Topic: Parenting

Most people have heard the statement, "Spare the rod spoil the child." It's a general saying people use to promote disciplining their child. Many people believe this is a biblical statement. The verse most closely associated with this statement is likely Proverbs 22:15 In this sermon we look at why this statement is a misquote and what the Bible actually says about this topic.

Parenting is hard. In fact, there is no such thing as a perfect parent. Outside of God, Himself, of course! On top of that, we all have different parenting styles. Some may be better than others, but no one style is the "right" style. So, how do we know we're parenting correctly? How do we know we have done the best job once they become an adult? Thankfully, the Word of God teaches us about priority. It teaches us what's most important in parenting. We may not be able to get everything right, but what if we could get the most important things right when it comes to parenting? In this sermon we learn that goal - And God's Word teaches us how to get there!

When I say God can do impossible things, how does that sit with you? Do you believe God can and will provide? God has a way of showing God can do impossible things and He uses the womb to show he has power no one else has. He does it repeatedly in Scripture, God opening up wombs. Now He doesn't always open up wombs. Sometimes that's not in His Plan. But if He does open up a womb, it's for a purpose. God opens wombs to show He can do impossible things. But the virgin birth stands alone in Scripture. There's nothing else like it. It stands alone. God does impossible things!