Sermons on Widows Indeed:

Just Hold On

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 19, 2022

It doesn't matter how bad things might seem, Just Hold On

I wonder if there is anyone here that ever seems like bad things are always happening to them. It seems like that you are always getting the short end of things. However, after going through all of your trails what you have learned is that through it all God is always right there with us, getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Is Unfair

Contributed by Chew Chew on Oct 20, 2006

A message of hope to those who feel that life is unfair.

Title: When Life is unfair Text: Luke 7:11-17 Introduction Life is not all that fair. Sometimes it is cruel. I remember as a youth I used to teach Sunday school in a church. There was a group of children that came from a home beside our church. There was a particular boy that was very naughty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worshipping God From The Bottom Of The Barrel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon explores how faith and obedience during difficult times can lead to experiencing God's miraculous provision and blessings. Key

Warm greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am overjoyed to be standing before you today, basking in the warmth of our shared faith, and eager to share the divine wisdom found in the sacred pages of our holy scriptures. We gather in this place, not merely as individuals, but as one body, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Topics: Worshipping God, Lean Times

Jesus' Heart Goes Out To You

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 26, 2007

Please know that Jesus is moved by your afflictions. Jesus’ heart goes out to you. Jesus hears your cries and it moves Him.

Jesus’ Heart Goes Out to You By Greg Johnson April 25, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org In Luke chapter 7 of God’s Word we are told of a woman that is going through the worst affliction of her life. She is a widow and her only son has just died. (Luke 7:11-15 NIV) "Soon afterward, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Men Enter Heaven

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 11, 2019

Death is inevitable for those now living. The sole exception will be should the Lord return. Christ offers life for all who receive Him. Our responsibility is to prepare for the inevitable, trusting Him.

“The other [thief] rebuked [the first], saying, ‘Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.’ And he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:40-43, Acts 7:59-60

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism At The Well

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 19, 2017

Let’s see that the Gospel flows from ordinary people who have had an encounter with Jesus.

Intro What kind of people are able to spread the Gospel? Goal Let’s see that the Gospel flows from ordinary people who have had an encounter with Jesus. Plan Let’s examine John 4:5-42 and the woman at the well. John 4:5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are The Privates?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 12, 2021

The glitter of the "General's" stars are blinding others from seeing their place in the kingdom.

In this generation everyone wants to be a general in God’s army. Prophecies abound that tell people they will be rich and finance the Kingdom. They will have a worldwide dynamic ministry. They will win thousands to the Lord and so on. No one seems to get a prophetic mission to be a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:48, Mark 10:42-45, Acts 14:11-16, Acts 10:25-26, Hebrews 11:35-40, Luke 20:46-47, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah: "God's Power In The Middle Of Tragedy” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 8, 2002

Jesus meets us at our "ENDS" with new beginings.

V. 17 SURPIZED BY TRAGEDY For a good while everything was great, God was performing daily miracles with the jar of oil and the barrel, but just when everything seemed to be going the widow’s way, tragedy strikes. Her son dies, the boy who God was keeping alive with the miracle of food everyday ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting God To Provide

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Jun 11, 2007

If God tells you to do something unusual or even illogical in order to meet a need you have...obey Him anyway!

Trusting God to Provide Introduction Today’s sermon is called “Trusting God to Provide.” Our reading tells a story about God’s provision, a poor widow and a prophet called Elijah. Elijah, you will remember, is the one who appears at Jesus’ transfiguration Elijah represented all the Prophets of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Good Grief"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 13, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the believers to demonstrate the Love of Christ by providing emotional support - and assistance - to those that have loss their fathers, mothers, sons and daughters while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

"Good Grief” Luke 7:11-17 (ESV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Communion Sunday Killeen, TX 6 June 2010 Big Idea: Believers should show compassion and provide emotional support - and assistance - to those that have loss their sons and daughters while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace And Giving

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Our motive and mode of giving matters to God.

GRACE & GIVING Mark 12:41-44 INTRODUCTION Christians should take seriously the discipline of giving for the Lord’s ministry. Others thought that this is optional and can be replaced by other forms of service. But the Bible is clear that giving materially for the Lord’s work is equal in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Money Talks

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

A sermon on the attitudes with which we give.

Mark 12.41-44 “Money Talks” Problem Then Giving with pretense and show. Court of the Women where the temple treasury was situated/women & men came to present their gifts. Chests called "trumpets" / shaped like trumpets. Metal coins were PITCHED into/make a loud noise. The more money ..the louder ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My God Of The Unlikely

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006

If we had God figured out, he wouldn’t be God. If we had God figured out, we would not have to live by faith.

MY GOD OF THE UNLIKELY I Kings 17:1-24 MY GOD OF THE UNLIKELY God’s ways oftentimes seem strange to us. We do not always understand what He is doing. He does not do things the way that we think they should be done. Isaiah 55:8,9 declares "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Increase

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 2, 2009

We do not always understand what God is up to, nor do we understand how He does things in a way that would benefit us in the end.

God of Increase 1Kings 17:1 -15 Introduction: It doesn’t matter in what situation we are in right now. The bottom line is this: God is great, and He is able and willing to meet all our needs. I don’t know about you. but I’ve noticed how God can, at times be “strange” in the manner by which He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Is It Too Late?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 5, 2016

Is it too late for Jesus to give life back to a dead marriage, business, relationship, dream, or even a dead body?

Intro Who has the authority to give life to the dead? Is death too late for Jesus? Purpose Let’s look at Jesus’ authority over life and death. Plan We will look at Jesus’ resurrection of a widow’s only son in Luke 7:11-17 and how it is different than other resurrections ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist