Sermons on The Widows Son:

Baccalaureate Address Class Of 2004

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

This is the baccalaureate address I gave to my son’s high school graduating class of 2004.

Baccalaureate Service 05/20/2004 Graduates, In a few short days, you will be busy doing something you have looked forward to for a long time; no, not graduate, not get out of school, and not leave home. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Congregational

"What's So Amazing About Grace?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 17, 2008

Two points: What the prodigal son expected: disgrace. What the prodigal son received: grace!

Title: “What is so Amazing about Grace?” Introduction: What is grace? I sang the song, "When God Ran," in Church on Sunday morning. Here are some of its’ words: Then he ran to me. He took me in his arms, held my head to his chest, said “My Son’s come home again!” He lifted my face, wiped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Trust God To Help You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon explores harnessing hope in adversity, guided by God's love and power, as illustrated in the Gospel of Luke's account of Jesus' miracle in Nain.

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, it's a joy to see your familiar faces and to share in this sacred space of fellowship and faith. We're here to delve into the deep well of God's Word, to seek wisdom and understanding, to find comfort and strength. And today, we turn our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Topics: God's Help

Why Does The Government Do More Than The Church To Help The Poor? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 26, 2015

This passage on the care of widows opens up a larger question: what's the place the church should have in the care of the poor (versus the place the government should have)?

THE POINT OF THE PASSAGE: Taking care of the needy widows was a big deal in the early church. - There was a different societal structure and a lack of social safety net back then. The church stepped in to help. - Unpack some of the passage. - The passage raises a more general question: why ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Week That Changed The World: The Day Jesus Saw The Downfall Of Apostate Religion Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 15, 2021

Jesus finished His final day of public ministry. He taught the crowds in the Temple, confronted difficult questions, and then left for good. The Temple and its religious system was corrupt, useless, and irredeemable, and would be judged by God.

Mark 12:28-44 gives us details about the final day of Jesus' public ministry and HIs departure from the Temple. He will go to the Mount of Olives and present to His astonished disciples the reality of what is to come in the future, and it does not involve a new Israel free from Rome, nor the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46, Mark 12:28-44, Luke 10:25-28, Luke 20:41-47, Luke 21:1-4, Matthew 23:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Persistently Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006

This odd parable about a widow and a judge shows us why we’re to pray persistently as the end approaches -- so we won’t give up!

¡§Pray Persistently¡¨ (Luke 18:1-8) Who knows what this picture is? Yep, you guessed it ¡V it is my fire pit! [SHOW PICTURE] And if you recall, a few months back I taught you how to pray (from Luke 11) and I used this fire pit as an example, remember? You¡¦re saying, ¡§Who could forget!¡¨ The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Justice And Quickly Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 5, 2011

The Parable of the Persistant Widow. God does not judge like the human judge. He does what is right and quickly, there’s no back log and no need for a bribe!

The Parable of the Persistent Widow; Luke18:1-8. Jesus taught his disciples how to pray, we have the Lords Prayer as an example of prayer. We also have in Luke’s gospel a little parable about prayer. Jesus uses the story of an un-just judge and a persistently annoying widow woman to make his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

More Than Enough!

Contributed by Dr. Tony Young Jr. on Mar 11, 2022

Pastor TB Young shares an encouraging message on how a poverty-stricken window cries out and leaves having NOT ENOUGH and enters into a new destiny of having MORE THAN ENOUGH. God wants to do the same thing for you and your family.

GREETINGS PRAYER TEXT: 2 Kings 4:1-7 2Kings 4:1 ¶ A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, "Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Provides In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 22, 2017

Part 4 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha"

The brief account of the widow’s oil illustrates Yahweh’s blessing of those who are faithful to the Mosaic Law. Yahweh provides a means of income for the widow, a “pastor’s wife,” and her family. In the miracle of the widow’s oil, we learn valuable lessons on how to receive God’s blessing of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Leviticus 25:39, Micah 2:9, Psalm 121:1, James 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Unconventional Reach

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 14, 2019

Jesus shares three stories to show how much every person matters to God. Jesus calls us to repent and return to him, love people he loves, and celebrate with heaven when lost people are found.

Luke 15:1-10 God’s Unconventional Reach Have you ever lost anything? It’s really irritating, isn’t it? Losing car keys, losing your wallet, losing your cell phone. They make devices to ping all these things, but I’m sure I would probably lose that, too! Luke chapter 15 is all about lost things, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Luke 15:11-32, Ezekiel 34:11-16, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequence Of Denial And Choosing Hell By Rejecting Jesus. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 13, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on the dangers of rejecting Jesus.

In a world where truth is often compromised, one fundamental choice remains: acknowledging Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The Bible clearly warns that denying Jesus has severe consequences, leading to eternal separation from God in hell. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:33, John 1:12, Mark 8:38

What You Do Have?

Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 21, 2019

Your Next Blessing May Just Be In Your House

WHAT YOU DO HAVE 2 Kings 4:1-7 No one has everything they need. This applies to both the natural and spiritual realms. No one is perfect yet. We all have problems and experience lack in some way. Everyone has areas of weakness. But if we focus on our insufficiencies, we won’t recognize and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Manifesting Sonship

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

This world is waiting for the manifestation of The Sons of God. Where are they? will the real Sons of God please stand up?.

(Rom 8:19) For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. Manifestation: An indication of the existence, reality, or presence of something: One of the forms in which someone or something, such as a person, a divine being, or an idea, is revealed. (1. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 6 - Matthew 10:5-6 - A Bigoted Woman, Dogs And A Second Chance! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 4, 2010

Gordon Brown, Englands Prime Minister describes a widow as a "BIGOTED WOMAN". Jesus calls a Samaritan woman A DOG. The Disciples are told to go ONLY to Israel. Is Jesus a Racist?

Part 6 - Matthew 10:5-6 - A BIGOTED WOMAN, DOGS AND A SECOND CHANCE! Gordon Brown, Englands Prime Minister described a widow as a "BIGOTED WOMAN" recently. He meant it to be a private comment but was picked up by a microphone he was wearing. Mrs Duffy asked some questions to Mr Brown regarding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Second Chance For The Human Race

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 22, 2016

Adam, son of God, failed in the Garden. Israel, son of God, rebelled in the wilderness. Jesus the Son of God, on behalf of us all, won the battle against temptation in the wilderness. Believers in Jesus are also called sons of God, so how must we live?

A SECOND CHANCE FOR THE HUMAN RACE. Luke 4:1-13. Man was always going to get a second chance after the Fall of Adam. God made a promise concerning the seed of the woman (Genesis 3:15), and ‘that seed was Christ’ (cf. Galatians 3:16; Galatians 3:29). We see in the temptation of Jesus a new Adam ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational