Women of the Cross – Matthew 27:55-56
In a day when the world seeks to blur the lines of distinction between men and women we need to return to the Bible and refresh our view of Biblical womanhood.
Mother’s Day
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More Blessed than Mary – Luke 11:27-28
This unnamed woman in the audience was complementing Jesus by blessing His mother, Mary. Years earlier, the angel who told Mary that she would bear the Messiah, told her that she had found favour with God (Lu 1:30). Elizabeth said that Mary was blessed among women (Lu 1:42). Jesus followed this word of praise by […]
Queen Abi (Mother’s Day) – 2 Kings 18:2
How many of you know who the Bible character, Queen Abi, was? __ Few Christians know about, Queen Abi. Approximately 730 years before the time of Christ, the Bible introduces us to this young mother named Abi (or Abijah). She was a young Jewish woman married to a young prince named Ahaz. Though she did […]
Mother’s Influence – Ezekiel 16:44
Listen to the words of this brief poem. “A careful mum I ought to be, for little children follow me. I do not dare to go astray, for fear they’ll go the self-same way.” One of the best safeguard for the next generation is the positive influence of parents, particularly mums. The proverb in our […]
Ways to Honour Mum – Proverbs 1:8
Today is Mother’s Day. Honouring your mother is more than just wishing her a “Happy Mother’s Day” or giving her a card or taking her out to lunch. God does not want honouring your mum to be a once-a-year event, but a daily habit. Transition In the book of Proverbs, I find five clear ways […]
A Gracious Woman – Proverbs 11:16
If you have never read the account of Queen Esther in the Bible, you need to. Every time I read the book of Esther, the drama excites me. Young Esther found favour in the sight of the king, and he chose her as his queen. Later, to protect the Jews, Queen Esther entered the king’s […]
Comfort for a Burdened Mother – Luke 7:11-15
Today is Mother’s Day. It is a day to thank, praise, comfort and encourage our mothers. In our message this morning, we are going to learn how Jesus brought comfort to a burdened mother. Every mother daily carries motherhood burdens on her shoulders of sleepless nights, crying children, and exhaustion, but the burdens of some […]
Eunice – 2 Timothy 3:15
Mothers have a great influence on their children. Timothy was blessed with a godly mother. Though our text is written to Timothy, it points us back to the actions of his mother Eunice (Euniké). Transition This verse identifies three of Eunice’s actions that every mum ought to take. Eunice Knew the Holy Scriptures She was […]