Sermons on Widows Mite:

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7d Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 27, 2018

Part 7D is a continuation of the functions we observe in the church in its infancy, and corresponding gifts that enable and empower the functionaries to perform in their various roles.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, 1 Timothy 5:3-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persistence Pays Off

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 20, 2015

Have you prayed, and prayed, and there still seems to be no answer? Does it seem as if God is asleep, and absent from your cry? Don't give up, don't lose heart, don't quit now, but just keep praying until the answer comes.

A group of male seminary students were gathered in the chapel one day. The dean of the seminary was challenging the students in the area of prayer. He instructed them to be careful what they asked God for. He said, "Men, don't ask God for a big church, because of the stress, problems and worries ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Come And See

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 21, 2003

Today as we survey the book of Leviticus we will discover that Leviticus is in deed, a relevant book for Christians even today and that it is a book abounding in great teachings.

COME AND SEE INTRODUCTION In the first chapter of the Gospel of John we read about when Jesus began to call His first disciples. One of the first was Philip, who like Andrew and Peter was from the town of Bethsaida. Philip went out immediately found Nathanael and told Him about Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Sin In The World

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 25, 2009

What is the greatest sin in the world and what we can do to defeat it?

The Greatest Sin in the World! The Greatest Sin in the World! If I was to ask you what the greatest sin in the world was I would suspect that I would get dozens of different answers. Murder, adultery, homosexuality, lust, cheating, stealing, hatred. So what it the greatest sin the world. It is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

25th Sunday After Pentecost. November 10th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2021

Year B, Proper 27.

Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17, Psalm 127:1-5, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Psalm 146:1-10, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44. A). MAN’S PLANS AND GOD’S PURPOSES. Ruth 3:1-5; Ruth 4:13-17. The days of the judges (Ruth 1:1) were turbulent times. ‘There was no king in the land, and everybody did what was right in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44, Psalm 146:1-10, Psalm 127:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Basics

Contributed by Gary Holt on Mar 6, 2021

The widow gave all she had to God and we need to follow that example.

“Giving basics” Mark 12:41-44 Mrs. Boman was a 6th grade Sunday School class teacher: One morning she brought a pan of brownies to our class. As the goodies sat tantalizingly over by her chair she gave each child a slip of paper marked with a household expense: house payment, phone bill, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vessel. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009

God wants empty vessels

Harry McCoy the pastor of Tanglewood Baptist Church. He had been there for about 9 years and was retiring because of health problems, preached that Sunday night at Tanglewood and they were going to be moving the next day and he passed away in his sleep that night. Verse 1-Your Servant Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Fit: Values Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 23, 2011

If I say I value Christ, than I must value what He values. And Since Jesus values the most vulnerable, I must value the most vulnerable.

Getting Fit: Values James 1:26-27 Rev. Brian Bill 1/23/11 Since there was no school on Monday and Mondays are my day off, our family went ice skating in Bloomington. I’m still sore almost one week later. When we arrived we quickly realized that hundreds of others had the same idea as the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

In Praise Of The Lord's Do-Gooders

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Apr 23, 2013

We often think of famous people when we think of ministers, or if not famous, we think of men and women who are called Reverend or Pastor and who have a microphone in their hand. However, Tabitha ministered to an entire community through concrete acts of

I've conducted 49 funerals since I've been here at SPCC.. They were not all members of our church, but the vast majority were- which means that we've gathered monthly to claim the Resurrection Truth for people we loved. A few of them, I suspect, were surprised by God's grace, but many of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Poor Money Sense Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Don’t hire Jesus to be a fundraiser; he just doesn’t seem to have good money sense.

Introduction One of the characteristics that makes our country great, as seen in the recent tragedy, is the pleasure people take in giving to worthy causes. People like contributing to something that makes a positive difference. Good fundraisers know this; that is why most of them feel good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Expressed Through Generosity Series

Contributed by James Parker on Oct 19, 2011

Today we are going to read about a woman whose faith is expressed through generosity. It is found for us in 1 Kings Chapter 17. In chapter 17, Elijah has just declared that no rain will fall in Israel for a period of years. We read how the Lord provides f

Last week we began looking at some men and women of the Old Testament. We began this with a man by the name of Noah. He was commended for his faith in Hebrews 11, and we saw that because of his faith, he was obedient. He was obedient in his submission, and in his service. These were an expression ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In A Famine

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Oct 9, 2010

Examine the faith of the widow woman that took care of Elijah. 1. Pressing Circumstances. 2. Personal Crisis. and 3. Prophetic Challenge. God tries our faith that we might try His faithfulness.

Faith In A Famine 1 Kings 17:1-24 Introduction: A Lack of Leadership. Ahab Rejected The Servant of God. Ahab Rejected The Sayings of God. Ahab Rejected The Strength of God. 1. Pressing Circumstances. A. Drinking at the Brook. B. Dryness at the Brook. 2. Personal Crisis. A. Starving in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is Not Our Cosmic Bell Hop"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 15, 2010

A sermon dealing with "the persistent widow", and thus our "requests" (as noted by C.S. Lewis and quoted by Dallas Willard in Divine Conspiracy. Jesus uses "contrast" to teach us about God's character and desire to answer our prayers and change our "worl

In Jesus Holy Name October 17, 2010 Text: Luke 18:1-8 Pentecost XXI - Redeemer “God is Not Our Cosmic Bellhop” Jesus told his disciples a parable. In our journey though the Gospel of Luke we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Shunammite Woman’s Son

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

The Shunammite Woman’s son. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Kings chapter 4 verses 8-37. Ill: • An atheist was arguing with a Christian on the possibility of miracles. • Naturally, the atheist kept attacking the Christian on his view that miracles were possible. • After arguing for awhile, the atheist finally said to the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

“give Of Your Flour & Oil – Or Die!”

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 7, 2016

It was necessary that the widow abandon her last resources by faith before the Living God would assume full responsibility and full control over her situation. The same is true of us. We must surrender all to gain Jesus!

GIVE OF YOUR FLOUR & OIL – OR DIE! 1 Kgs. 17:7-17, 22-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE FEMINIST 1. A young woman was attending Wellesley College in Maine, a school that is steeped in the feminist movement and agenda. 2. She herself was president of the women’s lib group on the campus. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God