Sermons on Mother Metaphor:

A Godly Mother

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 12, 2014

Mother's Day sermon on what God expects of mothers.

“A Godly Mother” Text: Isaiah 7:10-15 I. Welcome II. Introduction While we love our mothers or their memories, I think most preachers wrestle with sermons on this day. We just don’t want to preach on Hannah or Jochebed every second Sunday of May. And, I feel it may be a little ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother Naomi

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 3, 2013

How did Naomi do as a mother in the book of Ruth? What lessons can we learn from her example?

Mother’s day - taking a look at the book of Ruth with particular attention to Naomi The days of the Judges - Judges 17:6 - “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Pagan idol worship Famine in the land Elimelech took his wife ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

A Tribute To Mothers Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 6, 2013

Three different scriptures and thoughts that give tribute to mothers from whom we can learn.

A TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS INTRO.- ILL.- A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud. The door of his wife’s car was open, as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog. Proceeding into the entry, he found an even ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Manna For Mothers

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 13, 2013

A sermon dealing with the things taught to Solomon by his mother.

“Manna for Mothers” Proverbs 31:1-31 Pro 31:30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Mother’s Day is a bittersweet time for many of us. If your mother is in this service you ought to thank God for the opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Influence Of A Mother

Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 13, 2013

From 2 Kings, let’s look at Hezekiah’s life and see just how powerful the influence of a mother can be.

The Influence Of A Mother 2 Kings 18:1-7 Introduction: 1. As you read the books of 1 and 2 Kings, it doesn’t take long to realize that, after King David and King Solomon, Israel had many wicked kings. 2. But there was one king who decided that he would do right in God’s sight. His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-7

Denomination: Bible Church

Moses' Mother Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on May 17, 2013

Well, it’s Mother’s Day, and while it’s a day to honour our mothers, and I hope you are all remembering your mom today. This is church and I think it’s important to honour the one who gave us our mom’s. A mother is one of the few things every human being

Let’s begin this morning with the mother of Moses by reading from Exodus chapter 2:1-10. The first thing I want you to notice is that both the father and mother are Levites. Now we know that the Levites are the priestly line of the people of Israel, and though we don’t typically think ...read more

A Godly Mother

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

What makes a mother godly and special. Mother’s Day message.

“The joys of motherhood are never fully experienced until the children are in bed.” --Author Unknown. “A Godly Mother” Proverb 31:25-31 Mothers are the place where love Emerges from the earth, And happiness rings out like bells In honor of our birth. Mothers are the sun that lights For life our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mothers And The Sword

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 3, 2008

Mothering in our time is mirrored in the one prostitute, who decided just to take what she could, though it was destructive. But the true mother was willing to sacrifice that her child might live.

Preface Who is the real mother? How do you measure authentic mothering? Is it by the mere accident of birth, or is it by something deeper? Who is the real mother, who is the authentic mother? Is it simply the woman you gave you birth and who wiped your messy nose during your growing up years, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Heart

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 11, 2009

A Mother’s love and faith as a model for us of what God is like and how her influence helps us in our walk with Christ.

A Junior High science teacher lectured on the properties of magnets for an entire class. The next day he gave his students a quiz. The first question read like this: "My name begins with an "M," has six letters, and I pick things up. What am I?" Half the kids in the class wrote, "Mother." That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:4-5, 2 Timothy 1:4-16

Denomination: Methodist

Mothers - On The Frontlines

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 6, 2009

Mothers Day (Easter 5): Moms have the great privilege of raising the next generation of Christians. Moms are God’s soldiers on the front lines. As the exemplar, we look at Jesus’ encounter with the Canaanite Woman.

In 1994 our oldest son enlisted in the US Navy. When he graduated from boot camp, Sofi, our youngest son, a cousin and I took a road trip to Chicago to watch the graduation ceremonies. Our son was given liberty for a couple of days and so we decided to enjoy the sights of the city. So we took ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Mothers Are Precious

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 9, 2009

This message points out some of the characteristics and traits of a God mother.

Text: “Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come” (Proverbs 31:25) NKJV. The NIV of the Bible states verse 25 like this: “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at her days to come.” TEV of the Bible says, “She is strong and respected and not afraid ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian Church

A Mother's Love Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 9, 2009

Mother’s Day Message focusing on lessons learned from my mother through her sacrifices.

Mother’s Day 2009: A Mother’s Love Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7; Proverbs 22:6 Introduction: This morning after I have delivered this message, we will take time for those of you who would like, to come up and share with the congregation something you learned from your mothers. For those of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mother's Love Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 9, 2009

Mother’s Day Message focusing on lessons learned from my mother through her sacrifices.

Mother’s Day 2009: A Mother’s Love Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7; Proverbs 22:6 Introduction: This morning after I have delivered this message, we will take time for those of you who would like, to come up and share with the congregation something you learned from your mothers. For those of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring Mothers Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 10, 2009

God wants us to honor mothers!

HONORING MOTHERS INTRO: WHY GOD MADE MOMS: Answers given by 2nd grade school children: Why did God make mothers? 1. She’s the only one who knows where the scotch tape is. 2. Mostly to clean the house. 3. To help us out of there when we were getting born. How did God make mothers? 1. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Perfect Mother

Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 12, 2009

Even though we aren’t perfect, there is something about a mother’s love that points us toward God’s own perfect love.

Mother’s Day 2009 The Perfect Mother Matthew 15:21-28 May 10, 2009 There were three young children who loved to get up early and watch out the window for the garbage truck. They took great delight in watching the waste hauler empty the can, then work the lever that caused the truck to compact the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God