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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Problem Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 15, 2017
     | 8,093 views

    Satan will take advantage of Christians who let their guard down; sometimes prosperity is the worst thing that can happen to the church or even to an individual. Now there is a PROBLEM in the Jerusalem church.

    December 12, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.D.3.a: The Problem (6.1) Acts 6.1 (KJV) 1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Putting Faith To The Test

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 3, 2016
     | 9,620 views

    Are you willing to go where God sends you and speak and act in his name? It all boils down to a matter of trust.

    Have you ever had an occasion where you thought that your faith was being tested, especially in unusual circumstances? If so, you’re not alone. Sometimes God uses unusual circumstances to test a person’s faith. For example, in 1 Kings 17:8-24 he told Elijah to go to an unlikely ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Avenge Me Of Mine Adversary! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 14, 2013
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     | 12,057 views

    Never give up praying and interceding before God for he loves your importunity!

    I have read many books on prayer including all E M Bounds books on the topic. Recently I read a book called “Unrelenting Prayer” by a man called Bob Sorge. Bob Sorge was a pastor and worship leader, who several years ago, suffered an accident to his throat. Can you think of anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    Knocking On The Door At Midnight

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Aug 3, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,756 views

    Jesus teaches about prayer by using the parable of the Importunate Friend.

    TITLE: Knocking on the Door at Midnight TEXT: Luke 11:5-13 INTRO: Tonight, we will look at another text found only in Luke. It follows the Lord's Prayer (Luk 11:1-4) which included: GOD'S PRAISE - "Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." GOD'S PREEMINENCE - "Thy kingdom come. Thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Lewis avatar

    The Will Be Done (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 20, 2009
     | 3,075 views

    Part 6 of a sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer

    Thy Will Be Done (Part 1) Luke 11:1-4 Intro. – Many people wonder how God’s sovereignty can be related to praying for His will to be done. If He is sovereign, is not His will inevitably done? Does our will override His will when we pray earnestly and sincerely? There are many things that seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    #12~ Nine~ Bible Number Meanings

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 9, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 31,824 views

    As we look into the meaning of Bible number meanings, it will be evident that only God could do such a marvelous thing, it will cause our faith in God to increase. The sceptics and unbelievers can not explain away these solid facts, praise be too our Grea

    #12~ NINE~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 1-7-12 Today we’ll continue with the meaning of Bible number, and today the number is NINE. Nine is found 133 times in our KJ Bible. The number NINE speaks of FINALITY or DIVINE COMPLETENESS FROM THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Making A Big Deal Out Of A Widow Woman":

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 11, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,178 views

    This preacher had but one church member in Chapter 17 who believed in him, but it was enough encouragement to give Elijah the boldness to call down fire from Heaven in Chapter 18!

    “Making a Big Deal out of a Widow Woman” How God provided for Elijah... God could no longer bless the nation of Israel. Elijah was instructed by God to go to wicked King Ahab and his notorious wife, Jezebel, that a famine was coming. This famine would effect all of the people of Israel including ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Poor Widow - Release Your Old Life Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,809 views

    Placing the coins in the offering, was a greatest act of faith Jesus had seen all day, for what she gave was her total trust to God.

    Note: This was preached on Ash Wednesday, but the content is good anytime of the year. The first two sections support the final section about the poor widow and call for a recommitment to Jesus. God bless. - Peter What is it that God is looking for in our lives? When God sits back and looks at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Smith avatar

    Extreme Widows! (Mark 12:41-44)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007
     | 4,397 views

    My focus here is on three widows - Ruth, her mother-in-law Naomi, and a nameless pensioner who puts all her livelihood into the offertory plate!

    A priest by the name of Wes Seeliger was shopping for a motorcycle. The Harley-Davidson salesperson bragged ‘this machine will go from 0 to 150 in 20 seconds. It will hug the road at 150 km/h. It will outrun anything on wheels. What do you do for a living, sir.’ ‘I’m a priest’ Seeliger said. ‘It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David Smith avatar

    Extreme Widows! Mark 12: 41-44

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,045 views

    My focus here is on three widows - Ruth, her mother-in-law Naomi, and a nameless pensioner who puts all her livelihood into the offertory plate! As ever, the characters the Bible brings before us as heroes of the faith are persons whom the community at

    A priest by the name of Wes Seeliger was shopping for a motorcycle. The Harley-Davidson salesperson bragged ‘this machine will go from 0 to 150 in 20 seconds. It will hug the road at 150 km/h. It will outrun anything on wheels. What do you do for a living, sir.’ ‘I’m a priest’ Seeliger said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Rich Young avatar

    The Widow Of Zarephath - Five Ingredients Of God's Guidance Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 59,126 views

    This is the second sermon in a series of ten sermons on Elijah.

    These Are the Days of Elijah (#2) Five Ingredients of God’s Guidance READ TEXT: 1 Kings 17:8-16 Prayer of Illumination Our Father and our God, thank you that you are not a God who ever leaves us alone. Father, you lead us . . . you guide us . . . you equip us . . . you provide for us . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Widow's Extremity Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023
     | 1,071 views

    The more desperate a situation, the greater need for God.

    A. GOD’S PROVISION IN DESPERATE CONDITIONS: 1 KINGS 17:8-24 1. When you cease to obey your master, you are no longer his servant. “The Lord said, “Go … Zarephath … a widow to feed you” (v. 8). a. Fed by ravens (3 years?). b. Fed by widow in pagan city (meaning blast furnace). 2. Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Elijah Raises The Widow's Son.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 16, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 681 views

    "And the LORD heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived” (1 KINGS 17:22).

    ELIJAH RAISES THE WIDOW’S SON. 1 Kings 17:17-24. Lest the widow of Zarephath should imagine that she was singled out in preference even to the Israeli widows on account of her own merits, she was sent a trial of faith, which both made her aware of her own sinfulness, and of the possible source ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Lewis avatar

    Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,371 views

    Part 8 in a sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer. I used material from John MacArthur’s commentary on Matthew.

    Give Us Our Daily Bread (Part 2) Luke 11:1-3 Intro. – The Lord’s Prayer teaches us many things. But when we consider this part of the prayer there are two lessons that we cannot afford to overlook: 1. Luke 18:1-8 records the parable of The Importunate Widow which teaches us prayer is a necessity. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Lewis avatar

    Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 20, 2009
     | 3,921 views

    Part 9 in a series on the Lord’s Prayer

    Give Us Our Daily Bread (Part 1) Luke 11:1-3 Intro. – There are many passages in the New Testament that relate to the subject of prayer. However there are three that I want to draw your attention to if I may: 1. Luke 18:1-8 records the parable of The Importunate Widow who found a way to handle ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal