Sermons on Great Mothers Day Lesson:

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

Great Faith Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Jun 17, 2017

Without Faith, it is impossible to please God. Faith is the center of all we do in relating to God. Jesus said some people had either No Faith, Little Faith Or Great Faith. Today we will learn about a woman who Jesus testified She had great faith!

Matthew 15:21- 28 21 And Jesus went out thence and withdrew into the parts of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And behold, a Canaanitish woman came out from those borders, and cried, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon. 23 But he answered her not a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Genesis 9:20-27, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Harlot Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 7, 2021

The question answered in this chapter is: What “church” will actually assemble at this time on earth?

What is the church? Is it a building, a professing people, a group of genuine Christians? Is it a place with a steeple, a social club, or a people related to Christ? Some may call the church building the church, The early church met in homes. Feelings may come and go, but the church continues. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Great! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 21, 2004

God is great.

GOD IS GREAT! I Corinthians 1:18-25 S: Cross Th: Live the Difference Pr: GOD IS GREAT. ?: What? What makes God great? KW: Descriptions TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 18-25, five descriptions that explain the greatness of God to us. The _____ description is that… I. GOD IS NOT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

‘last Day Revival’

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 7, 2019

Lady asked Billy Sunday: “Why do you keep having revivals when it doesn't last?" He asked her, "Why do you keep taking baths?" For years I have not only heard but have preached that before the second coming of Jesus that there would be a great last day revival.

‘Last Day Revival’ Lady asked Billy Sunday: “Why do you keep having revivals when it doesn't last?" He asked her, "Why do you keep taking baths?" For years I have not only heard but have preached that before the second coming of Jesus that there would be a great last day revival. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15, 1 John 1:8-10, Luke 9:23

Lessons To Age Gracefully Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 3, 2024

Five good things to remember at a funeral.

“Absent from the body … present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8). “O Lord, You alone are my hope. I’ve trusted You, O Lord, from childhood. Yes, You have been with me from birth; from my mother’s womb You have cared for me. No wonder I am always praising You! … And now, in my old age, don’t set ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8, Psalm 71:5-6, Psalm 71:9, Psalm 71:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Days Of The Holy Spirit And Deception.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 28, 2020

Verse 2 of Isaiah 60, gives the reader more of a grip about the time and season of this glorious light. It will be in a day and time of great darkness, and a deep darkness among the people.

Days Of The Holy Spirit and Deception. Isaiah 60:1-2NKJV Glynda Lomax wrote, I live in Arkansas. I love when autumn comes and fall leaves drift down on autumn breezes. But in Arkansas, you have to be careful about those leaves on the ground because some of them conceal serpents. There are lots of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-2, Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Qualities Of A Godly Mother:

Contributed by John Dixon on Jul 20, 2019

Mothers are teachers. Mothers are disciplinarians. Mothers are cleaning ladies.

Proverbs 31:10-31 (The Message Bible) 10-31 A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long. She shops around for the best yarns and cottons, and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Mother - Teacher Of Wisdon

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 14, 2006

Mother is the representative of God sharing timeless wisdom. Women generally represent the nature of God.

Mother – Teacher of Wisdom Proverbs 1:1-9 Well here we are on Mother’s day, probably one of the most sentimental days of the year for most people. Some find elation and joy over the excitement of the day. For others there is a feeling of sadness because of lost or broken relationships. I really ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

The Power Of A Praying Mother

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 13, 2024

Mothers not only hold the power to nurture their children, but also the power to shape and mold them through prayer.

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?" Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-9, James 5:16, Isaiah 65:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mothers Of Messiah-Sarah Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 27, 2025

Whether it's a hearty laugh, a chuckle, or even a snicker, the LORD knows what we're doing and why. Sarah laughed and even lied to the LORD face to face, but she was still forgiven!

Mothers of Messiah-Sarah (Based on a message preached Sunday morning, May 11, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO. This is not an exact transcription. (Full disclosure: Sermon Central previously accepeted a message based on this passage, titled “Abraham: Good News and Good Laughs?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Pretender

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Mar 30, 2006

We often pretend to be someone that we’re not, but probably someone we would really like to be.

The Great Pretender Mt. 27:1-5 03/26/06 You are all familiar with the 1956 song by the Platters ‘The Great Pretender’ with the lyrics, “Oh yes, I’m the great pretender, pretending that I’m doing well; My need is such, I pretend too much; I’m lonely but no one can tell.” I’m sure that this song ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

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

The Church Compared To A Mother

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Oct 2, 2008

As God is the believer’s Father, so the Church is his Mother.

THE CHURCH COMPARED TO A MOTHER Text: Gal 4:22-31 (v. 26) Introduction: The capital city of those who are justified by faith is the heavenly Jerusalem. Paul had pointed the Galatian believers to Christ. Now false teachers had come in trying ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:22-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Good News, Great Joy! Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 15, 2010

I’d like to see a newspaper or news program that was all about ‘good news’…the great things that happen each and every day all over the world

Good News – Great Joy! Dec. 13, 2009 Are there any ‘news junkies’ out there today? News junkies are people who like to know what, where, why, when and how about all the things going on in the world around us, and indeed around the world. How many of us read the newspaper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist