Southside Baptist Church Live Stream - Mother's Day Sunday Morning Worship Service 5/10/2026

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Day 1: Jars of Weeks, Hearts of Teachings

Mothers and fathers held glass jars marked with weeks – 936 in total, representing childhood’s fleeting span. The church handed these not as decor, but as urgent reminders: discipleship happens in spilled milk moments, bedtime stories, and scraped knees. Like Deuteronomy’s command to “talk of them when you sit…walk…lie down,” the jars dared parents to count each ordinary day as sacred ground for gospel seeds. [29:37]

Jesus prioritized intentionality over grand gestures. He healed on roadsides, taught from fishing boats, and turned meals into memorials. The jars mirror His method – eternal truth carried in earthen vessels. When days blur into survival mode, the physical reminder shouts: This moment matters for eternity.

Your jar might be a calendar alert or a dinnertime habit. Where have you let busyness silence discipleship? Place one tangible reminder today – a verse on the fridge, a prayer jar by the sink – to seize mundane moments. Will you write one child’s name on your hand right now as a prompt to pray intentionally?

“These words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.”
(Deuteronomy 6:6-7, ESV)

Prayer: Ask God to reveal one “walking by the way” moment today to point someone to Christ.
Challenge: Write three weekly reminders in your phone to discuss Scripture with a child.

Day 2: Who Do You Say I Am?

Dusty sandals halted near pagan temples as Jesus turned to His followers: “Who do people say I am?” The disciples regurgitated rumors – John revived, Elijah returned. But Peter’s declaration cut through half-truths: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God!” In Caesarea Philippi’s shadow – where rulers demanded worship – Peter named the true King. [49:45]

Jesus still confronts our diluted definitions. A “good teacher” requires no allegiance, but the Christ demands everything. Peter’s confession wasn’t abstract theology – it meant following a crucified Messiah. To call Him Son of God is to surrender all other loyalties.

You’ll answer Jesus’ question today through schedules, budgets, and reactions. When stress hits, do your choices shout “My provider!” or “I’ll handle this”? Carry Peter’s declaration like a pocket stone. What conversation today needs you to boldly name Christ as Lord?

“Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’”
(Matthew 16:16, ESV)

Prayer: Confess one area where you’ve treated Jesus as advisor rather than King.
Challenge: Text someone today: “Jesus is __” – fill the blank with His current work in your life.

Day 3: Radiance of Glory, Exact Imprint

A boy demanded his father’s “man soap,” craving identity through imitation. Hebrews declares Jesus as “radiance of God’s glory” – not a cheap copy, but the exact imprint. When Philip begged, “Show us the Father,” Jesus answered: “Who has seen me has seen Him.” The Son wears the Father’s scent. [59:57]

Christ’s divinity isn’t abstract – He forgave sins while chewing fish, wept human tears, then conquered death. Our faith rests not in ideas, but the God-Man who walked real dirt. To disciples drowning in stormy seas, He shouted “I AM” – the same words echoing from burning bushes.

Where do you struggle to see Christ’s nearness? He enters your chaos as Immanuel. Next time you wash hands, remember: Jesus knows grime under nails. What raw, earthly struggle needs you to proclaim “He’s here”?

“He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature.”
(Hebrews 1:3, ESV)

Prayer: Thank Jesus for specific ways He’s been both God and brother to you this week.
Challenge: Physically touch a wall/table while praying “Christ is here” over a tough situation.

Day 4: Scales Fell, Sight Restored

Paul’s conversion began with blindness – scales sealing his self-righteous eyes. But when Ananias prayed, the crust fell like shattered pottery. The persecutor arose baptized, immediately proclaiming: “He is the Son of God!” The man who mastered Scripture now burned to share its heart. [01:04:17]

Salvation’s sign isn’t perfect understanding, but transformed allegiance. Paul traded murderous threats for chains endured for Christ. His story echoes in every addict serving recovery groups, every critic turned evangelist. True sight always leads to proclamation.

What scales still dim your vision – bitterness, shame, pride? Christ’s light burns them away. Who needs to hear your “Before Christ” and “After” story this week? When did you last share it?

“Immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, ‘He is the Son of God.’”
(Acts 9:20, ESV)

Prayer: Ask God to reveal one person needing to hear your conversion story.
Challenge: Write three bullet points of your “Before Christ” and “After” testimony today.

Day 5: King of Kings, Written in Flesh

John saw a warrior-king riding white stallions, robe tattooed: “KING OF KINGS.” Not a slogan, but flesh-etched reality. This same Jesus once scribbled in dirt to spare an adulteress. The Word who carved galaxies kneels to write mercy in sand. [51:54]

Christ’s authority terrifies demons yet draws children. He rules both hurricane winds and a father’s whispered lullaby. Every knee will bow – not just to power, but to the scarred hands that built tables, broke bread, and bore nails.

Your King invites you to wield His authority in prayer. What storm needs His “Peace, be still”? What broken heart needs His writing in the dust? Where can you declare His reign today?

“On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.”
(Revelation 19:16, ESV)

Prayer: Claim Christ’s authority over one specific fear or stronghold aloud.
Challenge: Write “KING” on your wrist today; when noticed, explain His reign in your life.

Sermon Summary

We gather to celebrate God at work in family life, to dedicate children to his care, and to declare who Jesus is. We commit these babies to Christ, ask the church to be a faithful village, and call parents to teach Scripture daily as Deuteronomy 6 commands. We receive tangible helps for discipleship and a challenge to be intentional: short, measurable rhythms at home and participation in church discipleship spaces aim to form hearts that love the Lord with all heart, soul, mind, and strength. We affirm the Apostles Creed as a concise summary of gospel truth that orients worship and rightly frames our praise.

We press into Matthew 16 where Jesus asks who people say he is and then asks his disciples directly who they confess. Simon Peter’s confession names Jesus the Christ and the Son of the living God. That confession carries heavy claims: Jesus is King and Messiah, rightful Lord over every human authority, and the fulfillment of prophetic hope who brings reconciliation between God and people. The biblical witness also insists on Jesus’ full divinity and full humanity, the mystery in which the Son shares the Father’s nature while genuinely becoming human so that redemption might take place.

We insist that knowing facts about Jesus must move into faith and obedience. Conversion begins with the honest question, Who are you Lord, and must lead to a public, life-changing confession that shapes witness and mission. The gospel cannot be reduced to mere humanitarian work or moral teaching without this confession. We call for a lifestyle that worships Christ in practical choices, models gospel truth in the home, and proclaims Jesus boldly in word and deed so that the children we dedicate might see a believable faith lived out before them.

Key Takeaways

1. Practice intentional family discipleship daily Intentional rhythms at home drive spiritual growth more than occasional church events. Diligent, repeated acts of teaching, prayer, and Scripture reading form conviction in children and create visible patterns that shape desires. Regular, small practices create trust that the gospel is real and do not rely on a single moment to secure spiritual formation. [29:37]
2. Confess Jesus as Christ and King Calling Jesus the Christ names him as the anointed king who rules above every human power. That confession reorders loyalties, directs public and private life, and disallows making lesser goods ultimate. Public confession fuels witness because it commits the whole life to the King rather than to competing authorities. [49:45]
3. Uphold Jesus full divinity and humanity Affirming that Jesus is both God and man preserves the ground of atonement and resurrection. If the Son lacked true deity, his saving work would fail to reconcile creatures to the Creator; if he lacked true humanity, he could not represent us. Holding both truths together sustains worship, trust in Scripture, and the hope of salvation. [56:22]
4. Let conversion produce bold witness A genuine encounter with Christ moves from asking Who are you to proclaiming Jesus as Son of God. The heart that confesses then testifies, not merely admires, and that testimony changes communities as it bears public fruit. Conversion without witness shrinks the gospel into private sentiment rather than public rescue. [61:34]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[09:30] - Offering and Giving Options
[10:15] - Announcements and Upcoming Events
[22:34] - Transition to Baby Dedication
[23:54] - Families Presented for Dedication
[25:42] - Commitments and Deuteronomy Charge
[29:13] - Gifts and Intentional Discipleship Jars
[32:14] - Prayer for Families and Children
[34:31] - Creed Framework and Scripture Reading
[39:21] - Who Do You Say Jesus Is
[49:45] - Peter’s Confession Explained
[56:22] - The Son of the Living God
[61:34] - Conversion, Confession, and Witness
[71:34] - Call to Live for Christ

Bible Study Guide

Bible Reading
Matthew 16:13-17 (ESV)
13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.”

Deuteronomy 6:4-7 (ESV)
4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.

Observation Questions

In Matthew 16:13, Jesus asks his disciples about others’ opinions of His identity. Why might He have chosen Caesarea Philippi—a place associated with pagan worship and Roman authority—as the setting for this question?
What specific phrases in Deuteronomy 6:4-7 emphasize the daily nature of teaching children about God?
How does Jesus’ response to Peter in Matthew 16:17 clarify the source of true spiritual understanding?
The sermon highlighted that Jesus’ identity as “Christ” means He is “King above every human authority” [49:45]. What examples of competing “authorities” in modern life might challenge this claim?

Interpretation Questions

Why is Peter’s confession of Jesus as “the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16) a radical statement in a cultural context that valued Roman emperors as divine?
Deuteronomy 6:7 instructs parents to teach God’s commands “when you sit, walk, lie down, and rise.” How do these ordinary moments create opportunities for discipleship that formal church programs might miss?
The sermon stressed that affirming Jesus’ full divinity and humanity is essential for salvation [56:22]. Why would denying either aspect undermine the gospel?
How does the church’s role as a “faithful village” (Deuteronomy 6) complement—rather than replace—a parent’s responsibility to disciple their children?

Application Questions

The sermon encouraged “short, measurable rhythms” of discipleship at home, like prayer or Scripture reading [29:37]. What is one simple daily habit your household could adopt this week to intentionally point your family to Christ?
Peter’s confession required him to reorder his loyalties around Jesus as King. What practical decision—in your work, relationships, or priorities—would visibly demonstrate Jesus’ authority over a “competing authority” in your life?
The church committed to being a “village” that supports families. How could you tangibly encourage one parent or child in your community this month—through prayer, mentorship, or practical help?
The sermon warned against reducing Jesus to a “good teacher” or “humanitarian” [48:38]. When have you been tempted to downplay His divinity or lordship to avoid discomfort? What step could you take to boldly affirm His true identity in that situation?
Deuteronomy 6:7 ties discipleship to everyday routines. Share a recent “ordinary moment” (e.g., a car ride, meal, or bedtime) where you could have naturally discussed God’s truth. How will you prepare for similar opportunities?
The Apostles’ Creed affirms Jesus as “true God and true man.” How does this truth shape your trust in His ability to save you—both in daily struggles and eternal salvation?

Sermon Clips

``If you're going to love these children well that we just committed them to the lord, Show them in your lives that you love the lord your god with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. Show them in your lives that you believe in your heart that he is the son of god and that you live your life for him. Show em. Mothers, you, my, my, my encouragement to you, show your family that over and over and over. Do not allow them to take in this world that we live in, in this culture, whatever they want. I'm just making up what I won't believe because I heard it on YouTube. That's what's happening. I I like this. That's what happened. Use this as your guide and put truth in front of the people you love over and over and over. [01:10:23] (60 seconds) #RaiseKidsToLoveJesus

I don't care. What conclusion you come up with on your own outside of the Bible. I'm telling you, it's false. You do not know. The Bible has not given you information that says that Jesus was a teacher. He's not given you anything on that matter. Everything points to him saying over and over that he is king of kings and lord of lords, that he is worthy of our worship. So, don't patronize. Don't say you're just okay with him just being some good guy. Either he's king of kings and lord of lord or he's a liar or he's crazy. But he ain't just a teacher [01:09:34] (49 seconds) #JesusIsKingOrNothing

You've made your job. You've made your sport. You've made something else of first importance. You've made you've been the authority on something else and to find out who Jesus is where you've just made him really a nice genie, a nice Santa Claus, or somebody that just does butler things for you. Jesus just just does whatever he wants for me because I'm so special and I'm so nice and I'm so good all the time and that is not the Jesus of the gospel. The Bible maybe you need to be reminded this. The Bible is the sole authority on defining Jesus, not you. Not you. O me or amen if you want to, but you don't get to tell me who you think Jesus is. You need to listen how he describes himself. [00:44:27] (49 seconds) #BibleDefinesJesus

See, the consensus across the board is ultimately that Jesus is some type of teacher or prophet but not divine. That Jesus is really good. We're okay with Jesus being some type of humanitarian or advocate for justice. This is why I'll say it again. It is so important for us and so important for Georgia Baptist in disaster relief that we not be seen as merely humanitarian. Because if we're just humanitarian, people will get fed, people will get houses, people will get hygiene stuff, and still die and go to hell. People need the gospel. Your humanitarian efforts help us get the link to the gospel. They should never just be without it or we're just another organization. [00:48:26] (46 seconds) #GospelNotJustGoodWorks

That's the first question you gotta ask. Well, you're coming to Jesus. That's the first, that's what I'm trying to answer today for you like like, what do you believe about Jesus? You gotta ask, who are you lord? Now, now, don't take that lord as as you signifying that he's lord. It it's it's it's that's the custom custom of the time. You're just being very nice. Who are you, sir? Who who are you? This is this is just like when the disciples are are they had just gotten off the boat. It just, Jesus had just calmed the storm like that. Remember? It got really bad out there if you got you some of you bible story folks and it got bad out on the boat and it's like an earthquake in the water and it's just crazy and then Jesus goes and says, I calmed the storm and they go, who is this? You have to ask the question, who is Jesus? Who is who who who is he? Who who are you, lord? You have to ask it so you can get somewhere in this understanding in in knowledge to belief. He has to literally knock you off your horse of pride so you can get to this question and go, who are you lord? [01:02:13] (88 seconds) #AskWhoIsJesus

Paul got it. The first thing he said, who are you lord? The last thing he said in that is this, you're the son of the living god. Why is that so epic for you this morning? Your conf your confession should lead to your witness. It did for Paul. His confession of Jesus Christ, he started proclaiming who he was to everybody he possibly could because it meant something. He wasn't just, oh, I just found another good teacher. I just found another good speaker. I just found another good podcaster. I just found another good Bible theologian. I found the son of the living god and he changed everything in my life. [01:05:23] (47 seconds) #ConfessLikePaul

Because the first words we hear is in in in Saul's moment and movement towards conversion is, who are you lord? But what are the last words we hear? Acts nine eighteen through 20. He told him he was Jesus, and then in 18, he says, and immediately something like scales fell off. We skipped some verses by the way. His eyes, he regained his sight and he rose and was baptized and was taking food and was strengthened. For some days, he was with the disciples at Damascus. He was being discipled. In verse 20, you ready? And immediately, he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogue saying, what? He is the son of god. [01:03:41] (36 seconds) #ScalesFellOff

It's you saying that he is the king above everything. He is the king above every political party. I know I'm in South Georgia where we get like we in voting time, right? Jesus. Submit to him. It's about him. He's the authority over every other authority. I don't care what anybody tries to tell you. He is the authority. He is the king of kings and lord of lords and he's also the promised messiah in full fulfillment of all prophecy. The one who brings peace, the one who brings hope, the one who brings love, the one who brings ultimate joy to us. [00:54:55] (43 seconds) #JesusAbovePolitics

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Southside Baptist Church Live Stream - Mother's Day Sunday Morning Worship Service 5/10/2026

Devotional

Day 1: Jars of Weeks, Hearts of Teachings

Day 2: Who Do You Say I Am?

Day 3: Radiance of Glory, Exact Imprint

Day 4: Scales Fell, Sight Restored

Day 5: King of Kings, Written in Flesh

Sermon Summary

Key Takeaways

Youtube Chapters

Bible Study Guide

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Southside Baptist Church Live Stream - Mother's Day Sunday Morning Worship Service 5/10/2026

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