Sermons on Jar Of Oil:

The Great Treasure Hunt

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jul 14, 2008

“‘But you, O mountains of Israel, will produce branches and fruit for my people Israel, for they will soon come home. I am concerned for you and will look on you with favor; you will be plowed and sown, and I will multiply the number of people upon you, e

“‘But you, O mountains of Israel, will produce branches and fruit for my people Israel, for they will soon come home. I am concerned for you and will look on you with favor; you will be plowed and sown, and I will multiply the number of people upon you, even the whole house of Israel. The towns ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running On Empty

Contributed by Paul Dawson on Oct 12, 2014

II Kings 4:1-7 - The story of the Widow of the Prophet with the endless bottle of oil

Introduction A. It is thought by some that Obadiah of I Kings 18 could have been the husband of this widow. B. At any rate we know she is the widow of a prophet and prior to his death she had no worries. C. All was well until death came knocking on her door and then her whole life was turned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Anointing

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 9, 2014

God established and anointed those of us in the one body of faith in Christ Jesus.

THE ANOINTING by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (2/9/2014) “Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;” (II Corinthians 1:21, King James Version [Paul encourageth them]). Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, My brothers and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-24

Denomination: Friends

Poor Man's Love

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 9, 2015

To show that only the LORD can provide pleasures and He has given us His HOLY SPIRIT as Wine and Oil to fill us with joy here on earth.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a lover of pleasure? Do you always drink wine? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only the LORD can provide pleasures and He has given us His HOLY SPIRIT as Wine and Oil to fill us with joy here on earth. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 21:17 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Because Of The Anointing

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

To better understand the Anointing, we must better understand the Anointed One: The Messiah.

Isaiah 10:27 Psalm 119 (176 = 176/8 = 22). Hebrew Olive Bet has 22 Letters. Messiah (Mah-She-Oct) Mem Shean Het Mem = V97; Shean = V161; Het = V57 Isaiah 10:27 “…and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.” The Anointing: Jesus is our Messiah. The Messiah is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer – God’s Prescription For Persecution Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 12 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

There is a phrase we often use in our culture – we saved the best for last. I don’t know if the last part of James 5 is the BEST section because it is hard to measure that quantifiably. But one I can say for certain is that it is no doubt one of the most debated sections of the book of James and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Launches The Twelve

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 29, 2021

In Mark's version of the sending of the 12, he tells us the exciting story of how Jesus chose 12 men and set them apart to go tell others the Good News of faith in Christ. We need to follow their example!

JESUS LAUNCHES THE TWELVE Mark 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: It’s all a matter of how you look at it 1. Four people looked at the same glass of water and saw something different. The Optimist said, “It’s half full.” The Pessimist said, “It’s half empty.” A Hindu looked and said, “The glass in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fruit Of The Spirit (Bible Study) - Joy Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jun 14, 2025

This week’s study on joy from the Holy Spirit will change your life and possibly be the missing piece to your answered prayer. We can never produce too much joy! Joy is fun and infectious. Most people are drawn to joy, which is why it’s a very desirable fruit to produce.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading and printing: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral I’m glad you came back this week. I hope that you have been thinking about love being the foundation in which everything grows, tilling your ground, and pulling any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 23:5, Proverbs 17:22, Romans 14:17  (view more)  (view less)

Shut The Door

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 16, 2009

God is concerned about our Condition. The Prophet said, I don’t know what I can do for you – but I know a Man that is Able to make a way out of no way – I know a Man that can take nothing and make something. So the prophet asks this widow, what do you h

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK Preached July 5, 2009 11:00 a.m. RevWLawson@aol.com TITLE: SHUT THE DOOR SCRIPTURE: II KINGS 4:1-7 / ST. MATTHEW 6:6 This is a very exciting text buried in the pages of the Old Testament. The prophet Elisha has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden, Hurting, Healed, Part 2

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 18, 2011

The widow of Zarapheth, like many Christians, did not realize her importance to God, her usefulness to the kingdom, nor her right standing before God. A message to encourage those whose value is hidden to themselves and others.

Hidden Hurting Healed 2 (Note to pastors, powerpoints slides are embedded in the sermon notes I post on church website. Plymouthcf.org) Show Video Talk about leverage. PPT 1 the mechanical advantage gained by the use of a lever mechanical advantage (MA) is the factor by which a mechanism ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Rags To Riches

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 16, 2014

When the curtain lifts on 2 Kings Chapter 4, we see a scene of misery, poverty, and despair. But, as the story progresses, the widow, who is one of the main characters, finds her way from rags to riches.

1-14-05 Title: From Rags to Riches Text: “” (2 Kings 4:7) Bible Reading: 2 Kings 4:1-7 Introduction I want begin today with a joke about preachers. One Sunday a woman thanked the pastor for his sermon. The pastor tried to be humble and replied, “Don’t thank me, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle In Your House

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

The widow in 2 Kings 4 thought she had nothing, but in reality, she had everything she needed for a miracle right in her house. Often, we cry to God for a breakthrough, but He has already given us something small that He can multiply.

THE MIRACLE IN YOUR HOUSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 4:1-7 "And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil." – 2 Kings 4:2 Supporting Texts: Exodus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Appearances Can Be Deceiving / The Parable Of The 10 Bridesmades

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 14, 2017

The Meaning behind the Parable of the 10 Bridesmaids (Virgins). The Greek word translated foolish is "Moros" from which we have received the politically incorrect description of "Moron".

A film crew ... was on location ... deep ... in the desert. One day ... an elderly Native American ... who had been watching the filming for several weeks ... went boldly up to the director and said, ... "Tomorrow rain." And sure enough ... The next day ... it rained. A week later, ... the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Miracle Of God's Unseen Pathways

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025

The miracle of God’s unseen pathways teaches us to trust Him when there is no visible option. He works behind the scenes, beyond human logic, and outside natural limitations.

THE MIRACLE OF GOD'S UNSEEN PATHWAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:21-22, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 77:19, 2 Kings 7:3-9 INTRODUCTION: God specialises in making a way where there seems to be no way. His pathways are often hidden from human ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, Exodus 14:21-22, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 77:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The All-Sufficient God (El Shaddai)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 17, 2025

El Shaddai, meaning "The All-Sufficient God" or "God Almighty," reveals God as the One who has unlimited power and sufficiency to meet every need.

THE ALL-SUFFICIENT GOD (EL SHADDAI) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 17:1 "When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, ‘I am God Almighty [El Shaddai]; walk before me faithfully and be blameless.’" Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 91:1, Isaiah 40:29-31, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God