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  • Ronald Hughes avatar

    Hand Me Another Jar

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 278 ratings
     | 26,322 views

    How a widow teaches us about emptiness. What we think is nothing God uses for everything.

    HAND ME ANOTHER JAR 2Kings 4:1- Rev. R. B. Hughes 2Kings 4:6b … “There is not another vessel.” So the oil ceased. I. INTRODUCTION Ever run out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Faith Cometh

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 13, 2017
     | 9,383 views

    Sermon examines the exercise of faith using examples of Elijah and the widow, and others such as Moses' choice to leave Egypt.

    1 Kings 17:8-16 1-18-15 I want to begin this morning in Romans 10:17 because there are two words in that verse that the Lord spoke to me this week concerning this church, concerning you and me and our future. Romans 10:17 “So then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.” The KJV ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Kenneth R. Jenkins avatar

    Justice But Not For Us

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Aug 7, 2023
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    Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge teaches persistence, faith, and prayer, with a promise of God’s ultimate justice.

    A) Always Pray and Don’t Give Up (18:1) “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” (18:1) Verse 1 starts with “Then.” Notice that this teaching on prayer follows directly on Jesus’ teaching on the coming of the Son of Man. Indeed, verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Trust The God Who Provides Life! - 1 Kings 17:7–24, Luke 4:25–26 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 301 views

    God sends His prophet, Elijah, not to a wealthy household, not to a powerful leader, but to a poor, grieving Gentile widow.

    Go! And Trust the God Who Provides Life! - 1 Kings 17:7–24, Luke 4:25–26 Opening Prayer Lord God Almighty, You are the Giver of life, the Sustainer of hope, and the One who speaks and it is done. Thank You for Your Word—living, active, and powerful. Today, as we study the story of Elijah and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Five Great Powers In Life

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,392 views

    An amazing truth--Jesus did not hold any funeral services! The Bible tells us that whenever Jesus came in contact with the dead, He restored life to them! He raised three people from the dead: Lazarus, Jairus’ daughter, and the widow’s son. In the miracl

    Intro: An amazing truth--Jesus did not hold any funeral services! The Bible tells us that whenever Jesus came in contact with the dead, He restored life to them! He raised three people from the dead: Lazarus, Jairus’ daughter, and the widow’s son. In the miracle in our scripture passage I see the ...read more

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    Stewardship 3 - Finishing The Inside Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,233 views

    This is the third in a stewardship series but can be used stand alone. It investigates the stewardship lessons found in the giving of a poor widow.

    Building a Life of Christian Stewardship Pt 3 – Finishing the Inside Mark 12:41-44 We’ve spent the first two weeks of stewardship month dealing with the major portions of building this life of Christian Stewardship. First was the foundation established in God’s ownership and our management of His ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Don’t Give Up - For With Christ There Is Hope

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 2, 2010
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    The story of the raising from the dead of the Widow of Nain’s son gives us hope that with Jesus nothing is impossible

    The Raising of the Widow of Nain’s Son Maddy and I moved to Frisby from New Romney at the end of 2007 Story: As we were taking the bedroom apart, I was surprised to find a small basket underneath our bed with three eggs and £1000. I was a bit puzzled and so I called Maddy and asked her what this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Moved By Compassion Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,769 views

    Jesus reacted to the needs of a grieving widow with love and compassion. His words and actions transformed lives and honored God.

    Luke 7:11-17 “Moved by Compassion” INTRODUCTION When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul. Refrain: It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Juan J. Guerra avatar

    The Greatest Gift

    Contributed by Juan J. Guerra on Jun 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,734 views

    Christ meets the widow in Nain and doesn’t just look the other way like we are prone to do.

    THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL Announce and Read Text: Luke 7:12-15 Jesus had just come from Capernaum where he had seen great faith in the form of a centurion whose slave he healed. He walked into the town of Nain happy to see such faith and suddenly he is hit with compassion for a woman he didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Living On A Shoe String

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 3, 2018
     | 5,327 views

    Stewardship is not a mater of quantity but quality. The widow did not have much but Jesus said "she gave her all".

    Our text today depicts an event in the live of Jesus when He was just sitting back and observing people. He is not keeping tabs on what the people are putting to the treasury, but He is seeing the attitude of the spiritual heart of those who are bring their gifts to God. What is in our heart is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,175 views

    This sermon explores faith, obedience, and God's provision in desperate circumstances, using the story of a widow's interaction with the prophet Elisha.

    Welcome, beloved family, welcome. We gather here today, united in spirit and purpose, to delve into God's Word, to seek His wisdom, and to find comfort and guidance in His eternal truth. We stand on the precipice of a new day, a new week, a new opportunity to live out the love of Christ in our ...read more

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    The Resurrections Before The Resurrection (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 3, 2017
     | 7,776 views

    Last week we looked at Elijah resurrecting the widow's son. God did a miraculous work through his prophet to bring about a faith response from the widow. Today, we'll look at how God used Elijah's successor, Elisha, to accomplish another resurrection.

    THE RESURRECTIONS BEFORE THE RESURRECTION (part two) 2nd Kings 4:8-37 INTRODUCTION: In continuing the series on the resurrections that took place before Jesus' resurrection, last week we looked Elijah and the widow's son. God did a miraculous work through his prophet to bring about a faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    When God Shuts The Heavens To Speak To A Nation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 104 views

    1 Kings 17 shows us that in times of spiritual and economic famine, God is never without a voice or a plan. Elijah's boldness, the widow’s obedience, and God's miracles remind us that we serve a God who speaks, provides, tests, and resurrects.

    WHEN GOD SHUTS THE HEAVENS TO SPEAK TO A NATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:1-24 Supporting Texts: James 5:17-18; Psalm 33:18-19; Philippians 4:19; Hebrews 11:6; Luke 4:25-26 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 17 introduces us to one of the most powerful prophets in Scripture—Elijah the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    "Generosity Pays"

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 17,263 views

    The generosity of the widow Zarephath to the prophet Elijah was in direct response to the initiative of God. Our generosity to others should be of the same nature.

    Sermon.987 See O.T. Characters.017 “Generosity Pays” I Kings 17:7-24 The generosity of the widow of Zarephath to the prophet Elijah was in response to the initiative of God. Generosity is a virtue we should cherish, as well as it is a personal response to the initiative of God, and a reflection ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Living Beyond Yourself

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,358 views

    The widow of 2 Kings 4 found herself with empty vessels but great opportunity, she just did not know it in the beginning.

    2 Kings 4:1-7 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. 2 And Elisha said unto her, What ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal