Sovereign Grace Church Sermon: What Does God's Word Say About Abortion?

Watch our Livestream 10am Sundays at 10am on Sundays Give Online --> About Us What We Believe Guest Card — How was your visit? About Us Our Vision Guest Card — How was your visit? What Does God’s Word Say About Abortion? Your browser does not support the audio element. April 8, 2026 Teacher: Jordan Liggitt Topic: Sanctity of Life Scripture: Ex 20:13 Download Audio Sermon Manuscript Possible Foundations What feels right / nice / kind? What makes sense to me? What could I convince you to believe? What could I convince a majority to believe? What does God say? Foundation of God’s Word Humans are created by God in His image Genesis 1:26–27 (ESV) — Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. As creator, God has complete authority Romans 9:20 (ESV) — But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, “Why have you made me like this?” Genesis 2:7 (ESV) — then the LORD God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature. Exodus 20:13 (ESV) — “You shall not murder. Genesis 30:22 (ESV) — Then God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened her womb. Psalm 127:3 (ESV) — Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Leviticus 20:1–2 (ESV) — The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Say to the people of Israel, Any one of the people of Israel or of the strangers who sojourn in Israel who gives any of his children to Molech shall surely be put to death. The people of the land shall stone him with stones. God treats unborn children as people Psalm 139:13 (ESV) — For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. Jeremiah 1:5 (ESV) — “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Exodus 21:22–23 (ESV) — “When men strive together and hit a pregnant woman, so that her children come out, but there is no harm, the one who hit her shall surely be fined, as the woman’s husband shall impose on him, and he shall pay as the judges determine. But if there is harm, then you shall pay life for life, Sickness and death affect everyone since the Fall Romans 5:12 (ESV) — Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned— Parents’ sin can directly impact children Exodus 34:7 (ESV) — … visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children’s children, to the third and the fourth generation.” 2 Samuel 12:14 (ESV) — Nevertheless, because by this deed you have utterly scorned the LORD, the child who is born to you shall die.” How are we to live in a sinful world? Romans 12:9 (ESV) — Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Romans 12:17 (ESV) — Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. Romans 12:21 (ESV) — Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 2:15 (ESV) — They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them Abortion is not less than sin; it requires repentance. Abortion is not more than sin; Christ can atone. These arguments may be true, but are not as powerful as God’s word. When does life and personhood begin? (conception, “quickening,” “viability,” birth?) “Aren’t miscarriages and abortion the same?” “My body, my choice.” “The baby’s life isn’t worth living.” “Abortion is justified if the pregnancy was the result of sin against the mother.” “Abortion is justified to save the life of the mother.” / “Abortion is healthcare.” Here are some other recent messages. The Church: God’s New SocietyPentecost We are a church built on the Bible, guided and empowered by the Spirit, striving to make disciples, and pursuing holiness in the context of robust biblical relationships. Instagram I'm New Here Where Do I Start? Sunday Morning Guest Card Contact Us Online Giving Stay Informed Church Center App Messages Blog Calendar Member Portal Email Updates & Newsletter /* real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups */ Subscribe Times & Location 10am on Sundays 401 Upchurch St, Apex, NC 27502 © 2026 Cornerstone Fellowship Church of Apex