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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
The uniform doctrine of the New Testament is that marriage is a contract for life, between one man and one woman, unbreakable by the will of the parties or by any human authority; but the death of either party leaves the survivor free to marry another.
December 31, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 6.6: Concerning Widows Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.39-40 1 Cor 7.39-40 (KJV) 39 The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:39-40
Denomination: Baptist
The story of the widow's mite has been used to show Christians what their attitude toward giving should be. This message challenges that traditional and longstanding teaching.
Growing up I don’t think I heard a teaching about the widow’s mite that did not take the widow and make her the standard by which all of us are to give when it comes to our giving. “This poor widow woman came to the altar and gave her last mite. She did that for the Lord! What an example she is to ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:28-44, Leviticus 19:17-19, Matthew 6:1-2, Luke 20:39-47, Luke 21:1-5, Matthew 22:34-46, Matthew 23:1-14, Micah 6:6-8 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A study in the book of 2 Samuel 18: 1 – 33
2 Samuel 18: 1 – 33 The Widow Maker 18 And David numbered the people who were with him and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them. 2 Then David sent out one third of the people under the hand of Joab, one third under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, and ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
Should the congregation have an "Order of Widows" to serve within the assembly?
“Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years of age, having been the wife of one husband, and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:9-16
God has a claim on your life. He does not just claim a part of you for Himself. He claims all of you. He doesn’t just want part of you…He wants all of you.
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 sink under the water he changes his ...read more
The Widows Mite. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: Mark 12:38-44. This chapter closes with two warnings from the Lord: • A warning against the pride of the teachers of the law or Scribes (Mark 12:38-40) • And a warning against the pride of the rich (vv. 41-44). Quote C.S. Lewis: “A proud man is always looking ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:38-44
Denomination: Brethren
Irrespective of the quality or quantity, the condition of your heart confers value on your offering before God.
In Luke 21:1-4, Jesus Christ showed us a very significant aspect of acceptable offering. It was in the temple that He witnessed people giving their offerings and among the multitude was a poor widow who offered only two mites. Of these multitude, Jesus Christ adjudged the offering of the poor widow ...read more
Scripture: Luke 21:1-4
Denomination: Pentecostal
Widows have a special place in God's heart. When Paul was giving Timothy instructions about ministering to different groups in the church, he gave a lot of instructions about caring for widows.
Introduction: A. Once there was an elderly widow who had recently married a 4th husband. 1. A reporter saw the wedding announcement and was interested in her story, so she interviewed her. 2. The reporter asked her about the occupation of her newly acquired husband and she replied that he owned a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:3-16, Exodus 22:22-24, Isaiah 1:17
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This sermon encourages us to participate in God's purpose, perceive the divine in the mundane, and persist in devotion, inspired by the widow's offering in Mark 12.
Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it wonderful to be gathered here today, in this sacred space, where the whispers of God's love echo in our hearts and His grace wraps us like a warm blanket on a frosty morning? We are here to delve into the depths of His Word, to seek His wisdom, and to ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:41-44
Topics: Action, Responsibility
We live in a world filled with challenges and uncertainties; women of faith can find unshakeable strength in God.
We live in a world filled with challenges and uncertainties; women of faith can find unshakeable strength in God. The Bible reminds us that those who trust in Him are unstoppable. This sermon explores inspiring verses and heart-touching examples from the Bible of women whose faith and resilience ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 28:7, 1 Kings 17:8-16
A lot of Christian don’t like giving. Just like me, I do give to people if I have and I give my offering in church but I find it difficult paying my tithe
I have realised that the principle of giving is a powerful spiritual law that is guaranteed! Giving encompasses the following: 1. Giving tithes and offering 2. Giving to the needy 3. Giving to genuine pastors and ministers 4. Giving to widows and the elderly 5. Give to whoever God is leading ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-9
In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on God's provision for the righteous, examining the scriptural evidence and practical applications of this important truth.
As believers, we are often faced with challenges and uncertainties that can test our faith and trust in God. However, the Bible teaches us that God is a faithful and loving Father who always provides for His righteous people. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on God's ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, Exodus 16:1-36
This section of God's Word shows us how two people responded to a tragedy. One example comes from a widow whose son died. The other comes from one of the greatest prophets in the Old Testament, Elijah.
At some point it will likely happen to most of us. For each of us it will be different and yet the same. It will leave us with tears in our eyes and pain in our hearts. We call them tragedies—something that seems to turn our lives upside down. Because we live in a world stained by sin these ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24
Denomination: Lutheran
In times of scarcity or stress, two personalities respond: fear, the cup half empty; and faith, the cup half full.
A few moments ago we sang, "Drop Thy still dews of quietness, Till all our strivings cease; Take from our souls the strain and stress, And let our ordered lives confess The beauty of Thy peace." Those are beautiful words; they are lofty sentiments. But how? How can such things happen? In an ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24
Use what you have before you ask for more; put the work of the Lord first in your priorities; and expect the church itself to live in faith and with godly priorities.
It is very important to put first things first. It’s important to get things in the right order. If you don’t get first things first, life just does not work out right. For example, speech. Language is tricky, and if you don’t get the words in the right order, the meaning can be drastically ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16
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