In this sermon, the preacher announces his upcoming anniversary message on the role of a mother in a Christian home. He believes that Chinese New Year is a great opportunity to promote Christian filial piety and parental love. The sermon is based on Ephesians 6:1-4, which emphasizes the importance of children obeying their parents and fathers not provoking their children. The preacher also shares anecdotes about members of his church and their desires for long life, highlighting the significance of Chinese New Year in bringing families together to honor and bless their parents.

C.H. Spurgeon reflects on King David's poignant inquiry about his son Absalom after a devastating battle, emphasizing the depth of a father's love and anxiety for his child, even one who has rebelled against him. Spurgeon highlights the natural inclination of parents to worry about their children's safety, both physically and spiritually, and urges listeners to consider the implications of their actions on their parents' hearts. He stresses the importance of nurturing a relationship with God and the dangers of straying from faith, while also encouraging parents to actively engage in their children's spiritual upbringing. Ultimately, Spurgeon calls for a recognition of the eternal state of loved ones, urging that the question of their safety should be paramount in our hearts and prayers.

Robert F. Adcock explores the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15, emphasizing the themes of self-will versus strong-will and the unconditional love of a father. He illustrates how the younger son, driven by self-will, squanders his inheritance and faces dire consequences, ultimately leading him to return home in repentance. Adcock highlights the father's compassion and readiness to forgive, symbolizing God's love for His children. The sermon encourages parents to maintain hope and love for their wayward children, reminding them that the door is always open for reconciliation. Adcock concludes with a call for all to recognize their need for Christ and to return to the Father.

D.L. Moody shares a poignant story of a father and his prodigal son, illustrating the deep pain caused by the son's reckless choices that led to his mother's death and now threatened his father's life. The father, filled with love and desperation, pleads with his son to stay home, but the son, consumed by his vices, chooses to leave, trampling over his father's love and sacrifice. This powerful narrative highlights the heartache of a parent witnessing their child's self-destructive path and the profound impact of sin on family relationships.