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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
A lot of Christian don’t like giving. Just like me, I do give to people if I have and I give my offering in church but I find it difficult paying my tithe
I have realised that the principle of giving is a powerful spiritual law that is guaranteed! Giving encompasses the following: 1. Giving tithes and offering 2. Giving to the needy 3. Giving to genuine pastors and ministers 4. Giving to widows and the elderly 5. Give to whoever God is leading ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-9
Denomination: Pentecostal
Good people suffer to when a land is being judged for its sin. Paul says in Romans 14:7, “none of us live to himself.”
The widow and the prophet. First King’s 17: 8 -- 16. 05/19/04 The scene opens with the Brook Cherith, the only water supply for Elijah had dried up. It had dried up because of the lack of rain. The lack of rain was the result of Israel worshiping Baal a false god. So, it is safe to say that ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16
Denomination: Baptist
Passion for God, if it is to mean anything at all, must be expressed in action. In Luke 10 we consider how Jesus coached the disciples as a pattern for discipleship today.
31.8.08 MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS – ELIJAH AND ELISHA 2 Kings 2:1-15 – If you want the power you need the passion INTRO Olympics – The one thing that separates the average from the outstanding is passion. Passion is the driving force that makes people strive to be the best. POINT The very same is ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:1-20
Depression is at an epidemic level. I want to introduce you to a prophet you was suffering from situational depression.
1. Illus. of seminary class • Part of preaching class was given assignment, “explain color to a blind man.” • Didn’t literally have to go out and find a blind man, just write a paper trying to do it. • Decided it was impossible, or at least nearly impossible, to do so! How do you explain color to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21
This sermon encourages believers to rely on God's strength in times of weariness and discouragement, emphasizing perseverance in our spiritual journey.
Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I trust the Lord has been good to you this week, as He has been to me. I am delighted to share God's word with you today, and I trust that it will nourish your souls, strengthen your hearts, and embolden your spirits. We gather here, not by chance, but by ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:7-8
Topics: Strength, Journey Ahead
James 5:16 tells us 3 things about prayer: 1). The Kind of Person we must be to pray it, 2). The Kind of Prayer which must be prayed, and 3). The Effect of a persistent, believing prayer.
EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYERS James 5:16B-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Preacher’s Kids often Play Church 1. Johnny’s mother looked out the window and noticed him “playing church” with their cat. The cat was sitting quietly and he was preaching to it. She smiled and went about her work. 2. A while ...read more
Scripture: James 5:16-18
Denomination: Assembly Of God
When we’re tempted to focus on everything that’s wrong in our lives, God directs us back to him and leaves us no room for self-pity.
July 11, 2004 — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Kings 19:14-21 Never Invite God to a Pity Party I. He Won’t Agree with You II. He Won’t Let You Wallow III. He Won’t Leave You Alone Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:14-21
Denomination: Lutheran
Does the God of the Universe still speak today? If He does, then how does He speak and what are we to do when He does?
“WHEN GOD SPEAKS” I Kings 19:9-18 Elijah had been through a lot in his life. At some point years ago, he had responded to God’s call upon his life and began to serve Almighty God as His prophet. He had faithfully served God and had just come through one of the greatest ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18
Everybody feels like giving up sometimes. It’’s a very important time to consider your options carefully.
When You Feel Life Giving Up (1 Kings 19:1-18) Elijah’s predicament. 1.) Everyone has felt like giving up at some time or the other. 2.) Even giving up the spiritual battle when it waxes hot, frustrations build, and energies ebb. 3.) We must face the question, “What do I do when I feel ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18
Legend has it that Satan once had an auction. He auctioned off all the weapons he possessed except one, it was the tool of discouragement.
He was asked why he refused to auction off the tool of discouragement. His answer we are told was simple. He said, “With this one tool I can accomplish everything I want to accomplish.” This is the most powerful weapon that Satan has, and he is a master at knowing how to use it skillfully! • ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-42
Although life is full of trouble, Paul urges his readers to focus on the positive not the negative.
A. Philippians 4:8 (READ) 1. Throughout this study, Paul has been showing us how to deal with the ANXIETY that creeps into our lives and begin to STRANGLE us and WEIGH us DOWN. a. Jesus warns us in Luke 21:34 to “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with . . . the ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:8
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
God's Glory is the greatest revelation of who he is...and the path to this revelation and its outcome are truly transforming and life changing for a believer
THE REVELATION OF GLORY Scriptures: Exodus 34:1-9; John 17:1-5 The Glory of God is perhaps one of the most amazing revelations of God Himself. To get to know; to get a glimpse of; to understand God’s Glory can be the deepest, most profound and life changing experiences ever, of any ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 34:5-35
Denomination: Methodist
Words matter. Words are powerful. The Devil uses words against us and his words are dangerous to live by!
Pt. 4 - Alone VIDEO BUMPER Introduction We learned the saying as children on a playground and it sounds great . . . "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” The only problem is that the statement isn't true! In fact, haven't you discovered that there have ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9, 1 Kings 19:14-18
Our prayers are often ineffective. Scripture reveals principles of effective prayer, principles we will want to observe.
A movie by the title of The In-Laws came out in 1979. There was a re-make of it in 2003, but my favorite version is still the original one. It featured Alan Arkin as a conventional dentist and Peter Falk as a manic character who claims to be a government agent. Their kids are about to be married, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-32, 1 Kings 17:1-7, 1 Kings 18:1-46
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Pentecost 12(A) - Appearances can be and often are deceiving. Our Almighty God comes as a gentle Savior and his believers go out with this power of the Lord.
APPEARANCES CAN BE DECEIVING (Outline) August 19, 2007 - PENTECOST 12 - 1 Kings 19:9b-18 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? That is the question that haunts every living being. Thankfully, you and I are not able to look ...read more
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