Sermons on Orphans And Widows:

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 28, 2021

She had nowhere else to turn, she had no other resources, this is a wonderful reminder that in our circumstances, our situations, our troubles, we have nowhere else to turn but to God!

Luke 18:1-Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2-saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3-“Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, ‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’ 4-“And he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

1 Timothy 5 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 13, 2021

Honor widows; concerning elders

HONOR WIDOWS (v.1 - 16) 1 Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather appeal to him as a father, to the younger men as brothers, 2 the older women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters, in all purity. We may need to gently rebuke those younger / older than us. I learned this ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B., 32nd Sunday--Widow Stewardship

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 5, 2021

Like the widow in our Gospel today, she is our spiritual mentor standing there on the margins. Not afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.

On the first day of a Bible study at a suburban parish, the participants introduced themselves and described what ministries they participated in at the church. The group was filled with active, engaged parishioners. There were lectors, singers, pro-life volunteers, and many more. But one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Catholic

"she Gave Her Whole Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 6, 2024

A Stewardship Sermon.

“She Gave Her Whole Life” Mark 12:38-44 What if, at the beginning of our lives, someone were to say to us: “Would you like to have the most satisfying life possible during your short stay on earth?” I think most all of us would say, “Yes, yes I would.” And if this “someone” asked us if we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: United Methodist

We Have Heard The Word Of God... Now What?

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Aug 29, 2004

Sermon preached after a week long series of revival services where God clearly spoke to the congregation... Now, what do we do with His Word..

We have heard the word of God…. Now what? 8/28/2004 Introduction… Well, didn’t we have a fantastic series of revival services this past week… These last few weeks have been somewhat difficult for our family on a personal level… as with many of you. We all go through our own trials and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow's Mite Bible Study Lesson Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 16, 2024

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

The Widow’s Mite NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-44, Isaiah 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wicked Love Darkness - Job Chapter Twenty Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 10, 2008

This is a study on Job chapter twenty four.

Job continues to speak. Here he takes a good look at those who practice wickedness. Chapter twenty-four could be outlined: Job 24 - The wicked often go unpunished. (verses 1-12) The wicked love darkness. (verses 13-17) The judgment of the wicked. (verses 18-25) 1 "Since times are not ...read more

Scripture: Job 24:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Social Ethics

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 29, 2013

Christian ethics is individual as well as social and should therefore be part of the Christian communities’ focus.

SOCIAL ETHICS Luke 10:33-37 - But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion. “So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn and took care of him. “On the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:33-37

Denomination: Charismatic

Render Unto Caesar

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Oct 19, 2008

Good stewardships will help others become Good Steardships.

Prayer: Lord God, you are merciful and your reign is everlasting. Help us to be good stewardships so that more will know of Christ mercy and grace. We all have sinned against you by not being good stewards with our time,talents and gifts. Times are hard, but we know that you will make a way when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Precious Servant

Contributed by Seth Alexander on May 14, 2008

Funeral Service for a true servant of God.

Psalm 116: 15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. 16 O LORD, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant [c] ; you have freed me from my chains What does it mean to be a true servant of God? We can learn from Larry’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Wicked's Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 1, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wicked man? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the wicked's death not desirable. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 11:7 When the wicked die, their hopes die with them, for they rely on their own

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wicked man? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the wicked's death not desirable. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 11:7 When the wicked die, their hopes die with them, for they rely on their own feeble strength. Pray: Oh, GOD, that we will not die as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom And Chaos - Samuel Hears God

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 17, 2019

We can hear God when He speaks.

Kingdom and Chaos 1st Samuel 3 – Samuel Hears God January 20, 2019 1 Samuel 3:1-10 NIV The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions. 2 One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Final Appeal Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 14, 2007

God’s warning to the nation of Judah is a very timely message for the church today.

The Final Appeal of the Lord Isaiah 1.1-20 God’s warning to the nation of Judah is a very timely message for the church today. The church has two things in common with Judah. 1—The condition of the church today is similar to the condition of Juday in the day of Isaiah. 2—Judah was God’s chosen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Unjust Judge Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 10, 2009

This parable is about persistence in praying but not about praying the same prayer persistently to get what we want. It is about sticking with prayer and with God no matter what!

The Parables of Jesus The Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 August 9, 2009 Here we have another parable with a theme of prayer. Like the parable of the BFF @ midnight, this parable is NOT praying the persistently the same prayer badgering God to get what we desire. In fact, NO WHERE in scripture is this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Persistence In Prayer

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 12, 2010

In the Parable of the Persistent Widow, Jesus was training and preparing His disciples to “watch and pray.” Jesus was teaching His faithful about faith in Him, and the life of prayer, which flows from such faith.

Intro Jesus told His disciples a parable that they should always pray and not lose heart. Jesus was training and preparing them for when they would no longer see Him walk the earth but would, instead, have to “watch and pray.” Jesus was teaching His faithful about faith in Him, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran