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Sermon Series Plan: Family Series Assignment HOMI635: Preaching for Special Occasions (D01) July 28, 2023

2 Series Title: Honor Thy Parents: Power of Mothers and Fathers Title: "Honoring Mothers" Objective: to encourage the audience to honor their Mothers. I. Introduction Good Morning Everyone! Welcome to week one of the “Honor Thy Parents series. In this series, we will shed light on the value our parent brings to our development form adolescents to adulthood. I do not know about you all, but my Mother is one of my favorite woman in my life. It is paramount as Christians to understand the significance of Mother's Day. In today’s sermon, we will Proverbs 31:10-31. Mothers places a high priority on home life, so in return we must not let our days pass by wasted and unfruitful. 1 II. God's Design for Motherhood A. Reflecting on the biblical perspective of motherhood B. Exploring God's intentional design in creating mothers C. Highlighting the nurturing and sacrificial qualities of mothers III. The Virtuous Mother: Lessons from Proverbs 31 A. Reading and dissecting Proverbs 31:10-31 B. Understanding the characteristics of a godly mother C. Encouraging mothers to embrace their unique roles and strengths IV. The Unseen Sacrifices of Motherhood A. Recognizing the countless sacrifices mothers make 1 Nelson’s Annual Preacher's Sourcebook 2016 (Thomas Nelson, 2016), 116.

3 B. Sharing stories of selflessness and dedication of mothers C. Encouraging the congregation to appreciate and support Mothers V. A Mother's Love: Reflecting God's Love A. Drawing parallels between a mother's love and God's love B. Emphasizing the unconditional nature of a Mother's love C. Encouraging children to honor and cherish their Mothers VI. Conclusion Mother's Day is all about shedding light on the hard working women in our lives. In today’s society, a lot are expected of women. We criticize mothers who choose not to stay at home, but we pressure women on government assistance to leave their children behind. 2 I pray that all women are blessed enough to become a Mother or Motherly figure at some point in life. I will close out with a prayer to all mothers and I encourage of you to do the same. Title: "Celebrating the Gift of Mothers" Objective: to ensure the audience celebrate the gifts mothers bring to this world. 2 Elizabeth Rose, A Mother’s Job : The History of Day Care, 1890-1960 , (New York: Oxford University Press, 1999), 79

4 I. Introduction Good morning everyone! This is part two of the series. This series highlights the wonderful contributions Mothers bring to our world. I will begin by acknowledging the importance of motherhood in my life. I was well taken care of by my mother. When I received care and love from her, it turned me into the man I am today. I offer praise and thanksgiving to my mother for all her hard work for me. 3 Today’s passage will cover Isaiah 66:13, which discusses mothers' values. II. God's Gift of Mothers A. Reflecting on the biblical perspective of motherhood as a divine gift B. Discussing how mothers play a unique and irreplaceable role in families C. Recognizing the impact of a mother's love and nurturing on individuals and society III. Honoring the Sacrifices of Mothers A. Acknowledging the countless sacrifices that mothers make for their families B. Sharing personal stories or testimonies of sacrificial mothers C. Encouraging the congregation to appreciate and express gratitude for these sacrifices IV. A Mother's Influence on Children A. Discussing the profound impact mothers have on the development of their children B. Exploring studies or research that highlight the importance of maternal influence C. Emphasizing the role of mothers in shaping children's values, character, and faith V. Motherly Love as a Reflection of God's Love A. Drawing parallels between a mother's love and God's unconditional love 3 Arthur A. R. Nelson, A Book of Prayers: A Guide to Public and Personal Intercession (Westmont, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2012), 58.

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