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    The God Who Answers By Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 11, 2025
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    When the Church returns to holiness, prayer, and bold faith, we will again see God answering by fire.

    THE GOD WHO ANSWERS BY FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:36-39 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:29, Jeremiah 23:29, Malachi 3:2-3, Acts 2:1-4, Revelation 1:14 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life and ministry when we need more than words—we need God to show Himself. Elijah stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Are You Doing Here, Elijah?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 14, 2025
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    For 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, year c

    What are You Doing Here, Elijah? 1 Kings 19:1–18 NKJV And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one ...read more

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    From Despair To Divine Encounter

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025
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    Even the strongest spiritual warriors can face moments of deep discouragement and despair.

    FROM DESPAIR TO DIVINE ENCOUNTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:1-15 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 40:29-31, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 4:15-16 INTRODUCTION: Even the strongest spiritual warriors can face moments of deep discouragement and despair. In 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seed The Clouds Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    To seed the clouds, we need to have a prophetic imagination, which means seeing the invisible, hearing the inaudible, and believing the impossible. We need to persist in prayer and trust that God is working behind the scenes.

    Have you ever heard of cloud seeding? It's this crazy science experiment where they make it rain by putting stuff into clouds. Back in 1946, a dude named Vincent Schaeffer made it snow by seeding clouds with dry ice. But guess what? This idea isn't new. Even the prophet Elijah did it. Even the ...read more

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    Listen In The Wilderness Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    God often speaks to us in a still small voice, especially in our most vulnerable moments. We need to learn to quiet our minds and hearts to hear Him.

    Today, we're diving into the story of Elijah, a dude who knew a thing or two about tough times. So, picture this: Elijah, fresh off a major win against the prophets of Baal, is now hiding in a cave. He's scared, feeling alone, and probably wondering what's next. God shows up and asks him, 'What are ...read more

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    When God Speaks, He Is Present Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jun 21, 2024
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    When we hear God speak, we are encountering His presence. God speaks to us in various ways, and when we hear His voice, it is a personal encounter with Him.

    Hey guys, let's talk about something cool. You know how you're always on your phones, texting, chatting, and scrolling? Imagine if you got a text from God. Sounds crazy, right? But that's kind of what happened to a guy named Job in the Bible. Job was a good guy, but he had a really rough time. He ...read more

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    Reviving Our Faith: A Lesson From Elijah SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    A critical examination of many churches today shows signs of weakness, lethargy, and decline. The once vibrant fires of revival and renewal have dimmed or been obstructed by sin, personal desires, and evil forces.

    The state of many churches today reveals weakness, apathy, and decline. The fires of revival and renewal have dimmed or been hindered by sin, worldly influences, and spiritual opposition. To bring about a change, we must repair the altar of the Lord. The altar serves as a meeting place between the ...read more

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    Mastering The Art Of Discernment SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    Discernment is a critical skill in our current times. Understanding and discerning the times gives us an advantage in navigating life's challenges.

    Discernment is crucial in the current hour; it is the most critical requirement for our senses. Understanding the times and having discernment will give us an advantage in the fight we are facing. "And he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights ...read more

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    Being Zealous For The Lord PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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    Encourages believers to recognize when their zeal for the Lord is waning, and to seek rejuvenation and strength from God.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. Our topic today is a crucial one, because it's about our zeal for the Lord - recognizing when it's drying up, rejuvenating it, and relying on the Lord for strength. As A.W. Tozer once said, "The world is perishing for lack of the knowledge of God and the Church ...read more

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    Depression PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Even in our darkest moments of despair and depression, God is with us, providing strength and sustenance, and it's the knowledge of His love that can pull us through.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to be diving deep into a part of Scripture that isn't often discussed but is so relevant in our world today. We're going to be talking about the reality of depression, the power of faith, and the strength of pushing on. Charles Spurgeon once said, "I find ...read more

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    How To Obtain A Revival PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Explore the power of prayer and the need for spiritual revival, using the story of Elijah from 1 Kings 18: 41-46 as a reminder of how God can transform even the driest seasons of our lives into periods of abundant blessing.

    Good morning, church! We're going to dive right into the heart of the Old Testament today, as we explore a story of revival, prayer, and transformation from 1 Kings 18: 41-46. Here's how it goes: "Then Elijah said to Ahab, 'Go up, eat and drink; for there is the sound of abundance of rain.' So Ahab ...read more

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    Stepping Out Of Your Wilderness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the power of prayer, God's promise of provision, and the joyful journey towards praise as demonstrated in the story of Elijah and Ahab in 1 Kings 18:41-46.

    Good morning, dear friends and family! Today, we are going to dive into the book of 1 Kings to understand the incredible potency of prayer, the beautiful promise of God's provision, and the joyful journey towards praise. E.M. Bounds once said, "Prayer should not be regarded as a duty which must be ...read more

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    Shaken, Not Stirred PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Even in our personal storms, God is present with us, and through humility and being open to being shaken, we can experience profound growth and transformation.

    Good morning, family! Today, we’re going to be looking into a passage in the First Book of Kings. In this passage, we see the prophet Elijah experiencing God's presence in a powerful and transformative way. He's not in a comfortable place, but in the midst of a storm - both literally and ...read more

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    Surviving Depression PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
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    Discuss how we can find strength in Christ during times of adversity, the importance of community, and overcoming depression.

    Good morning, church family! I want to welcome each and every one of you here today. We're going to delve into a powerful passage from 1 Kings 19:1-6. Here, we see the prophet Elijah experiencing one of his lowest moments. Yet, in this place of despair, he finds strength, not only in God but also ...read more

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    Let The Fire Fall PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023
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    Explore the themes of the necessity of holiness, the power of prayer, and the fire of revival and their transformative impact on our lives.

    Good morning, church family! You know, Martin Farquhar Tupper once said, "Prayer is the slender nerve that moves the muscle of omnipotence." That's quite a profound thought, isn't it? Just think about it for a moment. Our prayers, as frail and feeble as they may sometimes seem, have the power to ...read more

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