Sermons on Mother Metaphor:

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 Mother's Sacrifice

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 19, 2012

Happy Mother’s Day! Of course should celebrate moms more often, Let’s face it, mothers do a lot for us they have a special place:

Mothers Day Dr. Mike Fogerson May 13, 2012 Introduction A Happy Mother’s Day! Of course should celebrate moms more often, Let’s face it, mothers do a lot for us they have a special place: 1 Perhaps their greatest contribution is The things moms teach us a About RECEIVING: "You are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Mothering Sunday

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 10, 2018

Mothering Sunday, the 4th Sunday in Lent focuses on 3 mothers - Mary the mother of Jesus, Mother Church and our own mothers.

Mothering Sunday A 102 year old lady was asked if she had any worries. Her reply, 'No not now I have got my youngest son in an old people's home'. I guess parents never stop worrying about their children. However, sometimes it's the children that worry about their parents and the things they ...read more

The Influence Of A Mother

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 13, 2018

A Mother has the greatest influence on their children as they grow up.

THE INFLUENCE OF A MOTHER SCRIPTURE: II Timothy 1:5 “When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.” INTRODUCTION: Anna M. Jarvis was the eighth child born into a family with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Chronicles 22:2, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mothers Influence Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 2, 2016

A sermon for Mothers Day in which we realize the powerful influence for good that mothers can have on their children.

1. One man described his mother's influence in his life: * My mother taught me RELIGION: "You better pray that will come of the carpet." * My mother taught me LOGIC: "Because I said so, that's why." * My mother taught me CONTORTIONISM: "Will you look at the dirt on the back of your neck!" * My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth Of A Mother

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 4, 2016

Something miraculous happens when a woman gives birth to her first child. For in a way there are really two births. The first is the birth of the child. The second is the birth of the mother. It is a miraculous gift of creation. (4 other illustrations)

A Mother's Poem: "Some may climb Mt Everest, ... in search of thrills galore, But I scale peaks that rival it, ... just past the laundry door: Slopes of socks and underwear, ... sheer cliffs of shirts and pants. Oh, yes, I live in mortal fear; ... of a laundry avalanche" We have come together ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-26

Denomination: Anglican

A Mother's Influence

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 27, 2012

Mother's Day sermon

A. MOTHERHOOD IS A CALL, NOT A TEMPORARY CONDITION Usually women considered motherhood a temporary condition -- not a calling. They see it as a time of their life set aside for exhaustion and long hours. It will pass. Sometimes we forget how important stability is to a child "The easiest part of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:13

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers United!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 24, 2012

A short talk for Mothering Sunday, given at a service of baptism where lots of Brownies and Scouts were also present. The talk aims to publicise the great work of the Mothers’ Union, although I would personally like to rename it Mothers United!

Yesterday, sitting outside the bathroom I saw a copy of this magazine called Families First and it’s great. ‘Families First’ is a magazine produced by The Mothers’ Union, aiming to encourage strong marriages, good parenting and active faith. I really like those three aims because I believe that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Anglican

A Godly Mother

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

John 20:20-23 records when Salome (mother of James and John) approached Jesus on behalf of her two sons. Although we often emphasize the negative in this situation, she was not rebuked by Christ. In fact, we see Salome as a godly example of what a mother

John 20:20-23 records when Salome (mother of James and John) approached Jesus on behalf of her two sons. Although we often emphasize the negative in this situation, she was not rebuked by Christ. In fact, we see Salome as a godly example of what a mother should be throughout the gospel ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

Mother's who pray and lead their children are invaluable.

A Mother’s Faith Hebrews 11:23-27 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment. 24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mothering God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 8, 2012

That is the kind of relationship we have with God, who compared Himself to a mother: “As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you” (Isaiah 66: 13).

Opening illustration: When I stuck my camera into the bush to take a picture of the baby robins, they opened their mouths without opening their eyes. They were so used to having mama robin feed them whenever the branches moved that they didn’t even look to see who (or what) was causing the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Tribute To A Mother"

Contributed by Danny Moss on May 10, 2012

This message reveals the compassion and love of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, for her Son, and His love and concern for her.He gave her an eternal tribute. It was His gift to her for all she meant to Him, and all that she endured as His Mother.

"Tribute to a Mother" Text-John 19:25-27 Danny Moss Introduction- This morning, I would like to preach a message that will give honor to all of our women, especially, our Mothers, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother Influence

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 12, 2012

The avg. mom gets 3 1/2 hours of quality time alone, her payment for her work is 47,000 a year, 71 hours of housework, 73 percent of children praise their mother for her work and love. www.mothersforum.org/womens-issue/whats-the-value-of-a-mother/

A Mother Influence Proverbs 31:10-31aTM A true mother is never me centered, she doesn’t have time. A mother’s time usually belongs unto her children and or her husband. To all the mother’s who read for hours to their children, change dirty-dippers, vacuum, wash, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mother's Bond Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 13, 2012

This message focuses on the special bond that exists between a mother and her child.

A Mother’s Bond Mother’s Day 2012 Scriptures: John 2:1-10 Introduction: I want to say to every mother present or who might read this message, “Happy Mother’s Day!” There will be very little that I will say in this message that will be new to you but I hope you ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational