Sermons on Luke 21:2:

Giving That Catches Jesus Eye

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 4, 2007

In this sermon you will learn the kind of giving that catches Jesus eye.

We are in the midst of a capital funds campaign. You heard a testimony a few moments ago. You saw posters and banners in the foyer. We have a major banquet coming up in several weeks. Financial giving is on our minds. I want to put this into perspective by introducing you to a woman who gave in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Easter

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

Easter sermon

First Baptist Church The Reality of Jesus March 23, 2008 Luke 21:1-12 Let me start out with a riddle ~~ A man lives on the 10th floor of a building. Every day he takes the elevator down to the ground floor in order to leave the building. When he returns home he takes the elevator to the 6th ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Recipe For Generosity

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 9, 2008

As Christians we are called to be generous. Sharing God’s love generously. This sermon explores what helps us be generous givers.

Last week we heard the following text from 2 Corinthians 8 Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. 2 They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Building A Culture With A Long-Term Charitable Viewpoint Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 21, 2009

We have a duty in charity to address issues of massive disparities in economic development and incomes.

November 23, 2009 Bl Miguel Pro Caritas in Veritate The Old Testament had particular contempt for those who oppressed widows and orphans. In a male-dominated society, where women were almost like property rather than equal partners in a marriage, being a widow, particularly a childless one, was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

Knowing The Season

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 24, 2009

As we look forward to Christmas, let us consider the seasons and the signs of His return!

Knowing the Season, Luke 21:25-36 Introduction Christina and I spent a season of ministry in Cheboygan Michigan. Prior to coming here to First Congregational Church of Peru, Illinois, I was Pastor of First Congregational Church of Cheboygan, Michigan. Congregational Christians of that era were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Fighting The Fear Of Fear Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 4, 2006

Much of our lives are spent worrying about the future and what might happen. Many times we worry more about possibilities than probabilities. Jesus encourages us to pay attention to His work in the world around us and gives us tools to fight fear.

For more studies including an audio version of this study go to: www.CalvaryChapelNewberg.org. A recent Time Magazine cover reads "Why We Worry About the Wrong Things." In the article it says: "We pride ourselves on being the only species that understands the concept of risk, yet we have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Imite Give It All Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 18, 2011

The widow and her two mites give us an example of selfless giving.

iMite Series: Sermon 1 of 4 Introduction: A The Butterball Turkey company set up a hotline to answer consumer questions about preparing holiday turkeys. One woman called to inquire about cooking a turkey that had been in her freezer for 23 years. The operator told her it might be safe if the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Outward Appearances Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 30, 2010

Outward appearances were the focus of the religious leaders, but Jesus taught a different teaching...

Luke 21:1-4 Outward Appearances October 27, 2010  Set the stage: To fully understand what is being taught in v.1-4 of chapter 21 we must remember what we learned in Chapter 20. So let’s do a bit of a review of sorts to reacclimate ourselves with what Jesus is teaching in Chapter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Are You Giving God Leftovers"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 30, 2011

This lesson is that tithing should be from the heart not the head.

Since the beginning of time man has offered God sacrifices to atone for their sins. The first problem started with Cain and Abel where Cain’s sacrifice was not acceptable unto the Lord. Cain got jealous of Abel and Cain then killed his brother. Today we don’t kill animals and offer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

The Divine Condescension Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 19, 2011

Those who know God's word--like Mary--also know fully the significance of every creature.

Monday of the 34th Week in Course 21 November 2011 Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Verbum Domini Those who know God’s word also know fully the significance of each creature. For if all things “hold together” in the one who is “before all things” (cf. Col 1:17), ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

Real Sacrifice Series

Contributed by James Parker on Apr 9, 2011

This week we will look at a great story of sacrifice, a woman who exhibited a spirit of Real Sacrifice! Once upon a time, a pig and a chicken were walking down a village street. They came upon a church sign which was advertising a prayer breakfast which

Once upon a time, a pig and a chicken were walking down a village street. They came upon a church sign which was advertising a prayer breakfast which was going to be held in a few days. At the bottom of the sign the menu was given. It read “Ham and eggs will be served from 6:30 to 8:00 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Fragments Of Our Lives

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 12, 2018

Our God is concerned about the fragments about what is left. Yield to the will of God, Give him every portion every fragment of your life. Allow him to mold you, to refine you into the image of His Son. Our inadequacy makes room for His sufficiency! Updated July 2021.

Read one of the following Gospel Texts: Matthew 14:13-21 / Mark 6:30-44 / Luke 9:10-17 /John 6:1-14 We have a story before us ... in the Gospel text ...that has been told ... and retold. An event from which ... numerous lessons ... have been drawn. One of the blessings ... of having four ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:3, John 6:1-15, Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10, James 2:26, Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, John 6:1-14, 1 Kings 17:13, Luke 21:1-4, Luke 9:10-17, James 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

I Am Generous! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 9, 2019

We serve a Generous God - who shows us how we can be generous as well. This sermon is designed to help those who we serve be generous people therefore being a blessing to others and bringing blessings into their own lives! Sermon 2 on Series of Back to the Basics

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; John 3:16 Theme: Generosity Title: I Am Generous! INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Good morning! How many of us this morning loved that part of the day when our teacher told us to get out our math ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Exodus 36:1-7, Luke 21:1-4, Genesis 27:41-46, Luke 10:25-37, Luke 7:1-10, John 3:16, Matthew 14:13-21, 2 Kings 4:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Widows' Mite Lesson 28 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2017

God delights to use small things so His glory is seen.

A. INTRODUCTION “While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins. ‘I tell you the truth,’ Jesus said, ‘this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow's Mite Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 30, 2018

The story of the widow's mite has been used to show Christians what their attitude toward giving should be. This message challenges that traditional and longstanding teaching.

Growing up I don’t think I heard a teaching about the widow’s mite that did not take the widow and make her the standard by which all of us are to give when it comes to our giving. “This poor widow woman came to the altar and gave her last mite. She did that for the Lord! What an example she is to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-44, Leviticus 19:17-19, Matthew 6:1-2, Luke 20:39-47, Luke 21:1-5, Matthew 22:34-46, Matthew 23:1-14, Micah 6:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational