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The Widow's Mite

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Mar 4, 2015

Irrespective of the quality or quantity, the condition of your heart confers value on your offering before God.

In Luke 21:1-4, Jesus Christ showed us a very significant aspect of acceptable offering. It was in the temple that He witnessed people giving their offerings and among the multitude was a poor widow who offered only two mites. Of these multitude, Jesus Christ adjudged the offering of the poor widow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Widow And A Prophet

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 10, 2020

While written in the time of Pandemic, it is a celebration of God's Love for Mothers

Creator God, you said that even if a mother could forget the child she is nursing, you would never forget us! On this Sunday, as we celebrate mothers and those who mother us, we open by lifting some of them up to you. First, we lift up mothers and fathers who are raising a child on their own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, James 1:27, 1 Timothy 5:3-16, Psalm 68:5, Psalm 146:9, Deuteronomy 27:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Widow Of Zarephath

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 1, 2024

Elijah went to the right widow, but she had no provisions to provide for the prophet. She just had a handful of flour in a bin and a little oil in a jar to make one last meal before dying.

Elijah went to the right widow, but she had no provisions to provide for the prophet. She just had a handful of flour in a bin and a little oil in a jar to make one last meal before dying. She was getting ready to eat her last meal and then die. God said He commanded the widow, but the widow was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:9

The Widow's Mites PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon encourages us to participate in God's purpose, perceive the divine in the mundane, and persist in devotion, inspired by the widow's offering in Mark 12.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it wonderful to be gathered here today, in this sacred space, where the whispers of God's love echo in our hearts and His grace wraps us like a warm blanket on a frosty morning? We are here to delve into the depths of His Word, to seek His wisdom, and to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Topics: Action, Responsibility

Elisha And The Shunammite Woman Series

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 14, 2008

God is a god who can change the unchangeable and it is an easy thing in the eys of the Lord to accomplish and thus He shows himself to be our great and faithful provider. Let will see these 3 truths again today.

Over the past few weeks I have been sharing w/ you some insights from my reading in 1 & 2 Kings. And I would like to take 2 more weeks because there is a theme being presented & expanded on in these 3 chapters of 2 Kings. The backdrop is the ministry of Elisha but the real story is the truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Elijah, Elisha And Jesus

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016

Let's talk about Elijah, Elisha and Jesus in regards to relationships and leadership

HoHum: During a lecture on mental health someone once asked the famous Dr. Carl Menninger: "What would you advise a person to do if that person felt a nervous breakdown coming on?" Most people at the conference thought he would say, "Go see a psychiatrist immediately," but he didn’t.  Much to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Paradox Of Growing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 12, 2016

You have more than you think when you offer the little that you have.

The Paradox of Growing 2 Kings 4:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill January 9-10, 2016 [Fill up front of platform with various containers and bottles and jars] These containers and bottles and jars all serve different purposes [show dark chocolate covered walnuts and Citrucel]. Many of them are Ball Mason ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Raises Widow’s Son From The Dead Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 26, 2017

“and much people of the city was with her”-The funeral procession was large, indicative of a man that was popular and may have been a prominent citizen, known by many. Those that were to bear the coffin, most likely had assistants, who were obliged....

-AD 28- Nain (19) Raises Widow’s Son from the Dead (Job 19:25) Luke 7:11-17 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: (Job 19:25) Job’s words were prophetic, because The Redeemer did stand upon the earth. He came as a man to save men from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Obligations Drawn From The Widow’s Mite

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 11, 2022

A NEW message from the Widow's Mite narrative in Mark's Gospel. Understanding the culture of widows gives a new view of an old story.

Obligations drawn from the Widow’s Mite Mark 12:38-41 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 41 And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. 42 A poor widow came and put in two small copper ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-41

Denomination: United Methodist

A Tale Of Two Widows

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 26, 2009

This is the story of two women who learned that our’s is the God of the impossible.

There’s disappointment. There’s discouragement, and then there’s hopelessness. If you’ve ever really known hopelessness, then you know the difference. It’s that point when you feel you truly have nothing to look forward to but more despair and defeat. You just don’t believe the sun will rise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elisha Seeks The Blessing

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

For Elisha to have the ’double-portion’ he desired there was a clear path to follow. There was a preparation to be made, a pryaer to be offered, a promise to be claimed, and the possession of the answer. What a challenge for us today!

ELISHA SEEKS THE BLESSING THE PATH TO THE DOUBLE-PORTION II Kings 2:1-15 Elisha had travelled with Elijah for a relatively short time, and had seen how the Lord had miraculously worked through Elijah. This must have inspired him to want the same anointing himself, but before Elisha could ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Anointing For The Elisha Generation

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 23, 2006

has the mantle been passed to you?

Intro: one of the highlights of the Fine Arts besides our young people advancing to Nationals, was the spotlight performances. The vocal group from Cathedral was amazing, the percussion group was wonderful, and the young lady who won the short sermon was powerful. I came home and checked my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Elisha - Equipped For Service

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 16, 2008

Shows how we can follow the example from Elisha in being properly equipped for God’s service

Elisha - Equipped for Service II Kings 2:1-15 Are you ready for tomorrow? Kids are you ready for tomorrow? Do you have all your notebooks and pens and #2 pencils crammed into your backpack ready for that bright and early wake up call? Teachers are you ready for tomorrow? Lessons plans in order, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Elisha Goes Solo Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 9, 2017

It can be difficult to represent God to others, but if we have a heart to serve and the empowerment of the Spirit, we can faithfully serve God.

Elisha Goes Solo (2 Kings 2) 1. Some people with important jobs end up doing a lot of things that are quite trite. 2. Take police officers, some real calls via Reader’s Digest: From the police blotter, ?or, what a beat cop deals with ?every day: • A deputy responded to a report ?of a vehicle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elisha The Eye Prophet Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 13, 2017

This may be the information age, but God is the ultimate information regulator. He determines what we do and do not perceive.

Elisha the Eye Prophet (2 Kings 6:8-23) We are all vulnerable in different ways: 1. “In 1991, an organization called Michigan’s Timid Motorist assisted 830 motorists across the MacKinac Bridge that is five miles long and 200 feet high. The drivers were so scared of heights that they couldn’t drive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible