Sermon
Family Life
Mercy Hill Church - Cincinnati
Speaker: Troy Nesbitt, with Hazel, with Ernie Bonnoitt, with Jesse McCluskey
January 31, 2022 · 41 min
ParentingBiblical Manhood & WomanhoodFamilyDiscipleshipEphesians 6:1–4Colossians 3:20–21Exodus 20:12
Summary
Using Ephesians 6:1-4, the pastor teaches that children honor parents and fathers lead their families through encouragement, comfort, and instruction rooted in Christ's love, not anger or harshness. This foundational obedience to parents shapes lifelong respect for authority and reflects the gospel.
Highlights
If you have a broken relationship with your parents you will have broken relationships throughout your entire life.
Dads, don't stir up anger in your children. Be the leading lover. Be the leading comforter. Be the leading encourager. Be the leading urger.
When you lead as parents in dealing with your sin, actually, you pave the path for your children to know, love, and follow Jesus.