Sunday Morning, May 8, 2016
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SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 8
-As you read through God’s word and become more knowledgeable you should be constantly seeking to change thing sin your life that are not in line with God.
-A lot of people who attend church are not serious about church. When you come to church expect to learn something and take something away that will change your life.
-Conduct church how God instructs you to, not based on your personal preference.
SCRIPTURE: Ezra 9
SCRIPTURE: Exodus
-Honor your father and your mother. Simple. How you treat your parents has a direct impact on your life/ health.
-Simply “not doing anything wrong” is not considered honoring your parents, you have to give or do something for them. Go above and beyond.
-Don’t live your life waiting for people to ask you favors. Seek out good things to do.
-Have a goal to make other people’s lives better.
SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 5 & 27
-Your life could actually be better if you honor your parents.
-Just because you forget about a sin doesn’t mean it’s forgotten. You must ask for repentance.
-Be careful about speaking negatively about your parents. Be respectful.
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 1, 10, 15, 19, 20, 23, 28, & 30
-Don’t make life difficult for your parents because it could also bring shame to your family.
-Listen to your parents.
-Are you genuinely happy when you see others doing good and are happy?
-Be a blessing to your parents.
-Don’t just take Mother’s Day or Father’s Day to appreciate your parents, do it occasionally.