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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Give And Take

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 26, 2023
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    Givers trust in God, rather than in themselves; they are focused outward. Takers have not learned to trust in God and focus on their own needs.

    Anybody remember the televangelist scandals of the 80’s? Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, Oral Roberts and his highly publicized plea for - what was it, $8 million? - to keep God from striking him dead. Remember the uproar in all the secular news media and the shame felt by so many evangelicals at being ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Lord's Economy

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Sep 13, 2023
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    A widow places all she has into the treasury

    The Lord’s Economy Mark 12:38-44 Good morning, The Prophet Isaiah said in Isaiah 14:24 The LORD of hosts has sworn, saying, "Surely, as I have thought, so it shall come to pass, and as I have purposed, so it shall stand: NKJV Witness Lee said, “Because God has a purpose, He needs an economy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cardinal Rule Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2023
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    In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Jesus clarifies what the most important command is. It is to love God and to love others. Wholeheartedly loving God means that we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. That kind of love is illustrated in the widow's gift.

    A. Knowing what the most important rules are in any given context is very helpful. 1. What are the most important rules for the classroom? a. Listen carefully. d. Raise your hand if you have something to say. b. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. e. Show respect and kindness to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Elect Are Not Deceived

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 27, 2023
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    Jesus taught us to pray for free and not all is real that you see. James says why we do not receive.

    Mat 24:24  For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.  2Th 2:8  And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Examples To Imitate

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2023
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    We can be rich in what counts even if we are poor financially.

    Saturday of the 9th Week in Course 2023 The story of the journey of Tobias, narrated in the deuterocanonical book of Tobit, is one of the most inspirational from the OT period. It reads like an adventure novel, with a diabolical adversary, a heavenly helper named Raphael, two innocent teens ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    And Still, She Gives: Mark 12:41-44

    Contributed by Christopher Metze on Jul 29, 2025
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    Jesus praises the widow not to excuse injustice—but to highlight sacrificial giving and inspire resilient faithfulness in a world that desperately needs it.

    A poor widow stands in the temple, clutching two small coins in her hand. The coins amount to only a quarter of a day’s wage, and though they are all she has, she still intends to give them as her offering. She may feel exposed—perhaps even small—surrounded by others with far greater wealth to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I'm All In

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 3, 2025
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    The widow is ‘all in.’ She holds back nothing, keeps nothing in reserve. What would it be like to live like that? What would it take to live an ‘all in’ life?

    TITLE: I’M ALL IN SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 12:38-44 Jesus has just recently entered Jerusalem, in that triumphal entry that we observe on Palm Sunday. But he has also recently driven out of the temple those who were selling and buying, angrily declaring that this HOUSE OF PRAYER HAS BECOME NOTHING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Liberates, Not Exploits Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 3, 2024
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    Faith should empower the poor and the vulnerable, not strip them of the little security they possess.

    Faith Liberates, Not Exploits Intro: Faith should empower the poor and the vulnerable, not strip them of the little security they possess. Scriptures: 1 Kings 17:10-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, The gospel reading from Mark 12:38-40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    La Fe Libera, No Explota Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 4, 2024
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    La fe debe empoderar a los pobres y vulnerables, no despojarlos de la poca seguridad que poseen.

    La fe libera, no explota Introducción: La fe debe empoderar a los pobres y vulnerables, no despojarlos de la poca seguridad que poseen. Escrituras: 1 Reyes 17:10-16, Hebreos 9:24-28, Marcos 12:38-44. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas: El evangelio de Marcos 12,38-40 presenta ...read more

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    Ang Pananampalataya Ay Nagpapalaya, Hindi Nagsasamantala Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 4, 2024
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    Ang pananampalataya ay dapat magbigay ng kapangyarihan sa mga mahihirap at mahihina, hindi alisin sa kanila ang maliit na seguridad na taglay nila.

    Ang Pananampalataya ay Nagpapalaya, Hindi Nagsasamantala Intro: Ang pananampalataya ay dapat magbigay ng kapangyarihan sa mga mahihirap at mahihina, hindi alisin sa kanila ang maliit na seguridad na taglay nila. Mga Banal na Kasulatan: 1 Hari 17:10-16, Hebreo 9:24-28, Marcos ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "she Gave Her Whole Life"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 6, 2024
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     | 2,925 views

    A Stewardship Sermon.

    “She Gave Her Whole Life” Mark 12:38-44 What if, at the beginning of our lives, someone were to say to us: “Would you like to have the most satisfying life possible during your short stay on earth?” I think most all of us would say, “Yes, yes I would.” And if this “someone” asked us if we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    See What Jesus Does For His Faithful Ones

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 7, 2024
     | 487 views

    If Elijah’s prophetic gift would not bring the whole people back to proper worship and right living, then he would exercise it for only one pagan family:

    Thirty-second Sunday in Course 2024 Today’s Scripture readings have a laser-focus on the plight of the poor—especially widows and orphans—and the care that God wants to give them. That care, of course, is usually through the ministry of those who follow the second greatest commandment, “Love your ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "Giving. Which Commandment Is That?”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2024
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    The massage is not about the "way to heaven" but our "walk". Is the story of the widow's mite about giving? Or about the failure of the teaches of the law to care for God's people... this can not be separated from Isaiah 5

    In Jesus Holy Name November 10, 2024 Text: Mark 12: 43-44 Pentecost XXV Redeemer “Giving. Which Commandment is That?” A Note: This message today is not about how your broken commandments ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Generosity Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 7, 2024
     | 2,276 views

    “They all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on”. (Mark 12:44)

    Generosity is one of the hallmarks of the Christian life and this is not surprising as it belongs to the attributes of God. Generosity is love in action “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son”. You cannot love and not be generous. You can be generous without loving but you cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Casting Our Mites

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 7, 2024
     | 860 views

    Jesus shows the power of sacrificial giving through the two coins placed in the offering by a poor widow.

    PENNIES! ONE OF MY FAVORITE SAYINGS FROM GEORGE CARLIN IS ABOUT THE PENNY. HE WHIMSICALLY ASKED, “WHEN SOMEONE ASKS YOU, A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS, AND YOU PUT YOUR TWO CENTS IN, WHAT HAPPENS TO THE OTHER PENNY?” WE PROBABLY DON’T PUT A LOT OF VALUE IN THE ONE-CENT COPPER COIN AS WE SEE THEM ON ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist