Sermons on Widows Cry:

When Little Is Much

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is about God using what is little to do big things.

One think I like about this job is that I get to take a closer look at Bible stories I remember from when I was a kid in Sunday school. The stories always seem a little different than I remember. The passage that we are looking at today is one of those great stories that I remember from when I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Six Lessons From The Lives Of Cain And Abel

Contributed by William Mccaffery on Mar 16, 2006

The lives of Cain and Abel teach us some important lessons about ourselves and our spiritual lives.

Introduction: In Genesis 3 we have the root of sin; in Genesis 4 we see the fruit of sin The root of sin is disbelief and disobedience to God –God said, “Don’t eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” The serpent talked Eve into doubting God – and the result of her disbelief was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16, Genesis 4:4-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Woman Of Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 27, 2005

Part of the series "Miracles in Matthew" Jesus teaches two lessons at once, one about faith and one about loving others

A Woman of Faith Mt. Prospect High School music and band teacher David Morrison was named Saturday night to be the 2003 Illinois Teacher of the Year. In announcing Morrison’s selection, State Superintendent of Education Robert E. Schiller said, “Teachers with David’s strengths and dedication are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let's Take A Look At God

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 27, 2004

When you think of God, who or what do you think of? This sermon encourages the hearers to take a fresh look at the God of all creation.

“Let’s Take a Look at God” Zeph. 3:17 INTRO – When you think of God, who or what do you think of? What is your favorite name for Him? - Father - Lord - God - Savior - Redeemer Tonight, I want us to take a look at God. Not that we have never done this before, but let’s just gaze upon Him one ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Unbind Your Children

Contributed by Gerald Williams on Mar 2, 2003

Addresses inheritances, which are ment to bless descendents, but often end up tearing families apart

GOD ‘S WAY FOR HIS CHILDREN IS PROSPERITY. HE WANTS US TO HAVE AND HAVE IN ABUNDANCE. SO THAT WE CAN NOT ONLY PROVIDE FOR OUR NEEDS BUT HELP PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THOSE WHO WILL COME AFTER US ( children and grand children). BUT... EVERY DAY, PARENTS AND GRANDS DIE AND THEIR CHILDREN FIND ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22, John 10:10

Denomination: *other

Fasting

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Dec 30, 2012

There is a difference between Christians who pray and Christians who do not pray. There is also a difference between Christians who pray and Christians who fast and pray.

Fasting “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Advent 2 - (Love) 2008 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon for the second week of Advent focusing on "Love."

Isaiah 40:1-11 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice of one calling: "In the desert ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I'll Stick By You

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 15, 2007

You can tell who your friend is when you are in a pickle!

One of the great paradoxes of life is that - in order for new life to appear, then what formerly existed must be changed in some way or the other, or it must be completely destroyed. Jesus gave an example of this when he said that in order for a tree to grow, then the seed must first be buried and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

People Projects Series

Contributed by Caleb Anderson on Nov 7, 2016

No matter what you're doing… PEOPLE will have something to do with it. You might not think of yourself as a leader, but you influence someone.

The project is always about the people But you and I, as humans, can get lost in the project …lost in the PROFITS …lost in the politics …lost in the praise …and forget about the people No matter what you're doing… or what you want to do… PEOPLE will have ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-7

Denomination: *other

Brother Jesus

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Dec 3, 2020

God, in Jesus, identifies with us and reveals his love for us in as real and personal a way as possible. And the more we come to understand and appreciate the full humanity of Christ, the stronger our relationship with God will be.

Hebrews 2:10-18 (Read Hebrews 2:10-11, 14-18) In 1980 a woman named Rosie Ruiz ran the NY City Marathon and finished first in the Women’s Division--or so it seemed initially. After she received the star treatment at the finish line, though, some of the event staff realized that they hadn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

The Unstoppable God Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 30, 2025

While we often fight our daily battles as if the outcome is in doubt, Psalm 68 is a thunderous declaration that our King's victory is already complete.

The Unstoppable God: Marching with a Victorious King Introduction: The Victory Parade Good morning, church. There is a world of difference between reading about a historic battle in a history book and standing on the street during a victory parade. One is quiet information; the other is loud ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Climb Every Mountain

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 4, 2025

“Climb every mountain, Search high and low, Follow every byway, Every path you know."

Conrad Anker, an American rock climber, mountaineer and author once remarked: “The summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters.” Isaiah 40:4 reminds us: “Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:2, Micah 6:8, 2 Samuel 22:47, Genesis 2:4

Jonah Running From God Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004

Sermon 1 of 4 in a series on Jonah and God

Introduction: 1. I will admit that I’ve been looking forward to preaching this series of messages from the book of Jonah since I first came up with the idea in my sermon thinking last year. 2. Jonah is one of those books in the Bible that never fails to fascinate people. Perhaps it’s the idea of a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sufficient Provision Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 2, 2018

Message 32 from Philippians exploring Paul's testimony about how God fully provided for his personal and physical needs.

Chico Alliance Church May 7, 2017 “Sufficient Provision” Paul recorded some practical principles for maintaining the joy of the Lord no matter what, to the followers of Jesus living in the Greek city of Philippi. It seems these principles also apply to maintaining the peace and contentment of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20, 1 Corinthians 9:3-14, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9, Luke 12:19-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Fate Of The Selfish Rich Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018

Message 24 in our exposition of James where James excoriates the selfish rich.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Fate of the Selfish Rich” REVIEW this is our 24th excursion in front of the mirror of God’s word. James serves as a mirror to examine the true nature of our trust in God. So far, we have explored several life categories requiring a faith response. James ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance