Sermons on Poor Widow:

When Faith Is What You Need Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 26, 2007

This text is to teach that we should depend on our faith when there is no hope.

WHEN FAITH IS WHAT YOU NEED Acts 9:36-43 My brothers and sisters there are times in our lives that we need to examine the faith that we have. Too often our common reasoning stands in the way of our Christian faith. Not only common reasoning, but we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

What The Lad Had

Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 25, 2004

We have a story before us that has been told and retold, and from which numerous lessons have been drawn. It is the only miracle which Jesus did that is recorded in each of the four Gospel accounts, Matthew 14, Mark 6, Luke 9 and John 6.

WHAT THE LAD HAD. John 6: 1-14 Int. We have a story before us that has been told and retold, and from which numerous lessons have been drawn. It is the only miracle which Jesus did that is recorded in each of the four Gospel accounts, Matthew 14, Mark 6, Luke 9 and John 6. Luke tells us that it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dig A Ditch

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

God never wants us to align ourselves w/ wickedness in a common goal. Instead, our relationships with the lost are to be a one way street w/ the goal of reaching them. God saved the day when His people separated themselves. Link inc. to text and PowerPoin

Dig a Ditch! II Kings 3:16-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DigADitch.html Dig a ditch so God can fill it! That is a clear lesson from this passage. Our God specializes in FILLING things which are EMPTY. In the next chapter we will see the familiar story of the widow woman and her empty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Praying Dad

Contributed by Sam Tollison on Aug 11, 2008

There is power in a praying dad.

The Power of a Praying Dad Dad Quotes: • Mark Twain said - When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years. • Bill Cosby said - Fatherhood is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Will Meet You There

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 28, 2007

The promise that Jesus made to His disciples “and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age” has brought peace and assurance to many a troubled heart.

JESUS WILL MEET YOU THERE Then go quickly and tell His disciples: ’He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ Now I have told you." (Matthew 28:7) I regularly read “A Pastoral Letter” that I receive bi-monthly from Paul W. Powell of George W. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:7

Denomination: Baptist

Fill The Gap

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Jul 15, 2007

A message on prayer based on the the phrase "Fill the Gap" and the Lord’s Prayer, Matt 7:9-13

“Fill the GAP” Alan Hughes July 15. 2007 Introduction: I often find that I am missing things in my life. 1. Relationships – My son, my daughters, my grandchildren, and even my wife. They get broken either by death, neglect, or misunderstandings, 2. Finances – just not enough money to cover the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Man

Contributed by David Moore on Mar 20, 2008

This is a simple Easter sermon presenting Christ as the Resurrection and Life.

The Resurrection Man Aim: To show that Jesus is the resurrection and the life. Text: John 20:1-2 Introduction: There is a very fascinating and macabre story in the news this week. Michael Mastromarino, a New Jersey dentist pleaded guilty on Tuesday to bodysnatching. Apparently he ran a huge ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Approved Servants Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

When the church needed the pastoral ministry expanded, Jesus led them to select deacons to serve the church.

AN IMPORTANT TIME! You have heard from Doyle Walls this morning regarding the process that will begin to unfold among us as we go through this exciting and important season where we will select new deacons to serve among us, the Body of Christ. Because this is an important time in the life of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Insignificant?

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020

No one you meet is insignificant & You are not insignificant. God takes joy in using ordinary people and ordinary things for extraordinary purposes.

Insignificant: Nothing special. Unimportant. Taken for granted. To small to be noticed. Of no consequence, influence, or distinction. Without weight. Easy to overlook. Irrelevant. Meager. Nondescript. Of little value. Trivial. Exceptionally ordinary. Easily & often disregarded. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:3, Psalm 27:10, Psalm 68:5-6, Matthew 25:31-45, Isaiah 49:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mysteries In Twenty-Four Hours Series

Contributed by Olorunfemi Ayelehin on Sep 9, 2019

God in His infinite wisdom created the heavens and the earth and differentiated the day with light and the night with darkness (Genesis 1:1-2). So twenty-four hours make a day. Within this 24hrs, lies great mystery and miracles that the almighty God can do, and nobody can query or challenge Him.

A. Introduction: God in His infinite wisdom created the heavens and the earth and differentiated the day with light and the night with darkness (Genesis 1:1-2). So twenty-four hours make a day. That is, from sunrise to sunset we have 24hours-divided into 12hrs of the day (6 am -6 pm) and another ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, Psalm 113:1-9, Luke 1:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

“the Dynamic Impact Of A Good Deacon”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 19, 2014

In Acts 6, we see what kind of positive impact the effective ministry of the deacon can have on a local church.

The early church was experiencing phenomenal growth, marvelous miracles, pulsating power, and unlimited blessings. Then, right in the middle of this success story, dissension arose. The Greek speaking widows were being neglected in favor of the Hebrew speaking widows. The Apostles said that they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God, Why Do Last-Minute Miracles In My Life? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 26, 2019

I confessed to you last week that when I became a Christian, I didn’t know all the ways my life would change when I accepted Christ as my Savior. For example, I didn’t know that I would now be living my life on two different time schedules.

Introduction I confessed to you last week that when I became a Christian, I didn’t know all the ways my life would change when I accepted Christ as my Savior. For example, I didn’t know that I would now be living my life on two different time schedules. Mine, which is not waiting. I hate to wait. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Build Me In Obedience Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

Is it too much? Is it too hard? Sometimes when we read the Bible, we wonder, can it really be done? It seems like so much, it seems like such a high standard. I’ve wondered that at times.

"I've read that when Edward VI, the king of England in the 16th century, attended a worship service, he stood while the Word of God was read. He took notes during this time and later studied them with great care. Through the week he earnestly tried to apply them to his life. That's the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, James 1:23-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

Seeing The Invisible Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

One has not really begun to live until he begins to look, not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen, for these alone are the things that last forever.

A young sportsman just back from a hunting trip in India was criticizing the efforts of the missionaries there. He said that in all the months he was there he never saw any good they were doing. It was all a useless waste of money and effort. A returned missionary overheard him and asked him a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

A Great Dad

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

Fathers day sermon discussing the need for Dad's in today's world.

There once was a young mother who woke up one night and went into the nursery and found her husband looking down at their newborn baby who has asleep • The Mother could tell that he was captivated by the scene as he stood there looking at their baby sleep. • She was so touched that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13

Denomination: Christian Church