved the church—selflessly, prioritizing their wives’ spiritual well-being. Wives are encouraged to submit respectfully to their husbands, not out of compulsion, but as a voluntary, Christ-centered act of love.

Parenting is highlighted as an essential role where parents are the primary spiritual guides for their children. This involves raising them in the “discipline and instruction of the Lord,” prioritizing their faith over worldly success. The sermon challenges parents to make the home a place where Christ’s love and teachings are central, encouraging children to develop their relationship with God.

This message reminds us that these roles, though countercultural, are about mutual love and respect, reflecting Christ’s sacrifice and care. Embracing these roles isn’t always easy, but God equips each family member to live out His design, creating a home that becomes a living witness of the Gospel.

A Vision for a Godly Family

October 19, 2024 • Dr. Carlton C. McLeod • Proverbs 29:18

This sermon calls families to reclaim their homes by grounding every aspect of family life in Scripture. The message begins with Proverbs 29:18, urging the congregation to see the essential role of vision as defined by God’s Word. Here, a godly vision gives families direction, drives motivation, builds faith, and cultivates discipline. Listeners are encouraged to imagine households where each member—father, mother, and children—prioritizes Christ above all, loving God with their heart, soul, mind, and strength. Through vivid examples, the sermon paints a picture of a church that embodies godly family life: families worshiping together, discipling one another, and serving as lights of Christ in their community. Ultimately, this message offers renewed hope, reminding listeners that no matter their current family situation, God can bring healing and reformation through His Word. Families are invited to open their hearts, embrace God’s correction, and pursue this vision with a commitment to Scripture, trusting in God’s power to transform their homes for His glory.

The Good News

October 19, 2024 • Pastor Harry Profit • Psalm 78:1–8

This sermon, from Psalm 78:1-8, speaks to the heart of every believer’s responsibility to pass on the faith. We’re reminded here that living out and sharing the good news of Christ isn’t just for ourselves—it’s a legacy for those who come after us. Drawing from Asaph’s message to Israel, the sermon underscores three key points: proclaiming God’s mighty works, remembering His covenant, and learning from past generations’ mistakes. It’s a call to make sure our homes and churches are places where God’s Word is both taught and lived out daily. Instead of waiting for children and those around us to “catch on” to the faith, the message challenges us to intentionally weave Scripture into every part of life—not just Sunday morning. The good news is that God doesn’t leave us to do this alone. He promises His Spirit to strengthen us, guiding us in the truth even when we feel unprepared. As we look at past failures, both in the Bible and in life, this sermon encourages us to press forward, rooted in the hope that it’s never too late to pass on a legacy that reflects Christ. God’s mercy and faithfulness make every new day an opportunity to teach, disciple, and leave behind a faith that endures.

Building on the Rock!

October 19, 2024 • Dr. Carlton C. McLeod • Matthew 7:24–27

In this sermon, "Building on the Rock," the message from Matthew 7:24-27 urges believers to ground their lives and households in Christ and His Word. Here, Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish builders reminds us that life's storms are inevitable, but how we build our households will determine whether we stand firm or collapse under pressure. Building on the rock—Christ and Scripture—means aligning every aspect of family life with God’s truth rather than cultural norms, ensuring that our foundation is firm and enduring. The message presents seven principles for a biblically healthy household: making Christ central, letting His gospel drive family priorities, talking about Him daily, finding joy in His presence, heeding His warnings, participating actively in church, and viewing service as a reasonable act of worship. This Christ-centered vision applies regardless of family dynamics, whether traditional, single-parent, or blended. Each family can find hope and strength when the foundation is secure in Christ. The call is clear: examine what your household is truly built upon. If it’s not built on the rock, it’s time to realign, so that God’s strength sustains your family through every challenge. This sermon reminds us that while material things can look stable, only a life anchored in Jesus will truly stand.