July 14, 2024

Parenting: Teaching Sacrifice and Kingdom Service

33 minutes

Bill Teubl continues his series on parenting, focusing on teaching children to make sacrifices and advance God’s kingdom. He emphasizes that these principles apply broadly, not just to parents, and encourages listeners to turn to God when they fall short. The sermon explores biblical foundations for sacrificial living and ministry, highlighting the importance of discernment and boundaries in serving the Lord.

[00:00:00] Introduction to the parenting series, recapping previous points: fellowship between generations, teaching risk-taking for God’s kingdom, and loving God over the world.

[01:35:08] Distinguishing between investments (using abundance) and sacrifices (giving up something costly).

[05:30:40] Explains how sacrifices unite believers, as everyone—regardless of resources—can give meaningfully.

[06:29:08] References Ephesians 5:1, linking sacrifices to Christ’s example and their fragrance to God.

[07:31:40] Examines Psalm 40:6-8, contrasting Old Testament sacrifices with Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice of His body.

[16:50:24] Briefly mentions 2 Corinthians 8-9 on giving principles but defers detailed discussion.

[17:37:68] Shifts to advancing God’s kingdom, using Psalm 127:1-5 to stress reliance on the Lord amid opposition.

Warns against overextension in ministry (e.g., lack of rest, anxious toil).

[23:24:44] Encourages parents to defend children spiritually when they face opposition in ministry.

[28:39:14] Responds to a question about sending children into ministry, advising discernment based on maturity.

Scripture References

Ephesians 5:1

Psalm 40:6-8

Hebrews 10:5-10

2 Corinthians 8-9

Psalm 127:1-5

2 Samuel 7

Generated by AI model deepseek-chat

The post Parenting: Teaching Sacrifice and Kingdom Service first appeared on Canaan Fellowship.

...more

View all episodes

By Canaan Fellowship