Sermons on bad mothers: showing 661-675 of 93,018

Rachel, A Winning Mother Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

History reveals that mothers who have died when their children were young, as Rachel did, can still have a powerful impact on their lives.

The problem with cliches is that we forget they are true and relevant because we have heard them so many times they have lost their cutting edge. "The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world," is a good example. It is so trite and trivial that it does not even invoke the response of a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-24

Jochebed, A Great Mother Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Is motherhood all sacrifice and no reward? No, for nothing done in God’s will is without its reward. This just shows us the humor of God, for out of Pharaoh’s treasury is coming the support for the child who will one day set His people free.

Mother had worked hard with her little girl in teaching her a part for a church program. The little girl had gone over it again and again, but when she stood up in front of people her mouth went dry and her mind went blank. She did not know what to say. Her mother sat in the front and tried to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Mary, Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 10, 2021

God chose Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of His Son, the Savior of the world. He knew her not only by her actions, but also by her heart. What does God’s Word tell us about Mary?

Imagine you had the opportunity to choose a woman who would be the mother of the Son of God. You not only knew her by her actions, but also by the intents of her heart. What kind of woman would you choose? God chose Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of His Son, the Savior of the world. What does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46-49, Acts 1:12-14, Mark 3:31-34, John 2:1-12, Deuteronomy 19:15, Genesis 17:12-13, John 19:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother Seeks A Savior Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 13, 2018

Seeking a Savior

SEEKING A SAVIOR - A Mother Seeks a Savior December 23, 2018 Matthew 1:16-17 (p. 675) Introduction: 14 generations from Abraham to David, then 14 generations from Kind David to the Jews exile in Babylon…and 14 generations from the exile to the birth of Jesus. 42 generations ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Solomon And The Two Mothers Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 27, 2023

Solomon had prayed for wisdom, and he was going to need it when these two mothers came to see him!

Introduction: Solomon, son of David, had just been crowned King of Israel. The LORD Himself had appeared to him in a dream, where the LORD asked Solomon what he would like to have. Solomon asked for wisdom and “an understanding heart to judge” the people (1 Kings 3:6-9). Now Solomon was about to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Eternal Impact Of A Mother

Contributed by Mark Hall on May 21, 2023

It is impossible to overemphasis the eternal impact of a mother.

THE ETERNAL IMPACT OF A MOTHER Please turn in your Bible to 2 Timothy 1:5 for this special Mother’s Day message. For the past several weeks, we have looked at how the life we are living now will result in future rewards. On this Mother’s Day, I want to show you how mothers can have a great impact ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mary, Mother Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 2, 2022

mother mary lived through every gamut of emotions a mother can face and was even loyal to stay with her son as he died on the cross. memories of young jesus were of powerful comfort to her while she waited, as we wait, to be with him again.

Mary, mother of Jesus Mother mary lived through every gamut of emotions a mother can face and was even loyal to stay with her son as he died on the cross. Memories of young Jesus were of powerful comfort to her while she waited, as we wait, to be with him again. Ask someone to name a famous ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For A Young Mother

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 25, 2022

She died at 34 leaving two children. This funeral was to remember the things that made her special and the things that make God important to us.

Psalm 103 tells us “God shows compassion on us like a Father shows compassion on his children. He knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust. As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Purpose Driven Mother Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 17, 2021

Have you ever thought about all of the roles that your mother filled while you were growing up? I just jotted down a few this week: nurse, counselor, spiritual advisor, educator, nutritionist, accountant, transportation center, maid, peacemaker, and entertainer.

At a recent women's conference, the main speaker made a request. She opened by saying, “The Bible teaches us to love our husbands.” Then she asked, “How long has it been since you told your husband that you loved him?” The women sat in silence. Then she asked every wife to take out their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Your Mother

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 8, 2022

We should shower Mother with gifts, for indeed she needs to be reminded of our love and gratitude for all she has done. My chief concern is that this gift-giving should not be put down to just one day a year.

Honor your Mother Give her fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates. Proverbs 31:31 Johnny was complaining to his friend about how hectic his days were because of school. "I get up at 6 o’clock each morning and eat my breakfast," he said. The friend was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rufus And His Mother Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 27, 2022

His mother has also been like a mother to me. "His mother in a literal sense, and mine in a figurative one." An instance of the delicacy and tenderness of Paul, of his love for this disciple and his mother, as if he were of the same family.

Rufus and His Mother (Romans 16:13, NIV) Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too. Paul continues to list people he would like his Roman readers to greet for him. Now he comes to Rufus. It is not known if this Rufus is the same one mentioned in Mark 15:21 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Are Stange Creatures

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 6, 2016

In honor of Mothers, with feeling and a touch of Humor.

"Today Mothers are being recognized for their dedication and TLC. It's a day of appreciation for making you finish something that couldn’t be done, for standing by you and believing in you, and for getting up in the middle of the night to clean your bottom and to wash your dippers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is My Mother? Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 15, 2022

This sermon explores how the concept of "family" takes on a different meaning when a person becomes a follower of Jesus Christ.

We have been going through a series called The Story. It is God’s story as told through the people, places, and events in the Bible. Today, because it is Mother’s Day and we are short on time, I decided rather than to focus on some lengthy passages in the Old Testament, I just simply want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:48-50, Luke 9:59, John 19:26

Denomination: Christian Church

More Than A Mother

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 3, 2023

No matter how deep the scars that life has left us with, the mother-love of God can restore the broken places and refill the empty places. There is nothing that we have lost that cannot be transformed or redeemed.

Many of you met my sister Kathleen and her son Brian when they came down for my installation. Brian is the only child in our generation, my mother’s only grandchild. And that’s surprising because, of the two of us, Kathleen didn’t want children and I did. I was the one who played with dolls. I was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bittersweet Mothers Day Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 9, 2024

Navigating the mix of joy and pain that may be felt by different people as we mark Mothering Sunday in our church.

.................................................................... Over the last few months I have received a number of emails from firms - perhaps you have received similar ones? They say “would you like to opt out of Mother’s Day marketing emails?” I think I first received this about three ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, John 19:25-27, 1 Samuel 1:20-28, Exodus 2:1-10, Colossians 3:12-17, Luke 2:33-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican