08/23/2026
Because we have been adopted into God's family, we are no longer condemned, no longer alone, and forever loved by our Heavenly Father.
Respect for the Father
What does it really mean to respect the Father?
In this powerful message, Pastor Detra Carter reminds us that God is not only our Creator, He is our perfect Father. He gives us identity, protects His children, provides for us, and calls us to honor Him with our whole lives. Through Scriptures like Romans 8, Exodus 4, Deuteronomy 10, and Isaiah 43, this sermon challenges us to put away every competing “god” in our lives and return to wholehearted devotion to the Lord.
Pastor Detra shares how respect for God is more than a feeling, it’s a response of obedience, trust, reverence, and surrender. As sons and daughters of God, we are called to live led by the Holy Spirit, speak life, and walk in the identity the Father has given us.
If you’ve been wrestling with fear, distraction, compromise, or uncertainty, this message is a reminder that you belong to God, He loves you deeply, and He is committed to leading you into His promises.
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- Speaker:
- Pastor Detra Carter
- Scripture:
- Deuteronomy
- Exodus
- Isaiah
- Romans
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