Sermons on baal: showing 406-420 of 4,573

Jonadab Who? The Unfamiliar Backstory To Blessing Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 15, 2011

A look at the obscure Old Testament daddy Jonadab, and the blessing given to his descendents.

Introduction: A Opening Illustration B Jonadab lived in a period of Israel’s history that should ring familiar with modern America & Western Church. 1 King Ahab & his queen, Jezebel, had turned the nation of Israel away from the God of their fathers, steering it down a course of perversion, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon: Wrong In The End Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 8, 2009

HOW WE RESPOND TO SUCCESS IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY, IMPACTS FUTURE BLESSINGS.

Gideon: Wrong in the End Judges 8:22-35 7/19/09 INTRODUCTION In Youngstown Ohio one of the individuals that was a part of a group I drank coffee with was a young volunteer firefighter and newly trained EMT. One day working apart time shift for an ambulance company in Boardman, OH, John was a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:22-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Elijah Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018

His story reminds us of how adversity drives us deeper into God and develops us into the man or women God wants us to be.

Elijah Opening Video Illustration: “I love Sunday’s video!” Bank Robbery Reference the door in the corner! We need to enter the battle – the fight for the souls of others by inviting people back to church- it starts by going to peoples doors – the doors of their hearts – to introduce them to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 1 Kings 17:1-24, 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Whisperer Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 11, 2017

Elijah is at Mount Horeb. The prophet is in despair and God speaks to him in silence.

1 Kings 19:1-18 INTRODUCTION Traditionally, one of the most special Sundays in the church year is the Sunday we are observing today, All Saints Sunday. It is a time when we view the Church from a broader perspective. We see how our Christian forefathers and foremothers have influenced the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Praying For Heavenly Showers SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

We need to fervently pray and ask God to open the flood gates of Heaven and bless us with His divine rain.

Introduction: The phrase "Let It Rain!" is a plea for God to send a spiritual rain onto our world. Just as April showers bring May flowers, we need the refreshing rain of God's presence in our lives. Rain has various benefits in the natural world, such as quenching thirst, cleansing, softening ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Topics: Prayer, Faith

A Sustained Commitment

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 9, 2006

In order to have a sustained commitment, you need to: 1. Focus on the goal. 2. Focus on fact, not feeling. 3. Focus on growth.

The backdrop for this day on the Christian calendar, which we call Palm Sunday, is the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem during the Passover Feast. Jesus has come riding into town from the Mount of Olives on a small donkey. Crowds are following him and shouting in excitement. The Bible says, “The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Methodist

Idolatry Defined

Contributed by Donald Hart on Mar 26, 2007

We are plagued by our own forms of idolatry today - things which can draw us away from God

Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – March 25, 2007 (All Scripture quoted is from the NIV unless otherwise noted) IDOLATRY DEFINED Text: Jeremiah 10:11-16 INTRODUCTION Since the beginning of time the devil has been trying to get man’s allegiance diverted ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discerning The Appearing Of The Glory Of God

Contributed by Robert Grey on Oct 31, 2000

What is the nature of the glory of God and how can you recognize it’s presence?

Aspects of Glory this sermon is also available at http://www.godisfaithful.net/bible/glory.htm It must have been quite a sight. Elijah was watching the prophets of Baal as they were doing everything possible to induce their god to make an appearance. Emotional frenzies, cutting themselves with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:22-28, 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Available

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

Availabilty is a greater commodity than giftedness.

Judges 6:1 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORDdelivered them into the hand of Midian seven years. 2 And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joash Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016

A Good Grandson Comes from An Evil Grandmother

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Generational sins. “Visiting the iniquity of the fathers (or mothers) upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me” (Ex. 20:5). North South Ahab and Jezebel  Athaliah ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:5

Denomination: Baptist

Jezebel And The Eunichs

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jun 18, 2003

Jezebel ia alive and well in the church today but many are rising in the spirit and power of Elijah to defeat her.

JEZEBEL AND THE EUNUCHS Pastor Bruce Morrison’s Farewell Sermon, Christian Fellowship Church, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Sunday, February 24, 2002. Scripture text: Revelation 2:18-29 And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, “These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:30-33, Revelation 2:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 19, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 7 verses 1 through 40

Judges 6: 1 – 40 Why Me? 1 Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years, 2 and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the children of Israel made for themselves the dens, the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Vasos De Barro: Elias

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Feb 3, 2019

En todo momento dependemos de nuestro gran Dios del pacto

Todavía recuerdo aquel día siendo aún niño, cuando mi padre nos dio la noticia de haríamos un viaje familiar. Ese viaje familiar que muchos niños de mi época añoraban: “Vamos a Disneyladia” en California. El parque de Florida todavía no existía en ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elijah: Fighting Depression

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 29, 2016

In a contest on Mt. Carmel, he was God's instrument to prove to Israel that Jehovah was the Lord. But after that amazing victory Elijah sank into the depths of despair. He sat down under a juniper tree and asked God to take his life. Does that surprise you about a man of God? I hope not.

Tom Lowe 6/26/16 ELIJAH: FIGHTING DEPRESSION (Text: 1 Kings 18-19) Depression is the common cold of our emotions. Eventually it touches everyone—even God's people. I know this because I am a born-again Christian who has battled depression for many years. Just recently, I passed through a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Right In Their Own Eyes Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 14, 2001

The story of Abimelech demonstrates the shortfalls of Human Wisdom.

Right in their Own Eyes Text: Judges 9 Introduction The Poem "Smart" by Shel Silverstien (from Where the Sidewalk Ends--available at your library) Judges 21:25 "In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit" or "everyone did what was right in his own eyes" Proposition:. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God