GODLY MOTHERS

Proverbs 31:30

May 8^th, 2022

Intro – Every Mother’s day and Father’s day I am reminded of how blessed I was to have godly Christian parents who trained me up to follow the Lord and to know the way of salvation. Today being Mother’s day I want to look at some examples of godly mothers in the Bible.

I. Hannah, the mother of Samuel. 1Sam.1:20

            A. A believer and a woman of prayer. 1Sam.1:13-15

            B. She gave her child to the Lord. 1Sam.1:27-28

                        1. As a believer she followed the Lord’s commands. Gen.17:12, 7

                        2. She kept her vows to the Lord. 1Sam.1:11

                        3. She had 3 years to train him. 1Sam.1:24

            C. Samuel worshiped the Lord. 1Sam.1:28

                        1. The Lord desires that we bring our children to Him. Mark 10:13-14

                        2. In the OT they were brought by circumcision, in the NT by baptism.Col.2:11-12, Acts 2:38-39

                        3. They understand more than you realize. Mt.11:25, Mt.21:16

            D. She continued to care for her child. 1Sam.2:19

II. Jochebed, the mother of Moses.  Ex.6:20

            A. Obeyed God rather than man.  Ex.1:16, Acts.5:29

            B. She entrusted her child to God and was blessed for it. Ex.2:9

III. Eunice, the mother of Timothy.

            A. Second generation of believers.   2Tim.1:5

            B. They taught Timothy the way of salvation also. 2Tim.3:14-15

Con. As a mother there is no more important thing you can teach your child than the way of salvation.

Samuel, Moses, Timothy are recorded in Scripture because they had godly mothers who trained them to follow

the Lord.

THE TRIUMPHANT SERVANT

Isaiah 53:13-15

April 17^th , 2022

Intro – What looked like defeat to the disciples on Good Friday turned into victory Easter morning! Our text today tells us about how Jesus would suffer, be exalted and triumph in the end.

I. Jesus rose again to conquer death.  2Tim 1:10

A. His suffering and death paid for our sin. (14) Is.53:5-6, 11-12.

B. His resurrection was unique. Acts 2:24, Rom.6:9

1. Never before or since has someone brought themselves back to life. Jn.10:17

2. Jesus proved He had the power to give eternal life. Rom.8:11, Jn.5:24

C. The disciples understood this after His resurrection. Lk 18:34, Jn. 20:6-9, Lk.24:45-48

II. He lives today to offer forgiveness and salvation. Acts 10:43, acts 26:18,

A. His sprinkled blood makes you clean. (15) Eph.1:7, Is.62:12, Eph.1:4, Phil.3:10

B. He will prosper by having many children.  1Cor.4:17, Is.53:10, Jn.1:12

C. Not all spiritual leaders will prosper by winning souls for Christ. Jer.10:21

III. He will return a triumphant King. Phil.3:20

A. He will be exalted and lifted up. (13) Acts 2:33, Col.2:15

B. Every earthly leader will bow to Him. Phil.2:10, Heb.9:28

Con. We serve the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, the One who conquered death and gives salvation.

CALLED OUT

1Peter 2:21-25

May 1^st, 2022

Intro – I want to focus on the part of our text today that tells us we have been called for a purpose. This is important not only for the confirmands to remember but for all of us. Today I want to share 7 of the things we have been called to.

1. We are been called to repent.  Luke 5:32 

2. We are been called to proclaim.  1Peter 2:9

3. We are been called to follow.   1Pet.2:21

4. We are called to find rest in Christ. Mt.11:28, Acts 2:39, 1Cor.1:9, Rom.8:28

5. We are called to freedom. Gal.5:13

            a. Freedom from sin.  (24)  Col.2:10, 14, 1Jn.1:9, Rom.7:14, 24

            b. Freedom from death. Jn.8:32, Jn.11:25-26, 1Jn.5:11

6. We are called to be sanctified. 1Thess.4:7, 2Tim.1:9, 2Cor.6:17

7. We are called to eternal life. 1Tim.6:12

Con – we can only answer these calls through faith in Jesus Christ.

OUR KING

Matthew 21:1-9

April 10th, 2022

Intro – In our text today Christ is hailed as a King. Which He is but there are many other things we can learn about Him from our text today.

I. Jesus is omniscient (all knowing).

A. Only God can see into another town!  Prov.15:3, Ps.139:1-2

B. Jesus was a true prophet. Mk.11:4-6, Deut.18:20-22

C. Jesus can also see into your heart. Jn.2:25

1. He knows your physical need. Matt.6:32

2. He knows your spiritual need.  Jn.3:3, Ps.51:10, 12

II. Jesus fulfills prophecy.

A. This proves His deity. Zech.9:9

B. He fulfilled all the prophecies concerning His ministry.  Matt.2:15,17-18, 23, Mt.8:17, Mt.12:17

C. Other than His resurrection and miracles there is no stronger proof of His deity than fulfilled prophecy.                                        

III. Jesus came as the Savior.

A. Hosanna = Save us now.  (9)

B. The crowd misunderstood His mission.

1. They were looking for an earthly King.

2. Jesus came to set up a spiritual kingdom. Jn.18:36-37

C. Jesus, our Savior and our King will return as King of Kings.  Rev.19:11,16

Con. – I know Jesus is my King, the question is, have you made Him your King? Surrender your life to Him and let Him rule in your heart today.