Speaker: Sanjay Poonen
Title: God and the Church as a Picture of a Godly Mother
Date: 05/11/2025
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
Sanjay Poonen uses the picture of a godly mother to illustrate how the church should function as God's strong tower, sanctuary, and place of care. Drawing from Scripture, he highlights three key characteristics: providing a safe refuge for the righteous, embracing redemptive suffering that produces joy and fruit, and serving as encouragers and helpers to those in need. The goal is for the church community to reflect God's motherly care and raise up a unified family centered on Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is today?The speaker starts by asking the children in the audience a question about the occasion being celebrated.
The mother hen and the strong towerUsing Matthew 23 and Proverbs, the speaker explains how God and the home act like a mother hen gathering chicks and a strong tower where the righteous are saved.Matthew 23:37
The church as a sanctuaryJust as children long for their mothers when they are sick, the church should be a sanctuary and strong tower where anyone facing unpopularity or trouble can find safety.
The suffering of motherhood and enduranceThe speaker points to childbirth as a picture of suffering that brings forth new life and joy, reflecting principles from 1 Peter and James.
Her children rise up and call her blessedQuoting Proverbs 31, the speaker notes that the ultimate joy and pride for a godly woman is when her children grow up and call her blessed.Proverbs 31:28
Being a helper and encourager like EveGodly mothers and believers alike are called to be helpers and encouragers behind the scenes, serving those in need within the church body.
The gift of encouragementReferring to 1 Corinthians 14, the speaker highlights that prophecy involves exhortation and edification, which are practical ways believers can encourage one another.
Closing prayer for mothers and homesThe speaker finishes by expressing gratitude for mothers in the fellowship and praying that families will continue to build godly homes.
Speaker: Sanjay Poonen
Title: God and the Church as a Picture of a Godly Mother
Date: 05/11/2025
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
Sanjay Poonen uses the picture of a godly mother to illustrate how the church should function as God's strong tower, sanctuary, and place of care. Drawing from Scripture, he highlights three key characteristics: providing a safe refuge for the righteous, embracing redemptive suffering that produces joy and fruit, and serving as encouragers and helpers to those in need. The goal is for the church community to reflect God's motherly care and raise up a unified family centered on Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is today?The speaker starts by asking the children in the audience a question about the occasion being celebrated.
The mother hen and the strong towerUsing Matthew 23 and Proverbs, the speaker explains how God and the home act like a mother hen gathering chicks and a strong tower where the righteous are saved.Matthew 23:37
The church as a sanctuaryJust as children long for their mothers when they are sick, the church should be a sanctuary and strong tower where anyone facing unpopularity or trouble can find safety.
The suffering of motherhood and enduranceThe speaker points to childbirth as a picture of suffering that brings forth new life and joy, reflecting principles from 1 Peter and James.
Her children rise up and call her blessedQuoting Proverbs 31, the speaker notes that the ultimate joy and pride for a godly woman is when her children grow up and call her blessed.Proverbs 31:28
Being a helper and encourager like EveGodly mothers and believers alike are called to be helpers and encouragers behind the scenes, serving those in need within the church body.
The gift of encouragementReferring to 1 Corinthians 14, the speaker highlights that prophecy involves exhortation and edification, which are practical ways believers can encourage one another.
Closing prayer for mothers and homesThe speaker finishes by expressing gratitude for mothers in the fellowship and praying that families will continue to build godly homes.
