Sermons on The Importunate Widow:

Helping Lost Lives Find God

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

• With Jesus there is room for everyone in God’s mercy; • He’s called us not to wait a safe distance away, but like boat #14, to follow after the cries of people in the darkness. • It’s a profound truth to discover how much lost people matter to God, bu

Here is an account by Eva Hart of the sinking of the Titanic: Survivor Eva Hart remembers the night, April 15, 1912, on which the Titanic plunged 12,000 feet to the Atlantic floor, some two hours and forty minutes after an iceberg tore a 300-foot gash in her starboard side: "I saw all the horror ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Have Heard The Word Of God... Now What?

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Aug 29, 2004

Sermon preached after a week long series of revival services where God clearly spoke to the congregation... Now, what do we do with His Word..

We have heard the word of God…. Now what? 8/28/2004 Introduction… Well, didn’t we have a fantastic series of revival services this past week… These last few weeks have been somewhat difficult for our family on a personal level… as with many of you. We all go through our own trials and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Trust Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 25, 2008

Elijah lived out a life and ministry of amazing trust in God

Amazing Trust Selected Passages from 1 Kings 16:29-18:46 Essential 100 Series February 24, 2008 Evening Service Introduction Olympic gold medalist Darrel Pace was to give an archery exhibition in New York City’s Central Park, and the event received coverage by all the news stations. Shooting ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Tamar's Curse, Cunning Plan And Blessing

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

We see how God will have his way, even through the sinful schemes and foolish ways of his creatures.

Genesis 38 Introduction • Authority of Scripture- "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God ma be thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16). Application: we must listen, understand and obey ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Floats In The Compassionate Life Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 25, 2008

This morning we are going to examine the compassionate life. For it is in the compassionate life that hope is often lifted up. It is in this stream or tradition that hope floats and rises to the top of our live. This compassionate life is the tradition al

Streams of Living Water Hope Floats in the Compassionate Life Amos 5:21-24 November 7, 2004 Mark Eberly This morning we are going to examine the compassionate life. For it is in the compassionate life that hope is often lifted up. It is in this stream or tradition that hope floats and rises to the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24

Denomination: Church Of God

What’s So Amazing About Grace? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 12, 2013

This story of Judah and Tamar reminds us that God’s grace comes in spite of our sin - even through our sin. Grace overcomes the mess that we make of our lives and provides us with something that we could never provide for ourselves.

There are many passages in the Bible that are difficult to preach. Genesis 38 is right up there at the top of the list. It’s not BORING It’s not DEEP THEOLOGY It’s not IRRELEVANT Simply put, it’s TOO RACY! But the story must be told, because it’s an amazing story about GRACE. The story concerns ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Lord Our Provider Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 27, 2011

Jesus is the Lord our Provider. He wants to meet all of our needs, but there are certain principles we must live by if we want to experience those blessings.

VISITATION #10: JESUS IS THE LORD OUR PROVIDER INTRO TO TOPIC: For the past three months we have gone through the Gospel of Luke studying the life of Jesus. • We have learned that Jesus is the Saviour, Healer, Deliverer, Prince of Peace, etc. • Today we are going to look at how Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Wisdom

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2010

Wisdom is the key, this is a verse upon verse study from the book of Proverbs. Enjoy- it’s the word of life.

The Power of Wisdom Proverbs 15:1-33 1 A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. 3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Friendship To Be Shown!!!

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

Jesus, in John 15:13 makes a statement that let's us know that friendship is to be proven by friends making sacrificing and then Proverbs 27:5&6 teach that friendship is shown as we give constructive criticism and Gal. 5:14&15 enforce that we are not to b

INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bible to Proverbs 17:17. 2. I’ve got a question for you! Who is your best friend? Be thinking about you answer and we will explain why we ask the question during the study of this lesson. 2. Let’s read Proverbs 17:17and then over the next few days ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Humans Don’t Make Sense To God

Contributed by Timothy Cooley, Sr. on Sep 9, 2010

"When the Son of Man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?" We talk about our disappointment with God, but is God ever puzzled by our lack of faith?

The parable of the widow and the unjust judge relates to our disappointment with God. Like the mistreated widow, we often wonder why God allows so much pain and injustice to go on. We pray and pray and yet no answer comes. The righteous perish and the wicked flourish. Sometimes we even wonder, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Is There A Man In The House?

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

It is time for the men of God to rise up.

“Is There A Man In the House?” Text: Genesis 1:26; 2:7-9, 15-17; 3:1-9, 14-15 Ezekiel 22:23-30 Introduction: The Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced in the political arena in 1914. However, it was not ratified until 1972. This amendment allows for the equal rights of women in the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:22-30, Ezekiel 22:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Was It Really For Me Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

Is Jesus first in your life? Is it all about you, or all about Him? Have you lost your first love, been living for you, turned your back to Him? God looks at all of our lives, and He asks, “Is it really for me??”

Was It Really For Me? August 31, 2008 Zech 7 Intro: One of the really healthy, but challenging, things about preaching through a book of the Bible is that I don’t get to just preach the words of encouragement and promise that make us feel good. Preaching right through a book forces us to take ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Underestimating Small Acts Of Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 8, 2008

Do not wait until you think an act of kindness is significant before serving someone.

Underestimating Small Acts of Love: Zech 4:10 Do Not Underestimate the Importance of Small Acts of Loving Service “Who despises the day of small things? Men will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel”(Zech. 4:10). Introduction: Occasionally, we all wonder if our efforts ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Time For A Spanking Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 16, 2011

A study of chapter 9 of Isaiah verses 7 through 21

Isaiah 9: 1 – 21 Time For A Spanking I was going to start off by apologizing because from our last study we had only managed to talk about verse 6. However, in all truth, I will not apologize. Our Precious Holy and Majestic Lord and Savior deserves the time of praise and worship due His Holy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:7-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Are Your Priorities? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

The ten commandments aren’t just about keeping a set of rules. Rather they’re about making sure our priorities are right, that we put God first and our neighbour as high as ourselves on our list of priorities in life.

It’s appropriate at an Annual General meeting to spend some time reflecting on where we’re going as a Church. What are our priorities? What do we think is the most important thing we can be doing? In fact it would be good if we asked those questions not just about us as a Church but of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican