Sermons on Widows Neglected:

The Prophet Jeremiah 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022

The Book of Jeremiah contains the words of Jeremiah, the son of Hilkiah. Jeremiah began his ministry during the reign of King Josiah.

Hilkiah was the High Priest that found the Book of the Law during the time of King Josiah. Illus: They did not have printing presses as we have today, so the Word of God was in limited supply. According to Deut. 31:24-27, there was to be a copy of this Book of the Law beside the Ark of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Angelic Lessons About Life And Eternity Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 13, 2023

Do you believe in angels? 7 out of 10 Americans do. But what is their purpose? What do they teach us? Hebrews 1 is the most comprehensive discussion about angels in the Bible. They've got a lot to say.

Do you believe in angels? This question is repeated over and over in one of my favorite movies of all time: “Angels in the Outfield” The word “angel” is used consistently in the Bible. They are consistently spoken of for example: a) At creation they were present as Job said in Job 38: 4, 7 that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Portrait Of A Servant (Part 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 19, 2024

The eight Beatitudes of Matthew 5 provide a clear portrait of the spiritual characteristics of a servant. This sermon covers the first four of the beatitudes in the portrait of a servant.

Introduction: A. Do you like to ask kids what they want to be when they grow up? I do. 1. Unlike the minion in the picture, I don’t ask them because I am still looking for ideas! 2. I like to ask them to see what is going on in their little heads. 3. This picture on the screen is a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wise Counsel

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 13, 2006

How can you learn to trust God?

1Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, ¡§My daughter, I need to seek some security for you, so that it may be well with you. 2Now here is our kinsman Boaz, with whose young women you have been working. See, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor. 3Now wash and anoint yourself, and ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Ruth Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 24, 2022

Kinsman-Redeemer

October 22, 2022 Full disclosure ----- I have preached on Ruth before and you can find that sermon on this website. When we began our new series "Bible Stories", however, the congregation requested the story of Ruth again, so here it is. Hopefully, it is enough different for you to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1, Deuteronomy 14:28-29, Leviticus 25:25, Luke 1:68-69

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"dont Give Up"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 22, 2019

Jesus reminds us to never give up be persistent.

Don’t Give Up Luke 18:1-8 1. In Luke 18, Jesus tells the story of an widow who refuses to give up. • She approaches a judge again and again, asking him to grant her justice against her opponent. This poor soul had several things working against her, when came to court of law. • 1.) She was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Year C, Proper 5. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 26, 2025

Not used this year.

1 Kings 17:8-24, Psalm 146:1-10, 1 Kings 17:17-24, Psalm 30:1-12, Galatians 1:11-24, Luke 7:11-17. A). THE WIDOW AND THE PROPHET. 1 Kings 17:8-24. “Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24, Psalm 146:1-10, 1 Kings 17:17-24, Psalm 30:1-12, Galatians 1:11-24, Luke 7:11-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle Of Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This is a bible study written as a series on the books of Luke.

The Miracle of Life Luke 7.11-17 Midweek Bible Study September 17, 1997 Main Text: Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out - the only son of his mother, and she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Church Of God

When God Sends Uncommon Helpers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

This sermon emphasises God’s ability to provide help through unexpected people and encourages believers to remain spiritually sensitive and positioned for divine assistance.

WHEN GOD SENDS UNCOMMON HELPERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:9-16 "Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee." (1 Kings 17:9) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 45:1-3, Exodus 17:12-13, 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:9-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If Nominated I Will Not Run, If Elected I Will Not Serve Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 17, 2011

A study of chapter 10 verses 1 through 34

Isaiah 10: 1 – 34 If Nominated I Will Not Run, If Elected I Will Not Serve 1 “Woe to those who decree unrighteous decrees, who write misfortune, which they have prescribed 2 To rob the needy of justice, and to take what is right from the poor of My people, that widows may be their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Excel In Your Gift, Grace And Ministry

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Aug 22, 2022

God wants us to recognize the grace He has bestowed on us, appreciate the gift He has blessed us with, and set out to diligently and faithfully carry out the work He has entrusted into our hands.

In Matthew 25: 14-30, Jesus told a parable of a man who gave talents to three of his servants. The first received 5 talents, the second servant 2 talents and the third was given 1 talent. The talents were not shared arbitrarily; haphazardly, blindly, aimlessly, by chance, by coincidence or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Happens When The Church Prays Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 28, 2023

The way I want to attack this conversation is by looking at 3 statements: 1) What Prayer Is 2) What Prayer Can Do 3) When the Church Prays (6 awesome things happen)

What Happens When The Church Prays Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Hebrews 10:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfect Move Of God:

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 31, 2013

The right place may not always be a bright, great or a place of profit but it’s sure the best place from where God would unfold His blessings at the right time! Hang on with faith!

Perfect move of God: “So [Elijah] arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold a widow was there gathering sticks.” 1 Kings 17:10 The right place may not always be a bright, great or a place of profit but it’s sure the best place from where God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Grace Of The Lord In The Midst Of Famine.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 11, 2021

A miraculous and timely provision.

THE GRACE OF THE LORD IN THE MIDST OF FAMINE. 1 Kings 17:8-16. “Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months” (James 5:17). This may seem an audacious thing to pray ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rein The Tongue Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 19, 2015

christians must must keep a tight rein on their tongues

Let’s continue our worship of God by listening and learning more from James 1:19-27…. Read along with me…. God gives Christians instructions for 2 main reasons: God desires Christiana to live the right way (v20) and for Christians to be blessed (v25). We have noted to be quick to listen, slow to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible