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  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Fire From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Nov 8, 2016
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    The great spiritual showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel. Elijah reveals that there is no God but Jehovah. Elijah reveals the steps to a "fire from Heaven" Revival.

    FIRE FROM HEAVEN I KINGS 18 Intro: The burning question. I kings 18:21 Elijah came near to all the people and said, “How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” The question is still relevant today. Throughout the ages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Study Of Jezebel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025
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    Jezebel was a powerful and influential queen, but she used her position for evil. Her story serves as a warning against pride, idolatry, and ungodly influence.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JEZEBEL – EVIL QUEEN, WIFE OF AHAB By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. 1 Kings 21:25 "But there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to do wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up." – Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 16:31-33, 1 Kings 18:4, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Confronting The Lukewarm Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 16, 2019
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    Confrontation means, to bring face to face, a person or persons into a revelation or truth. Confrontation in a Christians life is real! Those that live for Christ will by their very conduct cause confrontation.

    THE ELIJAH CHURCH IS A CONFRONTATIONAL CHURCH INTRO: This is part of a series using the life of Elijah as a picture of the last day Church. It is also a stand alone sermon. 1 Kings 18:1-15 After a long time, in the third year, the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “Go and present yourself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serving God Requires Our Loyalty

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 9, 2021
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    What better subject to talk about as we have just recognized a national holiday that we call Veterans Day.

    We’ve been discussing for the past few weeks what it takes to really serve God. Courage, trust, our prayers and today we will see how it takes loyalty to serve God. What better subject to talk about as we have just recognized a national holiday that we call Veterans Day. I never served in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obadiah

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 19, 2021
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    We need some OBADIAHs’ during this present time of crisis to serve the Lord, even from the enemy’s camp.

    OBADIAH - One good man 1 Kings 18: 4”Obadiah took a hundred prophets and hid them by fifties in a cave, and provided them with bread and water.” Let me first tell you about Obadiah: he was the palace administrator and also a God-fearing, devout believer in the LORD. At the same time, you must ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    Necessity & Intensity Of Prayers That Brings Outstanding Miracles

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 28, 2021
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    Reading 1 Kings chapter 18, we see the necessity and intensity of prayer that brings about outstanding miracles and solutions.

    A. It is prayer that activates the fulfilment of God’s promises: The title of this message includes the word ‘necessity’ because: ? Although God had promised rain in 1 Kings 18:1 that He would send rain, Elijah still needed to pray before the fire fell and before the rain came. ? Although the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fatigue Has Come

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 22, 2020
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    What happens when we are wore out?

    Sermon: Fatigue has come. - Fear, This has been the word that has gripped our world since the beginning of this year. - Now Fear has boiled over to fatigue. Q- How many of you are tired of masks, hand sanitizers, fear of going out, & simply making one wrong move & touch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding The Power For Revival (Lesson #6 In Revival Series) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 19, 2008
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    We often look the wrong places for revival and as a result, the fire fades. Where can we find true revival?

    FINDING THE POWER FOR REVIVAL Introduction Sir C. Aubrey Smith, grand old gentlemen of stage and screen, liked to dine quietly. Consequently he was rather put out when, in a Hollywood restaurant, he happened to be seated near a noisy diner who kept yelling for the waiter. "What do you have to do," ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Burn Our Hearts Again

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jan 2, 2008
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    We need to feel that fire again. We need to feel it in the heart again. Like days of old, where people were cut to the heart, and when Jesus up out the scriptures to the disciples and their hearts burned. Let us see the fire from heaven again.

    BURN OUR HEARTS AGAIN TEXT: 1 KINGS 18:1-46 THEME: LORD MAKE OUR HEARTS BURN FOR YOU I remember 1 Kings 18 preached at Heritage Christian University during lectureship one year. It was being preached by Steven Guy. During this sermon I made a choice in my life. It was a choice that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Pledge Allegiance Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,847 views

    Be absolutely dedicated to following God.

    I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE I Kings 18.1-46 S: Change C: Commitment Th: Choose the Fire Pr: BE ABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO FOLLOWING GOD. Type: Inductive Challenge I. Trust God [showdown] II. Worship God alone [no syncretism] III. Sincerity is overrated [false prophets] IV. Acknowledge your high calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Marie Hamilton avatar

    Ask God To Take The Phyiscal Challenge

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,656 views

    Asking God to manifest His presence in our lives and expect for it to happen.

    Asking God to Take a Physical Challenge Let us pray. I want to ask the kids a question. By a show of hands, how many of you know about or have watched the show Double Dare on Nickelodeon? Well, I’m here to let you know that show is about 15 years old. I remember when that show first came ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    "showdown On The Mountain" Series

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,104 views

    This is the second sermon in a series of four exploring the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah.

    Elijah Part II “Showdown on the Mountain” Let’s begin this morning by reviewing briefly our previous sermon in this series dedicated to the life and ministry of Elijah. First of all, do you remember what Elijah’s name in the Hebrew means? It means “Yahweh is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Being Sure Of God

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
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    What do I have to give up to be sure I am in a condition to follow God?

    Knowing God’s will is important. But only so far as you are willing to DO His will. I believe there is a spiritual principle that requires we be willing to do whatever God says before He is willing to say it. (NOTE: "BUT IF FROM THERE YOU SEEK THE LORD YOUR GOD, YOU WILL FIND HIM IF YOU LOOK ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Revival-Fire From Above (Elijah) Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
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    To ask God for Revival is to pray for Fire From Above. No one knew how to start a fire like Elijah!

    # 4 in series Revival–Light the Fire (Elijah’s Fire from Above) 1 Kings 18 INTRODUCTION There was a man who was going skydiving for the very first time. He had taken all the lessons and now it was time for his first solo jump. He leaps out of the plane but he panicked and couldn’t remember how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Fire Falls

    Contributed by Greg Smart on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,717 views

    Ahab and Elijah meet face to face. Ahab thought he had the true god, but only a counterfeit. Elijah knew he had to one and only True God, and knew what it took for God’s fire to fall.

    WHEN THE FIRE FALLS There are certain times when God moves in a very special way that brings the fire upon people. Fire as we know does something special. It purifies, consumes, motivates and shows final judgment. Here the fire is the symbol, evidence and manifestation of God’s Presence and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist