Sermons on The Widow From Zarephath:

From Disunity To Unity

Contributed by David Zachrich on Aug 9, 2023

How good if all fighting – disagreements, squabbles, arguments, conflicts and worse – ended because we understood the cost and consequences!

“If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If you are listened to, you have regained that one. … Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

From Despair To Delight

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 10, 2023

Watching television can be entertaining, but at the same time it can be very disconcerting to see what they do on a television program.

Illus: For example, John Wayne on his horse rides into a town that is filled with all kinds of major problems, and in a couple of hours he will clean that town up and make it a safe and decent place to live. The reason it is upsetting to watch such movies is because we find ourselves with major ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Recovering From Temptation

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 23, 2023

The message given to us in Psalm 32 is that there is greater joy in uncovering our sin and finding forgiveness than in trying to cover up our sin. And a right view of God allows us to do just that.

Anyone who has ever purchased a home knows that there is a big difference in what the buyer or the seller sees and what a certified home inspector sees. We may try to look beyond the things that appeal to us like the layout of the house, the size of the bedrooms, and so forth, and see a crack in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-7, Proverbs 3:11-12, Revelation 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

From Ordinary To Extraordinary

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 29, 2024

The best is yet to come

From Ordinary to extra ordinary ? Johns gospel is philosophical, polemic, practical and profound book ? It is one of the most loved gospels by Indian Christian theologians like Sadhu Sundhar Singh, Appasawmy, Bramanadha Upadhyay The main themes of John are Love, Light and Life ? During his ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Messengers From God Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Feb 10, 2024

We live in a time where we are told much about Angels, and yet most that is spoken of today is false.

“Messengers From God” Acts 1:9-11 We live in a time where we are told much about Angels, and yet most that is spoken of today is false. We will not take weeks to study Angels but we will look at them today because our text brings us in contact with “Messengers” that are from God. Acts 1:9 “And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Message From Galilee Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 15, 2024

Jesus proclaims a bold message from Galilee to "repent and believe the Good News!"

THERE IS A LOT GOING ON HERE! MARK TELLS US OF MANY EVENTS, BUT IN JUST A FEW WORDS. WE HEAR OF THE BAPTISM OF JESUS; THE FATHER’S AFFIRMATION AND AN IMMEDIATE TEST OUT IN THE DESERT FOR THE NEXT FORTY DAYS. THERE IS JUST A QUICK MENTION OF JOHN THE BAPTIST BEING IN PRISON AND THEN JESUS IS BACK IN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, Romans 5:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 29:10, John 3:30, Acts 20:21, Isaiah 55:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

From Why To What

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 21, 2024

The normal human response, “Why did this happen?” calls God to account. On the other hand, “What do you want me to do?” is an invitation for God to call us to account.

Sixty years ago President John Fitzgerald Kennedy sent a group of military advisors to a little country in the Far East that most Americans had never heard of. Their government was having some trouble with rebels and turned to the U.S. for help. Who else should they turn to? The United States was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 21, 2024

When you have failed, appreciate the past, stay faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. 17, no.3; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25, Hebrews 11:23, Acts 7:22, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

From Defeat To Victory Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

From Defeat to Victory

Psalm 4 1. David's Discouragement -1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. i. The Task in Prayer - Hear me when I call, ii. The Target in Prayer - O God of my righteousness iii. The Testimony - thou ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

From Prayer To Praise Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

From Prayer To Praise

Psalm 54 From Prayer To Praise 1. The Prayer of the Psalmist 1-3 i. The Person for Prayer - Save me, O ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

From Vexation To Victory Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

From Vexation to Victory

Psalm 73 From Vexation to Victory I. Asaph's Confusion - Over the Prosperity of the Wicked (1-12). Their Prosperity - 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. Their Peace - 4 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Oct 8, 2024

God doesn't want us to walk in fear, but to trust Jesus and let the peace of God rule in our hearts.

FROM FEAR TO FAITH A. The Nature of fear 1. Fear is the emotion brought on by a perceived danger or threat, real or perceived. 2. Fear is a good emotion to warn us, but on the negative side can also be debilitating, paralyzing, controlling and can bind us up. 3. There is also a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Bread From Heaven

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Nov 4, 2024

Understanding the dynamic truth of Bread from Heaven: Both manna and Jesus Himself

A. Manna: Bread from Heaven – Exodus 16 1. Two months into their journey out of bondage in Egypt, headed for the ‘Promised Land’ of Canaan, the children of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron. (Exodus 16:2-3) 2. The Lord said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you.” ~ ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

From Sorrow To Joy Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 12, 2024

Knowing Jesus brings joy. Joy that does not fade, nor can it be taken away.

From Sorrow to Joy Text: John 16:16-24 What is Joy? My Uncle used to ask people if they wanted to see a picture of his pride and joy, and of course, people being kind, would say, “Yeah, of course.” And he’d pull out a picture of Pride furniture wax and Joy dishwashing soap. But seriously, what ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24, John 20:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Born From Above

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 7, 2023

What does it mean to be born again? How are we born of water and the Spirit? Let’s understand the newness of a life in the Holy Spirit from John 3:1-17.

What does it mean to be born again? How are we born of water and the Spirit? Let’s understand the newness of a life in the Holy Spirit from John 3:1-17. Nicodemus There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. (John 3:1 NKJV) Nicodemus was a senator in the Jewish ruling ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist