Sermons on Arise Elijah:

The Man Who Asked For The Hard Thing

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jul 13, 2006

Elisha dared to ask for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. Do we dare to ask for hard things or we just surrender and accept the little ones? Who can do that?

1stBBC The man who asked for the hard thing 2Ki 2:1-10 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Showdown On Mount Carmet Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 23, 2012

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

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Zeal—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 27, 2001

The strengthening of godly zeal is a major factor in the effectiveness & unity of God’s witness/people. Godly zeal arises from...

GODLY ZEAL—Part I—Joshua 22:1-9 Obligations/Change is good Printer faded/To shop/needs cleaning/$50 minimum fee/Clerk advised ‘Might be better off reading manual & cleaning it yourself//customer shocked at advice— ‘Does the owner know you discourage business?’/ ‘Yeah, its his idea; We make more ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Zeal—part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 27, 2001

The strengthening of godly zeal is a major factor in the effectiveness & unity of God’s witness/people. Godly zeal arises from...

GODLY ZEAL—Part-II—Joshua 22:1-9 Passion/Excitement/Enthusiasm "Mom and Dad, guess what?" called the high school senior as he rushed into the house. "I got a part in the senior class play! I get to play a man who’s celebrating his twenty-fifth wedding anniversary!" "That’s fantastic, son!" “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Conflict While Walking In Love

Contributed by Chad Payne on Jan 18, 2003

When the inevitable conflict arises between believers, how can we address the issue and maintain a relationship of Godly love?

Introduction: Notice the word “brother” in verse 15. This is addressed to Christians. This is dealing with believers who are in conflict. In one Peanuts comic strip, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis 3 As A Response To Suffering

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003

A look at suffering as the result of sin, which arises from free will which is necessary for true love, in the light of Genesis 3.

Introduction Adam was walking around the Garden of Eden feeling very lonely, so God asked him, "What is wrong with you?" Adam said he didn’t have anyone to talk to. God said he was going to give him a companion and it would be a woman. He said, "This person will cook for you and wash your clothes; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, 1 Corinthians 8:18-27

Denomination: Holiness

Take Heart! Take Courage!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 20, 2006

Sometimes we can get passive and expect blessings to be given to us. It is high to arise and TAKE WHAT IS RIGHTFULLY OURS!

TAKE HEART! TAKE COURAGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE ARE GOING TO ALWAYS WALK IN DEFEAT IF OUR OUT GOING IS MORE THAN OUR INCOMING! A. YOU CAN NOT ARISE IN PUBLIC BEYOND WHAT YOU ARE IN PRIVATE. Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Fathers And Spiritual Sons

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2014

Our society hurts today, many children have a dad but there are few fathers... Men arise and take a child and love...

WE NEED SPIRITUAL FATHERS... SPIRITUAL SONS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THERE MANY BE MANY DADS, BUT THERE ARE NOT MANY FATHERS... 1 Cor. 4:15 For though ye have ten thousand instructers in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Journey Of A Dead Fish?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 6, 2016

We must learn to thrive on the battle field... Even a dead fish can swim down stream. Arise and dream.

THE JOURNEY OF A DEAD FISH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ARE WE READY? DIFFICULT? PERILOUS TIMES ARE COMING? WHAT ARE WE READY FOR...? DO WE RELEAS THE WAR FARE WE ARE FACING? JESUS SETS THE BOYS DOWN AT THE MOUNT OF OLIVES OVER LOOKING THE TEMPLE... AND SOMEONE ASKS THE ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 13)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

This chapter is the KEY to whole book of Revelation. It covers the antichrist, the terrible world ruler who is going to arise in the end time.

If a person understands this chapter, then he will understand the great book of Revelation. Today in this chapter we are going to be introduced to the anti-christ. This chapter discusses two terrible rulers that are to arise in the end time, the antichrist and his cohort. WHO IS HIS COHORT? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Signs, Symptoms And Salvation From Depression

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Sep 26, 2010

God allowed Elijah to blow of some steam. He let Elijah poor out his inner feelings and vent. God was not shocked by Elijah’s pent up emotions. He communicated his frustrations to God. God already knew how he felt. God did not scold him. God was not shoc

SIGNS, SYMPTOMS AND SAVATION FROM DEPRESSION INTRO: Psychiatry students were in their college class one day when their professor began a discussion to prove a point. "What we’re going to talk about today," the professor said, "are the emotional extremes that many mentally disturbed people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Turtles Eat Bread

Contributed by Dr Kitty Bickford on Sep 25, 2022

Give us this day our daily bread

Turtles Eat Bread • 5-minute encounter this week • Reminded me of Jim • he always fed the wild animals several times a day • When we were out somewhere, Jim would slam on his brakes anytime he saw a turtle, even with cars behind him, and he brought turtles home. Couldn’t make him understand that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:31, Matthew 6:11, Luke 11:5-13, John 6:35, Matthew 4:1-4, 1 Kings 17:1-16, Matthew 12:1-8, John 6:31-35, 1 Corinthians 11:24-25, 2 Corinthians 9:10, John 6:27, Lamentations 3:22-23, John 6:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ordering Her Priorities

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 9, 2023

Making the Lord your priority leads to His blessing.

“The word of the LORD came to [Elijah], ‘Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you.’ So, he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, a widow was there gathering sticks. And he called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Beat Spiritual Depression

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 2, 2004

What do you do with those "tough weeks?" Does everyone have them, or is it just me? How can I climb on top when I feel like God is 1,000,000 miles away? We find answers in Elijah’s story... *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

I Kings 19:1-6, 9-12 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have a Christian person you really look up to – someone you really admire as a Christian? Perhaps it’s someone you admire because of the way they’ve been used by God. Perhaps you can just sense a closeness to God in them. Now, when you feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Rx For The Soul - Healing For Depression Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 3, 2003

A case study in clinical depression and what God did to bring healing to Elijah.

OPEN: Psychiatry students were in their college class one day when their professor began a discussion to prove a point. "What we’re going to talk about today," the professor said, "are the emotional extremes that many mentally disturbed people go through… for example “What’s the opposite of joy?" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18, 1 Kings 19:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ