Sermons on The Widows Guest House Part 3:

Best Seat In The House

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We should be willing to take a back seat so that God will lift us up.

Introduction: It’s only human nature for us to want to sit in the best seat in the house. At sporting events it’s the skybox seat, or the seat on the 50-yard line or the seat directly behind home plate, or a ringside seat at a boxing match. Those are the places that have the best view and carry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John Series Part 11 Revelation 2: Jesus Is Supreme Over God’s House Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 7, 2021

Jesus Christ has supremacy over God’s house, that is, over the temple or church. He alone has the right to rule and reign over God’s house.

Revelation 2: Jesus Is Supreme Over God’s House, 2:12–22 (2:12–22) Introduction: Jesus Christ has supremacy over God’s house, that is, over the temple or church. He alone has the right to rule and reign over God’s house. 1. Jesus left Cana (vv.12–13). 2. His discovery of evil in the temple ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

"the Widow's Might" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

Now there is a big connection I want you to understand today…and that is the connection between GIVING Jesus also made a connection between GIVING and FORGIVING in John 3:16. Throughout the remainder of this message this is the question I want to ask you to think about…

HEARTBEATS “The Widow’s Might” Mark 12: 41-44 Burt Reynolds once starred in a film titled “The End.” In the movie he decides to take his life by swimming as far as he can until he is completely exhausted and then not having the strength to get back he thought he would drown. But as he begins to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus At A Pharisee's House

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

The encounter Jesus had with a woman at a Pharisee’s house provides quite an interesting story.

Jesus At A Pharisee’s House Introduction: I love to read the stories of the people Jesus came across. In those stories we get a glimpse into the mind of God and see what really matters. We learn how we should treat others and we learn what is most important. I am convinced that one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Famine - Pt. 3 - Refusing Rations Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2017

Full lives. Full social calendars. Full houses. But if we are honest, most of us are also full of famine! Why?

Famine Pt. 3 - Refusing Rations I. Introduction I have challenged you to examine your own level of passion, pursuit and hunger for God. I told you that I believe we as a movement - Christianity - we are in the midst of a famine. However, I want to tell you that I believe the famine has come to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:5-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Innkeeper And His Guests Missed The First Advent Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 20, 2021

It would be tragic to leave Jesus out of Christmas 2021 because I am too busy or because I am so absorbed in my own little world. That’s what happened the First Christmas, and that same time have been happening in many homes Christmas after Christmas.

INTRODUCTION CUSTOM BLOCK Advent means the arrival; the appearance and that term is usually associated with someone who is notable. So, it is fair to say that those who lived in the times of the Old Testament were looking for the Advent (the coming, the appearance) of Christ. In fact, Advent is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Many Places In My Father's House PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Despite the difficulties we face in life, God's unconditional love is constant and He makes His home within us, making our journey worthwhile.

Good morning, family! You know, I was thumbing through a book by Max Lucado last night, and he said something that just lit up my heart. He wrote: "God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile" (Max Lucado, God's Inspirational Promises). Isn't ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23

Topics: Father's House

God's House Of Representatives

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 10, 2014

The church is God's "House" in this world. As ambassadors for Christ we represent him and are his image to people everywhere.

1. Benghazi I used to think being an Ambassador for the US would be a plush job -- until Benghazi. I realized that being an Ambassador may be prestigious when all goes well. However, it can be a dangerous, even deadly enterprise. 2. Yet, We are called to be ambassadors for God in our world. 3. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My House Shall Be Called A House Of Prayer? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 28, 2007

It’s time to stop playing and start praying.

“Has It Not Been Written: My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer?” Mark 11:17 Rev. Brian Bill 10/28/07 www.pontiacbible.org A preacher’s young daughter noticed that her father always paused and bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon. One day she asked him why. “Well, honey,” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:17

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering You Style (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

Some people, like the Samaritan woman, are very good at using the invitational approach. They might not be able to give a complete explanation of everything that Christ has done, but they can say, “Come, see a man…could this be the Christ?” Others, like

Discovering Your Style, Part 3 Rev. Brian Bill 3/11/01 Prayer. The woman in the drama is in desperate need of healing. She needs to know that in spite of all that has happened, she can experience the awesome power of God’s love and grace. There are people just like her all around us. Many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Revival Kings #3 Joash Series

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 4, 2002

Third part of a five part series on the Revivals that took place in Judah

THE REVIVAL KINGS #3 JOASH II CHRON. 23,24 THE KING WHO WAS INFLUENCED BY A GODLY MAN. Background As I mentioned previously in this series, after the reign of King Solomon the nation of Israel was divided into two kingdoms. Israel - the northern kingdom - ten of the twelve tribes Judah - the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Welcome In This House

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 29, 2019

Being a welcoming church is more than an abstract principle.

“So warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified” Romans 15:7 TLB Introduction: Being a welcoming church is more than an abstract principle. It’s more than words on paper. And so, what does it mean for us to be a people or a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of The First Disciples

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

Every Christian has a part to play.

THE CALL OF THE FIRST DISCIPLES. Mark 1:14-20. 1. The call of the Gospel (Mark 1:14-15) After Jesus’ baptism by John, and His successful wilderness encounter against Satan - this short passage introduces a seemingly ominous note to Mark’s gospel narrative: John was put in prison (Mark 1:14). ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No House Like God's House Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

No House like God's House

Psalm 132 No House like God's House 1. David's Afflictions - 1 Lord, remember David, and all his afflictions: 2. David's Agreements - 2 how he sware unto the Lord, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob; 3. David's Intentions - His Resolve - 3 surely I will not come ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

#3. The Arrow Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 6, 2004

Part 3 of a six part series. The third arrow has to do with being good stewards of what God has entrusted to us.

The foundational verses for this series on the seven arrows of obedience is Psalm 127:4 and I Sam. 15:22 A powerfull warrior of God always walk’s in obedience Psalm 127:4 "To obey is better than sacrifice." I Sam. 15:22 (Pastor Gomez used a real bow and arrow and shot it at a target about 40 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38-39, Luke 12:42-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational