Sermons on Poor Widow:

Christianity Uncensored: Love Uncensored Series

Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007

We’ve been in a series in James called Christianity Uncensored. We’ve been saying that we live in an edited world that’s cleaned up and made to look pretty. Let’s just peel the facade away. Let’s look at what it means to be an authentic follower of Jesu

Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #3: Love Uncensored By: Jud Wilhite I don’t know about you but every time I go to the grocery store I’m set off a little bit as I stand in the line and look at the magazine racks. Everyone I look at is beautiful. Have you ever felt that way? You look ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Break It Down

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 7, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 19: 1 – 37

Leviticus 19: 1 – 37 Break it down 19 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy. 3 ‘Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father, and keep My Sabbaths: I am the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Deceptive Power Of A Good Excuse

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 29, 2024

Excuses can rob us of God's best. They are an enemy of great faith and accomplishment. In this examination of Luke 14:15-24, we learn from Jesus's story about those who excused themselves from a great feast. Those people missed the opportunity of a lifetime.

Intro We take as our text today Luke 14:15-24. Follow with me as we read that passage. “Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, ‘Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God! 16 Then He [Jesus] said to him, ‘A certain man gave a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24, Matthew 22:1-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Philippians 4:13, Luke 6:1-11, Proverbs 26:13, John 4:1-29, John 3:16, Matthew 7:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

And Roses Will Bloom Again

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

Even in times of great trial God provides encouragement for His people who are true to Him that there will be an end to our captivity and that we will again be free

AND ROSES WILL BLOOM AMOS 9:1 - AMOS 9:15 Responsive Reading: Lev. 26:1 - Lev. 26:13 Scripture Reading: Amos 9:1 - Amos 9:15 Introduction: It has been a long haul studying the book of Amos. Some of you are probably wondering if there is any good news in this at all. It seems as if all Amos ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

#3 - What We Can Learn From The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

No one is too insignificant to have a personal experience of God.

Lessons of the Christmas Story #3 – What We Can Learn from the Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 December 24, 2006 (Idea for this message from AboutSunday.com) The most overheard comments regarding bad Christmas gifts. So here they are, the top five most overheard comments regarding bad Christmas gifts… 5. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Believe In Heaven And Hell

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 14, 2006

What you believe determines how you live.

¡§There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man¡¦s table; even the dogs would come and lick his sores. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ's Final Week - What Would He Have Us Know?

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

An overview of Christ’s last week on this earth and its lessons for us

Christ’s final week - what would he have us know? When a man knows the end is near - only the important surfaces. Impending death seems to distil the vital. The trivial is bypassed and the unnecessary is overlooked. Only the important things remain. This is what it was like for Christ in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Place Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012

Jesus teaches His disciples the proper place for their relationships, possessions and even their own lives.

The Right Place Mark 10:23-31 • There is a lot of talk about values. • It seems in our relativistic world, values depend upon the situation. • However, the Bible has values that do not change. Ill. A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Heartbeat For More Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 11, 2012

JESUS'S HEARTBEAT REVEALS THAT THERE IS SO MUCH MORE FOR US THAN WHAT WE MAY HAVE SETTLED FOR.

His Heartbeat: A Heartbeat for More February 26, 2012 Luke 4:14-21 INTRODUCTION I came across an interesting site on the internet the other day. I could resist looking at it. Because even if I really didn't want to admit it, there were probable a few times when I really could have used the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 6, 2010

The second sermon in a series on Mark. This message focuses upon the reasons for Christ’s baptism and the Triune nature of it. It stresses the unique nature of Jesus to His Father, and shows how we too may have the Father’s pleasure.

Over the years, although I have kept no count, I dare say I have baptised dozens of people, people of all ages and with all kinds of backgrounds in rivers, lakes and sea, as well as swimming pools and baptismal tanks. Most baptisms I have completely forgotten the details of, but a few stick ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Forgiven You Already Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 2, 2008

The need for mercy is great, Jesus points out the need for mercy in the beatitudes found in the sermon on the mount

You were in a hurry to get to work – you did not see the stop sign, but he did, and in just a matter of seconds, you hear the siren and see the blue lights. You are about to receive a traffic ticket. The cost will be approx. $150.00 plus points on your license. Your insurance is going to go up, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The One

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 13, 2010

John the Baptist struggled. Was Jesus the One? Jesus leads us into God’s Word to heal our struggling hearts, just as he did for John. A) He fulfills the prophecies, so we find healing in the Scriptures B) He blesses us in his Word, so we take it to heart

Text: Matthew 11:2-11 Theme: Jesus Is the One A. He fulfills the prophecies, so that we find healing in the Scriptures. B. He blesses us in his Word, so that we take it to heart. Season: Advent 3a Date: December 12, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Does God Want Us Rich And Healthy?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 17, 2009

Get a prosperous soul and let God decide if your life will match it or be given something better.

If you listen to many of the TV and radio preachers you would think that Christ is the dispenser of the American dream. Indeed, God’s throne seems to be a celestial Las Vegas where instead of spinning a wheel your prayers are like rolling dice. If you roll the right number God drops money, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31-40, 3 John 1:1-2, 1 Timothy 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Our Jubilee

Contributed by Clint Carr on Nov 24, 2003

This message deals with Isaiah 61 and Leveticus 25 and how the two relate

The Favor of the Lord Text: Luke 4:14-22; IS. 61:1-3 Read Luke 4:14-19 Prayer! Intro: IN vs. 14 of our text, we see that Jesus has just came out of the wilderness. -As you know, this was a time of great trial for him. For the devil himself tempted Jesus(read 4:2) -One of the greatest ways ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Leviticus 25:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Reasons To Reach The Lost For Christ

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 27, 2010

Zacchaeus was like many other people around us. Smiling in the outside but hurting and crying in the inside. All the wealth, power and luxury cannot mend the broken heart cause by rejections and inadequacy.

7 REASONS TO REACH THE LOST FOR CHRIST Reading: Luke 19:1-10 Luk 19:1 Jesus entered Jericho and made his way through the town. Luk 19:2 There was a man there named Zacchaeus. He was one of the most influential Jews in the Roman tax-collecting business, and he had become very rich. Luk 19:3 He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational