SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on The Widows Offering:

showing 886-900 of 88,304
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    I Am, Fear Not Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2023
     | 921 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "the One Who Offers Peace Is The One Who Has Been Through The Most"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 16, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,442 views

    A sermon about finding the only true peace in Christ.

    “The One Who Offers Peace is the One Who has been through the Most” John 20:19-31 Last Thursday, I woke to the news that, in the past 4 weeks 22 million people have lost their jobs. At the same time, The American Psychiatric Association has come out with a new poll which states that nearly half ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 25 – Do Not Keep Sinning For Judgment Comes – Worthless Offerings Are Unacceptable Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024
     | 619 views

    The efforts of sinful man to obtain his own acceptance with God is no more than sin wanting to shake hands with holiness and to say, “We are the same, just a bit different in appearance.” Judah was found wanting, wicked and ready for judgement. God gave them to Babylon.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 25 – DO NOT KEEP SINNING FOR JUDGMENT COMES – WORTHLESS OFFERINGS ARE UNACCEPTABLE PART 25 - Jeremiah 6:20-30 CHAPTER 6 [A]. THE WILFUL REJECTION OF THE PEOPLE TO GOD’S CALLING IN THEIR LIVES (a). VERSE 20 - WORTHLESS AND INSINCERE OFFERINGS ARE NOT ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Breaking Out Of Debtor's Prison

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 167 ratings
     | 19,702 views

    A biblical widow listened to the advice of Elisha to get out of debt. The techniques that she used can get us out of debt too.

    March 18, 2001 2 Kings 4:1-7 “Breaking out of debtor’s prison” INTRODUCTION In the American religion of materialism, there are two words more sacred than any other: "Charge it!" Yet, consider the following two scenarios in evaluating the intelligence of using plastic: 1. Ellin is 30 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Williams III avatar

    Quenching Our Thirst

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,636 views

    This sermon is about finding fulfillment in the salvation that Jesus Christ offers us as opposed to the mirages that the world offers.

    QUENCHING OUR THIRST Text: John 4:4-42 I once read a newspaper article about how a criminal on the run gave himself up because he was thirsty. The police had apparently surrounded this man so that his options of getting away were no longer possible. The police used wisdom when it came ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • James May avatar

    Don't Eat Your Seed

    Contributed by James May on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 26,308 views

    The little cake that the widow of Zarephath gave to Elijah was the first fruits of her labor and the seed from which every blessing came into her life.

    DON’T EAT YOUR SEED by Pastor James May 1 Kings 17:8-24 1 Kings 17:8-9, "And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee." Zarephath means smelting-shop, "a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Mothers Day: Faith: Mother's Day Flour

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 11, 2007
    based on 76 ratings
     | 52,513 views

    This widow starts off with a tiny sparkle of faith and instead of holding on to what little she has - she let’s go, and the rest is history.

    Today on Mother’s Day, we are going to look at a woman of faith. This woman in our Scripture doesn’t start out as a woman of faith, but she sure ends up a woman of faith….and that is what we need to start with this morning: Whoever you are, and whatever your faith is like – to end up as a person of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Welch avatar

    Lessons At Zarephath Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018
     | 8,758 views

    Message 3 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message explores the lessons learned during his ministry to the widow and her son at Zarepath.

    Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #3 “Lessons at Zarephath” Introduction Observing God’s interaction with Elijah and Elijah’s spiritual journey in his day provides insight and principles for us in our day which is not unlike what Elijah faced. The periods in Elijah’s life follow a definite ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Push Through - Praying With Persistence Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,388 views

    God is moved to action through our persistent prayers offered up to him!

    TEXT: Luke 18:1-8 TITLE: Praying with Excellence - P.U.S.H. Through (praying with PERSISTENCE) SERIES: Being the Church with Excellence! TOPIC: Persistence in prayer OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 17, 2013 PROP.: God is moved to action through our persistent prayers offered up to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Generosity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,844 views

    Generosity is one of the characteristics of a person who is a disciple of Jesus Christ.

    Mark 12-41-44 "Generosity" INTRODUCTION We're rather shy when it comes to talking about money--no, that is really right. We are really scared when it comes to talking about money. We don't want to have people know how much money we have, how much money we make, or credit card balance, or ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Running On Empty

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 137 ratings
     | 36,324 views

    Take a moment with this widow and learn SOMETHING about NOTHING...it will mean EVERYTHING to you! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Running on Empty II Kings 4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RunningOnEmpty.html Do you clean your plate? At a restaurant, do you feel compelled to suck down your soda before you leave and get the last bit you paid for? Do you scrape out that one ravioli stuck in the can? How about cereal or ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    A Dead End Short Cut Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 20, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,779 views

    Elimelech takes a spiritual short-cut that ultimately leads to Naomi becoming a widow in a foreign land. Short cuts never work out.

    Message Ruth 1:1-5 “A Dead-End Short Cut”. We have all done it haven’t we. You’re driving to a specific destination and someone says, “I know a shortcut!” Do you really? Often your first instinct is to stick with what you know, stay on the regular path. But sometimes you think, “Why not?” Why ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Increase In My Hands

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 2, 2025
     | 458 views

    Just as the widow of Zarephath experienced divine provision in the midst of famine, God is able to cause increase to flow into your hands, no matter the circumstances.

    INCREASE IN MY HANDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:12-16 "And she said, As the Lord thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Pure Religion: Doing God's Word

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,285 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    The Elect Are Not Deceived

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 27, 2023
     | 1,323 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist