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  • Godday Osoba avatar

    It Is Not Yet Over Series

    Contributed by Godday Osoba on Aug 4, 2023
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    Elijah thought it is over for him but never know “it was not yet over”. And the Angel of the Lord said to Elijah move on, jezebel doesn’t have the final say over your life, the future is big. While someone threatening Elijah, the threat

    Hallelujah. For the first time in the history of the Gospel and things of God, one Man challenge 850 prophet of baal and told them, you call the name of your god and I will call upon the name of my God. The competition started. And as Elijah prayed fire fell down from Heaven and killed all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blinded By Despair Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2023
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    So often we go from the mountaintop to the valley of despair, how does God get us through to the other side? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

    Begin with clip from Hee Haw TV show. Gloom, despair, and agony on me. I remember many a Saturday night gathered around the TV as a child with my family. We enjoyed a lot of laughs as we watched sketches like the one we just viewed. This was the first thing that came to mind when I knew I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moving From Strength To Strength PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024
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    This sermon explores how God provides strength and sustenance in times of despair, guiding us through life's journey towards success.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering where we are knit together by our love for the Lord and His Word. We are here to share in the richness of His teachings, to draw strength from His promises, and to find comfort in His eternal love. We are not merely spectators but active ...read more

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    Going From Strength To Strength PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 16, 2024
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    This sermon encourages believers to rely on God's strength in times of weariness and discouragement, emphasizing perseverance in our spiritual journey.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I trust the Lord has been good to you this week, as He has been to me. I am delighted to share God's word with you today, and I trust that it will nourish your souls, strengthen your hearts, and embolden your spirits. We gather here, not by chance, but by ...read more

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    Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Food For The Journey

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 5, 2024
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    [Bless those] who…know the depths of [the] sacrament.

    Elijah went a day's journey into the desert, until he came to a broom tree and sat beneath it. He was the last remaining Prophet of the true religion left. He had just stood his ground against four-hundred pagan prophets of the fertility god Baal. Today’s pagan fertility god is In-Vitro ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Nourishment On Our Journey To The Mountain

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2024
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    That story always reminds me of the critical scenes in book 3 of Tolkien’s Ring Trilogy, when the lembas bread nourishes Sam and Frodo on their way to Mount Doom.

    Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2024 Saint Paul was one of the greatest Christian thinkers of his day or any other day, and we see it clearly in his letter to the Church of Ephesus. He has just told us to put off our old nature, prone to selfishness and sin, corrupted by uncontrolled lusts for money, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    In The Strength Of That Food

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 12, 2024
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    A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 19

    August 11, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Kings 19:4-8; John 6:35, 41-51 In the Strength of That Food Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Author and historical researcher David Grann wrote the wildly popular book ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Spiritual Lessons From Elijah: Drawing Closer To God

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 5, 2023
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    Today, we delve into the remarkable story of the prophet Elijah and explore the spiritual lessons we can learn from his life. Through these powerful accounts, we discover seven key points that highlight how Elijah's journey can relate to our own spiritual walk.

    Bold Faith and Trust in God (1 Kings 17:1-6): Elijah's story begins with an incredible act of faith as he confidently declares a drought upon the land of Israel. This demonstrates his unwavering trust in God's power and his willingness to obey divine instructions. Similarly, we can learn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Are We To Do When God Does Nothing?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 11, 2023
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    This is a story about one of two men that did not die. Enoch had walked with God and was taken so that he did not see death, Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind.

    In the preceding chapter, Elijah has a contest with evil prophets. In this chapter, Elijah flees for his life. In verses 1-4: Jezebel was maddened with regards to the passing of her prophets since they had told her what she wanted to hear, forecasting her future glory and power. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Runaway Prophet

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 29, 2023
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    Reporters chase Elijah down to Judah to get his side of the story and find out what comes next.

    Good morning. This is The News Hour with Azariah bar Jesse, bringing you a special report from Samaria in the kingdom of Israel on Thursday, September 23rd, in the 8th year of the reign of King Ahab Ben Omri. Today we have a newsmaker interview from Beersheba in Judah, where our special ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When God Answers Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 31, 2023
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    Last time together we looked at Elijah and the great victory that was given to him. Would it be great to live in the victory of the moment forever? What frequently follows a victory is an attack from our enemy.

    “When God Answers” 1 Kings 19.1-18 Last time together we looked at Elijah and the great victory that was given to him. Would it be great to live in the victory of the moment forever? What frequently follows a victory is an attack from our enemy. It should not surprise us nor should we be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going From Fame To Defeat To Celebrating The Victory

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Nov 5, 2023
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    This message is centered upon what to do when running the Christian race emphasizing the need to focus on overcoming obstacles by seeking guidance from God rather than allowing our problems to cloud our perception of Him.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Kings 19: 1-8) "And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword." (2) "Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dealing With Elijah's Depression

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 25, 2023
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    This is a message in a series on Elijah.

    Title: “Dealing with Elijah’s Depression” Scripture: I Ki. 19:1-21 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 11-26-23 Intro: “Charles Spurgeon, who is often considered the greatest preacher since Paul, would commonly take two to three months off to go to a resort in France because he was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Discipleship In The Original Jewish Context: Elijah, Elisha, And Jesus

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 6, 2025
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    Today we are going to look at Elijah and Elisha and note their potential influence upon the life and ministry of Jesus.

    Discipleship in the Original Jewish Context: Elijah, Elisha, and Jesus Parallels between Jesus’ ministry and that of Elijah/Elisha (I Kings 19:1-9, 15-16 compared with Matthew 4:1-11) When Protestants have visions, they usually have visions of Jesus. When Roman Catholics have visions, they often ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Victorious Living, Too Or Is It Two? Both Will Do. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 8, 2025
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    The words spoken by Jesus are vital for our living victoriously because we are all vulnerable, but with his word written on our hearts we have victory.

    Last week I started a small series, two sermons that are both brought to you by the letter ‘V’. A V twin series. [PP Early twin Harley Davison]. My thinking was to highlight that as we enter 2025 that we know we can be, or more to the point are victorious in Christ Jesus. That we will know our ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army