Sermons on Mark 12:41-13:2:

The Widow's Gift

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

TWO CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE WIDOW'S GIFT 1.

TWO CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE WIDOW'S GIFT 1. The First Consideration -- The Value of Her Gift a. Measured with respect to the Giver b. Measured with respect to the Action c. Measured by comparison 2. The Second Consideration -- The Sacrifice involved in Her Gift a. The Uniqueness of her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:43-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Little Is Much When God Is In It

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 14, 2002

God can take what little you have to offer Him, if you’ll give it freely, and use it for His honor and glory. He used A REDUCED REGIMINE, A SHEPHERD’S SLING AND A LAD’S LUNCH.

* God isn’t interested in the quantity of our finances, friends or family * This church’s size, sanctuary or staff doesn’t impress him. * He wants to use the little things that we have. He used: 1. A REDUCED REGIMINE—JUDGES 7 A. Midianites had 120,000 men B. Gideon started with 32,000---“Scared ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Nitty Gritty...livin' Large #6 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002

This series is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" and is designed to convince seekers that God wants their Nitty Griity lives

June 22-23, 2002 Mark 12:41-44 “Nitty Gritty…Livin’ Large” It is a mild Sabbath morning in the Palestinian City of Jerusalem. The sun has not yet risen to full strength, and yet people are already lined up all the way down the dusty road which leads to the Holy Temple. Smoke is in the air because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Giving When It Hurts

Contributed by Robert Tatum on Sep 4, 2002

To move hearers and readers toward a life of giving, even when giving is uncomfortable or painful.

"Giving When It Hurts" Near Mobile, Alabama there was a railroad bridge that spanned a big bayou. The date was September 22, 1993. It was a foggy morning just before daybreak when a tugboat accidentally pushed a barge into the bayou. The drifting barge slammed into the bridge. In the darkness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To God Wholeheartedly

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 14, 2004

JESUS PUT HIS STAMP OF APPROVAL ON THE POOR WIDOW’S WHOLEHEARTED GIVING TO GOD

JESUS PUT HIS STAMP OF APPROVAL ON THE POOR WIDOW’S WHOLEHEARTED GIVING TO GOD I. THE POOR WIDOW SHOWS HER COMMITMENT TO GOD (V.42) A.She was not hindered to come to God by her present situation (v.42a) “And the poor widow came” a. Willingly b. Boldly B. She was not ashamed to give her few ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Concerned Of Our Giving All Throughout

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

IN THE OLD TESTAMENT, GOD INSTITUTED A WORTHY WAY OF GIVING BEFORE HIS VERY EYES. EVEN TODAY, JESUS IS CONCERNED IN OUR WAY OF GIVING

IN THE OLD TESTAMENT, GOD INSTITUTED A WORTHY WAY OF GIVING BEFORE HIS VERY EYES. EVEN TODAY, JESUS IS CONCERNED IN OUR WAY OF GIVING I. JESUS IS CONCERNED IN WATCHING THE MOTIVE OF OUR GIVING (VS.41-42) a. He is aware of our crowd-seeking motive (v.41) “Threw in”: with a distance, sounds to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of A True Giver

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 25, 2004

GOD LOOKED AT THE GIVER ACCORDING TO THE ATTITUDE OF THE HEART.

IN ISRAEL THERE IS NO LEGAL PROVISION MADE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE WIDOWS. BUT THEY WERE LEFT DEPENDENT PARTLY ON THE AFFECTION OF RELATIVES, ESPECIALLY THE OLDEST SON WHOSE BIRTHRIGHT OR EXTRA SHARE OF THE PROPERTY IMPOSED THIS DUTY UPON HIM. I. GOD LOOKED FOR A PERSON WHO GIVE INCOMPARABLY ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A True Essence Of Giving

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 25, 2004

JESUS SEARCHES A REAL MEANING OF GIVING.

HOW DOES JESUS LOOK FOR A TRUE GIVER? I. JESUS LOOKS NOT TO THE STATUS (V. 41-42) A. Whether one is rich “And many that are rich (v.41b) B. Whether one is poor “And there came a certain poor widows” (v.42a) II. JESUS LOOKS NOT TO THE AMOUNT (V.43-44) A. Whether too big …Threw in much ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hypocrisy

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

The hypocrisy of the of the scribes.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: One blistering hot day when they had guests for dinner, Mother asked 4-year old Johnny to return thanks. “But I don’t know what to say!” the boy complained. “Oh, just say what you hear me say” his mother replied. Obediently the boy bowed his head and mumbled, “Oh Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Stewards View Of Stuff

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 24, 2004

This is the third in a series of stewardship sermons and deals with our handling of the material goods of life. Includes tithing and stuff managment.

A Stewards View of Stuff Mark 12:41-44 This morning we are going to continue our time in stewardship month looking at a Stewards View of Stuff. Comedian George Carlin (who by the way I do not recommend you listen to) proclaims, ¡§A house is just a pile of stuff with a cover on it. That’s all your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: *other

Open The Eyes Of My Heart: Investing In Another World Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 2, 2004

Part 4 of a series entitled "Keeping the Beat: Heart Healthy Giving for Heart Healthy Living" Other sermons: "The Heart of the Problem", "Re-Deed Your Heart", and "Spiritual Angioplasty"

In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style, the pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “This church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus!” The congregation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Methodist

The Widow's Gift Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 15, 2005

It’s not the size of your gift that matters, but the size of your heart. Believe every cent counts in the Kingdom of God. Learn to be totally dependent upon God.

Why would Jesus be so impressed with a widow who gave only two mites, which is less than a cent? He was so impressed that He called His disciples together and singled her out of the crowd. Why did He honour her minute gift so proudly and publicly? The woman is nameless. We have no record of any ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Might Of The Widow's Mite"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 14, 2005

I love people who overcome excuses. If anyone had a reason not to “give,” it was this woman. The widow’s might… she shuts down everyone else’s excuse!

Title: “The Widow’s Might” Introduction: Jesus had just warned the people about the leaven of the Pharisees. They looked religious on outward appearance, but God looks upon the heart of a man. Thus our text begins. Here the widow woman is used by Christ to illustrate the kind of Christian that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Talk To God"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 21, 2005

I want to preach on verse 45. Please note that there is no verse 45 in Mark chapter 12. But, if you meditate on the text, you have to wonder, “What ever happened to the widow?” She doesn’t have a dime in her pocket...

Title: “How to talk to God” Introduction: This is part two from last week’s message on the “Might of the Widow’s Mite.” I want to preach on verse 45. Please note that there is no verse 45 in Mark chapter 12. But, if you meditate on the text, you have to wonder, “What ever happened to the widow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Take Up An Offering

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 9, 2005

This sermon answers the question of the purpose of taking up an offering in the church

In Matthew, Mark, and Luke 1 out of every 6 verses deals with money. Of the 29 parables Christ told, 16 deal with a person and his money. Giving to the lord was established all the way back in the book of Genesis When abel brought his sacrifice unto the Lord Then under the law the children of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41