Sermons on Honor Your Mother:

Seeing A Mother's Dreams Fulfilled

Contributed by Sunny Philip on May 16, 2006

Why every mother has a right to see her God given dreams come through and how God works it out.

It has become a tradition in our church on Mother’s Day to look into the life of a mother we see in the Bible. Today we will be considering the mother of Samuel, Hannah primarily. 1. BACKGROUND. When the book of 1 Samuel opens up, we see this mother as a woman in need. She was a woman of child ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Priceless Legacy: The Hope Of Faithful Moms

Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 3, 2014

We celebrate moms today as they seek to build their legacy as God directs.

Introduction: Recognize moms in the service and possibly the oldest and newest mom (perhaps distribute a special gift of some kind). Opening: I have heard it said that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world! I am sure many of us here have had mothers who had a profound effect on us. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-3

Denomination: *other

Mothers: Instruments Of God's Grace

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on May 15, 2001

Through the example of Naomi and Ruth we see the blessings and responsibilities that go along with motherhood, as well as the proper God-pleasing response to our mother’s love.

Today is Mother’s Day, a time to get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life to thank our moms for raising us, for loving us, for putting up with us. The “mother” of Mother’s Day is a woman named Anna Jarvis. Two years after the death of her mother, she convinced her church to have a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Take Him To His Mother

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004

A Mother’s Day sermon that reinforces the value of a mother in a child’s life. An ounce of mother is worth a pound of preacher.

2 Kings 4:17-20 -- “17 And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.” “18 And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers.” “19 And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Soil Of Mother Emanuel

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jun 24, 2015

This sermon reflects on the response of Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, SC to the killings that took place June 17. It shows the power of grace and forgiveness.

The sower sows the word. 15 And these are the ones along the path, where the word is sown: when they hear, Satan immediately comes and takes away the word that is sown in them. 16 And these are the ones sown on rocky ground: the ones who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy. 17 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Nameless Mother With Great Faith Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 7, 2007

Characteristics that Jesus valued in this mother and why that her faith was so important.

May,2006 “The Nameless Mother with Great Faith” Matthew 15:21-28 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever known a person whose Character could be summed up in four words? Jesus did. He said to the Canaanite woman, “You have great faith.” We know that she was from the country north of Palestine, that she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

Selfless Obedience (Mother's Day) Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013

Selflessness is the key characteristic in Jesus' command to take up our crosses and follow him. The stories of Jochebed, Hannah, and Mary (Jesus' mother) illustrate selflessness.

One of the critical characteristics of a follower of Jesus is almost completely non-existent in our society. Now I say “almost”, because there are still times when we see and celebrate it, but those times are largely times of extremes. The prevailing “wisdom” is completely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Cause Mother Said To Do It

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 17, 2006

This is the BEST ADVICE A MOTHER EVER GAVE.

"CAUSE MOTHER SAID TO DO IT" John 2:5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. Mother’s Day is a wonderful day of recognition for one of the hardest job this world has to offer. Mother’s are wonderful people. I am not talking about this sentimental nonsense ...read more

Scripture: John 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman At The Well - Mother's Day

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 11, 2018

A look at the deep longing this woman felt, and we experience as well. Will Jesus be able to break down our walls as well?

A thirsty heart! John 4:4-42 May 13, 2018 VIDEO - Scripture from youtube. I thought we would do something a little different so that we can experience a little of the scripture, instead of me just reading a long passage to you. As a disclaimer, this was a video version and not an exact quote of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother’s Priorities Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 13, 2013

Mother’s Day is a good day to review a mother’s priorities with her children. Paul is writing to a young pastor which he had taken under his wing to train. Paul calls his young friend to be faithful to Jesus & His Word while he walks in the world

2 TIMOTHY 3: 14-17 A MOTHER’S PRIORITIES [2 Timothy 1:1-5 / Acts 15:1-6] Laura Ingalls Wilder said, “Lessons learned at a mother’s knee last through life." She also said, “The mother is and must be, whether she knows it or not, the greatest, strongest, and most lasting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13-17, 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Mother A Child Needs Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005

What kind of mothers do our children need? (Part 2 Building Phenomenal Families)

BUILDING PHENOMENAL FAMILIES (Part 2) “The Kind of Mother a Child Needs” Proverbs 22:6; 31:10-31; Exodus 20:12; Isaiah 49:15; Psalm 27:10; As we celebrate the gift of mothers today, I want to outline just what kind of mother the Lord thinks a child needs. A child needs a mother who will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: *other

Mothers Day: Serve With Verve!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 4, 2011

Service what is that about? I can be great and serve no one or nothing but my own desires, not in God’s kingdom.

Mattthew 20:20-27: Serve with verve! Well here we go its Mother’s day, it’s a certainty that we all have a mother, some of us get on well, others not well at all, some Mums are now in heaven and some mums are starting on the journey of motherhood. There are those who are Dads who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-27, Matthew 19:28

Denomination: Salvation Army

Biblical Mothers With The Character Of Christ

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on May 20, 2007

HAPPY MOTHER”S DAY! (Have all the Mother’s Stand). This morning I want to talk to you about (3) Godly women of the Bible. They were women that listen and cried out to God. All three women birthed boys that turned into powerful living examples for God.

Introduction · HAPPY MOTHER”S DAY! (Have all the Mother’s Stand). · This morning I want to talk to you about (3) Godly women of the Bible. They were women that listen and cried out to God. · All three women birthed boys that turned into powerful living examples for God. They were loving ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Noisy Inn & A Mother's Lullaby Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001

We can hear God’s love over the worlds noise this month. Part 1 of 3 in "It’s beginning to Sound a lot like Christmas" series.

It’s Beginning to Sound A Lot Like Christmas Series "A Mother’s Lullaby and A Noisy Inn" Part 1 of 3 December 2, 2001 FBC, Chester, IllinoisMike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1 Maria was had turned 90 and decided to do her Christmas gift giving in a little bit different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Mothering Sunday: The Comfort Of God

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 20, 2009

God does not [just] comfort us to make us comfortable. He comforts us to be comforters.

Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end of the hose and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Anglican