Sermons on Widows Oil: showing 121-135 of 21,710

A Widow With Nothing But Empty Vessels

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 18, 2009

This message is intended to encourage the body of christ in these trying times.

Introduction: God wants to fill your emptiness with the oil of His Holy Presence. The Widow in our text, was empty. She was without a husband. She was broke and broken. Her finances had vanished. She had no bread and no bread winner. She had no employement or opportunity to be employed. However; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah Raised The Widow's Son Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2001

Practical look at miracles in the Bible

ELIJAH RAISES THE WIDOW’S SON 1 Kings 17:17-24 Introduction: One of the most colorful characters of the Old Testament is Elijah. God used him in a mighty way in a time when spirituality was at an all time low in the land of Israel. James tells us this about Elijah. James 5:17-18 “Elias was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Elisha In His Early Ministry – Part 4 – Judgement From God For The Widow Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 16, 2022

A widow in great need requested Elisha’s help and through Elisha, God gave a miracle. He judged for the relief of the woman and her sons. God judges those who oppress widows. He is the help of the fatherless and the widows.

ELISHA IN HIS EARLY MINISTRY – PART 4 – JUDGEMENT FROM GOD FOR THE WIDOW SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 6 [B]. THE JUDGEMENT OF THE CREATOR GOD 2Kings 4 v 1 [[Now a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Exodus 22:22-24, 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ten Bridesmaids Represent Christian Believers

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 29, 2017

The message is that apathy and carelessness are a much greater threat than any external force.

32A Fr. Murphy was visiting one of his elderly parishioners whom he hadn’t seen at church for a few months. “You know,” he said, “you are not getter any younger and you should start thinking more of the hereafter.” She replied, “Thank you, Father, but I am always thinking about the hereafter; ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Who Are You?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 14, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 25: 1 – 13

Matthew 25: 1 – 13 Who are you? 25 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, 4 but the wise took oil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Symbols Of The Holy Spirit: The Anointing Oil Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011

Messages that try to understand the Holy Spirit by the Symbols that is used.

Note: Idea and notes inspired by Wayne Dority's messages on the Holy Spirit. Title: Symbols of the Holy Spirit: The Oil Theme: To show the Holy Spirit in relation to the oil. Text: Introduction 2 Corinthians 1:21 Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Empty Vessels

Contributed by James May on Oct 30, 2022

The story of Elisha and the widow with the pot of oil teaches us a lot about what Jesus did for us and what we are now called upon to do for the Kingdom of God. God wants to fill as many empty vessels as will come to him.

Empty Vessels Sunday, October 30, 2022 – 10 am In the prophetic times which we live we see so much of the fulfillment of God’s Word all around us. The Spirit of God is moving in the earth to find as many empty vessels as He can that will be willing to be filled with the Oil of Gladness and will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-6, Luke 10:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Raises The Widow's Son Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 6, 2004

Eleventh in a series on "The Miracles of Jesus."

The Miracles of Jesus Miracle # 11 “Jesus Raises the Widow’s Son” Luke 7:11-17 “Joseph Bayly knew what the loss of a child was like. In fact, he and his wife Mary Lou lost three sons – one at eighteen days, after surgery; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Character And Supports Of Widows Indeed. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Jan 3, 2005

This Sermon is #24 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXIV. The Character and Supports of Widows indeed. 1 Timothy v.5. "Now she that is a Widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God and continueth in supplications and prayers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Might Of The Widow's Mite"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 14, 2005

I love people who overcome excuses. If anyone had a reason not to “give,” it was this woman. The widow’s might… she shuts down everyone else’s excuse!

Title: “The Widow’s Might” Introduction: Jesus had just warned the people about the leaven of the Pharisees. They looked religious on outward appearance, but God looks upon the heart of a man. Thus our text begins. Here the widow woman is used by Christ to illustrate the kind of Christian that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Certain Widows Are The Church's Responsibility Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS

BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS I. (:1-2) HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO THE YOUNG AND THE OLD IN THE CHURCH (based on age and sex distinctions) A. Men 1. Older a. Negative -- "Do not sharply rebuke an older ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16, 1 Timothy 5:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Widow's Son

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 15, 2007

Yes, there is help for the widow and the fatherless!

No, this not a Masonic or Mormon article but a reflection and praise to God for caring for this son of a widow woman. I am sure I have thought about it before but this morning it came to me that God has surely done wonderful things for me before I even cared to know Him and indeed while I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, Exodus 22:22, Proverbs 23:10, Psalm 146:9, Psalm 68:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Raising Of The Widow Of Nain's Son

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 4, 2016

The raising of the Widow of Nain's son shows us the compassion of Jesus

The Raising of the Widow of Nain’s Son Introduction Today’s Gospel reading isn’t a very easy passage to speak on. I think the key to understanding why Luke included this story in his Gospel can be found in the final passage of Lk 7 - Luke 7:18-35 John the Baptist has held in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Raising Of The Widow's Son Of Nain Series

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jul 22, 2015

If He can raise a woman's dead son to life, HE CAN DO EVERYTHING THAT YOU ASK OR NEED.

RAISING THE NAIN WIDOW’S SON Luke 7:11-17 Introduction: Today, in our continuing series of messages through Luke, we will consider a supernatural event – a miracle: “The Dead Raised to Life,” based on the text found in Luke 7:11-17. Illustration: You know, one of the reasons ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Widows' Mite Lesson 28 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2017

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

Denomination: Baptist