Ms. Cindy’s obituary has been in the paper. masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. We offer 30,000+ outlines and 10,000+ free sermon illustrations from top Christian pastors and communicators. with the imperishable (beauty) of a gentle (not being overly impressed by a sense of one’s self-importance, cf. ) Are you cultivating a beauty that is imperishable? Get Your Free eBook Now! Still submit and obey as much as is possible. Then Peter says, LIKEWISE, Wives, be subject to your own husbands. What can we really learn about someone from an obituary? That it might be some help for those of you who feel the same burden when preparing to preach a funeral sermon. Don’t repay His evil with evil of your own. The Value Of A Godly Woman 1 Samuel 25:1-42 40When the servants of David had come to Abigail at Carmel, they spoke to her saying, "David sent us to you, to ask you to become his wife." You should care about your external appearance, it should be a representation of your relationship with God- it is important. And though she stumbles like Sarah and laughs in disbelief at the promises of her God, he will turn her laughter into one of confidence in her Savior and joyful hope in his word. OK ladies, you heard it hear, you can no longer braid your hair, or wear jewelry, or wear nice clothes- right? . Grace Bible Church, NY. That’s what our memories of Ms. Cindy are made of. That’s where we start defining Christian womanhood. She calms and quiets her soul, and she does not flail and strive against the God who is her refuge and who determines her circumstances. Sometimes, you might hear a wife say, “My husband doesn’t deserve my submission.” And to that I would say, “Exactly right!” God is calling on the wives to submit anyways. of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible. She is not afraid of sickness. Click on the different category headings to find out more. Do you measure beauty with the same kind of criteria that God does? God makes it very plain to us in His Word what He values and what He views as real genuine beauty. This muddies the gospel that God designed to be showcased through her marriage. And so, it is important to ask the question, “What does God find beautiful in a woman?”. Lord, open the eyes of our hearts to see the value of the truths contained in your word. Paul wrote the entire books of 1 and 2 Timothy to encourage his spiritual son, Timothy. She advances the kingdom through fearless submission to God’s design for womanhood, marriage, motherhood, and ministry, because she hopes in God. But I have to tell you I think she loved her grandkids more, though. 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You should not seek to define your beauty solely on external things. καὶ αἱ ἅγιαι γυναῖκες αἱ ἐλπίζουσαι ⸀εἰς ♦⸆θεὸν. It is a gracious thing. D. Propriety of Spouses Vis-À-Vis an Unbelieving Spouse (3:1–7). Rather, her eyes were fixed on a trustworthy God who was worthy of her submission. Charles, Jr. on November 6, 2020 View More Preaching Articles She is a woman of whom this world is not worthy, and God is not ashamed to be called her God. An overflow of a wife’s hope and rest in God is submission to her husband. © 2020 SermonSearch. There are 4339 characters in the full content. We can’t sum up Ms. Cindy in a few inches in the newspaper. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. On behalf of the family of Neasha, I wish to thank each of you for being here today and though today is a very difficult day, the scriptures make this promise: Psalms 46:1-3 says, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Frightening in the future. But our memories are made up of watching her live. She had the ability to see the good in you. All types of intimidation—physical, emotional, social—would be used to force them back in line with the husband’s religious beliefs. The Testimony Of A Godly Woman Johnny Hunt I Sam. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening. The answer to the question is not just relevant to mothers. 261 sermon outlines, including 17 multi-week sermon series. This sermon in our series deals with the great impact the godly woman Abigail had on David's life. We are left with nothing worthwhile to share with needy souls, let alone our own souls. Many people came by last night because Ms. Cindy meant so much to them. Resonate a calm and quietness of spirit. Ladies, how are you doing at adorning the inner person of your heart? Illustration: Feminism common practice now to marry themselves. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by. A woman who hopes in God is not afraid, because she knows her God. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. This entire section is about faithfully enduring unjust treatment. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Sermon Study Sheets Pastor Scott L. Harris. She enjoyed people because she loved people. Without a doubt, God gives women strength. Should you not spend a greater effort adorning your heart in order to produce a gentle and a quite spirit? Before step one in sermon preparation, there has to be an idea. A lady known as a mother, a godly wife, and a Christian friend. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Our cravings can take us to new spouses, new jobs, or even new cities or countries. in order that even if some do not obey the word, ⸀ἐποπτεύσαντες τὴν ἐν φόβῳ ἁγνὴν ἀναστροφὴν ὑμῶν.*. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in Jesus Christ. “Whose daughters you are”- probably a reference to salvation, not saying that the church is Isreal. This excerpt only shows a 2000 character sample of the full content. Not just a feel-good-for-a-few-minutes encouragement. by being in subjection to their own husbands. She entrusts to God her children, her marriage, and her ministry. Now, I feel no sorrow for Mrs. Lewis right now, because she is in a better place. or what does God understand as beautiful in a woman?, or what does Biblical beauty look like? Sarah hoped in God, and she “considered him faithful who had promised” (Hebrews 11:11). I saw much of Ms. Cindy’s life in those words. How do we do this? 6. Friends and acquaintances are in attendance. Turn on your TV for 5 seconds, scroll through your Facebook page, read your Twitter feed or see what kind of pictures people post on Instagram and the world’s definition of beauty will scream at you. Here’s the number one memory I have of Ms. Cindy. “This is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves by submitting to their own husbands” (1 Peter 3:5). She is not afraid of death and dark valleys. There are many different single moments I remember about Ms. Cindy. 4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. “Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading … A Christian woman does not put her hope in her looks. Sarah submitted to Abraham because she trusted in and obeyed God. But the heart of a godly woman, the gentle and quite spirit, this is a reflection of the transforming power of the grace of God- this is a beautiful thing. Our cravings can take us to new spouses, new jobs, or even new cities or countries. What Peter found remarkable was that she still referred to him with respect and dignity instead of merely calling him an old man (though she did note his age!). Do not let your adorning (that which makes you beautiful) be external-, “Adorning”- that which makes you beautiful. and a quiet (well-ordered, without turmoil) spirit, Which in God’s sight is of great value (great value or worth, ordinarily of relatively high degree of monetary scale, very expensive, costly), Don’t let your adorning be external, BUT let you adorning (that which makes you beautiful) be the hidden person of the heart (your heart’s inner self), with a beauty that is not corruptible (imperishable).