Sermons on Widow Mite:

The Family Tree Of Jesus Part 1 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

· Tamar represents those who are forsaken and lonely · Rahab represents those who are fearful of the future

The Family Tree of Jesus Tamar and Rahab Matthew 1:1-17 INTRODUCTION: The Christmas season is upon us. For most of us that means Christmas cards, Christmas shopping, Christmas cooking, and, of course, Christmas trees. You might be surprised to discover that there was a Christmas tree ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bethany Road

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

The fifth sermon of a 2006 Lenten Series

Dramatic Introduction: ‘The Bethany Road’ written by Arden and Peter Mead and published by Creative Communications for the Parish, © 2004 (1) Sermon titles are a challenge for a pastor. There is an art to selecting a suitable title but it can be quite difficult to do so. Some pastors have simply ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Single And Living Strong

Contributed by Brad Rigney on May 28, 2006

This sermon looks at being Single and how those who are single can find contentment through Christ.

Single and Living Strong Message 1Cor. 7 Intro.: A. What is one of the largest segments in our society today? It’s not a particular ethnic group – it is not a socio-economic group – it’s not any particular occupational group… It is Single Adults! Statistics show that 43% of the adult ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-38

Denomination: Adventist

Still In The Beginning!

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Feb 24, 2007

For us to continue in the love God has shown us we must pass that love on to others. In Acts 6 we see love being passed on even before there were Elders in the church. In Acts 6 we see the church moving on a road map God had laid out for the new group o

Still in the Beginning! Back in Dec. I started a series of messages about being in a new beginning, and we still are. We have fallen short of goals we set but not in the spirit of which we set them. Weather, sickness, vacations, travel and priorities have slowed us down. Yes even discouragement has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Loves People More Than Anything

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 29, 2006

A sermon on Jesus healing the man with a withered, shriveled hand on the Sabbath- Luke 6:6-11. (Much material taken from Sermon Central Contributor Clark Tanner in "Christ: Compassionate". I reworked the outline)

Sermon for 6/25/2006 Luke 6:6-11 Introduction: Ron Ritchie- Some years ago we sent a team of men to minister at a Midwestern college. We were holding meetings in a large room in the women’s dormitory. There was a rule at that college that the girls had to be in their rooms at 10:30 pm. We were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Would God Say To Ryan & Trista About Marriage? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2004

Marriage is hard work.

God Speaks on Marriage Series What Would God Say to Ryan and Trista About Marriage? February 15, 2004 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: In December of last year, millions of people tuned into the The Bachelorette, Trista Rehn , a 29 year old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

I Have A Job For You Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 31, 2006

Stephen was called to ba Marter...To give his life for God. How can truth ruin your day?

I have a job for you Acts 6:1-8:1 Today we are taking a huge chunk of scripture and we are going to jump through it very quickly. In reality we are only going to highlight some of the really big things in this section. This block of scripture starts with an internal view of things happening ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Mountains God Calls Us To Climb

Contributed by Steve Kempton on Sep 22, 2006

Mountains in the Bible that God calls all leaders to climb. Clarity comes when you reach the summit

Mountains God calls us to Climb. I do believe that there is great benefit in being both real and completely honest about the reality of Pastoral life and all it’s expectations and challenges. All of the events of the last 10 years of ministry, both good and bad, has aided both my own personal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-4, Genesis 8:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy Heaping Handfuls

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage faith and to encourage continued faithfulness in the grace of giving.

"Happy Heaping Handfuls" 2 Cor. 9:7 "Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." Intro: Several months ago when I preached on tithing I determined in my heart to preach more faithfully the theme of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Second Home

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Sep 15, 2004

Celebacy is an acceptable lifestyle in God’s eyes

1 Corinthians 7:6-9 A Second Home Introduction A first grade teacher gave each child in her class the first half of a proverb. She then asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. Now, keep in mind that these are 6 year-olds who responded. [Power Point:] · Better to be safe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fathers

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jun 11, 2003

A Father’s Day messaage that explores the Bible meaning of "father".

Fathers This Father’s Day message looks at the biblical meaning of “father”. Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 4: 15 Our text reads: For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:15, John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Words From A Broken Record

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 8, 2003

Can we distinquish between what is important and unimportant? Do we spend our lives working for things that do not matter?

Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 I thought in my heart, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good." But that also proved to be meaningless. "Laughter," I said, "is foolish. And what does pleasure accomplish?" I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly-- my mind still guiding ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holistic Stewardship Series

Contributed by Justin Meek on Sep 6, 2003

Sermon two in stewardship series. Show what stewarship is an important part of our Christian lives.

Holistic Stewardship Text: Various 9/7/03 FFWB Louisville Introduction: A College student had the following message on his dorm answering machine: “Hi! This is Fred. If it’s the phone company, I sent the money. If it’s Mom or Dad, please send money. If it’s the financial office, you didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003

The message encourages people to have compassion on the hurting people they come in contact with.

The Good Samaritan Having Compassion Dr. Marty Baker / March 2, 2003 / Luke 10:30-35 "What do I owe you for that?" I often heard my Dad say those words whenever someone helped us along the way. He said that one night to a stranger that helped us change a flat tire on Interstate 26; he said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Church Of God

We Are Debtors

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Mar 11, 2002

We are indebted to God in many ways.

We Are Debtors! Scripture Reading: Matthew 22:15-22; Psalm 116:1-8,12-14 Scripture Text: Romans 8:10-12 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. [11] But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Church Of God