Sermons on Widow Of Zarephath:

Encouraging One Another

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

WE are commanded in God’s Word to encourage not discourage one another!

Encouraging One Another Judges 20:22 "And the people the men of Israel encouraged themselves (NIV one another), and set their battle again in array in the place where they put themselves in array the first day." To encourage ? to hearten; to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope; spur on; to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 20:22

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of Tithe Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

A scriptural look at tithing.

Stewardship of Tithe Mark 12:41-44 Tithing is always such a sensitive subject! Three Truths About Tithing I. Tithing Is Commanded By God Leviticus 27:30,32 "Ten percent of everything you harvest is holy and belongs to me, whether it grows in your fields or on your fruit trees...When you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Holiness

When You've Said Jesus You've Said It All!

Contributed by Dm Schnur on Mar 17, 2001

An Evagelistic, Faith building message on the name of Jesus and His power.

Is 9:6 — For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Mt 1:21 — And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:21

Down, But Not Out

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Dec 31, 2003

To learn that rejection does not equal failure.

The Message of Mark #15: Down, But Not Out Text: Mark 6:1-13 Thesis: To learn that rejection does not equal failure. Introduction: (1) Jesus had been experiencing great success with His teachings and healings. (2) He decides now to go back to His hometown with the hopes that He will likewise be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Pathway Home, Restoration"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 8, 2004

There are many people who, when confronted with sin, seem to shrug their shoulders and sigh away their sin by simply saying, "Oh well, I am sorry." Then, 1 John 1:9 is quoted, and nothing seems to change...

Title: "The Pathway Home, Restoration." Introduction: David said that his sin was "against the Lord." In Psalm 51, David said, "Against thee and thee only have I sinned." There are many people who, when confronted with sin, seem to shrug their shoulders and sigh away their sin by simply ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thermostat Or Themometer

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Oct 27, 2004

Are you a thermostat or a thermometer? Thermometers are required to tell the temperature around them. Thermostats are created to control the space around them. When tough times come, are you a person who remain joyful because you know that God has ever

Thermostat or a Thermometer? Ruth 1-4 When tough times come in our lives: I. Do not bail out. (1:16) a. Easy way vs. right way 1. The Easy exit looks good, but the stay is worth the wait. b. What would you have done? 1. Personally at that time of the story I would have definitely left ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Showed Up: So What?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

JESUS IS OUR SALVATION, THAT’S WHAT!

HE SHOWED UP: SO WHAT? LUKE 2: 21-39 DECEMBER 26, 2004 INTRODUCTION: MAKE CHRISTMAS MEMORABLE As one department store advertised in December of 1983 "Make this Christmas one you will not soon forget – charge everything!" SOURCE: Jeff Strite Contributed by: SermonCentralPRO DAD’S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Requires Your Tithe!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 6, 2005

Jesus says; If you want to be called great in the Kingdom Of God you must practice and teach His commandments, including the tithe.

Matthew 5:17-19 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Continuing In Revival

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 10, 2005

A message about keeping the spirit of revival alive after the meetings are over.

CONTINUING IN REVIVAL Acts 3:1-26 INTRO: What do we expect to happen after the revival services have ended? Is it back to business as usual? or, do we expect God to continue to do some great things in our lives and our Church? For some, you are glad that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Lies Of False Religion. Conclusion Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 29, 2005

Other lies state that Jesus did not bring forth a new Testament, AKA, Religion. These next verses prove that that statement is misleading. For without a New Testament the gentile race would have no chance for salvation.

The Lies of False Religion. Conclusion Lets look at these next verses and see what a false religion is. 1Jo 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of anti-christ, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Self/ Helper And Destructor

Contributed by Lisa Foy on Oct 24, 2005

We determine where we go in God and how we fall short of his glory.

Proverbs 25:11 "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." We are what determines where we go in God and how we fall short of his glory. God has your life’s plan mapped out before you are born. We are familiar with Jeremiah 1:5 "Before he formed thee he knew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Leave Narnia Series

Contributed by Tanner Smith on Nov 18, 2005

Part 4 of a 4 part series on CS Lewis’ book "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe."

Session #4- When You Leave Narnia Romans 12:1; Luke 21:1-4 TLTWATW: Ch. 15- mice chew rope for Aslan This sermon attempts to address the following questions: Do you believe God has called you to serve other people? Why or why not? Do people give you opportunities to serve? Do you take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Hand At Work Series

Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006

In Ruth chapter two we begin to see the hand of God at work in very visible ways!

God’s Hand at Work Ruth Chapter Two I. Introduction Someone has said that the book of Ruth begins with the death of a husband and ends with the birth of a baby. It is true that the book begins with sorrow and ends with joy! What got Ruth from sorrow to joy? Last week, we saw Ruth’s commitment. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Power

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Oct 15, 2006

Intercessory prayer brings power into the lives of those person/s we take time to pray for. Do you take time to pray "really pray" for those you know?? This message is to encourage prayer for those who stand in need of it most.

The Christians Prayer For Spiritual Power Intercessory Prayer Ephesians 3:14-21 Intro: Every Christian prays at some time or another in the course of their life, but this prayer for which Paul refers is not a bed time prayer, neither is it a meal time prayer of gratitude but a prayer for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Continuing In Revival

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

What do we expect to happen after the revival services have ended? This is a follow-up message coming out of revival.

CONTINUING IN REVIVAL Acts 3:1-26 INTRO: What do we expect to happen after the revival services have ended? Is it back to business as usual? or, do we expect God to continue to do some great things in our lives and our Church? For some, you are glad that the revival services have ended. You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist