Sermons on childlessness:

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

The Promise And The Problem Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 26, 2023

Abraham was a great man of faith... but not always. Sometimes his struggles with believing God's promises undermined his life and his family. But what did God do when Abraham struggled?

A preacher who was new to town and had dropped off his suit at the dry-cleaners. Later that week, he came back to pick up his suit, and the woman behind the counter said. “That will be $10.50.” “Oh my,” said the preacher. “I only have $9. Would it be alright if I came back later with the rest?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are Enough

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Sep 13, 2023

Understanding how valuable we are in the eyes of God

As we have lived daily, we have chased money or power or love, yet even in pursuing those things, they are just symptoms of our never-ending search for one thing- AM I ENOUGH? Have you ever pondered in your thoughts that I am worthy and deserving, and does my life serve a purpose? After carefully ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something Completely Different

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 17, 2023

When God intervenes to bring life out of death, we have to let him do it his way.

How many of you remember Monty Python? The British comedy group in - I think - the 70's which used to transition between their skits with “And now for something completely different....” And it always was pretty strange. Part of their appeal was that their humor was so totally off the wall, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith, The Birth Of John The Baptist. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 7, 2023

Luke's eye witness account of John the Baptist's birth is a wonderful account, Isaiah 40 fore told and now made real.

The words that follow from Isaiah 40 are a kind of celebration of faith in that Isaiah was proclaiming a time of comfort for the people of Israel. Isaiah forecast a messenger who would make a way for the Messiah. Isaiah 40:1-5 & 9-11 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5, Luke 1:1-80, Matthew 3:3, Luke 1:19-28, Mark 1:1-9, Isaiah 40:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Heavenly Jerusalem.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 15, 2024

What believers want most, Confidence. Abiding faith. Peace, God is with me; therefore, it will be okay. The power of love in action.

Heavenly Jerusalem. Galatians 4. Do you realize as a saved, blood bought Son or Daughter of God, you have heavenly Jerusalem living within you. (Christ in you... you have become the temple for the Holy Spirit, 1 Cor. 3.16. Galatians chapter 3 & 4 teach us that before Jesus Christ, we were ...read more

Scripture: John 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Birth Of Jesus Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores God's divine messengers, the majesty of Jesus' birth, and the relationship between John and Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. Key

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We gather not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, united in the love of Christ, bound by the grace that has been so lavishly bestowed upon us. We are here to seek ...read more

Topics: John, Relative

The Strength Of Abraham PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores Abraham's faith journey, emphasizing the power of trust, perseverance, and God's promises, and encourages us to apply these lessons in our own lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today in the house of the Lord, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters united in the love of Christ. As we prepare our hearts and minds for today's sermon, let's pause for a moment and simply breathe in the grace that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Topics: Trust

Faith Is PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 28, 2023

This sermon explores the profound gift of faith, emphasizing its role as the foundation of hope, the evidence of unseen realities, and its significance in pleasing God.

Beloved brothers and sisters, as we gather together today, let us turn our hearts and minds to the profound and mysterious gift that has been bestowed upon us - the gift of faith. It is a gift that is as essential to our spiritual life as the air we breathe is to our physical life. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Topics: Faith, Pleasing God

Lesson 14: Justification Is Illustrated In The Old Testament. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 27, 2018

In this chapter, Paul analyzes the principle by which God saved Abraham. The father of Israel is an illustration of God’s message of salvation in the Old Testament.

(14) Justification is illustrated in the Old Testament. Romans 4:1-25 1 What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

1 Samuel Part 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on May 26, 2024

NASB, notes from biblegateway.com and from Marilyn Hickey Ministries

Saul Defeats the Ammonites, his reign, disobedience and rejection 11:1 Now Nahash the Ammonite came up and [a]besieged Jabesh-gilead; and all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Make a covenant with us and we will serve you.” 2 But Nahash the Ammonite said to them, “I will make it with you on this ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Facing Problems Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 4, 2001

No one is free from difficulties in life. God shows us how to handle them and find blessings even as we face hardships.

Facing Problems through Prayer 1 Samuel 1:1-28, James 5:13 Bible Background The final verse of Judges echoes a statement made 3 times earlier. In those days Israel had no king, and everyone did what was right in his own eyes. What the author of Judges is telling us is that Israel has already ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28, James 5:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Communicate Across Cultures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

HOW TO COMMUNICATE ACROSS CULTURES

TIPS FOR CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS Illustration: When Hudson Taylor was director of the China Inland Mission, he often interviewed candidates for the mission field. On one occasion, he met with a group of applicants to determine their motivations for service. "And why do you wish to go as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rizpah

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Feb 15, 2002

Rizpah, though insignificant in status, proved to be the focus of two defining events in the life of God’s people. It is from her story I hope we can learn some valuable lessons!

Introduction: Rizpah (Riz-puh) was a concubine of King Saul who had bore Saul two sons. She is, in one sense, a very insignificant character. As a concubine, she had very little status nor influential power. Concubines were considered as “secondary wives,” they were inferior to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14, 2 Samuel 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mothers Love

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 14, 2002

Mothers are soft voices saying, "I love you." And mothers are a link to God, a child’s first impression of God’s love. Mothers are all of these things and much, much more.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: Mothers are teachers. Mothers are disciplinarians. Mothers are cleaning ladies. Some mothers are gardeners and landscapers. And most mothers understand that baking cookies is more important than washing windows. Mothers are nurses and doctors and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:13-16, Isaiah 49:13-17