Sermon Series: The Church that Pleases God
Sermon Title: The Importance of Respect (Pt. 1)
Sermon Passage: 1 Timothy 5:1-2; Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-3

Part One: Honoring Mothers

Central Truth: We are to

our parents in every

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of our lives.

Question: How are we to show proper honor to our parents throughout life?

Four pictures from the life of Jesus:
1. The Boy in the temple: Luke 2:41-52 (focus: 51)
Children are to

to their parents.

2. The Wedding in Cana: John 2:1-12 (focus: 4)
As adults, we relate to our parents as

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.
Adults, particularly married adults, are no longer

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of their parents.
Adults are to respect their parents and give them

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.

3. Rebuking the Pharisees: Matthew 15:3-9 (focus: 4)
Adults are to

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their parents to others.
Adults are to fulfill their

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to their parents.

4. A word from the cross: John 19:25-27
Jesus made provision for His mother to be

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after His death.

Questions to Consider:
How would you evaluate your relationship with your parents? What do you think God would say?
Do your words and actions regarding your parents reflect respect and honor?
Is there anything you need to do or say to make things right?