Sermon Title: A Mother's Split Decision

Pastor Donald Morris

Sermon Title: A Mother's Split Decision

Main Text: 1 Kings 3:16-28
1 Kings 3:5- Solomon's Dream

Sermon Background: This is the story of the two women who went to King Solomon to get the situation resolved concerning their newborn son's. Now I knew this story but I didn't remember that both the mother's were prostitutes. This was to show that mother's don't have to be perfect. The pastor went on to explain that God used messed up people to teach and to lead so that we as sinner's and people with issues can relate to situation. But being that its mother's day Pastor Morris said he wanted to preach about a Mother's love and compare that Love to the Unconditional, Passionate love that God has for us His children! The following notes are the notes I took during church. I hope you enjoy and are encouraged by the message this Mother's day weekend!


Dreams come from 3 places
1. God
2. Devil
3. And eating late and going to bed

Main Points:
1. King Solomon asks for Wisdom after God gives him a "Blank Check" to get his hearts desire.

2. Mother's aren't perfect no body is perfect

3. God can take a no body and turn you into somebody

4. *Some Mother's are difficult, hateful, never pleased
*Some Mother's are the image of God: they are happy, peacemakers
*Mother's aren't perfect but some are closer than others

5. Paul said No one is Perfect

6. Mother's have a 6th since, Mother's know their children

7. When I'm not thinking about nothing my Mom is praying & thinking about Me

8. Mother's will sacrifice

9. King Solomon knew a good mother will sacrifice for her children

10. A mother will go without

11. I can't let my child get so involved with everything else but forget a relationship with God

12. Mother's have problems

13. A good mother will always hurt when her child hurts

14. Motherhood is a life long ministry

15. Jesus says there's no charge for peace, salvation, happiness
Just like Mother's there's no charge for her love, prayers & concern

16. Mother's stay faithful, don't give up on God no matter how challenging life gets! Also remember that the reason for trial and issues with your children are made to notice your need for God! God wants you to come to Him rather than stressing or beating up yourself for your mistakes both past and present that you make with your children. God wants you to know that the love you have for your children is the same love He has for all of Us!

GIRL GET YOU A GM (GROWN MAN)

Girl Get You A GM (Grown Man)

For those of you who know me you know I love quality! I love quality homes, cars, boats, and especially electronics and things that sparkle. So I got to thinking...Hmmm...I love the Motown error I love classic muscle cars. I love cigars and golf courses. I love going boating and traveling going out to eat and just enjoying life. So to be honest I have been enjoying life dating different men for different reasons. In my most recent dating escapades I found it was easier to remain sexually pure while dating a few men. For example, I may have a man that is a graduate student who I go to the bookstore with who I can have challenging conversations with. Then maybe a different man to take me out to eat at expensive restaurants this man may be a doctor, lawyer, or other professional. Then a man (who lives a different lifestyle sexually) who enjoys going shopping with me who isn't in a rush. Then a man who will go to church with me so I don't have to go by myself. Then finally a man who has a baby or children who I can help take care of...You know with homework or babysitting or whatever.
So now this is my new outlook! ENOUGH OF THAT! You see my whole mission was to keep myself busy with church activities, mentorship, or whatever so I can wait to be found. The Bible say's, "Blessed is he who finds a woman of virtue"! Key word: FIND....Meaning he will search and look so heard for God that the man God has for me will come and find me!
Now that I've laid the foundation for my topic let me dive right in! Ok I'm a 25 year old woman and this clearly is directed to women who find themselves single and complete who wouldn't mind having a partner. A man who is on your team who isn't trying to change YOU! A GM is a man who accepts you. Well at least this has been MY EXPERIENCE. Ok there are several benefits to dating a GM (Grown Man)!!!

***Let me list a few for you:
• He's experienced life and is confident!
• He has dated women so he can take you out without you thinking..."Are you serious"? Something simple like taking
you on a date can turn into a complicated situation with the wrong man regardless of AGE! Trust Me!
• He's had the benefits of dating women who have cultivated him into what he is!
• He's fine with you being you!
• He'll be patient with you and let you learn how to develop into your true womanhood.