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  • Anthony Smith avatar

    When God Says To Move, Move

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 17,144 views

    When its time to move, God will tell you.This sermon deals with staying in the will of God and the dangers of doing things on our own.

    When God Tells you to Move, Move 1stKings 17:1-9....And the word of the Lord came unto him saying. Arise, get the to Zarephath..... Elijah Genesis 12:1-4 Now the Lord had said unto Abram,Get the out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Abundance

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 12,672 views

    God desires for us to live in abundance. But what does that mean? How do we manifest abundance in our life?

    Abundance 1 Kings 17  God has intended for us to live life in abundance. John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.  What does abundance mean? • dense • ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Twamley avatar

    When Fathers Fail Nations Fall

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 215 ratings
     | 12,500 views

    Across the board American fathers have failed. They have failed their children by being absent from the lives of their children. The Bible shows us that when fathers fail nations fail. America is in danger of failing

    I heard that a man once had this conversation with God: "God, why did you make woman so beautiful?" God said: "So you would love her, marry her and be a father." "OK God, but why did you make her so illogical?" God said: "So she would love you, marry you and have your children." I suggested that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Elijah At Kerith And Zarephath

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 148 ratings
     | 11,003 views

    Elijah’s obedience to announcing judgement on Israel because of apostacy landed him in stressful situations but God wonderfully provided for him.

    ELIJAH AT KERITH AND ZAREPHATH Being a prophet in Israel wasn’t a bundle of fun! Elijah often found himself in stressful situations. True, he had the prestige of being Jehovah’s messenger to those who recognized him, but all too often his message wasn’t welcomed and he became very unpopular. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Who Got Revived?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 1, 2000
    based on 190 ratings
     | 5,269 views

    Pulpit drama, imaginatively reconstructing Elijah

    Elijah: Zarephath! What a lovely town! It’s always good to come to Zarephath. A man wants to feel welcomed, and I find that here. Out there, in some of the towns and villages of Israel, I have to watch my back. King Ahab’s agents are everywhere, and who knows what they will do? In some places ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Elijah The Early Years

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 13,671 views

    Today we will be introduced to the prophet Elijah, who is one of the most colorful and dynamic characters in the O.T. (1 Kings - pt 3)

    "ELIJAH, THE EARLY YEARS" TEXT: I KINGS 17:1-24 INTRODUCTION READ TEXT Today as we continue our study in first Kings we will be introduced to the prophet Elijah, who is one of the most colorful and dynamic characters in the O.T. One writer calls him God’s lightening in the dark days of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Making A Big Deal Out Of A Widow Woman":

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 11, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,042 views

    This preacher had but one church member in Chapter 17 who believed in him, but it was enough encouragement to give Elijah the boldness to call down fire from Heaven in Chapter 18!

    “Making a Big Deal out of a Widow Woman” How God provided for Elijah... God could no longer bless the nation of Israel. Elijah was instructed by God to go to wicked King Ahab and his notorious wife, Jezebel, that a famine was coming. This famine would effect all of the people of Israel including ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Keeling avatar

    A Barrel A Bottle And A Burden

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 13, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,763 views

    NOTICE THREE THINGS: I. A THIRSTY PROPHET Vs. 7 And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land.

    A BARREL A BOTTLE AND A BURDEN BRO. JIM KEELING 4-7-04 1 KINGS 17:1-24 NOTICE THREE THINGS: I. A THIRSTY PROPHET Vs. 7 And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land. GOD HAD PROMISED TO SUSTAIN HIM! II. A NEEDY WIDOW Vs.10 So he arose and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    Elijah: The Weatherman.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,691 views

    There were only 7000 of all the millions in Israel who had not bowed to this false God. But truth is truth whether people accept it or not.

    Elijah: the weatherman. 1st. Kings 17: 1. 05/02/04 I want to talk to you about a man we find in the Old Testament that was a no-nonsense type of personality. There are several things we could say about this prophet but one thing I want you to know is there was no middle ground with this man. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Wanted

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,440 views

    When you read about the prophet Elijah, you find out quickly that he was a no-nonsense type of prophet. He saw only right and wrong.

    The most wanted First King’s 17: 2 -- 7. 05/16/04 When you read about the prophet Elijah, you find out quickly that he was a no-nonsense type of prophet. He saw only right and wrong. He went to the palace and told the King Ahab there was coming a drought in the land. The drought would last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Anderson avatar

    The Dry Brook

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 31, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,818 views

    How to turn your times of dicouragement {spiritual dry brooks}into times of victory.

    “The Dry Brook” I Kings 17:1-24 1KI 17:1 Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word." 2 Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: 3 "Leave here, turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    A Place Called There

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 57,163 views

    There is where we must be in order to receive Gods presence, protection, and provision. Where is there? (Only God knows).

    1 Kings 17:4 And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. God specifically gave Elijah directions for his protection and his provision, He could only expect these provisions if he obeyed God. Where is there? There is wherever God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Training Days

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,638 views

    God wants to give us intensive training in the areas of trust and obedience

    Training Days 1 Kings 17:1-7 July 21, 2002 Introduction 1 Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word." 2 Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Getting Through Dry Spells Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 16,832 views

    #1 in Elijah series - waiting on God when life is difficult and times are dry.

    1 Kings 17:1-7 – Getting Through Dry Spells Somebody put together a list called, “You Know it’s Going to be a Bad Day When…” These are a few of those indications. You know it’s going to be a bad day when you wake up face down on the pavement. When you call Suicide Prevention and they put you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eldon Reich avatar

    Dealing With Disappointment Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,871 views

    Helps people to deal with the many disappointments they face in life.

    When Your Brook Dries Up” Elijah at Cherith I Kings 17:1-16 Last week we talked about desperate times. This week we want to talk about disappointing times. If you open the paper, turn on the TV, attend a family reunion Go to church or just go home. Life is filled with disappointment. I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist