Sermons on Parable Of Persistent Widow:

Does My Faith Fail Me Or Does Jesus See My Faith? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 26, 2022

We can either have a faith that fails us or a faith that pleases God. We need to do some soul searching to see what type we have.

INTRODUCTION Jesus performed many miracles as recorded in the Four Gospels. In those miracles, many times Jesus healed someone who was paralyzed. Just a couple of weeks ago, we looked at the man by the Pool of Bethesda near the Sheep Gate who had been waiting thirty-eight years to be healed. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Are We To Do When Trouble Comes?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 3, 2023

God is always there to assist us, offering safety, peace, and refuge. God’s power is unending, and the victory has already been won. Those who love Him will be rescued by Him.

Psalm 46:1-11 This is another case of what Christians are supposed to do when they face a problem and what some might do. How Christians handle deal with a trouble can either positively or negatively affect others. Trust and thanksgiving are the primary topics in Psalm 46. It starts with solid ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Humility Of A Godly Leader Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 11, 2024

Godly leaders must possess humility, patience, and tact, just like Nehemiah. How we approach any situation, and the attitude we possess, will greatly affect our ability to lead and enjoy success.

The Humility of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 2: 1-8 In the previous chapter, Nehemiah was made aware of the desperate situation in Jerusalem. While he was far removed from the city and the difficulties facing the remnant who had returned, Nehemiah was deeply burdened for the needs of the city and the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Life Has A Lot Of Wait ---Only You Can Change You

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 28, 2021

Patience and submission have become dirty words in today's church. Don't grow weary my friend. God remembers your efforts. There is a pay day at the end of the road.

LIFE HAS A LOT OF WAIT… ONLY YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. 1 Corinthians 13:4 (MSG) Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn't want what it doesn't have. Love doesn't strut, Doesn't have a swelled head, 1 Corinthians 13:4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, Galatians 6:9, Luke 21:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Happens To Me? For Me? Humpty Dumpty

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2023

Are you one of those that complain what is happening to you? A correction must be made: what is happening for me.

IT IS NOT HAPPENING TOO ME, IT IS HAPPENING FOR ME… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube Wade Hughes) Text: Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (MSG) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 18:4, 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Our Midnight Friend

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

In this chapter, Jesus talks about a midnight friend who shares his three loaves. Jesus is our midnight friend. We can go to our Jesus even at late night. Most of the time, when our friends visit us, we have nothing to offer them.

And He said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 for a friend of mine has come to me on his journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; 7 and he will answer from within and say, ‘Do not trouble me; the door is now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-7

The Bartimaeus Miracle

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 16, 2025

In this sermon we are not so focused on what the Bartimaeus miracle was, but how he received it. God is no respect of persons but he is a respect of faith. If we can walk the steps of Bartimaeus we can get our own miracle.

Mark 10:46-52 TLB And so they reached Jericho. Later, as they left town, a great crowd was following. Now it happened that a blind beggar named Bartimaeus (the son of Timaeus) was sitting beside the road as Jesus was going by. [47] When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus from Nazareth was near, he began ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Of My Work? A Broken Heart

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 16, 2023

Let us consider: WHAT OF MY WORK? PERHAPS THIS BROKEN HEART WILL CLEAR MY FAITH. By faith we must overcome obstacles.

WHAT OF MY WORK?… A BROKEN HEART CAN CLEAR UP OUR VISION. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several part lesson.) Psalm 66:10 For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried. We are working under the premise: SOMETIMES THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:10, Proverbs 17:3, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Are Somethings Worth Fighting For PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The Christian virtues of the power of prayer and praise, the strength of a persistent will, and the reward of faithful endurance.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I hope this day finds you filled with the joy and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we're going to dive deep into a powerful story from 1 Samuel 1:13-22. It is through prayer and praise that Hannah communicates with God, expressing her deepest desires, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:13-22

Topics: Persistent, Pay Off

Parables Lamp, Seed, Mustard Seed: The Mysterious Principle

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 3, 2007

The three parables are examined in detail. These parables are eschatological in nature. These parables are written to give us reassurance in our faith right now and also to give us insight concerning the nature of the coming of the kingdom of God.

Today in our Scripture Jesus teaches us three short parables which all tie together to form a fuller understanding of who God is and how he operates in our lives. You’ll notice as we read the Scripture today there are some verses that are quite difficult to understand and on a first reading we may ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Washing The Disciples Feet - An Acted Parable

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 16, 2001

The washing of the disciples’ feet by Jesus was his way of teaching them humility in serving others, a dramatised parable of his submission to death, an anticipation of the Cross and the Empty Tomb abd a message for us today.

WASHING THE DISCIPLES’ FEET - AN ACTED PARABLE On the night before His Passion Jesus spoke some wonderfully prophetic words: "You do not realise now what I am doing, but later you will understand" (John 13:7). These are the words of Jesus addressed to His disciples. The scene is the room in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Parables Reveal About You

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

In the Bible Jesus says, “I came to seek and to save what was lost.” Jesus came to proclaim good news to the captives. Jesus came to reveal the truth about God. Jesus came to be light in a dark world. But what if I told you that it’s not quite as simp

September 12, 2004 WHAT PARABLES REVEAL ABOUT YOU Matthew 13:1-23 In the Bible Jesus says, “I came to seek and to save what was lost.” Jesus came to proclaim good news to the captives. Jesus came to reveal the truth about God. Jesus came to be light in a dark world. But what if I told you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Learned From Parables

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 20, 2007

Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church

A. Luke 19:12-26 Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the servants. 2. God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Prodigal Son (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 13, 2009

God welcomes repentant sinners and rejoices over them.

[To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] It’s often said that Charles Dickens, one of the most popular writers of all time, considered the parable of the prodigal son to be “the greatest story ever told.” Since this parable is really about the different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Prodigal Son (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 13, 2009

Grace is fair, but it’s not deserved.

[To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE CHARACTERS Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them” (Luke 15:1-2). There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist