Sermons on Behold Thy Mother:

Free Mothers

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 14, 2023

So what makes a mother free? With a fresh anticipation mothers can begin life brand-new. Fresh. Filled with, truth. Love. Integrity.

Free Mothers Galatians 4:21-31NLT What makes a mother free? Free like a family executing their carefully planned escape at midnight, dashing for the boarder… A man standing outside prison walls, gulping fresh air, awash in the new sun… A young ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31, 1 John 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mother's Faith

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 9, 2016

A Mother's Day sermon that gives five characteristics of good mothers derived from the Canaanite woman who begged Jesus to heal her demon-possessed daughter.

“A Mother’s Faith” Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-5 I. Welcome While we are to honor our mothers each day of our lives, we do want to take a moment and wish everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. We all had a mother or we wouldn’t be here this morning. Yet, this can be a very bittersweet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of A Mother

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 10, 2007

A real Mother shows true devotion to her children.

The Heart of a Mother Text: 1 Kings 3:16-28 Introduction 1. Today we celebrate the gift of Motherhood. Mothers do many great things for us. a. Mothers teach us about foresight: "Make sure you wear clean underwear in case you’re in an accident." b. Mothers teach us about logic: "If you fall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Methodist

A Mother's Influence

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 3, 2007

Mother’s Day message on the Influence a Mother has on her children. 1. Protection 2. Parameters 3. Prayer 4. Possibilities

A MOTHER’S INFLUENCE ILLUSTRATION: WHAT MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME My mother taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: From her decisive words, "Because I said so, that’s why." My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mother's Fingerprint

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 12, 2008

A Mother’s Day message on the affect a mother’s influence has on her children

A Mother’s Fingerprint – 2 Timothy 1:5 A Mother’s Day Message Everyone’s fingerprint is unique to them. That doesn’t surprise me because each of us is unique in many ways – God created us that way. We sometimes use the term fingerprint to insinuate that a person’s influence has been left behind ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

"My Will Be Done Or Thy Will Be Done”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 16, 2022

We have to remind many people to pray because the devil will see to it that our lives are filled with people and things so we do not have time to even think about praying.

But some of us do not have to be reminded because there are all kinds of emergencies that come up each day that remind us to pray. Illus: A mother and her five year old son were headed to McDonald's. Before they reached the drive way to McDonald’s the mother noticed a car accident. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Protective Mother

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 7, 2025

We honor the women who have sheltered us. We thank the ones who clucked, and cried, and charged, and comforted.

A PROTECTIVE MOTHER Exodus 2:1-4 #MothersDay INTRODUCTION… Famous Mothers Today is Mother’s Day! It is a day to honor those women in our lives who have made an eternal difference. Maybe it was the woman who gave birth to you, but it also may be an aunt, a sister, or another dear woman who has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acts Of Mothers Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2006

The acts of mother’s have pointed to the truth that man and woman were made in the image of God and the sacrificial nature of mothers for their families reflects the sacrificial love God has for the world.

The Acts of Mothers Skit: Brian and Angie on the acts of Mothers A Video of different people telling what they appreciate about their mothers from New Life Community Church. On the lighter side of life: "The hand that rocks the cradle usually is attached to someone who isn’t getting enough ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Virtuous Mother Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 30, 2021

Mother's Day: Proverbs 31 contains, not just advice on the kind of woman that a man should look for, but it’s also an account of the behavior that a godly mother should aspire to in her life.

I surf the radio channels when I’m on a long drive, and over the past few years I’ve noticed there are a lot of “mama songs.” But, I can’t really recall hearing any “daddy songs” on the radio. You see, Mamas are special. Think about it. When you look back at your life and consider who was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Special Mother

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 4, 2023

Mary's Faith as a Mother

A Special Mother Matthew 1:18-25, John 19:17-27 Good Morning, Happy Mother’s Day! There is a story of four pastors who got together and were discussing their favorite version of the Bible. One pastor said, “I like the Old King James version of the Bible, because of its poetic language” Another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, John 19:17-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O For A Day In Thy Courts.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 17, 2021

The prayer-answering God gives grace and glory in Jesus' Name.

O FOR A DAY IN THY COURTS. Psalm 84:8-12. The Psalmist’s second “Selah” separates between two prayer petitions. The first is that the “LORD God of hosts… the God of Jacob” would “hear” his prayer, and “give ear” (Psalm 84:8). The Psalmist is in no doubt that our God is a prayer hearing, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set Thy House In Order

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 13, 2016

To establish that each of us must not only set our house in order, but keep it in good standings; seeing none of us known the time nor season the Lord may require an accounting of us and our work.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hezekiah’s Prognosis 2. Hezekiah’s Prayer 3. Hezekiah’s Promise Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme, "Set your house in order." It would seem from the text that none of us are exempt from the call of death. Common sense ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-3, Isaiah 38:4-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrating Mother¡¦s Day With Honor

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 21, 2001

Mother¡¦s day message to inspire us to greater blessing in the Lord through giving honor.

Celebrating Mother¡¦s Day With Honor Eph.6:2,3 (NLT) . 2 ¡§Honor your father and mother.¡¨ This is the first of the Ten Commandments that ends with a promise. 3 And this is the promise: If you honor your father and mother, ¡§you will live a long life, full of blessing.¡¨ How many know origins ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mother’s Day - Security Or Insecurity?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Let’s talk about family security, and the lack of it; about the things that cause insecurity and the things that can develop security in the home.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Today is Mother’s Day, a day on which mothers are specially honored. Many receive cards or flowers or candy as husbands & children try to show them just how much they are loved & appreciated. And many restaurants will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21, Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mother's A Mother All Of Her Life

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 13, 2009

Preached in 1989. The Holy Spirit, like mothers, is stubborn. He will accomplish what He sets out to do, as mothers do not abandon their children; so we must not give up on each other but must become motherlike.

There’s just something about mothers -- they are without a doubt the stubbornest people on God’s green earth. Mothers are stubborn, mothers stick with it, mothers stay with something until the cows come home. Mothers are persistent, mothers are consistent ... I think I said it best at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist