Great Example Of A Mother and Grandmother

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SunDAY: 9 AM Sunday School, 10:30AM Worship /TuesDAY 6 pm prayer/ WedNESDAY 6PM Bible study

May 10, 2026

 Pastor Henry M. Boyd
 2 Timothy 1:1-7
 Mother's Day, mother, Grandmother, Example

Background:

  • We need great examples
  • A mother and grandmother who sets a great example for her children will go a long way
  • The things that we do will last for only a little while
  • If a mother sets a godly example for her children, that will go from this life to the next life
  • Parenting involves both words and actions
  • Our actions speak louder than words
  • Children learn values and morals from observing their parents
  • One of the most important things parents can do is to bring their children to church to show them how important worship is
  • We must teach them how to earn money (which doesn't grow on trees)
  • We must teach them to work for what they want
  • We are responsible for the example that we set
  • Timothy's father was a Greek, but his mother Eunice and grandmother Lois were described as dedicated to bring Timothy up in the Lord
  • Mothers must be dedicated
  • What you do in the home will be emulated by your children
  • It starts in the home


Key Sermon Points:

1. Paul's appreciation for Timothy

  • Paul appreciated Timothy because he was raised right
  • People cannot know you if they don't appreciate them
  • Paul was a blessing to Timothy and Timothy was a blessing to Paul (it was a two way street)
  • Paul was grateful for what God had done through Timothy
  • Although Paul was incarcerated, he was rejoicing and encouraging Timothy
  • We must tell and show people that we appreciate them
  • We must still encourage others no matter what we are going through
  • Timothy faithfully served together with Paul
  • What kind of example are we setting?

2. Timothy's faith stood out to Paul

  • Timothy had genuine faith that he got from his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice (two generations)
  • Faith rests on what Jesus had done (1 Corinthians 13:13)
  • When mothers and grandmothers share their faith with their children and grandchildren that will go on for generations
  • We must let people know that we trust God
  • Paul attributes Timothy's faith to his grandmother and mother (Acts 16:1-3)
  • If the parents don't teach their kids, then the world will
  • Our faith should stand out...we ought not to be ashamed of who, what, and why we believe
  • Eunice and Lois didn't live for themselves, but for their kids who was taught at an early age
  • We must share our faith so that we don't become a generation that forgets God (Judges 2:10)

3. Paul encourages Timothy to be bold

  • Paul recognized that Timothy was getting a little stagnant
  • So Paul encourages Timothy to stir up or rekindle the gift that God had given him
  • Spiritual gifts must be activated and nurtured to be fully effective
  • Paul could give the advice to Timothy and Timothy could take the advice because of what they saw in each other
  • Don't dismiss or make excuses when kids are doing the wrong things...instead correct them