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Is abortion ever justified? Although the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling has been overturned, abortion remains widespread, and debate continues—particularly over whether there are circumstances in which abortion might be considered justifiable.Drawing from Scripture and Christian ethics, Dr. Bernard addresses common objections often raised in public discussion, including cases involving rape, incest, and situations where the life of the mother is at risk. He explains the biblical principles Christians should consider when thinking about and discussing abortion, emphasizing both moral clarity and compassion.This episode is part of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, a podcast in which Dr. Bernard answers questions about the Bible, Christian living, and current events from a biblical perspective.Visit PentecostalPublishing.com to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code DKB10 at checkout to save 10 percent on your order.If you enjoy this podcast, leave a five-star rating and a review on iTunes or your preferred podcast platform. We also appreciate it when you share Apostolic Life in the 21st Century with family and friends.
Join us for a special message about the sanctity of life.
Kristi Brown is the Executive Director of Ascend Women's Center in Asheville and Waynesville, NC. She joins Pastor Eric Williamson in a discussion on the sanctity of life.
Thanks for lending us your ears and your heart today. This is part 3 of our 4 part series on the Sanctity of Life. This installment turns our attention to a document that has shaped the modern Pro-Life movement in profound and lasting ways. Humanae Vitae, its prophetic insights into human love, the dignity of the family, and the moral vision of the church continues to guide countless individuals and ministries committed to protecting LIFE. If you are not familiar with Humanae Vitae (Latin for "Of Human Life") we hope our discussion will encourage you to read it yourself to better understand why the Catholic Church sees it as an important teaching on defending LIFE and supporting Mother's in need.
Sanctity of Life Day is a reminder that human life is not accidental or ordinary—it is created, intentional, and sacred. This devotional centers on the biblical truth that people have value because they are made in God’s image. Our worth isn’t earned by performance, productivity, age, ability, or circumstance. It’s given by the Creator who formed us, knows us, and calls us His. The devotional also emphasizes God’s personal involvement in every life. Scripture describes Him as the One who sees us before we’re even fully formed, who writes our days with purpose, and who breathes life into humanity. That means every person carries God-given dignity and is never invisible to Him. From the beginning, God’s hand has been on our lives—shaping, guiding, and appointing good works for us to walk in. Because life is sacred to God, His people are called to value it too. That includes choosing life in our own hearts and decisions, and also standing up for those who are overlooked, vulnerable, or not valued by the world around them. The devotional calls believers to reflect God’s heart by protecting, honoring, and advocating for human dignity—speaking up, showing compassion, and living with conviction that every life is worthy of care and protection. Today is an invitation to gratitude for the gift of life, and a renewed commitment to represent God well—by cherishing life the way He does. Main Takeaways Human life is sacred because every person is made in the image of God. Your life is not accidental—God’s hand and purpose are present from the very beginning. Our worth is rooted in God’s creation and care, not in culture’s standards or achievements. God calls His people to choose life and to value the lives of others. Part of godly character is advocating for those who are vulnerable and not valued by society. Today’s Bible Verse: “What is mankind that You are mindful of them, human beings that You care for them? You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor. You made them rulers over the works of Your hands; You put everything under their feet.” - Psalm 8:4-6 Your Daily Prayer Here is a brief excerpt from today’s prayer: “Strengthen us to value and choose life for ourselves, and stand up for individuals who are not valued in our culture.” You can listen to the full prayer here or read the devotional at the links below. Looking for more daily encouragement and faith-filled content? LifeAudio – Discover daily devotionals, Christian podcasts, and biblical encouragement at LifeAudio.com Crosswalk – Explore faith, prayer, and Christian living resources at Crosswalk.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Preached by NSC Elder Scott Frederiksen on 1/18/26. Psalm 139:1-11.More information at www.nshorechurch.org
Pastor Kevin Bryan preaches on the sacred value of every human life for Sanctity of Life Sunday 2026.
January 18, 2026 Sunday Morning sermon from Providence Reformed Church Las Vegas by Pastor Travis Peterson
Join us for a powerful Sanctity of Life Sunday sermon from Alliance Church in Appleton, Wisconsin. Dr. Dennis Episcopo explores the biblical perspective on the sanctity of human life, addressing abortion, unborn children, and God's view from scriptures like Psalm 139 and Genesis. This message emphasizes forgiveness, moral rights vs. legal rights, and how Christians can respond with compassion and conviction.Key topics include:God's plan for the unborn (Esau, Jacob, David, John the Baptist)Abortion statistics and trends (1.2M in US, 73M globally)Quality of life ethic vs. sanctity of lifePractical responses: Firm beliefs, speaking up, prayer, voting biblically, and availability to helpWhether you're seeking spiritual guidance, biblical teaching on pro-life issues, or inspiration for Sanctity of Human Life Month, this sermon offers timeless truths. Recorded January 18, 2026.Follow for more faith-based sermons and Bible studies. Like, comment, and share your thoughts!Timestamps:- Introduction & Announcements- Sanctity of Life Overview- Abortion Statistics- Biblical Views on Unborn Children- God's Word on Life- Roe v. Wade & Moral Foundations- Christian Response- Closing Prayer
"Abortion is a spiritual warfare disguised as a political or social disagreement." — Addy Reilly In this stirring message, Addy Reilly exposes the spiritual roots of the abortion crisis, revealing it not as a political debate, but as a direct attack on the Imago Dei. From the "demonic parody" of the Eucharist to the modern-day schemes of the Satanic Temple, Reilly challenges the church to step outside its walls, arm itself with the Gospel of Peace, and meet those in shame with the same redemptive love Jesus offered the woman at the well. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
This sermon addresses the sanctity of human life by grounding its value in God's design and character. Pastor Blaine teaches that every human life is created in the image of God, giving it inherent worth, dignity, and purpose from conception to natural death. He emphasizes that the issue is not ultimately political or cultural, but theological—how we view God determines how we treat human life. The message calls believers to respond with both truth and compassion: to uphold God's design for life while extending grace, forgiveness, and hope through the gospel. Blaine challenges the church to be a people who protect the vulnerable, care for those who are hurting, and confidently proclaim Christ as the source of redemption, healing, and true life.
DaySpring Baptist Church Podcast (Milwaukee / Waukesha, Wisconsin)
An important message about the sanctity of life with Pastor Dan
Pastor Travis shows us that we should treasure human life because God does.
” (James 2:15-17) Sanctity of Life Sunday “Living FaithThe Demonstration (vv. 15-16) 1 Jo. 3:17 17 But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? 18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. Pro. 24:11-12 Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter. 12 If you say, “Behold, we did not know this, does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who keeps watch over your soul know it, and will he not repay man according to his work? The Definition (v. 17) Matt. 7:21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” What do we offer? Justice, hope and help. - Justice: is the truth about abortion, voting and speaking Christianly (Psa. 82:3-4). - Hope: reject abortion as the moral wrong (sin) that it is. - Help: tangible (foster care, adoption, body & soul care).
Pastor Mike speaks on Sanctity of Life Sunday from 2 Samuel 1:1-16
Program for 01/16/26 Sanctity of Life Sunday: Jim Wood and Clayton Wood
Thousands of years ago, King David penned the words, “You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb” (Psalm 139:13). Scripture speaks with authority about the sanctity of all life from conception to the grave. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach various passages from the Bible that help us think through the topic of abortion. Gain courage and conviction as you stand for truth and the value of human life!
Selected Scriptures / January 13-14, 2026 Abortion will be in the forefront of our nation's political and legal future for years to come. Essentially, however, it is not merely a political or legal issue, but a moral one, with deeply spiritual overtones. Because this is true, we need to be alert, informed, and concerned. From the Series: The Sanctity of Life...The Inescapable Issue read more
Thousands of years ago, King David penned the words, “You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb” (Psalm 139:13). Scripture speaks with authority about the sanctity of all life from conception to the grave. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach various passages from the Bible that help us think through the topic of abortion. Gain courage and conviction as you stand for truth and the value of human life!
Selected Scriptures / January 13-14, 2026 Abortion will be in the forefront of our nation's political and legal future for years to come. Essentially, however, it is not merely a political or legal issue, but a moral one, with deeply spiritual overtones. Because this is true, we need to be alert, informed, and concerned. From the Series: The Sanctity of Life...The Inescapable Issue read more
Thanks for sharing some of your valuable time with us. This is part 2 of our series on Sanctity of Life. We are diving in deep to the writings of St. John Paul II and how they relate to the dignity of every human person. Adele, Becki and Tom are honored to be joined by someone who's entire career quietly enjoined what JP II called the Gospel of Life in action. In this show Dr. Kim Hardey shares how his life and career was changed to a more LIFE-Centered focus after attending a conference on a decades old Vatican Document. We invite you to open you ears and your heart to listen to someone who walked with thousands of women in their most joyful and vulnerable times in their lives.
On today's episode, you'll hear from Jennie Lichter, president of the March for Life, as she speaks with ERLC Interim President Dr. Gary Hollingsworth about the importance of the March for Life, its impact on our culture today, particularly since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, and why Southern Baptists should be invovled. The March for Life in Washington, D.C., is the world's largest annual human rights demonstration, promoting the beauty and dignity of every human life by working to end abortion. This year's march will take place on January 23, celebrating the movement's enduring commitment to love mothers and preborn children. Built on compassion and care, March for Life reaches across denominational and partisan lines to promote a culture of life across the nation.Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.
Thank you for sharing some of your valuable time. It's a joy to step into this fresh beginning with you. As we welcome January we also welcome Sanctity of Life month. A time set aside to reflect on the profound dignity of every human person and the call to love that dignity into the world. This show takes that thought and brings to light what that looks like in the real world. Our focus will be on 2 essential life lines for Moms in crisis pregnancies, pregnancy centers and maternity homes. These places don't just offer services they offer hope, community, and the kind of support that can change the trajectory of a mother's life and her child's future. This is an important conversation and we are grateful you are here to be a part of it. Links mentioned in the show:https://desormeauxfoundation.orghttps://womansnewlife.com
Should Christians oppose the execution of murderers because it involves the killing of someone made in the image of God? Today, R.C. Sproul explains that the Bible justifies capital punishment in light of the sanctity of life, not in spite of it. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/capital-punishment-and-the-sanctity-of-life/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
As part of our Across State Lines emphasis, New England Baptist partnered with the ERLC'S Psalm 139 Project to donate an ultrasound machine to Aspire Now Pregnancy Care Center in Vermont, a pro-choice state. On today's episode, you'll hear from Terry Dorsett, executive director of the Baptist Churches of New England, about the unique challenges facing New England Baptists, particularly when it comes to advocating for pre-born lives. He also discusses how cooperation with other state conventions like Tennessee and Alabama, fellow SBC entities, and local churches makes pro-life ministry possible in a region that is largely abortion permissive.New England Baptists face other ministry obstacles and opportunities as well, including family issues, pornography and gambling. Even with these challenges, there are encouraging signs of growth. According to Lifeway Research, New England is the only region in the SBC that has grown over the past five years. Terry has served in New England since 1994, first as a pastor, then a church planner, a director of missions, and finally a church planting catalyst before becoming the executive director of the Baptist Churches of New England in 2015. Now let's turn to Elizabeth Bristow's conversation with Terry Dorsett. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.
Though the Sixth Commandment plainly forbids murder, Jesus shows its reach is deeper, condemning the anger, abuse, and hatred that devalue people made in the image of God. Yet in Christ there is hope: though we are guilty, his substitutionary death frees and restores us, calling us to love, protect, and honor human life. The post The Sanctity of Life appeared first on Mt. Rose OPC.
Psalm 139Luke 6: 6-11
Psalm 139Luke 6: 6-11
Pastor Ken Biggs | AM Nov 9th, 2025 | Sanctity of Life
How must Israel apply the sixth commandment to their life in the land? Deuteronomy 19:1–22:12 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these seventy-six verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Israel were to honor God's holiness by treating His image in man as sacred. This devotional presents a comprehensive legal and ethical framework centered on the sanctity of human life, rooted in the Sixth Commandment's prohibition of murder. It establishes systems of justice that distinguish between intentional murder, accidental manslaughter, and just war, emphasizing divine protection for the innocent through cities of refuge, impartial judicial procedures, and the condemnation of false testimony. The text underscores corporate responsibility for bloodshed, illustrated by the ritual of the heifer in a valley of flowing water, and enforces equitable justice through proportional penalties and safeguards against abuse. It also extends the principle of life's value to include care for property, the environment, and vulnerable individuals—such as widows and orphans—while regulating warfare, inheritance, and holiness codes to preserve Israel's distinct identity as a people set apart for God. Ultimately, the law reflects God's holiness and the sacredness of human life, pointing forward to Christ, who alone fully embodies the divine regard for humanity and bears the curse of sin on behalf of His people.
Join Pastor John White and Village Bible Church, as we continue in our series titled “We Believe”. This series walks through the basic, foundational beliefs of the Christian faith.Visit Village Bible Church at thevillagemi.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.You can send mail to: 410 N. Ann St., Byron, MI 48418Village Bible Church is unapologetically devoted to the preaching and teaching of the Word of God. Through this podcast, we are asking God to use us in the hearts and lives of people throughout the world.If we can ever help you or answer any questions, please contact us at info@thevillagemi.com.
Marvel's First Family is back and they are Fantastic! Our hosts Miles and James were not disappointed. In Fantastic Four: First Steps we see a functional family step up to protect the world. As the plot unfolds we find a sanctity of life parable, highlighting virtues of family, peacemaking and sacrifice. Watch the episode here. Chapters: 00:45 - Welcome & Summary 03:20- Popcorn Ratings 05:28 - Theology Ratings 09:00 - Subscribe, Share, Support 12:48 - SPOILER WARNING 12:58 - Popcorn Thoughts 30:37 - VALUE OF MARRIAGE/FAMILY 48:29 - The value and SANCTITY OF LIFE on Display 57:37 - Sacrifice 01:09:00 - Lightning Round Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to feedback@popcorntheology.com, and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers! #fantasticfour #pedropascal #VanessaKirby #EbonMossBachrach #JosephQuinn #RalphIneson #JuliaGarner #marvel #mcu #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA
There's a fierce spiritual battle targeting the vulnerable—especially those living with disabilities. Christians are called to stand up, speak out, and keep God first in the fight.-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
Greg outlines three different but related stories concerning IVF and abortion.
What does Scripture really say about one of the most debated topics of our time? This week Kids Ministry Director Stephen Hunt provides a biblical perspective on abortion and the sanctity of life. With compassion and clarity, he walks through key Scripture passages that reveal God's heart for life, when life begins, and the hope of redemption available to all.In This Episode You'll Discover:Why the Bible's authority matters in addressing life issuesBiblical evidence for when life beginsThe significance of being created as God's image bearersHow conception reveals God's creative powerRedemption and healing for those affected by abortionPractical resources for pregnancy support and infertility strugglesKey Scripture References:Jeremiah 1:5 - "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you"Psalm 139:13-14 - "You knitted me together in my mother's womb"Genesis 1:26-27 - Created in God's imageJohn 1:1-9 - Life and light at creationLuke 1:7,24 - Elizabeth's conceptionGalatians 4:4-5 - Born of a womanNext Steps & Resources:
Dr. Michael New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute Michael New's Articles at National Review The Charlotte Lozier Institute The post A New Gallup Poll on Sanctity of Life Issues – Dr. Michael New, 6/12/25 (1631) first appeared on Issues, Etc..
TAKEAWAYSPassionLife Ministries focuses on training Christian leaders worldwide to train their flock to encourage mothers to choose lifePregnancy and abortion is a complex emotional issue that PassionLife Ministries narrows down to four critical questionsThe first two questions: What does the Bible say about life in the womb? What does the Bible say about shedding innocent blood?The second two questions: How can we experience God's forgiveness? What has God called us to do to STOP abortion?
Addressing abortion starts with discipleship, not legislation. In this powerful conversation, Roland Warren, President of Care Net and author of The Alternative to Abortion, challenges Christians to move beyond politics and embrace a “pro-abundant life” perspective rooted in John 10:10. Drawing from his own story of an unplanned college pregnancy turned 43-year marriage, Roland reframes abortion as a discipleship issue—calling the Church to support not just life, but lives transformed by the Gospel. He shares practical ways churches can respond with compassion, healing, and hope to those facing pregnancy decisions.Main Topics:From Pro-Life to Pro-Abundant Life – Why saving babies isn't enough without also making disciplesShocking Church Statistics – 54% of abortion seekers identify as ChristiansMinistry, Not Politics – How small groups and churches can become safe, healing placesMary, Joseph & Making Life Disciples – Biblical models for gospel-centered careIf abortion is happening in our churches, what kind of gospel are we really preaching?Make a matching gift donation by June 10!View the transcript, leave comments, and check out recommended resources on the Episode Landing Page!Free Grand Design Video Course from DNA: Male and Female in the Image of God
Pastor Paul invites us to see the Ten Commandments not just as a list of rules, but as a call to become people who honor life and reflect God's heart in our relationships. Jesus moves the conversation from behavior to the heart—showing us that contempt, lust, and dehumanization are as destructive to our souls as outward actions. As we remember the value of every person made in God's image, we'll explore how true life is found in giving life, protecting dignity, and choosing love over contempt, even in the most difficult relationships.
Each January, American Christians celebrate Sanctity of Life Day, set aside to commemorate God’s priceless gift of life. Let's pray together for this important day. - Lynette Kittle