Sermons on Widows Son Raised:

Take Off The Grave Clothes

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 27, 2014

From the day we are born we begin to die. It’s as if our bodies are already dressed in grave clothes. As marvelous as science is, it has not yet mastered life’s greatest enemy, death. Yet there is one who has.

Intro What kind of life would we lead if we were guaranteed not to die? How would we live if we knew already that we were immortal like a kind of Superman or Superwoman? Goal I want us to realize that immortality is not just the stuff of Hollywood fiction but a reality in Christ. Plan We will ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

"Generosity Pays"

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001

The generosity of the widow Zarephath to the prophet Elijah was in direct response to the initiative of God. Our generosity to others should be of the same nature.

Sermon.987 See O.T. Characters.017 “Generosity Pays” I Kings 17:7-24 The generosity of the widow of Zarephath to the prophet Elijah was in response to the initiative of God. Generosity is a virtue we should cherish, as well as it is a personal response to the initiative of God, and a reflection ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

Persistent Prayer Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will explore the importance of prayer in the Christian faith, emphasizing the need for patience, precision, and persistence, as exemplified by the widow in Luke 18.

Welcome church! We’ve got an important message today about one of the fundamental aspects of the christian faith. And, as you can probably tell by the title graphics, we’re going to be talking about prayer. We all know that prayer is an important part of our faith. In fact, many of us will commit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Topics: Persistent Prayer, Faith, Patience

“pure Religion Responds To The Word Of God” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 22, 2015

Pure religion accepts and applies God's Word.

With our passage for today, we begin a consideration of what James calls, “pure religion.” He is describing those things which will lead the child of God to live out our call to truly be a disciple of Christ, a sincere Christ-follower, whose life can be used of God to really make a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Do It! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2017

If you want to pass the tests of life and come out on the other side of your trials a better person, more like Christ, then with God’s help: Receive the Word – do it! Reflect on the Word – fix it! And practice true religion – live it!

In her book Amazing Grace, writer and poet Kathleen Norris shares what she calls “the scariest story” she's ever heard about the Bible. Norris and her husband were visiting a man named Arlo, a rugged, self-made man who was facing terminal cancer. During their visit, Arlo started talking about his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

True Religion James 1:26-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 31, 2021

James 1:26 speaks of "true religion." We know about caring for orphans and widows, but what about the other part?

James 1:26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

The Word For All Ages

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2024

In truth, Jesus was the Son of God, and son of Mary.

Saturday of the First Week of the Year 2023 I don’t know if our story from the Gospel of Luke is like the first time in history somebody used like the word “like” in a way that’s become emblematic of the early 21st century in the US, but here it is: “Jesus was like thirty-ish, being the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:12-20, Luke 3:23-38, 1 John 5:5-13

Denomination: Catholic

# 11~eight~ Bible Number Meanings Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 31, 2011

The number EIGHT always means a NEW BEGINNING a NEW ORDER OF THINGS. As the number SEVEN means completion, EIGHT signifies a new beginning; so 8 stands for the NEW in contrast to the old.

# 11~EIGHT~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 12-31-11 Today Lord be willing we'll bring a few thoughts to do with the number (8). Before we begin let me say that I obtained much of this information from reading behind Brother Ed Vallowe and others. It's my hope and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 16: Praise For Provision Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 11, 2024

This unfinished sermon explores the second stanza of Psalm 16. Our true inheritance as believers is God Himself as He is revealed in the Lord Jesus Christ. If you have Jesus you have all you need!

Psalm 16: Praise For Provision Introduction: • My grandparents on my dad's side had four children Thomas Earl, Jr., my dad, Samuel Lee, Sandra Jean, and Aunt Betty. My grandparents were amazing parents. When my parents married they were the first to have a child among my dad's siblings. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph - The reluctant Stepfather

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2017

would you be willing to raise another man's child as your own

Listen to the Scripture on Joseph’s side of the Nativity story: Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Episcopal

A Dead End Short Cut Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 20, 2018

Elimelech takes a spiritual short-cut that ultimately leads to Naomi becoming a widow in a foreign land. Short cuts never work out.

Message Ruth 1:1-5 “A Dead-End Short Cut”. We have all done it haven’t we. You’re driving to a specific destination and someone says, “I know a shortcut!” Do you really? Often your first instinct is to stick with what you know, stay on the regular path. But sometimes you think, “Why not?” Why ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Kids Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This sermon outlines some basic biblical principles of raising kids.

Kids are a great joy and a great trial. Joy – birth, first words, first steps, riding a bicycle, graduation, and wedding. Trials – 2:00 AM feedings, spilled milk, broken things, tripping over toys, driving, rebellion, and expensive college. As parents our most important relationship is with our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Country Club Christianity

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000

My maternal grandparents were raised on dirt farms in Oklahoma.

My maternal grandparents were raised on dirt farms in Oklahoma. The dust bowl and the depression contributed to their being so impoverished that they had to send my mother, who was disabled, to a spinster aunt who lived in Enid and could more easily afford to care for her. Their fortunes changed ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Answering Our Culture #3: "You Can't Trust The Bible." Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

Third in a series on answering the objections people raise against Christianity.

Answering Our Culture #3 – “You Can’t Trust the Bible Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35 August 4, 2002 Introduction Before we get started, I just want to warn you that we will not get all the way through our outline today. I printed out the outline, hopeful that I would be able to cover everything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35, Isaiah 40:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Victory Over Death Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 22, 2005

In the raising of Lazarus, Jesus proclaims and demonstrates the promise of new life.

John 11:17-44 “Victory Over Death” INTRODUCTION Human beings are a diverse group. We have very few things universally in common. Someone once observed that the only two things we have in common are death and taxes. Since there are a few people who are very adept at avoiding taxes, I can only ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Lutheran