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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Being Sure Of God

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,063 views

    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

  • William Rushing avatar

    Quit Hopping On One Foot

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,702 views

    This sermon outline challeges Christians to take a stand for God. The sermon illustrates three lessons found in the text.

    I. Introduction A. Background 1. Ahab’s father Omri brought back Baal Worship. 2. Ahab and his wife Jezebel continued in Baal worship. 3. YHWH declared Elijah as prophet over Israel and caused a drought. 4. Ahab and Jezebel killed God’s prophets. 5. Obadiah hid God’s prophets in caves around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Elijah:“The Power And Presence Of God” Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 14,089 views

    For many of us the question isn’t, do we want God’s help? The question is, are we willing to do what’s necessary to receive God’s help.

    Intro: Danny Simpson a 24 year old Canadian, went to jail for robbing a bank, in Ottawa. His gun went to a museum. He was arrested for robbing a bank of $6,000 and then sent to jail for six years. He had used a .45 caliber Colt semi-automatic, which turned out to be an antique made by the Ross ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    Elijah: Prayer For Priority Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,590 views

    Part 4 in the series The priorities in prayer

    ELIJAH THE PRAYER FOR PRIORITY “If God Be God… So Be It” Date: March 17, 2002 PM Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 1 Kings 18:17-39 Introduction Before we get into the prayer of this man, let me give you some background and names you should know  Ahab is the king of Israel & Samaria ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Showdown! Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 20, 2013
     | 4,911 views

    The decisive, dramatic contest atop Mount Carmel, that compels us to determine who we will serve.

    Elijah has been called “the iron prophet.” After a three-year absence, he appears before Ahab; was he finally going to end the drought? The dry spell was indeed about to end, but first it must be established with no doubt as to who is God. The king accuses the prophet of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Tony Skaff avatar

    How Long Will You Waver?

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,390 views

    As Christian believers, many times we ask this same question when we are tired from the unbelief state, ignorance and confusion of most people around us. From this story, it seems that sometimes we ourselves can decide for how long this may continue.

    1stBBC How long will you waver? 1Ki 18:16-24 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him. And Ahab went to meet Elijah. When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, "Is it you, you troubler of Israel?" And he answered, "I have not troubled Israel, but you have, and your father’s house, because you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W F avatar

    How To Defeat Indecision Series

    Contributed by W F on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,408 views

    How to defeat the giant of indecision.

    Key verse: Elijah went before the people and said, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him." But the people said nothing (1 Kings 18:21). INTRODUCTION Choice plays a big part in our lives. For instance, we can get anything we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Joseph Daniel avatar

    Showdown On Mt. Carmel

    Contributed by Joseph Daniel on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 23,716 views

    There are times when Christians must stand up and speak out.

    SHOWDOWN ON MT. CARMEL (Fighting Evil) (1 Kings 18:17-40) Tonight we are going to talk about the fight against evil, and we will be looking at 1 Kings chapter 18, verses 17-40. Trouble comes to us in many forms. It can be health problems or money troubles. It can be family squabbles, or trouble ...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
     | 2,765 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

  • Danny Anderson avatar

    It's Show Time

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,345 views

    Ever feel like God has left you fighting alone? Ever wonder why God allows so many battles and struggles into your life? Ever wonder if God really even cares about you? God does care - that’s the reason for your battles and struggles. God allows these thi

    It’s Show Time Introduction: Ever feel like God has left you fighting alone? Ever wonder why God allows so many battles and struggles into your life? Ever wonder if God really even cares about you? God does care - that’s the reason for your battles and struggles. God allows these things into our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Make A Decision Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,966 views

    We must be undivided in our allegiance.

    MAKE A DECISION I Kings 18.1-46 S: Choosing God C: Idolatry Th: Life Can Be Hard Pr: WE MUST BE UNDIVIDED IN OUR ALLEGIANCE. TS: We will find in our study of I Kings 18 how Elijah courageously called people to make a decision to God. Type: Inductive I. INSTRUCTION (1) II. SITUATION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Troubler Of Israel

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,112 views

    First-person monologue, as Elijah: the voice of God is not in the winds of popularity, nor the earthquake of instability, nor the fires of self-destruction. It is in the One in whom God has spoken and who will never leave us.

    I’m so lonely. So desperately lonely. It’s been so long since l’ve seen a friendly face. So lonely. So completely alone. I feel … deserted. No one even cares whether I am alive or dead. After all I’ve done for them, would you not think that somewhere in Israel there would be a good word for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    I'm Not Sure: Between Two Opinions - Part 1

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 11, 2008
     | 4,083 views

    Can you communicate anything of great meaning in a single thought?

    One one-thousand, two one-thousand, three one-thousand. New Buzzwords: ADLETS BLINKS ADLET: This cute little name is for those ever so tiny ads---just 5 seconds in length, that marketers can buy from Clear Channel Communications. - BLINK: As in, if you blink, you’ll miss these 1 and 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'm Not Sure: Between Two Opinions. - Part 2

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,741 views

    Can you communicate anything of great meaning in a single thought?

    The Majority - The majority over 35yers have aloud the death 40 million American people (Roe vrs Wade 1973) - The majority cut off the ears of John Pym because he dared advocate the liberty of the press.” - 1641 - The majority jeered when Columbus said the world was round - The majority ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Newton avatar

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

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,616 views

    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