A Mother’s Greatest Joy (1 of 7)
Series: Family Foundations
Jim Perdue
3 John 4
Intro/Attention
Happy Mother’s Day! Here at Second, I want you to know that we are grateful for our moms. The truth is, we wouldn’t be here without you...literally. So, I hope you have an incredible day. You deserve it!
*Mother’s Day is one of the most special days in all of the year. We are told there are more telephone calls made on Mother’s Day than any other time of the year. If you haven’t called your mom yet, I want to encourage you to do so. Mother’s Day is a very special day. It is a day when we remember our mothers. We give her gifts and phone calls. I heard about a wealthy son who decided to do something special for his mother on her day. He went to a pet shop and saw a very expensive talking bird. This was an unusual bird. This bird could whistle Amazing Grace. This bird could quote the 23rd Psalm. It was an unusual bird. The cost of the bird was $30,000. But what did he care? He was wealthy so he spent the $30,000 and bought the bird for his mother and had it shipped to her. On Mother’s Day he made his call to his mother. ‘‘Mother, how did you like the bird I sent you?’’ She said, ‘‘O, it was delicious, son.’’ I don’t suppose any of you sons will get into that dilemma but it is a day when we send our mothers something very, very special.*
Today, I want to talk to you about A Mother’s Greatest Joy. If you’re here today and you’re a godly mother, there is one thing that matters more to you than anything else. It’s found in a short New Testament book near the end of the Bible. You might miss it if you’re not careful. It’s found in the book of 3 John. One little verse right there, verse 4. ‘‘I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.’’ (ON SCREEN)
Now, before we move on, it’s important for us to understand that this letter was written by the Apostle John. He wasn’t a mother. And it was written to a leader in the church. So, ...
Series: Family Foundations
Jim Perdue
3 John 4
Intro/Attention
Happy Mother’s Day! Here at Second, I want you to know that we are grateful for our moms. The truth is, we wouldn’t be here without you...literally. So, I hope you have an incredible day. You deserve it!
*Mother’s Day is one of the most special days in all of the year. We are told there are more telephone calls made on Mother’s Day than any other time of the year. If you haven’t called your mom yet, I want to encourage you to do so. Mother’s Day is a very special day. It is a day when we remember our mothers. We give her gifts and phone calls. I heard about a wealthy son who decided to do something special for his mother on her day. He went to a pet shop and saw a very expensive talking bird. This was an unusual bird. This bird could whistle Amazing Grace. This bird could quote the 23rd Psalm. It was an unusual bird. The cost of the bird was $30,000. But what did he care? He was wealthy so he spent the $30,000 and bought the bird for his mother and had it shipped to her. On Mother’s Day he made his call to his mother. ‘‘Mother, how did you like the bird I sent you?’’ She said, ‘‘O, it was delicious, son.’’ I don’t suppose any of you sons will get into that dilemma but it is a day when we send our mothers something very, very special.*
Today, I want to talk to you about A Mother’s Greatest Joy. If you’re here today and you’re a godly mother, there is one thing that matters more to you than anything else. It’s found in a short New Testament book near the end of the Bible. You might miss it if you’re not careful. It’s found in the book of 3 John. One little verse right there, verse 4. ‘‘I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.’’ (ON SCREEN)
Now, before we move on, it’s important for us to understand that this letter was written by the Apostle John. He wasn’t a mother. And it was written to a leader in the church. So, ...
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