Sermons on the widow: showing 991-1,005 of 10,749

Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Daniel Teberian on Mar 16, 2023

What does a true Christian look like? How do our actions reflect the faith that we have? How do our actions reflect the love of God?

If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. [James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27, Matthew 12:34, 1 John 4:7-8

When Everything Falls Apart Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how to navigate through life's challenges and hardships by exercising patient endurance as taught by Jesus, with a focus on the bleak future he predicted.

Welcome church! I want to start with a question today: do you know what a “first-world problem” is? First-world problems are small, relatively insignificant annoyances which irritate us. These are problems of affluence, not scarcity. Examples are: Starbucks makes your coffee wrong. Your favorite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Topics: Patient Endurance, Biblical Prophecy, Spiritual Strength

Jesus Sat Opposite The Treasury And Saw! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 2, 2013

During the first week of this month, I feel it is my duty to turn your eyes to God who has rocked you, comforted you and taken care of you thus far.

Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw! Mark 12:44”for they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all that she had, her whole livelihood." I have seen well educated people argue with vendors over silly things; during my train travel, I watched a middle aged ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discovering Your Destiny In Christ Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 11, 2016

God has a good plan for our lives and we can discover our destiny in Christ by making daily decisions in submission to His Word through the power of the Holy Spirit. This is the lesson we can learn from the last chapter of Ruth.

There is a vast difference between FATE and DESTINY. Fate is usually thought of as a predetermined course of events beyond the human control. A typical response of a person who believes in fate is resignation - if we can't change destiny, then why even try? Whatever happens, happens and we can't do ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Elijah's Depression

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 11, 2009

Beginning with a monologue that takes some poetic license as Elijah passes the mantle to Elisha, this teaching gives tips from a Biblical model on dealing with depression.

[This sermon began with a monologue. It presumed that Elijah needed to fill Elisha in on what had gone before. With dramatic license, it recounts what is in the Bible’s account, even though the Bible doesn’t specify that Elijah actually filled Elisha in or needed to fill Elisha in on Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: *other

God’s Method For Church Growth

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 30, 2022

In this sermon I want to show you GOD’S METHOD FOR CHURCH GROWTH.

Please notice, I said God’s Method For Church Growth. Before we get into God’s Method of Church growth let me talk to you about two MAN MADE METHODS FOR CHURCH GROWTH that is being used by liberal churches all over this nation. There are many ideas today about church growth, but some of these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Disciple Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 10, 2020

As we SUBMIT to God we can watch Him CHANGE the world around us.

Genuine Disciple Acts 9:36-43 Have you ever had a nickname? When I was growing up I had several nicknames: Child – Troy-Boy, Junior High – Wally; High School - Wal-man. On our mission trip last week Sarah Smith called me Roberto Budweiser, but that's another story. I’m sure at some point in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

Remaining Single

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

Statistics tell us that 37% of adults over 18 are single.

Statistics tell us that 37% of adults over 18 are single. During the average persons life a significant portion of their life will be spent as a single÷typically the first 25 years of life is spent as a single and perhaps for the last 10-15 of their lives. In spite of this many people take a dim ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure Giving! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 9, 2001

God will not merely judge us on the basis of what we gave but also on the basis of what we did with what we kept for ourselves.

"Treasure Giving!" " The 3 T’s - Time, Treasure, and Talent" series part 1 of 3 Text: Mark 12:41-44 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Feb. 4, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Mark 12:41-44 "Jesus sat down opposite the place ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Bible Church

Who Is My Next-Of-Kin?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 26, 2008

The world needs Boazes, who will see others as ntext-of-kin who create opportunities for ministry, not merely depersonalizing obligations.

It’s summertime, and various ones have been telling me about their vacations and their trips. One thing I keep hearing over and over again is the phrase, "family reunion". Lots and lots of you have attended family reunions. Now there are family reunions and there are family reunions. For Margaret ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Hope Seems Lost

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 27, 2011

This is a message that was preached at our local hospital. You don't have to live very long before your confronted with the reality of pain and suffering in our world. How do we make sense out of life when hope seems lost? A look at how God can work ev

When Hope Seems Lost - 1 Kings 17:17-24 - October 5, 2010 - Hospital Service Today I want to share with you a bit of a story from the life of a man by the name of Elijah. Elijah was what is called a prophet. And a prophet is a man, or a woman, to whom God has spoken in a special way and to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: *other

Simeon And Anna

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A look at a piece of the Christmas story that is often overlooked and how it shows us how to properly respond to Jesus..

-it’s that time of year again, Christmas. There is a certain something in the air, that joy of people cramming into crowded shopping malls to buy things they don’t want for people they don’t visit. Ah, how we honor our Lord. -but as we like to do every year, we’re going to go through the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Methodist

Seeing Properly Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014

Jesus cares how we view him, ourselves and our possessions.

• We value our vision. Seeing is important. • Many have had to experience, either for a temporary period, or in an advancing stage, life without good vision. • Part of that is getting old, I am learning. Just another inconvenience of living to be older. • A pastor went to a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Persistent Prayer Provides Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 1, 2007

An encouragement to pray consistently and never quit.

Persistent Prayer Provides Hope Part 1 of 4 in the series "A Time for Hope! Real Issues, Real Hope, Real Help!" We’re beginning a new series today that deals with hope. Hope is one of life’s most important possessions. Every one of us needs hope. Hope is what motivates us to get out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Tithing Brings

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 20, 2006

Scripture describing what tithing brings

Tithing Brings: Order and Wisdom to your finances and helps curb materialism. Mt 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: Mt 6:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Holiness