Abortion and the Church

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.

Ephesians 5:11

On July 3 David Platt preached a sermon entitled "The Children Yet Unborn". This sermon presented the biblical response to the issue of abortion. Abortion is obviously a sensitive issue in our culture, and the statistics inform us that many more people in our faith family than we might have first thought have been affected by abortion. At the end of his sermon, Pastor David laid out some action steps about how we are to respond to what we had heard from the Word. Below are those action steps and some resources to help you in accomplishing them.

If you missed being in a Worship Gathering with us on July 3, you can find the sermon HERE.

Look Around...

Step Forward...

  • Share your burdens from the past and struggles in the present with brothers and/or sisters.

    You might be someone who has experienced abortion in some way and would now like to get some help and support, or perhaps you are someone who has been considering abortion as an alternative for you. We have people in place with whom you can talk and receive wise, loving, tender, truthful, biblical counsel. There are also small groups prepared to help both men and women process the experiences of their past and the struggles of their present.

    If you are a woman and would like to speak to someone or join a small group to study through Surrendering the Secret, contact Dawn Stephens at .

    If you are a man who would like to speak to someone or possibly find a small group, contact Deric Thomas at .

    Below is also a link to an article by Dr. David Platt about young children who die. This can be a great resource for those who have experienced the death of a child whether through abortion or another means.
    "The Incarnation and Children's Hospital" by David Platt

Speak Up...

  • Before God.

    As we are confronted with the tragic reality of millions of abortions worldwide, we drop to our knees and pray for God's mercy and grace. Pray that right now women across the world would choose life for their precious baby rather than death. Pray that the eyes of abortion doctors would be opened to the value and sanctity of every human life. Pray that we would be a church and a country who values life no matter how small, old or even functional. Pray that those in our church family who have either had an abortion or supported an abortion would run to Christ and find overwhelming forgiveness and mercy that is available in the glorious cross.

  • Before the government.

    We cannot expect change in the laws of our land unless we the people let it be known that we desire and demand the change. This may look different in each of our lives, but we can all use our democratic privileges of free speech and representation and demonstration to press for legal protection for the unborn. Below is a link to assist you in contacting your congressman to express to them your feelings about and stance on abortion.


    Write your congressman.

Reach Out...