The beautiful title a woman can have at any time of her life is ‘daughter’. She can rise up to any level with any impressive titles in her whole life. But ‘daughter’ is the title that assures her security, comfort, hope and belonging.
When you are confident that you are not only called but are treated compassionately by someone in that title, you have all the assurance there!
We read in the gospels (Matthew 9/Mark 5/Luke 8) of an unknown woman who had lived with continual bleeding in her body for 12 years. She had gone to one doctor after another - and they had fleeced her of all her savings. Her sickness was an embarrassing one, classified as "Haemorrhage". She must have been weak and anaemic from all the blood loss. Many a night she had wet her pillow with her tears pleading and asking God to heal her. She had been waiting eagerly for the Messiah to come to deliver Israel from all its sorrows. But for twelve years there had been no answer.
But one day, her life changed. There was someone who compassionately called her. “Daughter, your faith has made you well”.
She was living in shame
She was living in loss
She was living in rejection
She was living in disappointment
She was living in no hope
ARISE FROM WHAT HELD YOU DOWN
Every woman has gone through battles—some visible, some silent.
Disappointments- various reasons, not having what was expected
Betrayals- deceived, ignored, cornered
Delays- have been on waiting with no end
Comparison- others have so much
Emotional wounds- emotional pains that was caused by others
Seasons where you didn’t feel valued or seen
But God declares: “Arise.”
To arise means:
• Get up from where life tried to keep you
• Step out of the labels people put on you
• Shake off shame, guilt, and fear
• Stand in the strength God gives
A woman who decides to rise cannot be stopped by her past.
Remember Hannah—years of tears, yet she arose to pray, and God turned her sorrow into testimony. (1 Samuel 1)
Remember Esther—an orphan who arose into royalty and saved a nation.
When a woman rises, hell trembles.
ARISE IN YOUR IDENTITY
One of the enemy’s greatest attacks against women is identity confusion.
He wants you to believe:
You are not enough- far below than others
You are too broken- messed up life/ wounded
You are too late- wasted a long years
You are too flawed- fundamentally weak or imperfect
But God speaks differently:
“You are chosen, anointed, appointed, set apart, and called for such a time as this.”
You are not defined by—
your mistakes- failures of the past
the opinions of people- what others say about you.
your upbringing- the way you were brought up
your trauma- deeply disturbing experiences
your age- many years gone by/ or too younger to think about
your marital status
You are defined by God’s Word.
When the Samaritan woman met Jesus, she came to the well filled with shame. But after encountering Him, she arose as an evangelist. Her identity shifted. She understood who she was in God’s eyes.
Sisters, your identity is not in what you have done.
Your identity is in what He has already done.
In Luke 13, we read of an invalid woman. This one had been afflicted by some strange ailment for 18 years, that bent her body downwards, so that she could not walk erect. But she ignored the pain and the disability and went faithfully to the meetings every week.
It was good that she did not miss the meeting this sabbath day, because this was the day that God had planned for her healing. She had been bound by Satan for many long years. Her utterly hopeless condition made her walk like an animal. That is what the devil makes of his victims (Luke 13:11-13). All those 18 years, she must have wept as she walked down the streets, bearing the taunts of children who made fun of her. She was unable to look up. But her heart waited for her God to deliver her. She may have been an object of pity to others.
But even this can make one weep. Some children may have been frightened by her warped, wrinkled appearance. She must have cried out to God on many a night, asking for freedom from the evil curse that the devil had put on her. Then Jesus came and set her free.
Jesus saw her in the synagogue and called her out to the front and spoke those wonderful, liberating words, "Woman you are freed." Now she could look straight up to heaven and praise her Father Who had set her free.
Those words have now come down to you through twenty centuries: "WOMAN YOU ARE FREED" (Luke 13:12).
ARISE IN YOUR PURPOSE
You were not created to merely survive—you were created to impact.
A virtuous woman is not passive (accepting or allowing what happens or what others do without resistance); she is purposeful.
Purpose is not limited to platforms or titles. Purpose is wherever God has placed you:
Raising children
Serving in ministry
Caring for family
Building a career
Encouraging others
Creating solutions
Praying for your community
God has gifted you with something unique.
Like Deborah, you are a leader.
Like Priscilla, you carry revelation.
Like Mary, you carry what God wants to birth in the world.
Like Ruth, loyalty and faithfulness open doors for you.
Like Esther, your courage can transform nations.
When you step into purpose, heaven backs you.
You are not rising in your own strength—God Himself empowers you.
The Word says:
“The glory of the Lord rises upon you.”
That means:
His power is upon you
His favor surrounds you
His wisdom guides you
His presence strengthens you
His grace carries you
You have:
The power to pray and shift atmospheres
The power to break generational patterns
The power to love deeply and heal wounds
The power to influence your home, church, and marketplace
The power to walk in confidence and authority
A woman filled with God’s power is unstoppable.
ARISE TO SHINE
Your rising is not just for you—it’s for others.
When a woman shines:
daughters are inspired
marriages are strengthened
communities are uplifted
ministries grow
broken people find healing
the next generation sees what faith looks like
You shine when you live boldly, love freely, serve faithfully, and walk confidently.
The world needs your light.
Like the sandalwood tree that imparts its fragrance to the axe that cuts it, a woman can become a blessing to many (even to the one who harms her) through what she has learnt of God in her sorrows!
To become a woman of God, one must be prepared to face many trials, but these trials must not be permitted to overwhelm us.
God did not make any mistake in the way He made you or in the environment that He planned for you. There are millions in the world whose lot is more sad than yours. You have much to be thankful for.
God allows many things in our lives to make Himself more precious to us....Let Him then be the fairest of all on earth to you from now onwards.
INTEGRITY
Scripture: Proverbs 31:25–26 – “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.”
Integrity is not merely a set of rules we follow. It is a posture or state of the heart—an unwavering commitment to honor Christ in public and in private. In a world that celebrates compromise, the Christian woman stands as a living testimony that character still matters, honesty still shines, and Christ still transforms.
1. Integrity Begins in the Heart
Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Integrity is not first about behavior—it’s about inner formation.
A woman of integrity allows the Holy Spirit to shape her:
Her attitudes- to husband, children, parents, sibling and all around
Her motives- selfish?
Her desires- what she enjoys the most? Her dreams, her talks,etc
When Christ rules the heart, integrity follows naturally.
Application
Ask God daily, “Search my heart. Align my desires with Yours.”
Integrity is birthed in the secret place—before it is revealed in the public place.
2. Integrity Speaks Truth with Grace
Ephesians 4:15 calls believers to “speak the truth in love.”
A Christian woman is not silent—but her words are guided by truth, compassion, and wisdom.
She refuses:
gossip
slander
manipulation
deceit
Instead, her speech brings healing, clarity, and life.
Application:
Before speaking, ask:
Is it true?
Is it loving?
Is it necessary?
Integrity is seen not just in what we say—but how and why we say it.
3. Integrity Trusts God More Than Circumstances
Integrity is tested when:
obedience is costly
honesty is unpopular
temptation whispers shortcuts
faithfulness requires sacrifice
In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stood firm even when the fire raged. Christian women today face different fires—pressures to compromise values, identity, purity, or truth. But like them, a woman of integrity says:
“Even if, I will not bow.”
Application:
Stand firm in Christ when the world pushes back.
God honors women who honor Him.
4. Integrity Influences Generations
Proverbs 31 describes a woman whose influence blesses her household and community.
Integrity is inherited—your faithfulness can change the culture of your home and inspire the people around you.
A Christian woman with integrity:
-shapes her children
-strengthens her marriage
-encourages her sisters in Christ
-blesses her workplace
-becomes a pillar in her church
INHERITANCE
Every follower of Jesus Christ is an heir to a priceless inheritance. Not one earned by works, bought with money, or handed down by family—but one secured by the finished work of Christ.
Scripture calls this inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and unfading.
I. The Inheritance Is Given by Grace
Ephesians 1:11 – “In Him we have obtained an inheritance…”
A Christian's inheritance is rooted entirely in God’s mercy, not human merit.
1. Chosen by God
Before the foundation of the world (Eph. 1:4).
This means your inheritance predates your mistakes.
2. Purchased by Christ
Through His blood, not our goodness (Eph. 1:7).
Your salvation is secure because He paid for it, not you.
Romans 8:17 - Coheirs of Christ
3. Sealed by the Holy Spirit
The Spirit is the guarantee—your divine “down payment” (Eph. 1:13–14).
What God sealed, no one can unseal.
II. Our Inheritance Is Eternal and Incorruptible
1 Peter 1:4 – “…an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade.”
Earthly inheritances fade:
money loses value
homes crumble
possessions decay
people forget
But the Christian’s inheritance is untouchable.
1. Eternal Life
Not just life after death, but life with God — forever (John 3:16).
2. A Heavenly Home
Jesus said, “I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2).
Your inheritance includes a prepared home, not a temporary shelter.
3. A Glorified Body
No pain, no aging, no brokenness (1 Cor. 15:52–54).
4. The Kingdom of God
We are heirs of a kingdom that cannot be shaken (Heb. 12:28).
III. Our Inheritance Begins Now
A Christian’s inheritance is not only future—it transforms the present.
1. Peace
Supernatural peace that guards the heart (Phil. 4:7).
2. Joy
A joy the world cannot take away (John 16:22).
3. Wisdom
The Spirit teaches, guides, and reveals truth (John 16:13).
4. Power
The same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in you (Eph. 1:19–20).
5. Purpose
Every believer is called, gifted, and appointed (2 Tim. 1:9; Eph. 2:10).
Your inheritance empowers your mission.
IV. Our Inheritance Calls Us to Live Differently
1. We live with hope
Because our future is secure (Rom. 8:18).
2. We live with holiness
Because we belong to God (1 Peter 1:15–16).
3. We live with generosity
Heirs of a rich inheritance do not live in fear of lack (2 Cor. 9:8).
4. We live with perseverance
Sufferings are temporary; glory is eternal (Rom. 8:17–18).
A Christian’s inheritance fuels endurance
This inheritance is not just a future reward; it is your present identity.
You are an heir of God.
Walk in the confidence, hope, and joy of your inheritance.
AUTHORITY
1. Authority in Christ
Christians believe they share in the authority of Jesus because they are united with Him. This authority is not self-generated but delegated by God.
Key biblical themes
Authority over sin – the power to resist and overcome sinful patterns (Romans 6:14).
Authority to become children of God – identity and status given by Christ (John 1:12).
Authority to pray boldly – access to God through Jesus (Hebrews 4:16).
Authority to proclaim the gospel – the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18–20).
2. Authority under Christ
A Christian’s authority is always exercised under Christ’s lordship, meaning:
It must align with God’s character.
It is not for domination, pride, or self-exaltation.
It is expressed through service, humility, and love (Mark 10:42–45).
3. Authority over spiritual forces
Many Christian traditions teach that believers have authority to stand against evil spiritual powers through:
The name of Jesus (Luke 10:19)/ Mark 16:16
The word of God (Ephesians 6:17)
Prayer and spiritual discipline (Ephesians 6:18)
This is sometimes summarized as spiritual authority.
4. Authority to represent God
Christians are called ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20), meaning:
They represent God’s kingdom in the world.
They speak with the authority of the message God entrusted to them—reconciliation, truth, and love.
By Pastor Renji George
Scriptures: 1 Peter 1:15, 1 Peter 1:4, 1 Samuel 1, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Acts 16:13-15, Daniel 3, Ephesians 1:11, Ephesians 4:15, Ephesians 6:17, Ephesians 6:18, Hebrews 4:16, John 1:12, John 14:2, John 16:13, John 16:22, John 20:1-10, John 3:16, John 4:1-30, Judges 4:1-15, Luke 1:5-25, Luke 10:19, Luke 10:39-42, Luke 13:12, Luke 13:11-13, Luke 13, Luke 8:43-48, Luke 8, Mark 10:42, Mark 16:16, Mark 5:25-34, Mark 5, Matthew 28:18, Matthew 9:20-22, Matthew 9, Proverbs 31:25, Proverbs 31:25-29, Proverbs 31, Proverbs 4:23, Romans 16:1-2, Romans 6:14, Romans 8:17
Sermon Topics: Godliness, Godly Women, Role Of Women, Samaritan Woman, Martha, Mary Magdalene, Lydia, Women Ministry, Women Pastors, Mother Mary, Head Covering, Christian Women, Feba, Women Of The Bible, Women Conference, Women Preacher, Preaching Women, Godly Sisters, Christ Centered Women
