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    Just Do Your Part! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    Explore the true essence of giving, serving, and obedience through the story of the humble widow in Mark 12:41-44, who gave all she had to the Lord despite her poverty.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful passage from the book of Mark that speaks volumes about the heart of giving, the power of serving, and the reward of obedience. It's a passage that tells the story of a humble widow who, in her poverty, gave all she had to the ...read more

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    Treating People Right Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
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    What is the appropriate response to bad leadership, or people that you have to correct that are older or younger than you? Find out - along with how Paul told Timothy to treat widows on the church payroll.

    Paul gives Timothy some pastoral advice on how to treat various groups in the body of Christ: older and younger men, older and younger women, widows - and then elders. Finally he gives Timothy some very personal advice. It’s possible that these two groups - widows and elders - were the focus of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Chronicle Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 30, 2016
     | 8,491 views

    This sermon explores Elijah's interactions with the widow of Zarephath, and we learn that God never abandons us, faith requires obedience, and to receive a blessing I must be a blessing. Faith was the key to Elijah's ministry.

    Hebrews 11 has been called God’s “Hall of Faith.” Like the Hall of Fame in sports or other arenas of life, Hebrews 11 gives us the names and tells us, if ever so briefly, what God’s people accomplished “by faith.” We hear such profound accomplishments ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Extravagant Giving

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 5, 2015
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    The stories of the two widows provide for us to understand and practice the spiritual discipline of giving. We serve a giving God, we are transformed through giving and giving brings balance and harmony in our lives.

    Scripture: Mark 12:38--44; 1 Kings 17:8-16 and Hebrews 9:24-28 Subject: Giving - Extravagant Giving Proposition: The two widows stories show us how to be extravagant givers. INTRO: Greetings in the name of our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ! This morning, November 8th is a special day ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A True Prophet Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 29, 2013
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    The prophet Elijah was God’s instrument to test this Gentile widow’s trust. It’s easier to be reminded of God’s promises than to act on them.

    As someone who has moved 27 times in my life, I know that God decides how long we remain in place. I received orders from the Pentagon, but I regarded them as from God. Elijah was directly told when to move. We, on the other hand, do not have supernatural guidance, or access to God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Most Overlooked Key To Church Growth Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,245 views

    Acts 6 tells us that after the church met the needs of its widows, the "disciples multiplied greatly". What caused this dramatic explosion of growth and what can we learn from that?

    Back in the 17th Century, there was a German preacher named August Francke. He had seen the homeless children in his city and was so moved by their living conditions that he decided to found an orphanage for them. But as is often the case with such ministries, money was always tight, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Watching For The Word

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 15, 2019
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     | 6,814 views

    Wait patiently, it will come to pass.

    WATCHING FOR THE WORD. Habakkuk 1:1-2:4. This is the oracle or “burden” which Habakkuk the prophet did “see” (Habakkuk 1:1). So, right from the top, we understand that the prophet’s patient waiting of Habakkuk 2:1 paid off. When Habakkuk speaks of his message as a burden, it is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obedience And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,088 views

    The point of this study is to see the necessity of obedience in this first matter (they were to do this so as to provide for the Levite, the stranger, the widow, and the orphan of those among them) before a prayer for blessing can be uttered by the Israel

    Introduction: Last Wednesday PM we examined what Deut. 26:1-11 teaches. We examined it from the perspective of giving thanks in prayer for all that the Lord has done for us. The Israelites here were to review their past history of how the LORD had rescued them and preserved them and brought them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Art Of Asking Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2007
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     | 4,613 views

    The parable of the unrighteous judge and persistent widow teaches us much about the need for persistence in prayer and how God moves in our lives to answer our prayer and bring about God’s will.

    Luke 18:1-8 “The Art of Asking” INTRODUCTION I received an E-mail message that contained a list of questions with no clear-cut answer. • Why do doctors and lawyers call what they do practice? • Why is abbreviation such a long word? • Why is a boxing ring square? • What was the best thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Promised Resurrection

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,539 views

    This funeral sermon is based on the story of the widow of Nain and the promsises of Jesus to enable us to live without fear because He has conquered death and freed us from Satan’s grip of fear.

    In Jesus Holy Name February 15, 2007 Text: Psalm 23:4 & I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Funeral Redeemer “The Promised Resurrection” In our liturgy for today we spoke the words of Jesus as recorded by the apostle John: “Jesus said, do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pray And Believe! Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,429 views

    Based on the Parable of the Persistent widow, this sermon encourages people to pray and pray and pray again. We preached these sermons in conjunction with the Pray 21 project that brings youth and adults together to pray for 21 days.

    BELIEVE AND PRAY! Believe and pray! This may sound backwards. Should we not pray believing that God will answer our prayers? Yes, but this simple little exercise of semantics puts the foundation of faith before the act of prayer. Many of us pray but few of us believe that our prayers will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Taking Care Of People In The Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,300 views

    Paul lists different people groups in the church and then advises Timothy how to treat them. 1- The older men 2- The younger men 3- The older women 4- The younger women 5- The widows

    INTRO.- We must admit there is a discrimination in our world: racial, political, religious, financial, and any other kind you want to talk about. ILL.- For example, I remember back when I was in elementary (or grade school, as we called it) that there were a few kids whom we considered to be less ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Bridling The Tongue

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,871 views

    The same tongue which responds to God’s manifest glories by blessing His holy name also denigrates the poor - the widow, the orphan, and the resident alien - who, like us, are made in His image.

    BRIDLING THE TONGUE. James 3:1-12. “If anyone thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is vain” (James 1:26). James 3:1. James begins his elucidation of this text with a warning against seeking pre-eminence amongst the brethren. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    How Much Longer Lord?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,783 views

    Her miracle made it's way to her didn't it? Was it late? Was it early? What route did it take? Who cares..it got there at the right time, just in time That's how God is..always on time! Amen?

    How Much Longer Lord? Mal 3:6 MSG 6-7"I am God— yes, I Am. I haven't changed. And because I haven't changed, you, the descendants of Jacob, haven't been destroyed. A lot of people like to think that God changes with time, but God is the only consistent that we have in this world and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pray Without Ceasing

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,851 views

    Luke included the Parable of the Unjust Judge to encourage the people. The parable is about waiting and not losing hope, heart or faith. If we pray earnestly, faithfully and regularly, Jesus will find faith when he does return.

    Have you ever wanted something so much that you kept asking for it time and time again until you finally got what you wanted? If so, you can understand how the widow in the Parable of the Unjust Judge felt. She kept going to the judge until he finally decided to hear her case. In Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican