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  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    "Generosity Pays"

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 17,027 views

    The generosity of the widow Zarephath to the prophet Elijah was in direct response to the initiative of God. Our generosity to others should be of the same nature.

    Sermon.987 See O.T. Characters.017 “Generosity Pays” I Kings 17:7-24 The generosity of the widow of Zarephath to the prophet Elijah was in response to the initiative of God. Generosity is a virtue we should cherish, as well as it is a personal response to the initiative of God, and a reflection ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Walls avatar

    Elijah Raised The Widow's Son Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 31,975 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Massey avatar

    When Your Brook Dries Up

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 325 ratings
     | 68,577 views

    Here are three lessons every believer needs to learn when they are going through tough times.

    WHEN YOUR BROOK DRIES UP 1 Kings 17:1-16 Elijah is one of the most colorful personalities found in the entire Bible. Here in 1 Kings chapter 17, he appears suddenly upon the scene, he doesn’t have a huge introduction, and not a lot is said about his life previous to here in this passage. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    The Great Unknown Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 8,025 views

    God is worthy of our trust in all situations.

    Title: The Great Unknown D.T.: God is worthy of our trust in all situations. - I don’t know about you... but I am a Star Trek fan. In fact, one of my favorite child hood memories is going to see almost all of the Star Trek movies with my Dad. As soon as it was released to the theatres, he and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    Why? Or How? Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,203 views

    God can use every situation for his good.

    - On December 29th, 2000 during the middle of the afternoon 34 year (anonymous name), a father, husband, son, friend took his own life. Many of you knew him, and loved him. And even if you didn’t know him, the question is still on your mind about such an unfortunate incident... why? I remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Soak It In Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 12,413 views

    When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak in His outpouring of refreshment and even His time of cleansing which is also refreshing.

    Soak It In! Thesis: When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak in His outpouring of refreshment and even His time of cleansing which is also refreshing. Illustration: Pour water on the sponge and the duck. Which one soaks up the water? One is open to receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Positioning For A Miracle

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 25,198 views

    This sermon deals with Elijah and the way he had to be in the right place to receive a miracle from the Lord.

    Positioning For A Miracle 10/15/2000 1 Kings 17:1-12 Luke 19:1-9 Pastor Toby and I have gone to a few volleyball games to watch some of the girls play. Just before the game starts, the girls all get into this squat like position, with their hands locked together moving from side to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #3are You Leaving Too?dry Brook Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 30, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,212 views

    We consider what to do when the brook goes dry?

    #3 ARE YOU LEAVING TOO...? WHEN YOUR BROOK GOES DRY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part 3. Are you going too... When the brook goes dry? TEXT: John 6:2 And the great multitude followed Him, because THEY SAW MIRACLES which Jesus had done on those with diseases. John 6:66 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William Rushing avatar

    How To Get Out Of The Desert

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,351 views

    This sermon gives three steps to getting out of a spiritual desert.

    I. Introduction a. In 874 BC Ahab became King over Israel. i. Ahab was evil. He allowed Baal Worship. b. There was a drought in the land. i. Showed that Yahweh was God and Not Baal ii. Elijah means Yahweh is my God c. Elijah was living by the brook of Cherith living on food brought by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Elijah: Out Of The Comfort Zone – Into The Battle Zone Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 12,252 views

    We have too much distracting us from God and not enough attracting us to God. We often speak of all the worldly distractions we face as believers, but let me tell you about the greatest distraction I ever faced.

    We have too much distracting us from God and not enough attracting us to God. We often speak of all the worldly distractions we face as believers, but let me tell you about the greatest distraction I ever faced. This distraction kept me from truly knowing God and loving God for the first 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Elijah: The Unpredictable Will Of God Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,650 views

    We never get what we expect or deserve, we get what we need for spiritual growth, and we recieve grace and mercy.

    Wouldn’t it have been easier if God just would’ve have simply killed Ahab and Jezebel and replaced them with a Godly king and queen? If I was advising Elijah on these matters that’s what I would have advised him to pray for. I mean a drought is a painful thing, no rain for 3 ½ years is bad. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Elijah: "A Declaration Of Dependence” Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,900 views

    BEFORE GOD CAN MOLD US INTO WHAT HE HAS CREATED US TO BE HE MUST FIRST MELT US.

    Intro: When I was about 5 or 6 years old I went through a mid childhood crises. I was the youngest of 4 children and by the time I was 5 years old I was tired of being referred to as the baby. One of my favorite things was to go to the grocery store with my mother. My two main stops at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Elijah: "God's Power In The Middle Of Tragedy” Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,054 views

    Jesus meets us at our "ENDS" with new beginings.

    V. 17 SURPIZED BY TRAGEDY For a good while everything was great, God was performing daily miracles with the jar of oil and the barrel, but just when everything seemed to be going the widow’s way, tragedy strikes. Her son dies, the boy who God was keeping alive with the miracle of food everyday ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    A Place Called There

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 57,218 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

  • Alan Smith avatar

    When You're At The End Of Your Rope

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 281 ratings
     | 63,626 views

    Elijah and the widow teach us what to do when everything is going wrong.

    Introduction: The story is told of a man who was walking across the road when he was hit by a car. The impact knocked him on his head which caused him to be in a coma for a couple of days before he finally regained consciousness. When he opened his eyes, his loving wife was there beside his bed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ