Sermons on Imperfect Mothers:

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

Mothers Touch

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 7, 2025

Today is Mothers Day our mothers do so many things they touch our lives many many ways. Mother touches us with presence, faith, strength, and many other ways.

John 19:25-27 Mothers Touch 1. Mothers Touch we never forget she would rub our heads, rub our shoulders, and rub our chest • Mothers rubbed our heads telling us everything will be ok • Mothers rubbed our shoulders telling us how strong we are • Mothers rubbed our chests putting Vicks Vapor ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Methodist

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

A Mother's Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

This sermon explores the qualities of a virtuous woman as depicted in Proverbs 31, emphasizing her spiritual strength, character, and dedication to her family.

Good morning, dear friends in Christ. On behalf of the family of _______ I wish to thank each one of you for being here today. Despite the immense difficulty of today, we have the promises found in the Scriptures to cling to. We gather here today under the loving gaze of our Creator. We are here to ...read more

Topics: Funeral, Mother

Mother's Day PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon explores Hannah's story as a testament to God's faithfulness, demonstrating the power of faith, hope, and honor in trusting God amidst life's trials.

Good morning! It is with great joy and gratitude that we gather here today, united by our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we come together, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon who once said, “I have a great need for Christ: I have a great Christ for my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27

Topics: Hannah's Dilemma

My Mother PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the lessons from Jesus' interaction with His mother and disciple on the cross, emphasizing healing, harmony, and hope in our spiritual family.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united by our shared faith and the love of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are here not because we are perfect, but because we are loved by a perfect God. We are here because we seek to understand His word, His will, and His way. We are here ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Topics: Healing, Deliverance, Freedom

The Godly Mothers Of The Bible. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 8, 2024

Today, we honor the godly mothers of the Bible, whose faith, courage, and devotion have inspired generations.

2 Timothy 1:5 Today, we honor the godly mothers of the Bible, whose faith, courage, and devotion have inspired generations. These women, though imperfect, trusted God and raised children who changed the course of history. Let us explore their stories and learn from their examples. 1. Sarah — ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, Luke 1:39-45

A Mother's Day Bouquet

Contributed by Robin Colerick-Shinkle on May 15, 2017

This is a spiritual bouquet for all women on Mother's Day. In a world where flowers have become one of the primary Mother's Day gifts--- here's a spiritual bouquet in celebration.

Mothers Day in the United States was officially founded by Anna Jarvis. Her mother always said there should be a day to honor women, a celebration of their contributions in the world. Anna Jarvis never forgot her mother’s words….and when her mother died in 1905, she decided to fulfill them. She ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

The Prodigal Son's Mother

Contributed by Tony Trott on Jun 14, 2002

Mother’s Day

THE PRODIGAL SON’S MOTHER Luke 15:11-24 ILLUSTRATION: A woman telephoned a friend and asked how she was feeling, "Terrible, my head’s splitting and my back and legs are killing me...and the house is a mess, and the kids are simply driving me crazy." "Listen, go and lie down, I’ll come over and cook ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Young Ruler Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

None of us are perfect workers, praise God for using imperfect people.

A. THE RICH YOUNG RULER: LUKE 18:18-23 1. He came to the right person. “There came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, ‘Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?’” (Mark 10:17). 2. He came with a right attitude. “Good Master” (v. 17). 3. He had the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Tribute To Godly Mothers : A Mother's Day Sermon

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 31, 2006

THIS SERMON IS A TRIBUTE TO GODLY MOTHERS AND LAUDS A MOTHER WHO 1.CONCEIVES 2. COOKS 3. CLOTHES 4. COACHES 5. COVERS 6. CONSECRATES 7. CONVERTS 8. CONSIDERS 9. CARES 10. COMFORTS

A TRIBUTE TO GODLY MOTHERS : A MOTHER’S DAY SERMON ************************** OUTLINE 1. A MOTHER CONCEIVES 2. A MOTHER COOKS 3. A MOTHER CLOTHES 4. A MOTHER COACHES 5. A MOTHER COVERS 6. A MOTHER CONSECRATES 7. A MOTHER CONVERTS 8. A MOTHER CONSIDERS 9. A MOTHER CARES 10. A MOTHER ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mothers Day: Faith: Mother's Day Flour

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 11, 2007

This widow starts off with a tiny sparkle of faith and instead of holding on to what little she has - she let’s go, and the rest is history.

Today on Mother’s Day, we are going to look at a woman of faith. This woman in our Scripture doesn’t start out as a woman of faith, but she sure ends up a woman of faith….and that is what we need to start with this morning: Whoever you are, and whatever your faith is like – to end up as a person of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Two Mothers: A Mother's Day Sermon

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on May 21, 2018

Eve was the mother of humankind and her disobedience to God allowed sin to enter the world. Mary was the mother of God and her obedience to God allowed salvation to enter the world. On Mother's Day, what can we learn from these two mothers?

The first mother I want to introduce you to is Eve, the “mother of all humankind.” In the beginning of time, God created Adam and Eve and placed them in a beautiful garden. He gave them the entire garden as their own, except for the fruit of two trees in the middle of the garden. The Serpent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Charismatic

A Reflection On Mary The Mother Of Jesus On Mothering Sunday

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 11, 2018

1. No one is too insignificant for God to use them if their heart is right. 2. If God says it – we are to believe it – otherwise we are calling God a liar and 3. If we really want to be disciples of Christ we must love Jesus and be obedient to God's will

Collect for Mothering Sunday God of compassion, whose Son Jesus Christ, the child of Mary, shared the life of a home in Nazareth, and on the cross drew the whole human family to himself: strengthen us in our daily living that in joy and in sorrow we may know the power of your presence to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Anglican

Memories Mothers, Grandmothers And Home Mothers Day

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 8, 2015

"Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you." It is the only one of the 10 commandments with a promise. A Godly Mother translates the Bible into her everyday life. Updated May 2023.

We have come together today ......First and Foremost ... to honor... the Lord ... Jesus Christ. Yet ... This day... May 14th.... is also a time, ...to honor ...our mothers, ...grandmothers ...and the mothers ... of our children. Worship ...... and Motherhood ...... are lifetime tasks, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, John 19:25-26, Ephesians 6:2-3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 26:56, John 11:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican