Sermons on Widows Son Raised:

Lazarus

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 30, 2014

A drama for children: Lazarus

Lazarus (This children’s talk is based on John 11: 38-44, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.) Theme: Jesus raises the dead. Objective: 1. To teach that Jesus has the power to raise the dead. 2. To teach that one day Jesus will also raise us from the grave. Key Words/Phrase: 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus And The Power To Overcome Death

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 11, 2015

Jesus’ raising of Lazarus sent the people running for cover, and it should also send us running for cover too. We and they finally see that Jesus is Lord and liberator of all the people of God.

The passage from John 11:30-47 shows Jesus at some of the highest and lowest points in his ministry. Jesus was told a few days earlier that his friend Lazarus was sick, but he waited for two days before he and the disciples went to the home of Mary and Martha, who were Lazarus’ sisters. By ...read more

Scripture: John 11:30-47

Denomination: Anglican

A Powerful Yet Compassionate God

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 1, 2025

We believe in a powerful God who is also filled with compassion. He does all things for His glory! His compassion draws us closer to Him.

We have started this year with dedicating ourselves to grow in the knowledge of our God. This growing journey is a lifetime process. We need to keep learning, keep experiencing and keep trusting Him in this process. John 11 records a beautiful story of a family which was close to Jesus during His ...read more

Fortifying Your Children With God's Word

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Nov 13, 2024

“And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.” Deut. 6:6-7

What does it mean to fortify your children with God’s Word? Before we delve into the message, let us first understand what the term “fortifying” means. To fortify means to strengthen or make a place resistant to attack. The term is also used in the food industry. For example, you might hear that a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation 11:7-14 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 25, 2025

Revelation 11:7-14

Revelation 11:7-14 To recap from last week, we looked at verses 1-6 and the two witnesses who were brought to the world to prophesy and give testimony. These two great witnesses brought with them a task from God and God would not let anything happen to them until their task was completed. We call ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:7-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Raising Your Kids To Be Followers Of Jesus Rather Than Fans

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 16, 2013

If you approach the Bible as a book that you have to read, a bunch of rules that you have to memorize, then that is how your kids will approach it, too.

I read a story recently about three ladies who were sitting around and bragging about their children. The first one said, "You know my son, he graduated first in his class from Stanford, he’s now a doctor making $250,000 a year in Chicago." The second woman said, "You know my son, he ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism: Buried With Him In Death, Raised To Walk In Newness Of Life

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 8, 2018

Baptism points to 1) The Antagonist (v.1), 2) The Answer (v.2), and 3) The Argument explaining and defending that Answer (vv.3–5) of the spiritual reality shown in the public act of baptism.

A bucket list, is a list of things that people write down that they want to do before they die, otherwise known as “kick the bucket”. It can be a desire to visit an exotic country, drive a particular car, see an entertainer or sports team that they always wanted, or any number of other activities. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5

Denomination: Other

Trusting God In Trying Times Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 18, 2025

Trust and obey, for there’s no other way.

Trusting God in Trying Times Psalm 56 Rev. Brian Bill August 16-17, 2025 I’ve shared this true story on Facebook before. I may have also shared it in a sermon, but it bears repeating. Over 15 years ago, on a Saturday night as I was preparing to get my much-needed beauty rest, I heard a clarion ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Lost Sons Luke 15:11-32

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 16, 2016

This message is a exposition of the Parable of the Prodigal. The message demonstrates how rich the parable is and how the Middle Eastern context adds to our understanding of the meaning and application of the three main characters of the parable.

The Parable of the Lost Sons Luke 15: 11-32 Introduction – Going to Cyprus for an extended stay of 3 months when I was 3yrs old back in 1963, I experienced village life that plunged me into a context that in some ways probably resembled something of the village setting of the parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Scandalous Grace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2016

Where do you "fit in" to the parable of the Prodigal Son"?

"Scandalous Grace" Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 What are we to make of this parable? I think that this parable is the parable that most shows what God is trying to reveal to us in sending Jesus into the world. In the story Jesus tells, the younger son goes off with his inheritance and blows the whole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Rev. # 37~11:11-19 The Two Witnesses Raised Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 18, 2010

Here in Rev.11: we’ve been reading about how Moses and Elijah tormented the earth dwellers for the 1st three and ½ years of the 7 year tribulation through the power of God, in that the rain was with held and different kinds of plagues was directed on the

Rev. # 37~11:11-19 THE TWO WITNESSES RAISED 1-9-10 Here in Rev.11: we’ve been reading about how Moses and Elijah tormented the earth dwellers for the 1st three and ½ years of the 7 year tribulation through the power of God, in that the rain was with held and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:11-19, Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Mark Of True Devotion

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 7, 2010

By contrasting the scribes with a poor widow woman, Jesus teaches us about true devotion.

THE MARK OF TRUE DEVOTION Text: Mark 12:38 – 44 What does it mean to be truly devoted to God? Does it mean that you are there every time the church doors open? Does it mean that you are the first to volunteer when there is a job to be done? Does it mean that you faithfully put 10% of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ, The Son Of God, The Risen Lord From The Dead (Romans 1:1-4)

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 16, 2017

Explaining why it is important that Jesus Christ is declared as the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead. As the Son of God He proves that God sent Him to love us; He wants to have fellowship with us; He gives us the eternal life

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Risen Lord from the dead (Romans 1:1-4) “Paul, a servant, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, John 10:27-29, 1 John 4:9-10, Romans 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

But First You Obey

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 28, 2003

This is a stewardship message based on Elijah and the Widow

If there is one type of sermon that really bugs people more then any other, one sermon topic that really bends people out of shape it’s when the preacher talks about money, That’s right good old filthy lucre. He can talk about adultery, not a problem, stealing, murder, lust s’alright. When he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ingredients For A Happy Marriage

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 16, 2016

This passage is famous for how God used Elisha to raise the son of the Shunamite couple from the dead than for the great relationship between the couple. If not for this great relationship between man and wife, the devil would have stolen their son.

SOME IMPORTANT INGREDIENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE 2 KINGS 4:8-25 8 One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat. 9 She said to her husband, “I know that this man who often comes our way is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-25

Denomination: Charismatic