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  • Narinder Choranji avatar

    Commentary On Widow Of Zarephath

    Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Nov 8, 2017
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    In many cultures widows are never considered as strong, successful and influential women but God gives great honour to many widows in The Bible as they teach all humanity the deeper lessons of life by their simple acts of faith in God Almighty.

    ** INTRODUCTION ** The bible has many stories about widows: The widows oil of Zarephath - 1 kings 17:1-24 The widows offering – Mark 12:41-44 The widow of Nain - Luke 7:11-17 Jesus raises a widow’s son. Not sure why these ladies names were not given. But some were given the names of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    A True Prophet Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 29, 2013
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    The prophet Elijah was God’s instrument to test this Gentile widow’s trust. It’s easier to be reminded of God’s promises than to act on them.

    As someone who has moved 27 times in my life, I know that God decides how long we remain in place. I received orders from the Pentagon, but I regarded them as from God. Elijah was directly told when to move. We, on the other hand, do not have supernatural guidance, or access to God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Faith Requires Risk

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 9, 2015
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    This sermon is the kickoff for our Evangelism Campaign. We look at compassion as being at the center of us reaching out to win others to Christ.

    Faith Requires A Risk 2/9/15 1 Kings 17:7-24 John 9:35-38 The amazing thing about God is that when God wants to do something, God can use anybody to impact others for the kingdom of God. I want you to meet one such person. Here is just one person, an eleven year old who is involved in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Owens avatar

    Advanced Training At Zarephath Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 16, 2012
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    Elijah is challenged to put his faith in God by what he faced at Zarephath. God used these experiences to further prepare Elijah for his future ministry.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was walking across the road when he was hit by a car. 1. The impact knocked him on his head which caused him to be in a coma for a couple of days before he finally regained consciousness. 2. When he opened his eyes, his loving wife was there beside ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Brooks & Biscuits - Hunger Games Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 15, 2012
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    Hunger. . . We avoid it. We refuse to endure it. Now lack of hunger has bled into our spiritual walk. It is time to become hungry again!

    The Hunger Games – Pt. 3 Brooks and Biscuits Introduction: Over the last couple of weeks I have been challenging your hunger levels. Are you placing any demand on God’s supply or have you allowed apathy to overtake your appetite? Then I asked you what reveals your desperation level? Is it your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Hope For The Hopeless

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 10, 2015
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    What happens when your dreams have been restored only to be ripped from you again. This message looks at the story of Elijah and the widow who lost her son.

    So we are picking up our story where we left off last Mother’s Day. You remember where we left off last Mother’s Day don’t you? For the few of you who don’t recall last year’s message. It began with a drought in the country of Israel, God’s prophet Elijah was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • John Gaston avatar

    “give Of Your Flour & Oil – Or Die!”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 7, 2016
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    It was necessary that the widow abandon her last resources by faith before the Living God would assume full responsibility and full control over her situation. The same is true of us. We must surrender all to gain Jesus!

    GIVE OF YOUR FLOUR & OIL – OR DIE! 1 Kgs. 17:7-17, 22-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE FEMINIST 1. A young woman was attending Wellesley College in Maine, a school that is steeped in the feminist movement and agenda. 2. She herself was president of the women’s lib group on the campus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Sometimes They Come Back

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2013
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     | 5,226 views

    The cable channel AMC airs the most popular show among the highly sought after demographic of the 18-49 age bracket. The show is “The Walking Dead.” However, the dead coming back to life is mentioned several times in the pages of Scripture. (Reality)

    The Walking Dead Series “Sometimes They Come Back” (1 of 4) October 6, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The cable channel AMC airs the most popular show among the highly sought after demographic of the 18-49 age bracket. The show is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Widow And The Prophet

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 15, 2013
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    Grace can truly be said in the household that has received the LORD's grace, and the gift of faith, the gift of prayer, and the gift of answered prayer. All we have to do now is obey.

    THE WIDOW AND THE PROPHET. 1 Kings 17:8-24. “Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months” (James 5:17). This may seem an audacious thing to pray for, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Ritz avatar

    Broken For Use Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
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     | 17,807 views

    Part 1 of series on Elijah. God uses difficult times to prepare us for His use.

    Broken For Use Elijah, Part 1 If you have your bible open up to the book of I Kings, chapter 17, page ____ Today we are starting a four-week study on one of the greatest people of God in all of scripture. Let me give you the context of the time period that we are studying. After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Blitz avatar

    When God Turns On The Light

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 14, 2025
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    Elijah’s encounter with the widow of Zarephath shows how God uses seasons of loss and exposure to bring healing and faith. When God turns on the light, it isn’t to shame us, but to lead us to confession, forgiveness, and life.

    When God Turns on the Light GM. Elijah may almost seem like a superhero when you read through some of the events in his life: He’s the prophet who calls down fire from heaven a number of times, most famously in the Battle on Mt Carmel with the Prophets of Baal. At the end of his life, he ascends ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    When God Shuts The Heavens To Speak To A Nation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
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    1 Kings 17 shows us that in times of spiritual and economic famine, God is never without a voice or a plan. Elijah's boldness, the widow’s obedience, and God's miracles remind us that we serve a God who speaks, provides, tests, and resurrects.

    WHEN GOD SHUTS THE HEAVENS TO SPEAK TO A NATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:1-24 Supporting Texts: James 5:17-18; Psalm 33:18-19; Philippians 4:19; Hebrews 11:6; Luke 4:25-26 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 17 introduces us to one of the most powerful prophets in Scripture—Elijah the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Trust The God Who Provides Life! - 1 Kings 17:7–24, Luke 4:25–26 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 16, 2025
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     | 535 views

    God sends His prophet, Elijah, not to a wealthy household, not to a powerful leader, but to a poor, grieving Gentile widow.

    Go! And Trust the God Who Provides Life! - 1 Kings 17:7–24, Luke 4:25–26 Opening Prayer Lord God Almighty, You are the Giver of life, the Sustainer of hope, and the One who speaks and it is done. Thank You for Your Word—living, active, and powerful. Today, as we study the story of Elijah and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • bala samson avatar

    Fear Is The Mind-Killer

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 22, 2024
     | 689 views

    We totally nullify all the miracles that we experienced in our life and we start doubting God. Someone said: “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.”

    Fear is the mind-killer 1 Kings 17:17 “Some time later the son of the woman who owned the house became ill. He grew worse and worse, and finally stopped breathing.” I tell you, I’ve been waiting to write this devotion, I had already preached this sermon in my 5am Booster group zoom meeting, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Sixteenth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 2, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 183 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    1 Kings 17:17-24, Psalm 102:12-17, Ephesians 3:13-21, Luke 7:11-17. A). ELIJAH RAISES THE WIDOW’S SON. 1 Kings 17:17-24. Lest the widow of Zarephath should imagine that she was singled out in preference even to the Israeli widows on account of her own merits, she was sent a trial of faith, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational