Show Us the Father—by Tsepo May
June 18, 2023
Sermon summary:
God has many roles. We are called to give thanks to the Father, to glorify the Father, and to show the Father. Christianity is firstly a relationship. In the parable of the prodigal son we see both sons had a skewed view of the fahter. We too can misunderstand and not have a healthy view of the Father, which will affect our relationship with him. Psalm 103:8-18 tells us God is...
In him, we have absolute safety, compassion-driven anger, and ultimate hope.
Watch the full service here (the sermon starts at 53mins)
We are called to excel in the grace of giving—it’s not just a duty, but a spiritual act of worship. Be consistent and faithful in our giving. Set it aside intentionally, and don’t delay in fulfilling what you’ve committed to the Lord. Don't let your imperfect view of God impact your giving.
Changing takes courage—but parenting God’s way means choosing His path, and knowing where our help comes from. Righteousness is about healing and strengthening relationships, not achieving perfection. Don’t conform to the world’s ways—seek God’s perspective on parenting. Model the behaviour you want to see, and let His Word draw your heart to your children, and theirs to yours. Be present in their spiritual journey—it's not optional, it's your responsibility.
We are like broken pieces of pottery. God went looking for us, he found the fragments of our lives discarded by life/shame/disappointment, and put us back with the blood of Jesus. Treat each other not as broken but perfected through Christ.