Sermons on Widows Mite:

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 19, 2009

Part 8 in a sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer. I used material from John MacArthur’s commentary on Matthew.

Give Us Our Daily Bread (Part 2) Luke 11:1-3 Intro. – The Lord’s Prayer teaches us many things. But when we consider this part of the prayer there are two lessons that we cannot afford to overlook: 1. Luke 18:1-8 records the parable of The Importunate Widow which teaches us prayer is a necessity. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 20, 2009

Part 9 in a series on the Lord’s Prayer

Give Us Our Daily Bread (Part 1) Luke 11:1-3 Intro. – There are many passages in the New Testament that relate to the subject of prayer. However there are three that I want to draw your attention to if I may: 1. Luke 18:1-8 records the parable of The Importunate Widow who found a way to handle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Christmas!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jan 7, 2009

What if there were no Christmas?

LUKE 2:1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Shadow Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Jan 28, 2009

Because we have been redeemed by God, not gold, God, through Peter, invites us to live differently--in the shadow of the Cross.

“In the Shadow of the Cross” I Peter 1:18-2:3 ‘Peter’s Principle’s’ Series January 25th, 2009 The cross: an instrument of torturous death—capital punishment—an inhumane way to die—one died bleeding and exposed to the elements—an object of ridicule. Jesus did all of that for us—a sinless lamb. He ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Limits Of Membership Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

Membership - choosing where to apply our freedom...To the kingdom of God.

Limits of membership In the past several weeks we have been discussing Christian freedom. We have examined Jesus’ and Paul’s words related to the subject and I have suggested that when each one speaks about Christian Freedom we can be sure that their use of the word is absolute…Free means free. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-6

Denomination: Congregational

Cultivate Gentleness & Kindness Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009

We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Gentleness & Kindness.

Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Gentleness/Kindness Galatians 5:22-25 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-2

Denomination: Foursquare

Inheritance

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2009

A sermon on our inheritance based on Ephesians 1:11

Sermon for 3/8/2009 Inheritance from Ephesians 1:7-12 Introduction: A. After weeks of getting the cold shoulder from his wife, an unhappy husband finally confronted her. "Admit it The only reason you married me is because my grandfather left me $10 million." "Don’t be ridiculous!" she yelled. "I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Windows Of Heaven

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 11, 2009

God opens the windows of heaven on our behalf. He has already done that on two major occasions and some day He is going to open the windows again.

The Windows of Heaven Malachi 3: 10-12 I LIKE WINDOWS. I wouldn’t live in a house without many of them. I wouldn’t want to work in an office or factory without them. Windows have two primary functions: to let light in and to let those who are inside see out. When I was a boy in grade ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Handling Anxiety In A Time Of Economic Crisis Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 22, 2009

In times and circumstances when we are tempted to worry Jesus gives us the cure: Stay focused on the Kingdom not the Calamity - Learn the value of contentment.

22.3.09 HANDLING ANXIETY IN A TIME OF ECONOMIC CRISIS Matthew 6:19-34 INTRO How many of you still buy and read a daily newspaper? Most of us keep up with the news one way or the other – either by listening to the radio or watching television news and in-depth reports. Also, increasing numbers of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Big Shoes To Fill

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 2, 2009

This sermon examines the phrase "as the Father has sent Me, I also send you." John 20:21

Have you ever struggled with a task that stretched your limits? Jesus gave Christians a task that will stretch your faith. However, the task is also inspiring. This task is outlined in John 20:19-22. “Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Together

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 8, 2009

Special sermon for a combined bilingual service at the University Church of Christ in Abilene, TX

The last few weeks have been different, to say the least. Three weeks ago today, my family and I were worshiping with the church in Córdoba, Argentina. A week ago today, I was on a trip for Herald of Truth to Matanzas, Cuba, worshiping with the brothers there and witnessing several dozen baptisms. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Reason We Live"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2009

A sermon for Easter.

The Reason We Live John 20:1-18 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org “Woman why are you crying?” the two angels asked Mary Magdalene. Perhaps we should ask ourselves this same question this morning. Because deep down inside, or perhaps right at the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 13, 2009

While judgment, salvation, discipleship, and the kingdom are elements of this story, this parable is about wealth. Jesus is concerned with the neglect of the poor because people are selfish with their wealth.

The Parables of Jesus The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 July 12, 2009 Now we turn to the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. It is true that this is parable about discipleship as well as the future kingdom. But it is a parable specifically about money. How discipleship impacts our use of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Plan B Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2008

Do you ever get into a situation where you are trying to follow God’s will but things just don’t seem to work out? If so, you are in good company. Find out how the Lord used a pinball to guide Paul, and you!

We’d love to get an email from God with our day all planned out but it doesn’t work that way. And so we seek God and move forward—only to run into road blocks and rivers and dead ends. So what gives? Does the fact that things don’t work out perfectly mean we don’t hear God or are somehow not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008

This sermon continues the "Marks of a Faithful Preacher" series by addressing the personal responsibilities and manner of a faithful pastor from 2 Timothy 4:3-5

Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 3 2 Timothy 4:3-5 INTRODUCTION A. A Call to Spiritual Commitment In 1 and 2 Timothy Paul gave a breadth of responsibility to Timothy. Timothy was to correct those who taught false doctrine. He was to call people to a pure heart, a good conscience, and a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational