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    Persistent Prayer Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,248 views

    This sermon will explore the importance of prayer in the Christian faith, emphasizing the need for patience, precision, and persistence, as exemplified by the widow in Luke 18.

    Welcome church! We’ve got an important message today about one of the fundamental aspects of the christian faith. And, as you can probably tell by the title graphics, we’re going to be talking about prayer. We all know that prayer is an important part of our faith. In fact, many of us will commit ...read more

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    Where Is Your Faith? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,101 views

    Explores the widow's offering in Mark 12:41-44, emphasizing the importance of faith, works, and healing in our relationship with God.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, unified in our shared faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to learn, to grow, and to be inspired by the Word of God. We are here to draw strength from each ...read more

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    Ruth - A Woman Of Character Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 187 ratings
     | 37,980 views

    Ruth, a pagan widow through her faith becomes the key to Israel’s future and to God’s plan of salvation for the world

    Today we continue our series on Heroes of Faith, characters from the Judges, though no longer from the book of Judges. But the setting of our story in that era is made clear in the opening verse of ch 1 of Ruth: "In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land." Our author ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Recognize God's Power In Your Life”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,156 views

    Through one of his many miracles Elijah leads the widow of Zarephath to trust the Word that he speaks as the LORD’s prophet.

    “What miraculous sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you?” Time and time again the Jews asked Jesus to perform miracles as a sign of his power and as proof of his claims. They implied that they would put their faith in him if he did a miracle at their request. But to those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Godly Financial Management Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2013
     | 5,280 views

    This message focuses on the rich man who asked Jesus what must he do to inherit eternal life and the widow's mite.

    Godly Financial Management Part 2 Paying God Part 4 Scriptures: Luke 18:18-25; 21:1-4; 2 Corinthians 9:7 Introduction: In my message last week I shared with you two situations Paul addressed as it related to the Gentiles and their relationship to the Law (which they did not have) and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What A Mother's Day!

    Contributed by James E. Parks on May 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,581 views

    Uses the story of Jesus' resurrection of the widow's son in Luke 7 to remind us of the joy and difficulty that can come on Mother's Day.

    Since today is Mother’s Day, I thought I would begin with some possibilities for a list called “Murphy’s Laws of Parenting.” Murphy’s law is the idea that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. So these are kind of some laws of how things can go wrong for moms or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    It's Never To Late To Return To Go Home

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018
     | 13,710 views

    Naomi a widow and childless, and grieving the death of her husband and two sons, she now gives thought to return to her homeland.

    Studies in the Book of Ruth “It Never Too Late To Go Home.” Ruth 1:6-21 “Have you ever experienced disappointment with God? It happens when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am, Fear Not Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2023
     | 947 views

    All resources are finite, and so when food and other sustenance was given to the Christian community’s widows, the goods ran out.

    Saturday of the 2nd Week in Easter 2023 There are some things that human beings do without thinking very long or hard before doing them. You can imagine the power and gas going off in a severe winter storm and then burning clothes and furniture in the fireplace to keep warm. Or one might find a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    And Still, She Gives: Mark 12:41-44

    Contributed by Christopher Metze on Jul 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 290 views

    Jesus praises the widow not to excuse injustice—but to highlight sacrificial giving and inspire resilient faithfulness in a world that desperately needs it.

    A poor widow stands in the temple, clutching two small coins in her hand. The coins amount to only a quarter of a day’s wage, and though they are all she has, she still intends to give them as her offering. She may feel exposed—perhaps even small—surrounded by others with far greater wealth to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Standing Up For God - More Than Enough Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 20,650 views

    Many times it’s difficult to stand up for God... especially when it comes to the matter of our giving. (Offering was taken after sermon and the offering increased significantly over the Sunday before)

    OPEN: The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to, after the worship service, ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pure Religion: Doing God's Word

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,312 views

    It is amazing how much the Bible has to say about the Poor.

    PURE RELIGION: DOING GOD’S WORD. James 1:22; James 1:27. A. James 1:22 - “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” 1. Be careful how you hear. Jesus says: ‘Who hath ears to hear, let him hear’ (Matthew 13:9). 2. But it is not enough only to hear. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Brings A Smile To God's Face?

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 8, 2018
     | 7,146 views

    A sermon in the character of an observer who was seeing the events that unfolded in Mark 12:38-44, where he see the difference between the religious rulers and the widow, and we explore not only what this means for us but what this story reveals about God.

    I will never forget that day. I was sitting near the back waiting to worship and out of the corner of my eye I could the one everyone was talking about. This is the one who was challenging some of the religious authorities, not with violence but with love and something called grace. And there ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Parable Of The Unjust Judge & The Friend At Night: Never Give Up Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022
     | 2,549 views

    The question I want you considering as we discuss the scriptures today is: Am I persistent and determined in my walk with God? Do I pray and never give up?

    “In 1972, NASA launched the exploratory space probe Pioneer 10. According to Leon Jaroff in Time, the satellite's primary mission was to reach Jupiter, photograph the planet and its moons, and beam data to earth about Jupiter's magnetic field, radiation belts, and atmosphere. Pioneer 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Elect Are Not Deceived

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 27, 2023
     | 1,344 views

    Jesus taught us to pray for free and not all is real that you see. James says why we do not receive.

    Mat 24:24  For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.  2Th 2:8  And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "Do Not Despise The Day Of Small Beginnings.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,698 views

    This timely message encourages believers to embrace their unique callings, regardless of how small or unnoticed they may appear. It reassures them that every prayer offered and every act of kindness extended contributes to a greater cause when aligned with God's purpose and will.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENECES (Zechariah 4:10) "For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice and and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal