Sermons on Persistent Widow: showing 511-525 of 19,115

Remember The Poor

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 18, 2006

The poor have a special place in God’s heart, and God expects His people to remember and respond appropriately to the poor.

Introduction: A. As you know, I like the Peanuts cartoons. 1. In one cartoon, Lucy approaches Charlie Brown with a piece of paper and a pen, and says, “Here sign this. It absolves me from all blame.” 2. Then she goes to Shroeder with the same paper and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 15. The Specific Evidence Of Response (James 1:26-27) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

Obedience to God’s Word is never mandated nor vainly beneficial. It is transformational. Following God’s Word changes us. Certain things will follow. Obedience will make a difference, and as James shows us, he gives us examples of some of the changes to come.

Tom Lowe 2/7/2021 Text: James 1:26-27 (KJV) 26If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Single And Blessed Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 17, 2022

Singlehood can be an option for some who are gifted by God to remain unmarried. Paul highlights the reasons for staying single - the present distress, the passing world and the pressures of life.

Paul has been addressing issues regarding marriage and divorce. Today he ends the chapter with the last question about marriage – what about singlehood? • Is it good to remain unmarried? Is staying single alright? 1 Cor 7:25-40 ESV 25Now concerning the betrothed, I have no command from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40, Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Treatment Of Church Members Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2022

1 Timothy 5:1-16 shows us the proper treatment of various church members.

Scripture Paul left Timothy in Ephesus to deal with false teaching and to instruct church members about living in God’s church. In chapter 4, Paul set down the qualities of an excellent minister and the dos and don’ts of Christian ministry. Then, in chapter 5, he went on to instruct Timothy about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Debt. Now What? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 7, 2023

Church leaders in the first three hundred years rebelled against the Greco-Roman culture of abandoning infants.

No Debt. Now What? December 10, 2023 James 1:27 NIV Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Church leaders in the first three hundred years rebelled against the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, Proverbs 21:13, Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 31:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Baal's Backyard Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

This message focused in on Elijah at Zarephath which was literally right under the nose of the Baal worshippers. God sustained the prophet in enemy territory.

ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 03 Living In Baal’s Backyard TEXT: 1 Kings 17:8-16 1 Kings 17:8-16 KJV And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, [9] Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easy As 1,2,3 (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 23, 2014

Jesus is given us a method or a formula, how to have our prayers answered!

Matthew 7:7-“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Lets look at the steps that Jesus gives, that should be involved in our prayer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Believe And Know

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jan 11, 2008

THE WIDOWS OIL.

BELIEVE AND KNOW 2 KINGS 4:1-7 INTRO: A MOTHER IN DISTRESS 1: MY HUSBAND IS DEAD A) IN THE TEXT WE SEE A PICTURE OF A FAMILY IN A FINANCIAL, SPIRITUAL, AND PHYSICAL SITUATION B) JOSEPHUS EXPLAINS THAT THIS NEEDY WIDOW IS THE WIDOW OF OBADIAH C) A CERTAIN WOMAN COULD ALSO INDICATE THIS POINT: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Other

The Prayer Of Hannah

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 23, 2009

The lesson Hannah has for all of us is the nature of her prayer to God.

The Prayer of Hannah 05/09/04 AM Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Introduction Happy Mother’s Day! Q: How many here have either been a mother, or have had a mother? Some of you will catch that on the way home. I admire mothers, and having had the incredible experience of witnessing the birth of my kids, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avenge Me Of My Adversary

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010

Praying has to be persistent to be effective.

Luke 18:1-8 KJV And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; [2] Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: [3] And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disgusted Or Delighted? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

A stark contrast between religious hypocrites and a faithful woman. The religious show-offs were mostly interested in what they could GET out of life. And the poor widow as interested in all she could GIVE.

INTRODUCTION My younger brother, Dan, and I are a lot alike. He serves as a Minister of Education and Senior Adults at a church in Conway, Arkansas. One thing we have in common is that we both have a sense of humor leaning toward puns and groaners. You’ve endured plenty of my groaners through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Cares

Contributed by Hannah Krista Lasco on Oct 11, 2018

[AN INDUCTIVE SERMON] Intended Audience: Victims of a recent natural calamity. Central Message: Trust God in times of uncertainty and distress because He watches over us and He cares for us.

INTRODUCTION: A month ago, our country was hit by a strong typhoon. Many of us experienced great losses – our crops which are our only source of income, have drowned and died, acres of rice fields have been covered by flood… and tragically, some of our brothers and sisters here have lost their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Keeping Prayer In Perspective Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 8, 2008

Think for a moment about what it would be like to be blind. No vision of blue skies, wind-blown trees, loved ones, favorite movie. Close yours eyes for a moment right now. Notice the absence of things. Notice all that is missing.

Keeping Prayer in Perspective Matthew 20:29-34 As we come to the end of our study in Matthew 20, we find a short story that is included in three of the four gospels. Keeping in mind our general rule of thumb that whenever the Bible tells us something three times it is of major significance, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That's Crazy

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Nov 13, 2009

Part of experiencing the fullness of God’s grace is reaching out to God in belief and prayer.

I have always been a fan of Winnie the Pooh. I remember as a young girl in elementary school, my Mom would dress me in her bedroom each morning before school. As we got ready, I would watch Pooh’s Corner (I believe it was called), on the Disney Channel. Now, this was not the animated Winnie the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Genesis 25:19-23 - What Do I Do When Prayer Stirs Up A Can Of Worms? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 6, 2011

What do you do when prayers seems to stir up a CAN OF WORMS?

1. Genesis 25:19-22 - WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME? (Persistent Prayer when I don't understand) The pain comes gradually over a three week period and crescendoes on Wednesday. I need to stay focused in order to counsel a grieving family as we talk about the funeral, so I put the pain aside until ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational