Sermons on Elijah And The Widow:

Surviving Trials

Contributed by Larry Benton on Jun 20, 2022

Some people thing that when we accept Jesus as Lord, all our problems will be over and we are in for smooth sailing. But that is simply not the case. We will still at times have trials, problems and difficulties. But God's love and his word can bring us through any trial with victory!

SURVIVING TRIALS Some people thing that when we accept Jesus as Lord, all our problems will be over and we are in for smooth sailing. But that is simply not the case. We will still at times have trials, problems and difficulties. We will see this morning what God’s word has to say about our trials. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Loves You Just The Way You Are, But He Refuses To Leave You That Way Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008

God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to leave you that way. If you are going to grow in your walk, you must be willing to allow God to help you to change, to be more and more like Jesus.

God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to leave you that way. If you are going to grow in your walk, you must be willing to allow God to help you to change, to be more and more like Jesus. I want you to muster up all the imagination you have after a long winter and picture with me a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Keeps His Promises

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 23, 2002

When we stand on God’s promises we are not standing on dusty or dead things that may get lost in some archive in heaven. They are living promises and they will never be forgotten.

This sermon was preached at Evergreen Church on Sunday morning October 27, 2002 by Pastor Scotty L Killingsworth S102702 The Lord keeps His promises 2 Corinthians 9:6-11/1 Kings 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, 1 Kings 19:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Surrendered Life

Contributed by Tim Secrist on Oct 22, 2012

This is a sermon about the promises of God that are just that - promises He intends to keep. They are as valid today as they were when He made them. They are for those who are His children through thier faith in Jesus Christ.

Power of the Surrendered Life I Kings 17 Intro: Hi! My name is Tim and I like to be in control. I like things to go my way. I like to know what’s coming and what I’m going to do about it. Deep down inside, all of us like to be in control, to be the boss of our own destiny. We want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Different Kinds Of Givers

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2013

4 Different Kinds of givers (outline taken from Damluka Friday Pele)

HoHum: Started a series for Youth Group called Generation Change that talks about financial matters. Learned something about John D. Rockefeller in the video but now let’s hear the rest of the story. The very first person to reach the status of billionaire was a man who knew how to set ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Back To The Power Source Part 2

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Feb 23, 2009

When times really get rough, we cannot forget where our source of power and strength comes from. It all comes from the Lord.

Introduction: Prayer is our way of communicating to God. This is a privilege that was given to us by the Trinity (God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit). We often times take prayer for granted, but it is our only resource to having peace in the midst of a storm, or having shelter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

He'll Do It Again

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Some people think that God is like a genie in a bottle. You get 2 or 3 good wishes out of him and then it’s all over. I’m here to tell you, He’s no genie in a bottle. He doesn’t run out of compassion and He’s not short on power! When you need His help, He

HE’LL DO IT AGAIN TEXT: Mal 3:6 James 1:17 Num 23:19 INTRODUCTION: Some people think that God is like a genie in a bottle. You get 2 or 3 good wishes out of him and then it’s all over. I’m here to tell you, He’s no genie in a bottle. He doesn’t run out of compassion and He’s not short on ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17

He'll Do It Again

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 21, 2003

God doesn’t run out of compassion and He is not short on power!

HE’LL DO IT AGAIN TEXT: Mal 3:6 James 1:17 Num 23:19 INTRODUCTION: Some people think God is like a genie in a bottle. You get 2 or 3 good wishes out of him and then it’s all over. I’m here to tell you, He’s no genie in a bottle. He doesn’t run out of compassion and He’s not short on power! When ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17

How To Get Out Of The Desert

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon gives three steps to getting out of a spiritual desert.

I. Introduction a. In 874 BC Ahab became King over Israel. i. Ahab was evil. He allowed Baal Worship. b. There was a drought in the land. i. Showed that Yahweh was God and Not Baal ii. Elijah means Yahweh is my God c. Elijah was living by the brook of Cherith living on food brought by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Provides

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 12, 2025

One of the great attributes of Jesus is that He is our Provider. He cares for His children and ensures that their needs are met. From the beginning, God has shown Himself as Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who provides.

JESUS PROVIDES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." – Philippians 4:19 Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:25-33, Psalm 23:1, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Psalm 34:10, John 6:35 INTRODUCTION: One of the great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Firstborn From The Dead

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

If others came back to life before Jesus, then what does this phrase “firstborn of the dead” really mean?

INTRODUCTION Colossians 1:18 “And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.” Revelation 1:5 “and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Preparing For The Adventure Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 15, 2016

Within 3 years of its launch, the early church faced persecution and death. And yet the church not only continued to survive, but thrive. How did it manage to do that?

OPEN: April 11, 1970, 3 men set off on an adventure. They were the Apollo 13 crew, and their adventure was to be the 3rd manned moon-landing. Their spacecraft look like this artists drawing (We put a picture of the spacecraft on the screen). • The main module (the Odyssey) was designed to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rescue #2: Fresh Oil

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 17, 2013

Before we can pour out the oil of the Holy Spirit into other people’s lives, we need to get filled up to overflowing first

THE RESCUE #2: FRESH OIL REVIEW LAST WEEK: We started our series looking at Elijah’s call of Elisha to replace him as prophet in Israel. Elisha received a double portion of Elijah’s spirit, and did twice as many miracles. God is calling us to do whatever it takes to reach the lost, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: *other

He'll Do It Again

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003

God never changes. he is the same yesterday, today, and forever. If He did it once He can do it again!

Mal 3:6 - For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. James 1:17 - Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. Num 23:19 - God is not a man, that he ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17, Malachi 3:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, I Think I've Had Enough

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on May 11, 2008

Sometimes we want to give up because we feel alone and abandoned.

LORD I THINK I’VE HAD ENOUGH! 1 Kings 19:1-18 By Cleavon Matthews December 29, 2003 INTRODUCTION In this solemn Scripture our attention is seized by the shattered state of God’s messenger. This valiant and venturous prophet has been victimized by fear. At this point he is but a shadow of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ