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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Jesus in this parable is encouraging us not to give up in our time of prayer
Luke 18: 1-8 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man .Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, ‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’ And he would ...read more
Denomination: Pentecostal
If we are not going to "faint, we need to learn how to get things from God. The widow is our example. God delights in coming to the rescue of his children. This message is a study of the Widow and her cry for help.
Text: (Luke 18:1-8 KJV) And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man. And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:1-8
Denomination: Baptist
God measures giving not by what we give, but by what we keep for ourselves. He measures the gift by the sacrifice involved. That is why Jesus valued the widow’s gift. She sacrificed her well-being in order to show her love for God.
When I was preparing my message for today, I came across a story about a little boy who went to church one Sunday morning to get out of the cold. He had been trying to sell newspapers, but no one had passed by. He entered the church, hoping to pass an hour unnoticed in the back row. The minister ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:35-44
Denomination: Anglican
The care of widows in the church brings with it several implications
Text: 1 Tim 5:13-16, Title: Widows of a Certain Age, Date/Place: WHBC, 8.26.18, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul continues his thoughts about relationships in the church moving from rebuke, correction, and encouragement to taking care of the destitute. Women in this ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:13-16
We can learn a lot about feeling compassion and acting on it from the actions of Jesus at Nain.
Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost 2016 Extraordinary Form In the letter to the Ephesians, St. Paul famously tells his Catholic listeners that the task assigned to us by our baptismal consecration is to “watch carefully how [we] live, not as fools but as wise persons, redeeming the times ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:1-14
Denomination: Catholic
Prayer is a sign of a relationship and trust in the Lord's love
This week we begin a summer series entitled, Tell Me A Story. “Tell me a Story” is a simple and shorter way to reference Jesus' use of parables. A parable is a relatable way to share a moral or spiritual lesson. Storytelling forges connections among people, between people and ideas, and they ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Luke 11:1-13, John 5:14-16, Romans 8:28
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon explores God's compassionate care for widows, emphasizing His guardianship, sustenance, and the call for believers to support them.
Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to be gathered together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? Today, we find ourselves at the crossroads of divine compassion and human vulnerability as we turn our attention to a group of people who hold a very special place in the heart of God: the ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 22:22, Psalm 146:9, James 1:27
Topics: God's Care, Widow's Cry
God delights to use small things so His glory is seen.
A. INTRODUCTION “While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins. ‘I tell you the truth,’ Jesus said, ‘this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 21:1-4
This text deals with Jesus’ last words and His last sighting. - Wait patiently - Worry not - Witness everywhere - Wonder not
INTRO.- In my former book. Do you like books? Do you read books? ILL.- TEACHER: Who is your favorite author? PUPIL: George Washington. TEACHER: But George Washington never wrote any books. PUPIL: You got it. TEACHER: How many books have you read in your lifetime? PUPIL: I don’t know. I’m not ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
What would Jesus say about first and last place? Let’s examine the puzzle behind Jesus blessing those in last place in Matthew 20:1-16.
What would Jesus say about first and last place? Let’s examine the puzzle behind Jesus blessing those in last place in Matthew 20:1-16. Wine Industry Parable Matthew 20:1 For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. The Gospel ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Faith is not about a church doctrine or power or privilege. It is about service to others-service to the point of sacrifice. It can be expressed equally through individual actions and experiences.
What is the one human quality that drives us to success while causing all sorts of problems at the same time? It is ambition. Ambition is one of the driving forces in our lives. It propels us to excel in our jobs. It pushes us to reach our goals. It can give us a reason for living. Ambition is one ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:30-37
Last Days
LASTING VALUES ON THE LAST DAYS (JAMES 5) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more
THE WAY IN WHICH WE BEHAVE TOWARDS OTHERS IS IMPORTANT FOR OUWN LIVES. THIS PARABLE INDEED REPRESENTS THIS.
Proper 20 by: Seminarian Reginald Knight Sunday September 21, 2014. St. Mary’s Anglican Church (The Diocese Of Barbados) Matthew 20: ...read more
To explore and understand the boundless generosity of God, the value of our work in His kingdom, and the transformative power of faith.
Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It's wonderful to see you all here today, ready and eager to dive into God's Word. We're going to be exploring a passage that hits home for many of us, Matthew 20:1-16. This passage serves as a reminder of God's boundless generosity, the value of our ...read more
Topics: Equal Pay
This message pertains to Church financial accountability as illustrated by the wrong teaching about sacrificial giving based on the story of the widow's mite.
The Widow’s Mite Scripture: Numbers 18:20-21; Joshua 13:32-33; Malachi 2:4-9; Mark 12:41-44 Good morning Stranger’s rest! The title of my message this morning is “The Widow’s Mite,” and I will be sharing with you why this story is so important for all of God’s Churches’ financial ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 18:20-21, Mark 12:41-44
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