Sermons on Widow At Zarephath:

The Life Of Cornelius Pt 1

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008

Cornelius was: 1. Known by MEN (reputation) 2. Known to GOD(righteous) 3. No PARTIALITY with God (represented)

Open with Prayer For Garcia Family… Getting back to Character Studies… Today is Cornelius………. Acts 10:1-4 = read & pray Life Lessons From The Life of Cornelius: 1. KNOWN BY MEN = (REPUTATION) Acts 10:1-2, 22-27 Cornelius was a man well loved and respected by his community. the book of acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Needs It - Palm Sunday

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 15, 2021

In Luke 19:31-34 we see a man give permission for Jesus to use his donkey. In this small act, he was able to play a role in what God was doing on the earth. Will we surrender all because "the Lord needs it" and be a tool in His hand as well?

Have you ever been in a situation where you really needed some help? The situation had just gotten out of hand. It was too difficult, too painful, you were trapped and there was nothing you could do about it. You really needed someone who could come into your situation and make things right. That ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Luke 19:28-38

Responses To Those Who Doubt Jesus's Resurrection

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 15, 2022

Some people today still doubt whether Jesus really rose from His death. This sermon responds to some of their arguments biblically and logically.

Today Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Christ Jesus. Three days after Jesus died, He rose again. This event never happened to anybody else. The Bible recorded some people who lived again after someone prayed for them, like the son of a widow in Zarephath (1 Kings 17), ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:9, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Colossians 1:18, Matthew 28:11-15, 1 Corinthians 15:14, John 19:33-34, John 19:38-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gratitude PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

Explores the power of gratitude and God's ability to multiply our offerings, using the miracle of feeding the five thousand as an example.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a wonderful day to gather together, isn't it? To be here in this sanctuary, surrounded by familiar faces, warmed by shared smiles. What a blessing it is to be in fellowship with one another. We are here today to take comfort in the Word of God, to find hope and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Topics: Giving Thanks

Fiery Prophet Elijah Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 20, 2024

Elijah was an ordinary human being but was a powerful Man of God, prophet of God. He was demanding prophet, but was demeaning sometimes. However he was deemed to be prophet of his days. Where are those Elijah’s today?

Theme: Fiery Prophet Text: 1 Kings 17:1-6   Greetings: The Lord is good; and His love endures forever! Introduction Elijah means ‘Yahweh is my God’. He is known as Eliyyahu in Hebrew, and Elias in Greek. The feminine name is Eliana. Elijah lived during the ninth century B.C. He appears 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Breaking Free From Bondage

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

Bondage is any condition that keeps a person in captivity, preventing them from fulfilling God’s purpose for their life. It manifests in various forms, including spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, financial, social, and generational bondages.

BREAKING FREE FROM BONDAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 8:36 – "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1, Galatians 5:1, Romans 8:1-2 INTRODUCTION Bondage is any condition that keeps a person in captivity, preventing ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, Isaiah 61:1, Galatians 5:1, Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Promise Giving

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2001

Faith/Promise Giving vs. Abundance Giving

Sermon for 5/6/2001 Promise Giving Luke 6:38 and Mark 12:41-44 ** Thanks to Don Robinson for his sermon on Promise Giving (Luke 6:38) on SermonCentral that provided the outline for this sermon Introduction: A. Bob Russell, the minister at Southeast Christian in Louisville, said that in the early ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Year C, Proper 5. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 26, 2025

Not used this year.

1 Kings 17:8-24, Psalm 146:1-10, 1 Kings 17:17-24, Psalm 30:1-12, Galatians 1:11-24, Luke 7:11-17. A). THE WIDOW AND THE PROPHET. 1 Kings 17:8-24. “Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24, Psalm 146:1-10, 1 Kings 17:17-24, Psalm 30:1-12, Galatians 1:11-24, Luke 7:11-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unjust Judge Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 10, 2009

This parable is about persistence in praying but not about praying the same prayer persistently to get what we want. It is about sticking with prayer and with God no matter what!

The Parables of Jesus The Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 August 9, 2009 Here we have another parable with a theme of prayer. Like the parable of the BFF @ midnight, this parable is NOT praying the persistently the same prayer badgering God to get what we desire. In fact, NO WHERE in scripture is this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Persistence In Prayer

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 12, 2010

In the Parable of the Persistent Widow, Jesus was training and preparing His disciples to “watch and pray.” Jesus was teaching His faithful about faith in Him, and the life of prayer, which flows from such faith.

Intro Jesus told His disciples a parable that they should always pray and not lose heart. Jesus was training and preparing them for when they would no longer see Him walk the earth but would, instead, have to “watch and pray.” Jesus was teaching His faithful about faith in Him, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Family Responsibility Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 22, 2014

Balancing the responsibility of the family and the church for vulnerable family members is discussed.

“If any believing woman has relatives who are widows, let her care for them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it may care for those who are truly widows.” [1] The Apostle admonished Timothy to instruct the congregation that they must assume responsibility for their own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Prime Your Pump

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 11, 2009

Can you just see a farmer staying in the middle of his field in October saying: “Oh Lord, I did not plant a thing this year, but if you give me a big crop this year, I’ll plant more than anybody next year"! Is not going to work. It’s the rule of sowing an

The Widow at Zarephath 1 Kings 17:10-16 (NIV) 10 So he (Elijah) went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a widow was there gathering sticks. He called to her and asked, "Would you bring me a little water in a jar so I may have a drink?" 11. As she was going to get it, he called, "And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

He Wants The Truth Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 31, 2012

Suppose some organization or person filmed your every action and thought. Would you like the film? Could you bear to watch it? Could you handle the truth about yourself? How are you at facing the truth?

“He’s Amazing: He Wants the Truth” Luke 4:14-30 There are tremendous concerns today about invasion of privacy. People fear the FBI and the CIA. We are reluctant to grant them powers that would enable them to gather information about us without our knowledge – although many suspect they may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Promises Kept

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Sep 30, 2008

We all make promises that seem to slip by before we can keep them. This sermon touches on this subject.

“Promises Kept” By Reverend Thomas F. Bracewell, OSL We have all made promises that we fully intended to keep that for some reason either beyond our power or within our power we did not. Sometimes there is a feeling of embarrassment in this situation and sometimes there is just an internal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: *other

The Restorer Of Hope Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2018

God is a Giver of life and a restorer of hope. Crisis in life pushes us to look up to God and help us know Him in ways we cannot otherwise.

We will continue our look at the ministry of Elisha in 2 Kings 4. • His ministry, in many ways, parallels that of Elijah in terms of the miracles that he performed. • The author penned down these miracles to show us that Elisha did indeed receive that double portion of Elijah’s spirit. Last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible