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Beloved in the Lord Jesus: Jacob was godly, but he looked and the winds and the waves and he took his eyes off of the Lord. Yes, he had met with the Lord and his angels and was recently reassured of God's call to return to Canaan. Yes, he had the support of his wives to return. Yes, God had protected from Laban. Yes, God prospered him and made him into 2 companies. But fear took over his life…again! Fear is like a recurring disease that flares up ever so often. Hear today what fear made Jacob do. Our headings are: 1. Jacob Gathers a Gift for Esau 2. Jacob Gives the Gift to Esau 3. Jacob Gets his Family Ready to Meet Esau Our goals are: That you will use God's methods to accomplish God's goals and so bring glory to Christ.

Main Points 1. In His justice, God must deal with sin. 2. In His mercy, God invites us to return to Him. This sermon explores the tension between divine justice and mercy as depicted in Hosea 11, shifting the metaphor of God's relationship with Israel from a husband to a father. The text highlights God's tender care in teaching and leading His people, contrasted with their persistent rebellion and refusal to repent. While God must address sin through judgment due to His justice, His heart is stirred with compassion, asking how He can destroy those He loves. The passage reveals that God's discipline is an expression of love, and His ultimate desire is for His children to return to Him. The sermon concludes with an invitation for both unbelievers and wandering believers to respond to God's gracious call for repentance and restoration.

This sermon concludes a series on marriage by examining the second foundation: the distinct gender roles established by God. Drawing primarily from Ephesians 5, the message outlines the husband's responsibility to love his wife with the sacrificial, purposeful, and personal love that Christ shows the church. It emphasizes that a husband must first submit to Christ's authority to provide effective leadership, while the wife is called to submit to her husband as unto the Lord, honoring him with respect and dignity. The teaching clarifies that submission is not a statement of superiority but of organizational order, allowing for autonomy and the exercise of gifts within the marriage. Finally, the sermon urges couples to work together as a unified team to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, rejecting the idea that the church or school replaces parental responsibility.

This sermon explores the theological foundation of biblical marriage as presented in Ephesians 5, arguing that a Christian union is not primarily about mutual satisfaction but about displaying the relationship between Christ and His church. The message emphasizes that a Christ-centered marriage begins with individual surrender to God and the filling of the Holy Spirit, which addresses the root heart issues of selfishness and pride that often undermine relationships. It outlines distinct responsibilities for spouses, calling wives to respect God's order through willing submission and husbands to emulate Christ's sacrificial, sanctifying, and cherishing love. The preacher challenges listeners to view their marriage as a public testimony of grace and faithfulness, urging them to focus on their own spiritual growth and obedience to Scripture rather than demanding change from their spouse. Ultimately, the sermon invites the congregation to examine their hearts before the Lord, seeking to align their domestic lives with the eternal mystery of Christ's love for the church.

1. Calling 2. Purpose 3. Possibility This sermon examines the biblical mandate for husbands to love their wives by modeling their conduct on Christ's relationship with the Church. The central argument posits that true marital love is defined by sacrificial giving, unconditional commitment, and tender care, rather than worldly passion or conditional attraction. By exploring the doctrine of sanctification, the message emphasizes that a husband's role is to spiritually beautify his wife through the daily application of God's Word and family devotion. The tone is convicting and instructional, urging men to measure their performance against the standard of Christ rather than other men, and to rely on divine grace to fulfill this demanding calling. The sermon concludes with the assurance that this high standard is achievable through faith and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life.

This sermon explores the biblical principles of marital submission and mutual honor found in 1 Peter 3, emphasizing the 'hidden person of the heart' as a source of spiritual influence. The teaching uses the examples of Sarah, Hannah, and Ruth to illustrate how a wife's gentle and quiet spirit can serve as a powerful testimony, even to an unbelieving husband. It addresses the challenge of suffering while doing what is right, encouraging believers to view such trials as godly suffering rather than a cause for fear. The message concludes by directing husbands to live with their wives in understanding and honor, recognizing them as fellow heirs of the grace of life, thereby ensuring that their prayers are not hindered.

What does it mean for a husband to lead his home spiritually? In this message, Elder Jonathan Moseley considers the biblical call for husbands to know, live, teach, and reinforce the Word of God within their families. Drawing from passages including 1 Peter 3 and Ephesians 5, he looks at practical ways a husband can lead—not simply by telling his family what to do, but by growing in Scripture himself, living out what he teaches, and patiently helping those closest to him grow in their walk with the Lord. This message is part of our ongoing series, The Christian Home, where we are considering the biblical principles that shape marriage, family life, and the responsibilities of husbands and wives. To hear more messages from the series, visit The Christian Home on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or SermonAudio.