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  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    She Gave Her All Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018
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    the widow gave all she had in faith

    We just heard Jesus condemn the officials of the church for being pompous, strutting around like peacocks and preying on the poor and defenseless (Mark 12:38-44). In Jesus’ time, a woman who was widowed was the lowest form of humanity. The men owned everything (even any money and property a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Living On A Shoe String

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 3, 2018
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    Stewardship is not a mater of quantity but quality. The widow did not have much but Jesus said "she gave her all".

    Our text today depicts an event in the live of Jesus when He was just sitting back and observing people. He is not keeping tabs on what the people are putting to the treasury, but He is seeing the attitude of the spiritual heart of those who are bring their gifts to God. What is in our heart is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Grow (Part Three, The Habit Of Giving) Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 2, 2019
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    In this message we will discuss everyone's favorite spiritual growth habit... The habit of GIVING...

    Grow The Habit Of Giving When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain cultivated the ground.3 When it was time for the harvest, Cain presented some of his crops as a gift to the LORD. Abel also brought a gift—the best portions of the firstborn lambs from his flock. The LORD accepted Abel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Don't Be A Show Off

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 14, 2018
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    This could be used as a stewardship sermon and hopefully would get people to realize that their is more to being a Christian than just filling a pew. Hopefully this sermon compels people to look beyond the superficial and truly look to their heart.

    (a note about the opening illustration; It is not my own but i don't know where I actually found it originally, it is tucked away with some notes I have.) There was a man who called a church and asked if he could speak to the Head Hog at the trough. The secretary said, "Who?" Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    A Lesson On Giving

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2016
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    The Temple maintained a public fund for charity, out of which money was available for helping the poor. People would bring their gift and place it in one of the thirteen trumpet-shaped containers. Each was labeled for a specific use.

    Jerusalem A Lesson on Giving Mark 12:41-44(Focal Passage), Luke 21:1-4, (Lev. 27:30) Mark 12:41-44 41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. 42 Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Power Of Contrast Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 25, 2016
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    There is nothing like a contrast to make the point; Jesus used the idea of contrast to highlight Who He is, and to distinguish external religion from true devotion.

    The Power of Contrast (Mark 12:35-44) 1. Illustration … a few years ago,. Trying to tell someone about the Windfarm on I-65 in NW Indiana. This person had never seen the big windmills, and was thinking of a place with 3 tiny windmills on US 31.. or the types farmers use to pump water in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Radical Trust Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 2, 2012
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    Mark wrote nothing by accident in his gospel. Just prior to the arrest of Jesus, he presents a stark contrast between those who think they have it all and those who have nothing. Which group is which? The answer may surprise you.

    As we begin this portion of Mark 12, Jesus has just finished his series of debates with the religious leaders. They’re done, but Jesus isn’t. He came to Jerusalem to first proclaim His hostile takeover—retaking for God the thing man had conformed to his own image. He proclaimed ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Honouring God With Our Treasure

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 22, 2013
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    “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. For 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 12:43-44

    Theme: Honouring God with our treasure Text: 1 Kings 17:7-16; 1 Tim. 6:17-19; Mark 12:41-44 Giving is an attitude that is contrary to our fleshly nature. The flesh is a way of thinking that is contrary to the Word of God and it has been said that the last part of us to be converted is our pocket. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Henderson avatar

    "The Widow's Might"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 24, 2013
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    God has a claim on your life. He does not just claim a part of you for Himself. He claims all of you. He doesn’t just want part of you…He wants all of you.

    HEARTBEATS “The Widow’s Might” Mark 12: 41-44 Burt Reynolds once starred in a film titled “The End.” In the movie he decides to take his life by swimming as far as he can until he is completely exhausted and then not having the strength to get back he thought he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Genuine Truths Revealed Inside The Temple Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 23, 2014
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    It was Tuesday before Jesus' crucifixion. Notice how He spent His last days. He condemned the self-righteous scribes and commended the selfless giving of one poor, destitute widow,

    Countdown to Calvary Mark 12:38-44 Genuine Truths Revealed Inside the Temple Intro - 38 Then He said to them in His teaching… Outside the Temple in courtyard of women 13 shophar shaped receptacles (according to Mishnah - new shekel dues, old shekel dues, bird offerings, young birds for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Loving God

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 28, 2014
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    True love for God demonstrates itself when we exalt the savior (not ourselves) and give everything we have.

    In the Broadway play My Fair Lady, Eliza is courted by a man named Freddy, who writes her love letters every day. But that’s not enough for Eliza. Take a look (show video clip from My Fair Lady, “Show Me” song). Eliza's cries out in frustration: “Words! Words! I'm so sick ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Christian, Money And Giving

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 1, 2014
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    Every Christian needs to know that God is the owner of the money, and we are to be willing to use the money according to His purpose and for His glory.

    THE CHRISTIAN, MONEY AND GIVING Study Text: Mark 12:41-44 - Money is an issue about which many are sensitive and close mouthed. However, it is an issue about which the Bible has much to say. - And, it is an issue that affects every person either as individual or as family. - We depend upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Questions And Answers Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 21, 2014
     | 5,744 views

    Jesus ends His public ministry with three key principles: God’s love commands us to love our neighbors; He sees every action we do (don't be a Pharisee); giving sacrificially is what God requires of us, even if it means giving all we have.

    Questions and Answers Mark 12:28-44 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” - Jesus’ teachings, while difficult for some to deal with, are always timely -- God always allows us to hear from Him at just the right time - This morning we have two things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Jesus Sees And Knows

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 31, 2014
     | 6,579 views

    While watching the people (Rich and Poor) give their offerings, we can discern that He watches and knows all that we do...

    Jesus Sees and Knows Mark – God’s Message for Today - # 58 of Jerry Watts Mark 12:41-44 • It’s an old story but: Late one night, a burglar broke into a house that he thought was empty. He stealthily crept through the lounge and was stopped dead in his tracks when he heard a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sacrificial Giving

    Contributed by David Mende on Aug 1, 2018
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    Jesus doesn't say that the poor widow gave more than anyone else. Rather, he says that she gave “more than all.” But why did Jesus say that she gave more than all? I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {There is an old story about a king that was coming to visit a certain land. The people in the land were so excited that a king would grace their little village with his presence. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God