Sermons on Widow Of Nain:

Guidelines For Christianity: Fruit Of Kindness

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 30, 2015

The Lord wants to make a difference in our world today through our acts of kindness.

Mamie Adams always went to a certain branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were always friendly. One day, she went there to buy stamps and the lines were very long. Someone told her that there was no need to wait in line...because there was a stamp machine in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

He Heals The Broken Hearted

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 25, 2021

Many people experience tragedies that cripple them emotionally & spiritually. They accept the idea that they will always be crippled. But Jesus came to heal the broken hearted and even to do a heart transplant. There is hope!

HE HEALS THE BROKEN HEARTED Isa. 61:1, NKJV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ALL TO CHARITY 1. When Mr. Blodgett won 25 thousand dollars on a TV game show, the master of ceremonies asked him what he was going to do with the money. 2. He replied, "It will probably all go to charity." The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1, Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Just Remember The Past, Look To The Future

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 31, 2022

Isaiah tells the Israelites to forget the Exodus, looking forward to the new thing - Jesus.

4.3.22 Isaiah 43:16-21 16 This is what the LORD says, who makes a road through the sea and a path through mighty waters, 17 who brings out the chariot and the horses, the army and the strong warrior. They will all lie down together. They will not get up. They are extinguished. Like a wick ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Seven Churches-Sardis Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 4, 2026

The Lord didn't have much good to say about Sardis. Yet "even in Sardis", there were some genuine believers who wanted to live for our Lord, and did so!

The Seven Churches-Sardis Introduction: The year 1747, a park bench in Warsaw, Poland in the mid-1950’s, and a church in what’s now western Turkey. On the surface, there doesn’t seem to be a common thread, but the truth is that all of these refer to the church in Sardis. This church is the fifth ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Undeniable Proof: Jesus Is God's One And Only Son Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Apr 3, 2025

John the Baptist struggled with his faith in Jesus as the final chapters of his life were closing. Do strong believers doubt? Does Jesus have an answer for our doubts? He answered John's doubts with undeniable proof that He is God's One and Only Son.

In Egypt’s “Valley of the Kings” the French Archeologist; Victor Larae discovered and excavated the tomb of Amenhotep II who was the Pharoah of the Exodus that experienced the plagues and was likely drown in the Red Sea with the rest of the Egyptian army. This tomb was found in when the corridor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Real Superman

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on May 14, 2025

Those in my age range might remember these words: “Look! Up in the sky. It’s a bird. It’s a plane. Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!”

JESUS CHRIST: THE REAL SUPERMAN! TEXT: Philippians 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION: Those in my age range might remember these words: “Look! Up in the sky. It’s a bird. It’s a plane. Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!” “Yes, it's ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Women Accompanying Jesus

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 11, 2014

An analysis of the short summary of Jesus' ministry in Luke 8:1-3 will teach us some key principles for ministry.

Scripture Jesus began his public ministry in the northern part of Israel, in the region known as Galilee. Some Bible scholars say that his ministry in this region lasted about 16 months. The Gospel writers did not record everything about Jesus’ ministry. In fact, Jesus’ ministry was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"God Has Come To Help His People."

Contributed by Paul Johnson on Sep 4, 2015

Words of Assurance given at a funeral of a young man who I did not know.

Grace and peace to all who have gathered this morning to remember, reflect and rejoice as we celebrate the life of Mr. J.R. Reid Franklin. This is a time to mourn because the earthly journey of someone so young has come to an end. But this is also a time to rejoice because to depart from the body ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Denomination: Methodist

Resurrection Power

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ - He became the "sacriface" for our sins.

Resurrection Power 1 Corinthians 15:3-23 I. Introduction INTRO.- ILL.- In 1173 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing eight-story bell tower for the Cathedral of the city ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Mundane To Miracle

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Nov 30, 2025

When we learn to welcome God into the interruptions of our everyday life, He takes what feels ordinary and unexpected and turns it into something supernatural.

Expected the Unexpected — Week 1: From Mundane to Mircale (• Bible Engagement Live, Volume 4) Theme: When we learn to welcome God into the interruptions of our everyday life, He takes what feels ordinary and unexpected and turns it into something supernatural. INTRODUCTION Good morning, church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith In A Famine

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Oct 9, 2010

Examine the faith of the widow woman that took care of Elijah. 1. Pressing Circumstances. 2. Personal Crisis. and 3. Prophetic Challenge. God tries our faith that we might try His faithfulness.

Faith In A Famine 1 Kings 17:1-24 Introduction: A Lack of Leadership. Ahab Rejected The Servant of God. Ahab Rejected The Sayings of God. Ahab Rejected The Strength of God. 1. Pressing Circumstances. A. Drinking at the Brook. B. Dryness at the Brook. 2. Personal Crisis. A. Starving in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is Not Our Cosmic Bell Hop"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 15, 2010

A sermon dealing with "the persistent widow", and thus our "requests" (as noted by C.S. Lewis and quoted by Dallas Willard in Divine Conspiracy. Jesus uses "contrast" to teach us about God's character and desire to answer our prayers and change our "worl

In Jesus Holy Name October 17, 2010 Text: Luke 18:1-8 Pentecost XXI - Redeemer “God is Not Our Cosmic Bellhop” Jesus told his disciples a parable. In our journey though the Gospel of Luke we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Fit: Values Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 23, 2011

If I say I value Christ, than I must value what He values. And Since Jesus values the most vulnerable, I must value the most vulnerable.

Getting Fit: Values James 1:26-27 Rev. Brian Bill 1/23/11 Since there was no school on Monday and Mondays are my day off, our family went ice skating in Bloomington. I’m still sore almost one week later. When we arrived we quickly realized that hundreds of others had the same idea as the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Shunammite Woman’s Son

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

The Shunammite Woman’s son. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Kings chapter 4 verses 8-37. Ill: • An atheist was arguing with a Christian on the possibility of miracles. • Naturally, the atheist kept attacking the Christian on his view that miracles were possible. • After arguing for awhile, the atheist finally said to the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Vessel. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009

God wants empty vessels

Harry McCoy the pastor of Tanglewood Baptist Church. He had been there for about 9 years and was retiring because of health problems, preached that Sunday night at Tanglewood and they were going to be moving the next day and he passed away in his sleep that night. Verse 1-Your Servant Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist