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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Stop Sitting On The Fence"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 31, 2013
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    A sermon about making a choice.

    1 Kings 18:20-39 "Stop Sitting on the Fence" Ahab, son of Omri, ruled over the Northern Kingdom of Israel for 22 years, and he is described in 1 Kings Chapter 16 as being more evil than all the Kings who had come before him. We are also told that he worshiped Baal--the Canaanite agricultural ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Coveting The Showers Of Blessing

    Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,669 views

    Those who are praying for rain should have enough faith to prepare for it

    Coveting the Showers of Blessing Text: I Kgs.18:1 1 And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth. Another word for coveting is to have a strong desire to posses a thing. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Make A Choice! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 107 ratings
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    The Bible is filled with calls for us to "make a decision." Choose whether our God, or the gods of this world are better... then live like what you believe. What does the world offer, and why can

    OPEN: An evangelist in South Africa had a van with this sign on the side that said this: “Where will you spend eternity? Most people don’t decide till the 11th hour. Our service begins at 10:30.” That evangelist’s van was telling people that there was a “decision” to be made. It asked: Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Showdown On Mount Carmet Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 23, 2012
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     | 7,962 views

    In this lesson, we see Elijah stand all alone against the prophets of Baal and Asherah. We learn many things from Elijah's example, including the difference one person can make.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was solo skydiving for the very first time. 1. He had taken all the lessons and now it was time for his first solo jump. 2. He leapt out of the plane and as he was falling he panicked and couldn’t remember how to open his parachute. 3. As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Straddling Fences

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,845 views

    Take a stand for God. Commit to Him completely.

    Straddling Fences January 11, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Take a stand for God. Commit to Him completely. Focus Passage: I Kings 18:17-40 Introduction: Ahab’s father Omri brought back Baal Worship. Ahab and his wife Jezebel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    I Hear The Sound Of The Abundance Of Rain

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 10, 2012
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    You may be in the middle of the drought, you may not see any evidence of rain in the sky: But Elijah didn't say he saw, he said he heard: The Sound is your sign (The rain is on the way)

    I hear the sound of the abundance of rain: That means my ear has picked up a signal in the airwaves Sound = vibrations) my ear has picked up the vibration of something that is coming. I can't see it, I can't touch it, I don't feel it but it's on the way. How do I know it's coming this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trouble Maker (Nlt)

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 12, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a troublemaker? Are you a trouble maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To stay away from disobediences and idolatries at all cost. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 18:18 (NLT) 18 “I have made no troub

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a troublemaker? Are you a trouble maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To stay away from disobediences and idolatries at all cost. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 18:18 (NLT) 18 “I have made no trouble for Israel,” Elijah replied. “You and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fire From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Nov 8, 2016
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     | 23,226 views

    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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    Time To Choose

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 15, 2016
     | 6,194 views

    Time to stop playing church.

    Time to Choose May 8, 2016 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Time to stop playing church. Focus Passage: 1 Kings 18:18-39 Supplemental Passage: "If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Plus God Equals Victory

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 27, 2016
     | 5,507 views

    Elijah is an amazing example of what happens when believers pray with authority, when they come to God and ask him to do something that glorifies him.

    Have you ever been in a spiritual battle where you thought that you were on the losing side? Well, you’re not alone. The Bible is full of stories of God’s people and their struggle with spiritual battles. Often they thought that God had abandoned them, when in reality he was always with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When You Really Need God To Show Up

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 5, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,047 views

    The story is Elijah's proposed show-down between God and Baal at Mount Carmel. God doesn't want just part of us. He wants all of us, and he will tolerate no substitute, because he knows nothing else will satisfy in his place.

    1 Kings 18:20-39 When You Really Need God to Show Up Today’s story might be called, “The Great Show-down at Mount Carmel.” It is an ultimate, winner-takes-all kind of challenge, Yahweh God vs. Baal. Which one is real? Which one will come through for his people? But why all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Our Source Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 13, 2016
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     | 6,431 views

    Part two focuses on the third indicator of our becoming lukewarm - caught between two opinions (indecisiveness.)

    Our Source Part 2 Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-21; Rev. 2:20; John 17:16; Isaiah 29:13 Introduction This is part two of my series “Our Source.” Last week I shared with you what Jesus said to John pertaining to the church of Laodicea. Jesus did not commend that prosperous church on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can Authentic Worship Be Restored? Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 17, 2015
     | 4,983 views

    Proposition: Because Christ is the only acceptable Mediator, you must give scriptural worship to Him regardless of whether you feel you were enriched or not.

    How Can Authentic Worship Be Restored? 1 Kings 18:20-39 Proposition: Because Christ is the only acceptable Mediator, you must give scriptural worship to Him regardless of whether you feel you were enriched or not. When Solomon came to the throne there was godly leadership, peace and unity in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Elijah Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 14,333 views

    Lesson of Life and Faith from Elijah

    Elijah 1 Kings 18:16-21 Who doesn’t love superheroes? Every child watches shows about superheroes and every culture throughout history has had its heroes; people who were able to do and be more than the rest of us. In ancient times, you had the heroes of Greek mythology. Then it was King ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Ritz avatar

    Which God Will You Worship? Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
     | 9,646 views

    Part 2 of series on Elijah, talks about the idols we are led astray by.

    Which God Will You Worship? Elijah #2 I am definitely not a fan of the San Francisco Giants, especially because they beat the Reds in the playoffs last year. Their starting pitcher in game 5 against us was Barry Zito, and I was reading an article about him last week. Barry Zito was once known as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational