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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.

This sermon explores the divine attribute of God's jealousy, distinguishing it from sinful human envy by framing it as a holy zeal for His exclusive glory and covenant loyalty. By contrasting the perfect order of creation with the disorder introduced by the fall, the message illustrates how humanity's desire for autonomy constitutes idolatry that severs the life-giving relationship with the Creator. The preacher uses the institution of marriage as a primary metaphor to reveal the depth of God's covenantal love, showing how His jealousy protects the exclusive union He desires with His people. The narrative culminates in the gospel promise found in Hosea, where God betroths His people to Himself forever through the imputed righteousness of Christ, satisfying both His justice and His mercy. Finally, the sermon addresses God's avenging jealousy, asserting that His wrath against sin and His love for His people are perfectly united on the cross, offering both a warning to the unrepentant and comfort to believers who trust in His perfect justice.

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.

Last week, we considered how people refuse the rest God offers. This message turns to a rest many homes have lost: Proverbs 29:17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. What happens when parents refuse to correct a child because they cannot bear to displease him? Eli honored his sons above God and failed to restrain them. David never asked Adonijah, "Why hast thou done so?" Adonijah grew up to declare, "I will be king." A child left to himself does not stay little. He grows up expecting his own way - in the home, in marriage, at work, and even before God. Indulgence may feel like love for the moment, but Scripture warns that it can bring shame to parents and danger to a child's soul. We will examine what the Bible says about correction, favoritism, idleness, and the hard task of teaching children to hear "no." Parents must love their children enough to put God first, train them while they are young, and prepare them to receive wisdom rather than demand a throne. Proverbs 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. Proverbs 23:14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.

This sermon examines the concept of feminine ungodliness by contrasting the life of a godly woman with the sins of self-indulgence, idleness, and gossip found in 1 Timothy 5. A woman who pursues pleasure over God, lacks meaningful work, or engages in corrupting speech is effectively dead while living. Drawing on Old Testament examples and New Testament applications, the text warns against the modern manifestations of these sins, such as retirement hedonism, social media addiction, and the breakdown of the domestic sphere. It exhorts believers to recognize godliness through good deeds rather than mere profession of faith, urging women to embrace their God-given roles in marriage, childbearing, and household management. The sermon concludes by challenging the church to champion true femininity and local charity as a counter-culture to modern feminism and state welfare, emphasizing that a life of purpose and service is the path to spiritual vitality.

Adult Sunday School – September 27, 2026 – Pastor Rhon Roberts From the Media Ministry of Mukwonago Baptist Church 1610 Honeywell Road Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.mukwonagobaptist.org 262-363-4197 Sunday Morning Descriptio