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The Widow's Offering

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Jul 31, 2008

based on 10 ratings

| 18,220 views

Encouragement to use our abilities God has given us to serve Christ by serving others.

I was performing a wedding for a young couple. Before the wedding, the groom came to me and said, “Pastor, I will give you $100 if you change the wedding vows. When you get to the part to ask me to honor, love and obey, just leave that part out for me. Then, he handed me $100. During the wedding, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Widow At Zarephath

Contributed by Richard Francis on Mar 21, 2006

based on 154 ratings

| 41,046 views

This is a story of a mothers love, love that grovels in the dust for her child, love that gives away the last meal in faith, love that meets with God and finds his deliverance

Mothers Today is Mothers day, hope you remembered, as do the card companies they need your revenue – There is no special reference to a mothers day in the bible so why today? That’s a bit cynical but that’s the way the of world views today, profit, good chance to squeeze a few pounds out of them on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Widow's Mite Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 30, 2018

based on 3 ratings

| 32,243 views

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

The Widow Of Nain

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 7, 2007

based on 45 ratings

| 47,927 views

A sermon about this wonderful resurrection story in Scripture. Mainly focusing on the compassion of Jesus and how He cares for us. But also, how we should be moved by compassion to help those around us.

Introduction Read Text: Luke 7:11-17 Background Luke, the Physician, is always quick to show God’s compassion for human need. In Scripture, we have RECORDED where Jesus raised people from the dead. Lazarus is one that we are familiar with... And also Jairus’ daughter... I say “recorded” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Unmarried And Widows Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 21, 2018

| 4,244 views

In this passage the apostle develops guidelines for the unmarried and widows, the married believers, and mixed marriages. Some of the topics covered are; celibacy, chastity, marriage, stoicism, and virgins.

December 7, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 6.2: The Unmarried and Widows Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.8-16 1 Cor 7.8-16 (KJV) 8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Widow's Oil

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 12, 2009

based on 64 ratings

| 23,074 views

What can you bring to help build God’s kingdom? Bring what you have, bring what is available and bring what is empty.

A WIDOWS OIL How much is a bar of iron worth? A plain bar of iron is worth $5. The same bar of iron if made into horse shoes would be worth $50. If it were made into needles, it would be worth $5,000. If it were made into balance springs for fine Swiss watches, it would be worth $500,000. The raw ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Widow At Nain

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 6, 2006

based on 15 ratings

| 15,883 views

Some things we need to remember about sorrow.

Luke 7:11-17 The Widow of Nain Woodlawn Baptist Church November 5, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 7:11-17. There are many great and inspiring texts in the Scriptures – passages that take us to lofty heights and leave us there on the mountaintop for a while, allowing us to gaze on the majesty and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Caring For Widows Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2022

| 6,863 views

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

The Widow's Mite Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 27, 2003

based on 100 ratings

| 62,848 views

Jesus contrasts the phony goodness of the religious leaders with the true devotion of the poor widow. With this great story He gives three great principles about giving; (1) God cares about our giving, (2) God cares about how we give and (3) God cares how

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 58 The Widow’s Mite! Luke 21:1-4 Dr. John Broadus, on one memorable Sunday as the ushers were about the offering, left the platform and walked down to where the ushers were beginning to take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow Of Zarephath

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 32,916 views

Another wonderful example that our God is the "God of no shortages!"

THE WIDOW OF ZAREPHATH "So she went away, and did according to the word of Elijah; and she and he and her household ate for many days. The bin of flour was not used up, nor did the jar of oil run dry, according to the word of the Lord which He spoke by Elijah." I Kings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Widow Of Nain

Contributed by Tim Barrett on Apr 1, 2005

based on 48 ratings

| 21,918 views

An evangelistic sermon showing how coming to faith in Christ defeats death for us.

Widow of Nain Big Idea: Jesus has compassion for people, authority over death and is the means to receive Gods help. Intro: As a PE teacher I take being healthy pretty seriously. I try and eat healthy, not have too many of those evil crispy cream donuts. I try and exercise every so often – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Widow's Gift Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 15, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 7,769 views

It’s not the size of your gift that matters, but the size of your heart. Believe every cent counts in the Kingdom of God. Learn to be totally dependent upon God.

Why would Jesus be so impressed with a widow who gave only two mites, which is less than a cent? He was so impressed that He called His disciples together and singled her out of the crowd. Why did He honour her minute gift so proudly and publicly? The woman is nameless. We have no record of any ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Widow's Faith

Contributed by Dennis Fakes on Nov 10, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 9,971 views

How trusting in God through tithing brings many correctives and blessings to our lives.

THE WIDOW’S FAITH 41He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43Then he called his disciples and said to them, “Truly I tell you, this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wisdom Of A Widow

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 12, 2002

based on 61 ratings

| 10,667 views

What would you do if God asked you to give the very last of your possessions to a complete stranger? This episode in the life of Elijah, shows us what real faith is all about.

THE WISDOM OF A WIDOW I Kings 17:8-16 The sun beats down unmercifully upon the tiny town of Zarephath, a remote village well to the north of the land of Palestine. It is there that a fraw widow woman searches for sticks. Why is she searching for sticks? She is searching for sticks because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow's "Might"

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 26, 2002

based on 344 ratings

| 29,136 views

Have you ever been totally dependant upon God? The lesson of the widow is that "importunity equals opportunity". Learn what it is that really impresses God!

THE WIDOW’S “MIGHT” Mark 12: 41-44 It is a mild Sabbath morning in the Palestinian City of Jerusalem. The sun has not yet risen to full strength, and yet people are already lined up all the way down the dusty road which leads to the Holy Temple. Smoke is in the air because of the animals ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

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