Confessions of A Christian Control Freak

In this 2026 Mother’s Day service, pastor Joe introduces his wife, Brooke Floarea, by honoring her quiet faithfulness and hidden strength. She delivers a vulnerable sermon on the burden of control using personal confessions to illustrate how the desire to manage every outcome—from household chores to the spiritual lives of family members— results in spiritual anxiety rather than true responsibility. She connects these modern struggles to biblical figures like Sarah and Martha, asserting that micro-managing can actually hinder the growth of others and block the presence of God. Ultimately, the message serves as an invitation for believers to move from a life of perfectionism to faithful surrender, reminding the congregation that only Christ is capable of holding all things together.