Engle, KenMoments To Remember 017 ~ One Minute With The Bible

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A sailor's immoral actions led him to reflect on his godly mother's life, prompting him to pray for forgiveness and become a Christian. The sermon uses this story to illustrate the lasting impact of a mother's godly influence and the power of prayer. The core lesson is that a child trained in the ways of the Lord, even if they stray, will ultimately remember and return to that training. The message concludes by emphasizing that this foundational training can lead to salvation even after years of wandering.

Jay Kessler tells this story about a sailor that committed immoral acts while he was on leave in a port city. Later, as he lay on his bunk, he couldn't sleep. His thoughts kept going to his godly mother. He recalled the warm, loving, pure life that she had lived. Finally, getting out of his bunk, he knelt and prayed, God of my mother, forgive me. Right there beside the bed he became a Christian and went on to serve the Lord. The Bible says, Train up a child in the way he should go. Even when he is old he will not depart from it. This has been a moment to remember from the Bible.

Engle, Ken: Moments To Remember 017 ~ One Minute With The Bible

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Engle, KenMoments To Remember 017 ~ One Minute With The Bible