City On A Hill
Happy Mother's Day! We pray that all the women of City On a Hill feel loved and appreciated today!
1 Samuel 1:1-2
1 Samuel 1:3-6
1 Samuel 1:7-8
I. GODLY WOMEN DON’T HAVE IT ALL TOGETHER
v.7 – Hannah wept and would not eat.
1 Samuel 1:9-11
II. GODLY WOMEN PRAY OFTEN
James 5:13 - Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray.
Proverbs 15:8 - The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Samuel 1:12-20
III. GODLY WOMEN ARE TRANSPARENT
3 Options
a. You can avoid the discussion
This involves no transparency at all.
b. You can affirm your flaws
Truth: Transparency without transformation is toxic.
“Toxic Transparency”
City On a Hill’s Vision Statement:
“Making church a safe place for people to let go of their secrets”
“Providing a safe process to grow in spiritual and emotional maturity in Christ”
Truth: The safe process moves transparency from toxic to transformational.
c. You can admit powerlessness
Options a & b: I remain in control
Option c: I relinquish control
1 Samuel 1:21-27
IV. GODLY WOMEN RECOGNIZE GOD’S FAITHFULNESS
1 Samuel 1:27-28
V. GODLY WOMEN ARE COMMITTED TO GOD’S CALL
Nazirite Vow: Numbers 6
PARENT DEDICATION
The Parent Covenant
“I will treasure my child as a gift from God on loan to me.”
“I will teach my child of God’s love and of His gift of eternal life through His son Jesus.”
“I will show grace and forgiveness to my child, as grace and forgiveness have been shown to me.”
“I will disciple and lead my child to live a life that honors the Lord Jesus.”
“I will accept responsibility for helping my child discover his or her God given purpose in life.”
“I will model repentance when I fall short, and demonstrate what a repentant life looks like.”
The Church Covenant
“I will pray for you and your children as often as I think of your family.”
“I will encourage you often to continue leading your children in a Godly way.”
“I will assist you when necessary in watching over your children.”
“I will hold you accountable to this commitment you have made by caring for you and asking you how you are doing.”