Sermons on The Importunate Widow:

Pray Boldly Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 18, 2024

Pray with... (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 18 of the same title)

HoHum: My 2 inside dogs are always begging. “I want some of that,” even though when they get it they don’t want it (Like fruit). Even so they still keep asking. Children also ask quickly and boldly. They ask without reservation, without any fear that they will be denied. Might have to tell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:20-25, John 14:12-13, 2 Kings 13:14-21, Matthew 18:19-20, 2 Chronicles 20:1-4, 2 Chronicles 20:13-19, Matthew 7:7-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Declare: The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 3, 2025

With man it is impossible, but God has a better idea. Problems do not catch God by surprise. God has an overcoming plan.

DECLARE IT: THE BEST IS YET TO COME! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) 2 Peter 2:9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: THE BEST IS YET TO COME! JUST DO WHATEVER ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9, Jeremiah 29:11, John 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Closet (Room) Of Communication With The Father Series

Contributed by Musasizi Ronald on Jan 27, 2025

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you

There is a language used in baby class that a man in secondary can't accommodate, likewise, a man at the university can't accommodate the language of secondary. We should quit the language of using sticks to add 2+3. How long shall we stay babies? During Christ's ministration, He used ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13, John 4:23-24, Matthew 6:5-13, 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Quality (1 Kings 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 19, 2025

Are we building quality Christian lives or lazy workmanship? Let's look at 1 Kings 7.

What things for the Temple were crafted in bronze, silver and gold? Were they idols or mere decoration? Are we building quality Christian lives that give God glory? Let’s review 1 Kings 7. Did Solomon also build for himself a house in Jerusalem and a forest house? But Solomon was building his own ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Righteous Givers Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 28, 2025

Based on Psalm 112 - Helps hearers understand that righteous living leads to generous giving.

“RIGHTEOUS GIVERS” Psalm 112 FBCF – 7/27/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – What does it mean to be righteous? Simply put: It means to be right w/ God. It is both who we are in Christ & how we live for Christ. It’s our identity & our activity. It’s positional & it’s practical. - 2 Corinthians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 11, 2025

Richard Foster has written a book on prayer with 21 different types of prayer. But I won't preach on all of them this Sunday

Luke 18:1-8 – Persistence in Prayer Father, we pray this morning that you will reveal more about the nature of prayer to us. We ask this in Jesus’ Name Amen. Story: A friend of mine, Alun Morris once told a story of a very irreligious man, who he knew in Switzerland. One Sunday he met him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Go! And… Speak Up For Those Who Cannot Speak For Themselves - Proverbs 31:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 9, 2025

God calls His people to stand in the gap for the vulnerable, to act with courage, to love with compassion, and to reflect the heart of Jesus Christ.

Go! And… Speak Up for those who cannot speak for themselves - Proverbs 31:8 Introduction: A Call to Courageous Compassion There are moments when silence is not golden—it is deadly. Moments when looking the other way is not grace—it is neglect. Moments when God calls His people not to remain ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:8-9, Isaiah 1:17, Luke 4:18-19, James 1:27, Psalm 46:1, Micah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Provision Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2025

“The way to have faith is to step out, forgetting about your fears and doubts, and to trust God that whatever happens, He will be there.” — Tanya Eavenson

THE PROVISION OF GRACE Text: Ruth 3:1-5 Introduction 1. “The way to have faith is to step out, forgetting about your fears and doubts, and to trust God that whatever happens, He will be there.” — Tanya Eavenson 2. The book of Ruth is one of the most beautiful love stories in Scripture—but it’s much ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Be Faithful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to build each other up, pray, and show mercy to others, as we remember God's forgiveness and love in our own lives.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters! It's a joy to be gathered together in the Lord's house today as we dive into His Word and learn how to be faithful in building each other up, praying, and showing mercy. I'm reminded of a quote by C.S. Lewis who said, "To be a Christian means to forgive the ...read more

Topics: Faith, Contend

None Of Your Business PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2023

Emphasize the importance of living generously, giving willingly, and caring for those in need as a measure of our lives.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into a message of generosity, of giving, of caring for the less fortunate. Corrie Ten Boom once said, “The measure of a life, after all, is not its duration, but its donation.” How profound is that? Our worth is not in how long we live, but in how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Topics: Blessing, Others

The Lord's Hands PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

Explores Jesus as our compassionate provider, emphasizing God's sovereignty and our trust in Him to meet our needs, even in life's wilderness.

Good morning, beloved family of faith. It's a joy to gather with you today, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share God's Word with you. We are here to worship, to learn, and to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. In our time together, we are going to focus on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:32-44, John 6:14

Topics: Provision, Healing, Trust

The Day Before Jesus Came.

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Dec 23, 2000

The Coming of the Lord.

The Day before JESUS came to Earth! ( Just as He came then, He will come AGAIN! ) 1. Some were LOOKING for HIM. a. Simeon..luke 2:25-32...in jerusalem, in church for us...,holy ghost on him, in us now... b. Anna..luke 2:36-38...she was looking while she served Him..., widow for 84yrs... c. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Can Do It All Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

TRUSTING IN GOD BEATS TRUSTING IN MAN

BIG IDEA: TRUSTING IN GOD BEATS TRUSTING IN MAN (:1-2) INTRODUCTION: PRAISE THE LORD CONTINUALLY “Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the Lord while I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.” I. (:3-5) THESIS: TRUSTING IN GOD BEATS TRUSTING IN MAN A. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The One True God

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Jul 11, 2002

A Vacation Bible School Introductory Sermon.

What are some attributes of the One True God that children will learn in our Vacation Bible School? CREATOR (Gen. 1:1) "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." "No "Big Bang" or long period of change created the world we now live in. Our world was spoken into existence by the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Woman Who Touched The Lives Of Others

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

In Acts 9:36-43 the Bible refers to a woman by the name of Dorcas.

In Acts 9:36-43 the Bible refers to a woman by the name of Dorcas. The name literally means, "a gazelle", which of course is the female of a roebuck. She has the distinction of being the first Greek female mentioned in the New Testament. She was a resident of the seaport city of Joppa, located on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43