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  • Richard Deem avatar

    Principles For Recovering The Fire Of God

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Oct 12, 2006
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    The irony is that Israel was in the midst of a DROUGHT, and yet the people were commanded to pour water on the sacrifice! Don’t miss this: They were instructed to put their most precious possession on the altar if they were to experience God’s Fire!

    PRINCIPLES FOR RECOVERING THE FIRE OF GOD 1 Kings 18:36-39 "And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Danny Anderson avatar

    It's Show Time

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
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    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

  • James May avatar

    Fire From Above

    Contributed by James May on Oct 29, 2006
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    We need the Fire of the Holy Ghost to fall on us once again, consuming us for the glory of God

    Fire from Above Sunday, October 29, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May We need the fire this morning. It’s getting colder outside, but I’m not concerned about the cold air; I’m concerned about the cold spirit and the cold heart in the church. I know that the church, in general, at least those with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Epperson avatar

    Know Your God

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006
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    Exhortation to know the person and power of your God.

    July, 2006 Know Your God 1Kings 18:24/26-29 You know the story how that the prophets of Baal and Elijah began to duel to see who’s God was God. You find that they were by the end of the day utterly discouraged and utterly tormented by the self inflicted wounds that their god had allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Make A Decision Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 12, 2006
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    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

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    Money Matters Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,357 views

    Your wallet reveals what is important in your life. What is in your wallet?

    What’s In Your Wallet? Part 3 – Money Matters What’s in your wallet? I have mentioned to you that what you have in your wallet reveals what is important to you. Last time we dealt with family and in particular our children. I told you that in order for us to protect our nest we must cover our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Decisions Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Jan 29, 2009
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    How to make good decisions.

    Decisions (Part 1) Making Good Decisions Text: 1 Kings 18:21 “How long will you falter between two opinions?” (1 Kings 18:21 NKJV).This message is the first in a series of messages that will be very straightforward and honest in dealing with the area of decisions. Years ago I heard the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going Back To The Power Source Part 2

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Feb 23, 2009
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    When times really get rough, we cannot forget where our source of power and strength comes from. It all comes from the Lord.

    Introduction: Prayer is our way of communicating to God. This is a privilege that was given to us by the Trinity (God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit). We often times take prayer for granted, but it is our only resource to having peace in the midst of a storm, or having shelter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Powell avatar

    We Need A Drenched Altar

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,699 views

    Revival sermon preached in September 2008. Sermon is inspired by Havner’s sermon on 1 Kings 18

    We Need a Drenched Altar 1 Kings 18:30-39 Revival – Union Grove 9/14/08 We live in a generation where God is not the top priority in many of our homes, jobs, or even in our churches. We live in a generation where one presidential candidate is pro-choice and the other is pro-life. We live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norayr Hajian avatar

    Agent Elijah And The Showdown On Mount Carmel Series

    Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Mar 30, 2008
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    What’s the big deal about missions? Why does it matter if people hear about Jesus? Aren’t all religions the same? This message takes a look at a historic mountain top experience and asks Does it really does matter what you believe?

    Last Sunday we collected an Easter Offering for World Evangelism. The idea behind it was that thousands of churches around the world collect an offering, twice a year, and the money is used to support the hundreds of missionaries around the world. • And two people from our own congregation are ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Decker avatar

    I Pledge Allegiance Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,880 views

    Be absolutely dedicated to following God.

    I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE I Kings 18.1-46 S: Change C: Commitment Th: Choose the Fire Pr: BE ABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO FOLLOWING GOD. Type: Inductive Challenge I. Trust God [showdown] II. Worship God alone [no syncretism] III. Sincerity is overrated [false prophets] IV. Acknowledge your high calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    Are You Going To Stand Up?

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Oct 27, 2007
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     | 5,202 views

    A sermon from one of my favorite passages of scripture, Elijah on Mt. Carmel.

    Are You Going to Stand Up 1 Kings 18:20-40 Intro: Just a couple of weeks ago our nation was in a time of mourning with the passing of President Gerald Ford. For many, myself included, President Ford has always been an interesting character in American politics…often referred to as the “Accidental ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fire From Heaven

    Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,883 views

    God is a consuming fire. When His fire falls, He doesnt only destroy. Find out why God sends fire from heaven.

    FIRE FROM HEAVEN Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. 1 Kings 18:38 Does God still send fire from heaven? This is the question many people ask. Some wonder whether, fire like ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    Elijah In The Conflict Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009
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     | 9,306 views

    Elijah encounters Obadiah and confronts him about his allegiance to a pagan king

    Those who come on Sunday morning love the church. Those who come on Sunday evening love the pastor. Those who come to prayer meeting love the Lord. And those who come on a long week-end love everybody. Elijah in the conflict I Kings 18:1-19 So far we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah's Confrontation Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,571 views

    Elijah challenges the people of Israel about the reality of God in their lives.

    Elijah’s confrontation I Kings 18:17-40 We’ve looked at Elijah in terms of where he’s been and what he’s done at the beginning of each week. And now I want to focus for a few moments on the man himself, even though we don’t know too much about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist