Sermons on Elijah And Obadiah:

Without A Prayer

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016

An apologetic for the effectiveness of prayer, based on all the Scriptures where it is evident that prayer made a difference. Inductive in nature.

Have you noticed this morning that, so far, we haven’t prayed much. We prayed once. One prayer. ____ seconds long. I wonder how many of you here this morning, (except for being in SS), realized at that point that you hadn’t prayed yet today. Has that ever happened to you? Have ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Ministry Of Restorative Prayer-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2011

2 of 2. James wanted his audience to consider the gravity of restorative prayer. The true Church must manifest a ministry of restorative prayer. But Why? Restorative prayer brings/provides...

A MINISTRY of RESTORATIVE PRAYER-II—James 5:13-20 Attention: I returned to my parents' home to attend a funeral. At the church, my mother led me to a man who looked vaguely familiar. "Barbara, remember Pastor Green?" she asked as she left me in his company. I frantically tried to place ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Behind The Curtain - Mark 9:1-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 16, 2023

What is the purpose of the Transfiguration? And how can it help you in your daily life? This message will answer those questions and show you how this event explodes with meaning when you understand the “hyperlinks” in the setting.

Mark 9:1 And he said to them, "I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." 2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-7, Matthew 17:1-6, Luke 9:28-35

Passover Seder For Christians

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Mar 13, 2002

Passover Seder

Leader: We gather this evening to take part in a ceremony that has been observed by G-d’s people for over three-thousand years. As He led them into the wilderness, the L-rd spoke to Moses, saying: Leviticus 23:2-7 "Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ’The feasts of the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:2-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Causes And Effects Of Sin And Its Remedy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Causes and effects of sin and the means of communicating Christ across cultural barriers

Severe consequences of sin include: 1). Spiritual death - Because of sin, all unsaved men will someday be forever separated from God in the lake of fire. This is referred to the second death in Matt. 7:23, 25:41, Rev.2:11;20:6,14;21:8 2). Physical death - The Lord created the first man with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Health Check Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on May 10, 2009

Prayer and faith work hand in hand to bring about physical and spiritual healing God desires for us.

HEALTH CHECK James 5:13-20 Do any of you use the internet? If so, how often do you use it? I was talking with a couple of my English students Friday and the both said they don’t use it at all. I use it several times during the day. I don’t know what I’d do without it. But I can also say I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Shunammite Woman’s Son

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

The Shunammite Woman’s son. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Kings chapter 4 verses 8-37. Ill: • An atheist was arguing with a Christian on the possibility of miracles. • Naturally, the atheist kept attacking the Christian on his view that miracles were possible. • After arguing for awhile, the atheist finally said to the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Judgment Of God And Peace On Earth Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 24, 2015

Several mini-messages speaking of things to come. The millennium, the final judgment, peace, and more...

The Judgment of God It is not a popular subject today. The pendulum of preaching has swung far away from hell-fire brimstone to a sentimental reading of Scripture that is just as diabolical as the enemy's first questionings of the truth of God. We have changed, church. The Scriptures have not. Here ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bullies Of The Bible

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 26, 2015

To list the bullies of the bible and what to learn from each of them.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you encountered a bully? Yes.2 Timothy 3:12 2 Timothy 3:12 (Amplified Bible) Indeed all who delight in piety and are determined to live a devoted and godly life in Christ Jesus will meet with persecution [will be made to suffer because of their religious stand]. It's part of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Authentic Prayer

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

Anything authentic has a counterfeit. Prayer is no exception. There is authentic prayer and there is a knock-off version of prayer.

“Authentic Prayer” Matthew 6:5-15 Open Many products are designed to imitate the real thing. There is plastic decking that looks like real wood. Vinyl flooring that appears to be ceramic tile. You can purchase fake fur or jewelry, You can buy knock-offs of name brand shoes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Is Caught Than Taught

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 15, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 3: 1 – 27

2 Kings 3: 1 – 27 More is caught than taught 3 Now Jehoram the son of Ahab became king over Israel at Samaria in the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah and reigned twelve years. 2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not like his father and mother; for he put away the sacred ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Those Who Are With Us Are More Than Those Who Are With Our Enemy

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

As We Enter 2019, Let Us Revisit a war as recorded in 2 Kings 6. We see God’s invisible army working miraculously to overcome the enemy on our behalf. Most importantly, we see that (2 Kings 6:16) "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them".

THOSE WHO ARE WITH US ARE MORE THAN THOSE WHO ARE WITH OUR ENEMY 2 KINGS 6: 8 Now the king of Aram (Syrian) was at war with Israel. After conferring with his officers, he said, “I will set up my camp in such and such a place.” 9 The man of God (Elisha) sent word to the king of Israel: “Beware of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Adventures In Missing The Point Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jul 7, 2025

As Jesus makes a turn toward Jerusalem, we learn that the disciples still have so much to learn - but so do we.

In his book Mere Christianity, CS Lewis uses an illustration to note how different it is to learn something than it is to apply that thing. His illustration centered on the difference between a map and being out on the water. In two dimensions, a map can look quite straight forward. You can see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-62

Denomination: Baptist

"Even The Courageous Need Encouragement"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 1, 2005

Sometimes it’s difficult to see the worth of our work. But God is there to encourage.

“And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, ‘Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city’.” (vs 10) When I preached from chapter 15 a few weeks ago, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

The God Of Jacob

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 27, 2006

The God of Jacob is the one who answers when call upon Him.

Psalm 46:1-11: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal