In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of taking marriage seriously and finding a partner that God has chosen for us. He encourages listeners to reflect on their past actions and attitudes towards their parents, specifically in terms of honoring and obeying them. The preacher also highlights the significance of seeking parental counsel and humbling oneself before them. The sermon aims to provide a biblical foundation for understanding courtship and the importance of cultivating a godly relationship before marriage.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of obeying and yielding to the word of God. He draws parallels between the story of Pharaoh and the choices we have in our own lives. The preacher highlights the consequences of hardening our hearts and not obeying God's commands, such as losing provisions and experiencing destruction. He also addresses the issue of honoring parents, even if they have passed away or are not physically present, emphasizing the sin of unforgiveness and bitterness. The sermon concludes with a reminder of God's message to turn our hearts back to Him and His established order, starting with the family.

In this sermon, the speaker shares his experiences of preaching the word of God and traveling across the nation. He recalls a powerful encounter with a man who commended him for fearlessly preaching the unadulterated word of God. The speaker also mentions witnessing the devastation of families who have lost their children and how they turn to the words of Job in their grief. He shares a story of a man who wrote a heartfelt letter to his parents, seeking forgiveness and reconciliation, and how his parents had been praying for him daily, not knowing if he was alive or dead.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of loving and respecting one's spouse, highlighting the sacrificial love husbands should have for their wives, the need for wives to submit to their husbands in the Lord, and the impact of a godly marriage on children. It also addresses the significance of obeying parents unless it goes against God's commandments, and the consequences of rejecting God's truth and commandments in family relationships.

John Wesley emphasizes the biblical command for children to obey their parents, highlighting that this principle is universally recognized and rooted in both natural law and divine revelation. He explains that obedience is not only a duty but also brings blessings, as it is pleasing to God and is the first commandment with a promise. Wesley urges parents to instill this obedience from a young age, warning against the dangers of indulgence and the consequences of allowing children to act on their own will. He calls for a serious commitment from both parents and children to uphold this commandment, framing it as essential for spiritual well-being and familial harmony.