April 16, 2016 - Church at Worship

Sermon: “The Lesson of Memories”  - by Randy Roberts

Pastoral Welcome: The Ice Family

Scripture Reading: James 3:7–12, TNIV

Children's Feature: Shawna Campbell

Sermon Notes:

 It seems to me that many of us—and I am here thinking of American Christians—want

to do things right!  We want to make sure that we get our education at the best possible

schools, buy the best possible houses, drive the best (most dependable) cars, and do

our jobs in the best possible way. We want to win the championship, and we love the

champions who win! This drive, it seems, affects most every area of our lives.

It even affects our parenting. Or at least it did mine. When we brought Austin home

from the hospital, and then later when we brought Miranda home, I wrestled with the

thought that I had to do the best possible job  of parenting! I had to do it right . Now,

obviously  any loving parent wants to be the best he or she can be. But, in my case, I

realized that my perfectionism was coming through and was threatening to make what

could be a joyful but challenging task into an impossible one.

And then I ran across a concept, a concept that gave me a great deal of freedom. It

is to that  concept that we turn our thoughts today. I hope you will join me, and I hope

that it will give you peace and encouragement as well.

One more thing: as you seek to be faithful in your parenting journey, just know that

Jesus, through His Spirit, walks by your side, strengthening, encouraging, convicting,

blessing and loving you all the way. And if He  is for you, who or what can be against

you?!

Randy Roberts

Senior Pastor