Parenting
Grace To & Through · May 10, 2026
Sermon Guide — follow along and fill in the blanks.
Phases of Parenting:
1. Phase 1: Commander
2. Phase 2: ____
3. Phase 3: Coach and ____
4. Phase 4: ____
Two Foundations to Good Parenting:
1. Love
2. Instruction and ____
Scriptures: Ephesians 5:1–2 · Ephesians 6:1–4 · Proverbs 13:24 · Proverbs 27:11 · Ephesians 6:4
Conversation Starters
The message emphasized unconditional love. Why is it so easy to drift into conditional love, and what would it look like to consistently communicate “you are loved—period”?
Which parenting (or influence) phase do you find most challenging—leading, coaching, counseling, or letting go? Why?
Training happens continuously, purposefully, and spontaneously. Which of these are you strongest in, and which one do you need to grow in?
Whether you’re a parent or not, we all influence others. Who has God placed in your life to invest in, and what is one intentional step you can take this week to point them toward Him?