Sermons about Drought Famine - SermonCentral.com

Praying For Rain Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016

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Sometimes it is harder to get the rain going that it is to have it stopped. Elijah had to labour in his prayer for rain.

ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 10 Praying for Rain TEXT: 1 Kings 18:41-46 1 Kings 18:41-46 KJV And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. [42] So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Miracle?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 29, 2025

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The greatest miracle of all is knowing that things will come out right in the end because of God’s love for us.

My brother Jeremy picked me up at the airport a couple of weeks ago when I flew to Pittsburgh. He isn’t from Pittsburgh, though, he’s from Alaska. So we relied on Mapquest to get from the airport to the seminary. Pittsburgh is the hardest city to drive in I know. Well, they tell me Boston is worse, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Trust Factor

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

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Do not allow the enemy to cloud the Holy Spirits thoughts in your life. When you do fall into a trap think clearly. Remember it is your choice to make a decision to trust god

The Trust Factor Ps 33:18-22 … But the LORD watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love. 19 He rescues them from death and keeps them alive in times of famine. We depend on the LORD alone to save us. Only he can help us, protecting us like a shield. In him, our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Covenant Of Love

Contributed by Brian Williams on May 13, 2025

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In a day when everyone is doing what is right in their own eyes, loyalty and love for others, for their families and especially for God stands out in this world.

Let’s turn to Ruth 1:1-22 1 Now it came about in the days when the judges governed, that there was a famine in the land. And a man of Bethlehem in Judah went to reside in the land of Moab with his wife and his two sons. 2 The name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife, Naomi; and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Disciplines For Financial Health - Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008

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Stewardship over our finances is very importanct to God and to those that are looking to Christian for guidance and hope.

“Divine Disciplines for Financial Health” - Pt 1 of 2 Date: Oct. 22, 2006 PPHC – A.M. Service Why do we need lessons on finances in the church today? Christ taught more on financial management than on any other subject. Sixteen (16) of His thirty-eight (38) parables deal with money management ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are We Living In The End Times? Series

Contributed by Kevin Humphrey on Mar 12, 2013

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Jesus first coming was to seek and save the lost, teach and heal. Christ’s second coming is mentioned more than 300 times in the New Testament an average of every 25 verses.The real issue is that He is coming back and we need to be ready.

Joke: "Repent, the End of the World is Nigh!" was preacher Nathaniel Evans constant theme. One day, as he was walking, he came to a big lever in the middle of nowhere, just by the side of the road. 'Pull this to end the world' said the sign on it. Nathaniel saw this as the perfect spot for him to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Begins At Thirty Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 9, 2019

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We bring whoever we are with us wherever we go, for better or worse.

Life Begins at Thirty (Genesis 41) 1. What is the best age to enjoy life? Age 0-20 - You have lots of time, good health but no money, so it can be difficult to enjoy life to fullest as you definitely need money to enjoy. Age 20-65- You might have some money, but you don’t have time to enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Believing Mom

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 12, 2003

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This is a Mother’s Day message based on Elijah and the Widow

You ever been broke? I mean really broke? She was and she couldn’t believe her ears! She was at the end of her rope. Life was hard enough for a widow in that day and age, but the drought that they had been experiencing had been the straw that broke the camel’s back. Well she should have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:8-16, 1 Kings 17:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Be Not Deceived.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 14, 2001

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Year C. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Amos 8: 4-7 Title: “Be not deceived.”

Year C. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Amos 8: 4-7 Title: “Be not deceived.” Amos was from a village just south of the border between Israel and Judah, Tekoa, but he prophesied at Bethel, the main religious center in the north, just north of the border. In 1:1 he is said to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Elijah, The First Encounters Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 17, 2024

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Elijah is one of the most well-known people in the Bible. This message speaks about the very early part of his ministry. Oh that the LORD would raise up more Elijahs these days!

Introduction: Elijah, the prophet. He was and is one of the most well-known men in the Bible. He seemed to come out of nowhere, and eventually was one of only two people (so far) to go to Heaven but never died! But like most people, Elijah had a lot to endure before he began his ministry. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2016

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You can determine to pay the price no matter how high the cost seems to be. Far too often we cry out to the Lord to deliver us out of the test that He intends to walk us through it.

2 Zarephath was quite a distance from Cherith. • It was eight miles south of Zidon. • It was thirteen miles north of Tyre. • It was eighty miles north of Samaria. • All summed up it was about one hundred miles for Elijah to travel. a He had to walk it out. Twenty miles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Is It God's Will?

Contributed by John Bright on Sep 4, 2021

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A sermon for the anniversary of 9/11

“Is It God’s Will?” Genesis 45:4-8 A sermon for 8/22/21 Pastor John Bright Genesis 45 “4 And Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near to me.” So they came near. Then he said: “I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt. 5 But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-8, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 10:29-31, Daniel 3:17-18, James 1:22-25 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Elijah's Confrontation

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 16, 2023

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This is from a series on the life of Elijah.

Title: Elijah’s Prayer Script: I Ki. 18:36-46 Type: Series on Prayer Where: GNBC 9-12-21 Intro: “Two Christians die on the same day and go to heaven. When they arrive in heaven they meet Peter, who is handing out the rewards (here, of course is a theological error). One of the men is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Eat Your Seed

Contributed by James May on Mar 31, 2004

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The little cake that the widow of Zarephath gave to Elijah was the first fruits of her labor and the seed from which every blessing came into her life.

DON’T EAT YOUR SEED by Pastor James May 1 Kings 17:8-24 1 Kings 17:8-9, "And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee." Zarephath means smelting-shop, "a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Little Is Much When It's All You Got

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2002

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Little is much .....(when God is in it?) Yes but God is not in much of our little, The little God is in is the little that is our everything.

Mt. 15:32-38 Little: That word is used here to describe something small and insignificant. (puny) insufficient But a little with the blessing of God on it fed 4,000 besides women and children 1Sam. 15:17 It was when saul was little in his own eyes. That God made him head of the tribes of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:32-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

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