The sermon explores the concept of the church as a household, emphasizing its distinct nature from modern corporate structures like LLCs or corporations. Drawing from 1 Timothy 3, 1 Corinthians 3, and Ephesians 2, the message highlights the importance of covenant succession, inheritance, and hierarchical obedience within the church community, asserting that individual behavior directly impacts the entire body. It challenges the notion of casual membership, advocating for a deeper commitment akin to adoption and inheritance, while also affirming the vital role of dedicated service to the church, exemplified by figures like Dorcas and Anna, and ultimately pointing to the church as the ultimate household of faith, where individuals can contribute meaningfully regardless of familial status.

The sermon explores the concept of holiness and God's covenantal relationship with families, particularly focusing on the status conferred upon non-believing spouses and children within Christian households. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 7:14, it argues that an unbelieving husband married to a believer is made holy, and similarly, children of even one believing parent possess a certain status before God, marked by ritualistic holiness akin to baptism. The message emphasizes the responsibilities of Christian parents to raise their children in the Lord, with the congregation committing to support them in this calling, culminating in the baptism of a child as a visible sign of God's covenant and blessing.

the proper response to sinful scandal breaking out in the church.

Examining what it means to be equally yoked.

part 3 in this series on the details of divorce and remarriage

Episode 14: The children of believers are consecrated to God.

Episode 6: in this podcast we continue to discuss the status of children born to believers.

Overview of Paul's command to render due benevolence in marriage. Also, a charge to work on love and peace within the home.

a sketch of Stephen as a model of biblical masculinity