Sermons on The Weeping Widow:

Fear, Love, Liberty

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2010

Independence Day 1986: Fear leads to oppression, and vice versa. We overcome our fears by discovering the love that empowers us in the sacrificial death of Christ.

I've noticed that what older people fear is very much like what small children fear. Older people fear going out alone into the darkness; they are afraid they cannot find their way, they are afraid they may have some kind of difficulty and will be vulnerable to people with evil intentions. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Dead Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012

James continues to remind us that faith is active. It is not mere mental assent but obediently imitating God by loving our neighbors.

1. Secret Service A man was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. (You know. The preacher’s job is to: shake them in, shake them up, and shake them out!) Well, he grabbed the guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Continuing The Journey

Contributed by Steve Wilson on May 10, 2012

We have an obligation to continue the Lord's mission on earth to reach our Jerusalem and beyond.

CONTINUING THE JOURNEY Luke 9:51 Introduction • This verse begins the last 6 months of Jesus ministry before He died on the cross for us. • From here through chapter 21 the emphasis shifts from miracles to parables, from deeds to words. • Everything about His life is centered on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Do About Abortion?

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 21, 2014

Christians respond to help the helpless because God rescued us. There is no one more helpless than a child whose mother has been told that the best thing that she can do is to have an abortion. What can we do to save those unborn children?

Today is Sanctity of Life Sunday. It has been 41 years since 1973 Since then, 57 million Abortions in the US It’s hard to talk about abortion and not get emotional. Our daughter and her husband are expecting a new baby. Their friends have a tiny newborn. We can’t imagine an unwanted ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s Up God! Part 3 Let Go And Let God Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Aug 25, 2013

Victory always comes as we trust God. We see throughout the Bible as people put their trust in God, God always came through.

WHAT’S UP GOD! Part 3 Let Go and Let God Galatians 6:9 (NKJV) 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9 (Message) So let's not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ Is Coming To Town

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 11, 2013

There is someone coming in red and white, but not Santa. It is Jesus in a white robe stained with blood.

Jesus Christ is Coming to Town John 12:9-19 It had since He had come to town. The last time he had been there a notable miracle had taken place. Lazarus, who had been dead for four days was raised from the dead at the command of Jesus. Jesus had raised Jairus’ daughter from the sleep of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Six Secrets To A Generous Life

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 9, 2012

How to enjoy giving.

“Six Secrets to a Generous Life” 2 Corinthians 9:1 For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: 2 For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Surrounded By God's Love Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 20, 2019

We may be out of His will but we are never outside of His love

“Surrounded By His Love” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 & David P. Nolte We are surrounded by many things of which we many not be aware. There are unseen bacteria, virus, and allergens that make us sick. There are invisible rays of light and unheard sound and radio waves all around us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Needs Intercessors

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 7, 2023

Here are examples of prayers that God answered and saved people from wrecks, overturned war battles, and stopped missionaries from being executed! Intercessory prayer works and God needs more intercessors so His will can be accomplished!

GOD NEEDS INTERCESSORS Ezekiel 22:30-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Country Church Stewardship 1. The pastor of a tiny country church was struggling with a shortage of tithes and offerings. One Sunday he announced, “Now, before we receive the offering, I would like to request that the person who ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On The Edge Of Nothingness

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 20, 2016

A sermon on the belief that there is nothing beyond a person's individual life. Then we discuss how David dealt with the nothingness and how this brought him to belief in God. Then we see how this influenced his life especially in regards to Goliath

HoHum: As Vice President, George Bush Sr. represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush noticed a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed. Just as the soldiers touched the lid, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In The Anointing

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 26, 2024

The Anointing does not point to the believer, but to God who empowers the believer. However, Jesus is the Anointed One, and you are a conduit for His power.

Opening illustration: At a remote underground church in the Middle East, our meeting started with exuberant worship. Many raised their hands, fell on their knees and faces, and sang joyously to the Lord. We witnessed many women crying out and weeping to God. After the sermon, as I stood behind the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That I May Know Him! Logos/Rhema

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 24, 2019

Is our desire to KNOW JESUS in a personal way. Two terms for God's word are powerful: LOGOS and RHEMA. We need both to full grow and understand the relationship with Jesus.

THAT I MAY KNOW HIM…Logos/Rhema By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I read a story from 100 years ago. A young student was studying ABRAHAM LINCOLN. The boy was reading all he could find to write a paper about Lincoln. The boy was talking to his grandfather about Lincoln. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13, Romans 10:8, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bereaved Christmas Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2025

Let's talk about good grief- 3 parts of good grief (Material adapted from Harold Keck at Seymour Heights Christian Church with his permission)

HoHum: Things will be different without my grandmother- another empty chair WBTU: Kyle David Matthews wrote a song and the Oak Ridge Boys recorded it in the early 2000’s. It’s called Inconvenient Christmas. This is more of a story than a song but here is the first part: Among the bills that ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:31-33, Psalm 130:5, Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Life In The New Community”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 12, 2025

The Beatitudes are written to the "new Christian community" Both the economiclly poor disciples and rich Pharisees disciples must now "live rightly" in the same community of faith. Different emphasis than in Matthew.

In Jesus Holy Name February 16, 2025 Luke 6:20,24 “Life in the New Community” If we are to understand these beatitudes in the Gospel of Luke there are some “first things first” we should know. 1) Luke is probably writing between 58 AD & 64 AD when the Apostle Paul is in prison in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20, Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

There’s More To The Story

Contributed by John Newton on Nov 19, 2023

It seems that John has finished writing his gospel. But no! He adds another chapter.

For the last couple of Sundays we’ve been reading from John 20—the beloved disciple’s dramatic account of Jesus’ resurrection. We’ve stood with Mary Magdalene weeping outside the empty tomb as she mistook the risen Jesus for the gardener. And we’ve been with the disciples in the upper room as they ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Episcopal