Sermon Title: The Power of Honour

Main Texts: Jeremiah 30:16–17, Mark 14:3–9, 1 Samuel 24:3–11

Opening Worship Charge

Father, we thank You.
Our gathering this morning is all about You.
Our worship is all about You.

👉 We have come back to the heart of worship
👉 We have come back to the place where we cannot be denied
👉 We have come into the presence of the Most High

Even if music fades…
Even if everything is stripped away…

👉 You remain the same

Thank You for:

• The gift of life
• The privilege to gather
• The release of Your Word and power

Prophetic Scripture Declaration

📖 Jeremiah 30:16–17

Key Prophetic Word:

• Those who devour you → shall be devoured
• Your enemies → shall go into captivity
• Your attackers → shall be attacked

👉 “I will restore your health and heal your wounds,” says the Lord

Prophetic Emphasis:

👉 God says:

• “I will cure the incurable”
• “They called you an outcast, but I will restore you”

Prayer Focus:

• Lord, let there be performance of Your Word
• Let healing manifest
• Let restoration begin

Introduction: The Privilege of Life

Beloved, life is a privilege.

• You may have plans
• You may have dreams

👉 But without life, everything becomes history

Revelation:

👉 Life is the foundation of all possibilities

Sermon Focus: Honour

👉 Honour is a kingdom principle

• Giving is a principle
• Gratitude is a principle
• But honour is foundational

Definition of Honour

👉 Honour means:

• Value
• Respect
• Recognition

Key Truth About Honour

👉 Honour is optional, but:

• When practised → it brings great gain
• When ignored → it can limit destiny

Case Study 1: The Woman with the Alabaster Box

📖 Mark 14:3–9

• She poured out something precious
• Others called it waste
• Jesus called it honour

Result of Honour:

👉 Her story is still being preached today

Insight:

👉 Honour speaks beyond your lifetime

Case Study 2: David and Saul

📖 1 Samuel 24:3–11

Situation:

• Saul wanted to kill David
• David had the opportunity to kill Saul

But David chose honour:

• He refused to harm him
• He restrained others
• He bowed before him

Key Statement:

👉 “I will not touch the Lord’s anointed”

Deep Revelation:

👉 David was not honouring Saul’s behaviour
👉 He was honouring God’s anointing on him

Result:

• David lived long
• David became king
• David preserved his destiny

Key Principle

👉 Honour protects destiny

👉 Dishonour can destroy opportunity

Warning from Jesus

👉 Jesus could not do many miracles in His hometown

Why?

👉 Lack of honour

Principle:

👉 What you do not honour, you cannot receive from

Benefits of Honour

Honour will:

• Promote you
• Preserve your life
• Open doors
• Attract favour
• Bring recognition
• Establish your destiny

Case Study 3: The Shunammite Woman

📖 2 Kings 4

What she did:

• Honoured the man of God
• Provided a room
• Served without expectation

Result:

• Received a miracle child
• When the child died → it was restored

Insight:

👉 Honour can restore what is dead

Who Must We Honour?

1. Honour God

📖 Malachi 1:6

👉 “If I am a Father, where is my honour?”

Ways to Honour God:

• With your substance
• With your service
• With your reverence

Warning:

👉 Giving God what is left over = dishonour

2. Honour Your Parents

📖 Exodus 20:12
📖 Ephesians 6:2–3

👉 This is a command with a promise

Result:

• Long life
• It shall be well with you

Strong Instruction:

👉 There is no condition attached
👉 You honour them regardless

Practical Honour:

• Greet them properly
• Care for them
• Give to them
• Speak respectfully

3. Honour Spiritual Authority (Pastors)

📖 1 Corinthians 9:11
📖 Matthew 10:41

How to Honour:

• Pray for them
• Support them
• Encourage them
• Receive their word

Result:

👉 You receive prophet’s reward:

• Covering
• Direction
• Spiritual strength

4. Honour Those Ahead of You

👉 Anyone older or ahead of you

Practical Examples:

• Greet elders
• Show respect
• Serve willingly

Revelation:

👉 When you honour longevity → you attract it

Case Study 4: Ruth

• Ruth honoured Naomi
• Even in emptiness

Result:

• Entered divine alignment
• Married into royalty
• Became part of Christ’s lineage

Insight:

👉 Honour can rewrite your destiny

Deep Kingdom Truths

• Honour attracts what you need
• Honour gives access you cannot buy
• Honour positions you for favour

Final Charge

Beloved:

👉 Honour is not culture—it is kingdom
👉 Honour is not optional—it is strategic

Prophetic Declarations

• You will not miss your destiny
• Your life will be preserved
• Your doors will open
• Your blessings will manifest

👉 As you walk in honour, grace will speak for you

Closing Prayer

Father,
Give us the heart to honour:

• To honour You
• To honour people
• To honour authority

Let honour:

• Open doors for us
• Preserve our lives
• Establish our destiny

We will not miss it

In Jesus’ name, Amen