Sermons on Elkanah:

God Of Power (Jehovah Sabaoth) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005

The name of God that we are studying today is Jehovah Sabaoth, which at its root, refers to a captain or general who commands a mighty army.

I have never served in the service or gone off to war but I certainly got into skirmishes with my sisters when I was growing up! I celebrated a birthday milestone this past week and my siblings sent me cards that show the war is not over. Let me read three of them to you. Happy Birthday to a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

David Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006

6thin a series on characters mentioned in Heb 11

Chico Alliance Church December 8, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Samuel & David” Unlikely Heroes Part Seven Review The point of this brief series has been to emphasize the fact that an all-powerful God delights in using the weak things of this world to accomplish the impossible. Those who listen, trust ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Dangerous Prayers: Speak To Me! Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 10, 2021

We need to learn to be still, be willing to obey, no matter the cost what God tells us

Dangerous Prayers: Speak to Me! I Samuel 3:1-21 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-10-2021 We are in the last of the series of messages called “Dangerous Prayers.” The first week, we saw that Isaiah’s response to experiencing God presence, his own sinfulness, and God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Come, Let Us Return To The Lord

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2004

God wants our love for Him exclusively.

Come, Let us return to the Lord Hosea 6.1-3 August 29, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Hosea was a prophet in the Northen Kingdom of Israel (753 BC to 715 BC) Map 142 A Elijah, Elisha, Amos were before him: Isaiah & Micah were his ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Possibilities Are Limitless: When You Change Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Feb 19, 2008

A look at the emergence of Samuel as hope for a struggling community as model for what is happening in our nation during this election year. It is an opportunity for all to see the possibilities that exist as we embrace this time of change.

The Possibilities are Limitless: When You Change 1 Samuel 2.16-36 It is not difficult to see that the wind of change is blowing in 2008. The number 7 biblically is representative of completion thus 8 is a new beginning, a time for change, a time for fresh starts. I want you to know as you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:16-36

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Reception

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 21, 2008

Good reception with God requires right relationships with people.

Divine Reception Matthew 5:21-26 Intro: During the last couple of weeks up at Camp Elkanah near Starkey, I found myself a bit cut off from the rest of the world. I’m really not all that attached to our cell phone, but needing to check messages at the office, I found myself wandering around camp ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mother

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 14, 2005

This sermon is for mothers day.

This morning as we celebrate this special Sunday called Mother’s Day I hope that we can all rejoice and be glad. Whether your mom is alive or dead, Today during the few minutes of this message remember and let those past and or present memories help you to smile. So who and what is a mother. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018

Jesus is the Immanuel, God with us. This name cause us to think about whether our identity is fully in Jesus ... or do we just let Jesus tag along?

Message Matthew 1:23 Name Above All Names - Immanuel Today the sermon will start with a bit of a question around the name. Is it spelt Immanuel, or Emmanuel? In Hebrew it looks like this:- (you are going to have to goggle it ...) the Hebrew is pronounced Immanuel In Greek it looks like this:- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy Of Unrepentance-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2011

2 of 4. Cain’s legacy was a spiritually derelict/deficient progeny. Personal unrepentance leaves a legacy of spiritually dereliction/deficiency. What does such a legacy provide? Spiritually deficient populations seek...

The LEGACY Of UNREPENTANCE-II— Genesis 4:16-24 Likewise we will leave a legacy to our families. But what of any value will they receive? Background: Previously we had looked at Cain’s willful disdain of God’s direction for his life, & discovered the ‘Tragedy of Unrepentance’(4:1-15). Today we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

You Ask A Hard Thing?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 12, 2019

Do we seek the DOUBLE PORTION of God's Spirit? What does the double portion cost? We must consider the lesson of settling for less than the best? Temporal or Eternal? Do we desire the MANTLE OF GOD?

YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:20-21, 2 Kings 2:9, 2 Kings 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Ask A Hard Thing! Mantle

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2019

Do we ever dream of more? We have been studying the DOUBLE PORTION! Elijah tells Elisha: You are asking a hard thing but stay faithful. Come with me, let us find the MORE OF GOD'S PLAN.

YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:7, 1 Kings 19:19-21, 2 Kings 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Ask A Hard Thing! Mantle

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2019

Do we ever dream of more? We have been studying the DOUBLE PORTION! Elijah tells Elisha: You are asking a hard thing but stay faithful. Come with me, let us find the MORE OF GOD'S PLAN.

YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:7, 1 Kings 19:19-21, 2 Kings 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Warfare Always Surrounds The Birth Of A Miracle

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 7, 2021

God is a God of miracles. He desires to do miracles in your life. But between you and your promotion, marriage, career, health, your boss etc. a hindrance stands. Your miracle will be gained by prayer, fasting, praise, and obedience!

WARFARE ALWAYS SURROUNDS THE BIRTH OF A MIRACLE Acts 26:17-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Man woke up and said nothing. His Wife, annoyed, shouted, “You’ve forgotten what day it is, haven’t you!” He went to work and confided to a colleague, “I think I forgot my wife’s birthday.” 2. “Not a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:17-18, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mary's Big News (Advent 2, December 4, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 30, 2022

An angel of the Lord appeared to Joachim and told him that he and his barren wife Anna would soon have a child and that they were to name her Mary (Mary 2:9 ...). Today we will explore God’s plan for Mary, God’s plan for us and God’s plan for the lost.

MARY’S BIG NEWS Text: Luke 1:26 – 38 Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, (27) to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. (28) The angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon – The Cost Of Having Your Way - Do You Really Want A King?

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 4, 2025

But they wanted a king “the same as all the other nations” (1 Samuel 8:5). So they rejected their true King, the God of heaven and earth. God granted their request and gave them over to their desires, but not without a warning.

Sermon – Do You Really Want A King? Scripture Lesson - 1Samuel 8:1-21 “As Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons to be judges over Israel. Joel and Abijah, his oldest sons, held court in Beersheba. But they were not like their father, for they were greedy for money. They accepted bribes and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-21, Deuteronomy 32:36, Exodus 13:21, Exodus 14:14, Proverbs 1:29-33, Numbers 23:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist