Sermons on Selfish Mothers:

The Value Of A Mother's Faith

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 20, 2014

A mother's faith can be used by God to save her child.

Two of my sisters are here with us today, so I must indulge in a few family stories! The first is the night we thought we lost mom. Just after Thanksgiving last year, the family was gathered for a dinner at my house. Mom had just returned from visiting my sisters in New York. She was having ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bathsheba, A Mother To Model

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 2, 2013

Bathsheba is probably one of the least likely people you ever thought of as a good example for mothers, but it is time you heard the rest of her story.

Bathsheba, a Mother to Model This Mother’s Day I have chosen someone very different to speak on. In fact, in my research I have not found anyone who has ever chosen to use Bathsheba as an example for Mother’s Day, for some reason we are able to grant David forgiveness and restoration, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ascension And Mothers Day

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 5, 2013

We can learn much about our faith from the justaposition of the Ascension feast, Mothers' Day and First Communion.

Ascension Solemnity 2013 Mother’s Day–First Communion On those Saturdays when I have the privilege of baptizing young children into Christ, I give a blessing to the mothers of those young ones. It begins “God the Father, through his Son, the Virgin Mary’s child, has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-53

Denomination: Catholic

Sarah - The Mother Of Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Aug 14, 2020

Sarah displayed a kind of faith that we can identify with. One that sometimes falters, and flounders, yet God commended her faith, and placed her in His Hall of Faith!

The following is a continuation of the sermon series: Living by Faith. Hebrews 11: 11 By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

A Tale Of Four Mothers

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 21, 2020

How do we relate to Mothering Sunday when Corona Virus takes away the cute services with bunches of daffodils?

....................................... Hello and welcome and Happy Mothering Sunday. It’s a little bit different from normal Mothering Sunday’s - But…. We are reminded “God is good ALL THE TIME” - and if he is good “all the time” - that includes even now when things are very uncertain I’d like to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10, John 19:25-29, Isaiah 49:15, Isaiah 66:13, Deuteronomy 5:9, Hosea 11:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Our Miracle Mother

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 4, 2020

The nation of Israel and the followers of Jesus exist by the miracle of Sarah conceiving and giving birth to Isaac.

1. COVID-19 Has made this an unusual Mother’s Day – Virus Issues; everything feels “off” 2. Still, we want to honor our Mothers 3. An Unusual Modern Mother: In September, 2019, Erramatti Mangayamma gave birth to twin girls.It doesn’t sound unusual until we find out she was 74 y/o at the time. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deborah: A Mother In Israel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 7, 2020

If you want God to use you to restore your broken world, proclaim His Word, provoke trust in that Word, and praise the Lord.

One Sunday, a couple of years ago (2018), Ben and Jackee Belnap noticed an important envelope containing $1,060 mysteriously missing. For the previous year, University of Utah football fans had been saving money to pay back Ben's parents for season tickets, and that money was in the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:1-31, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Peter 2:9, Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Traits Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 12, 2020

What does a Godly Mother Look like?

Opening Illustration: Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Mother Of The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 31, 2020

Let’s imagine that Mary is a contestant on something like “the Price is Right” or some other TV game show, and the announcer is announcing what she will win when she chooses the correct door.

Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church 2020 Today we heard the familiar stories of the fall of humanity, and the redemption of humanity. The first concerns the first Adam and the first Eve, who disobeyed the Lord and lost original innocence. The second involves the second Adam, Jesus, God and man, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-20, John 19:25-34, Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Catholic

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

Mary, The Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 22, 2020

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. He believes that after Jesus Christ, Mary is the principal person in the history of salvation. He explains that it was pure love-in-faith which brought about Mary's motherhood to Jesus.

Reflection Mary, the Mother of Jesus Why did God choose Mary? What was His reason for giving this particular place in His plan of salvation? This question can time to time arise in us when we think of Mary the Mother of Jesus. Christianity is not simply a religion. First and foremost, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56, Luke 2:1-52, John 2:1-11, Matthew 1:18-25, John 1:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Deborah - A Spiritual Mother

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jul 12, 2020

If we do not rise as spiritual mothers, our churches and our nations would be spoiled. God has called each one of us to be a spiritual mother to thousands of spiritual children.

Judges 5:6, 7 - “In the days of Shamgar, son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were deserted, and the travelers walked along the byways. Village life ceased, it ceased in Israel, until I, Deborah, arose, arose a mother in Israel. Here Deborah refers to herself as a spiritual mother of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:6-7

Mary - The Mother Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 18, 2020

A look at the call of Mary and her reaction to being called and how that can help us to follow God's plan in our lives.

Surprise! Surprise! December 13, 2020 Luke 1:26-38 Start with a description of surprising my wife by coming home a day early bringing our son home from North Carolina . . . . ? The Russian poet Boris Pasternak said, “Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.” ? Ralph Waldo Emerson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-53, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Beating Mother Nature

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 18, 2019

A study in Psalm 66: 1 – 20

Psalm 66: 1 – 20 Beating Mother Nature To the Chief Musician. A Song. A Psalm. 1 Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! 2 Sing out the honor of His name; Make His praise glorious. 3 Say to God, “How awesome are Your works! Through the greatness of Your power Your enemies shall submit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Persecution Of The Mother Of God. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 3, 2024

Throughout history, the mother of God, Mary, has faced relentless attacks and criticisms from those influenced by the spirit of Satan.

Throughout history, the mother of God, Mary, has faced relentless attacks and criticisms from those influenced by the spirit of Satan. We will explore the biblical basis for understanding these assaults and how they align with the spiritual battle between good and evil. Satan's Enmity Against ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Ephesians 6:12