Sermons on Jezebel:

The More Excellent Way

Contributed by Justin Imel on May 19, 2008

An exegetical sermon of 1 Cor 12:31-13:3

A. A teacher in an adult-education creative-writing class told her students to write “I love you” in 25 words or less, without using the words “I love you.” 1. She gave the class 15 minutes. 2. A woman in the class spent about ten minutes looking at the ceiling and wriggling in her seat. 3. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If The Moon Listened To Every Howling Dog?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 11, 2006

What would happen if the moon listened to every howling dog? How will we handle criticism? Critism is neither good or bad, it is how we handle it that matters?

IF THE MOON LISTENED TO EVERY HOWLING DOG? HOW WILL I HANDLE CRITICAL SPIRITS AND WORDS OF NEGATIVE CRITICISM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A TWO PART LESSON. Illustration: I have this little thermometer, it is cheap, it is clamped to the measuring chart behind it. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make A Decision Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 12, 2006

We must be undivided in our allegiance.

MAKE A DECISION I Kings 18.1-46 S: Choosing God C: Idolatry Th: Life Can Be Hard Pr: WE MUST BE UNDIVIDED IN OUR ALLEGIANCE. TS: We will find in our study of I Kings 18 how Elijah courageously called people to make a decision to God. Type: Inductive I. INSTRUCTION (1) II. SITUATION ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Waste Your Heritage

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Ahab's dirty dealing caused Naboth to die for his heritage.

1 Kings 21:1-3 KJV And it came to pass after these things, that Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard, which was in Jezreel, hard by the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. [2] And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waiting For Jesus: John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

No matter how well we know the Bible, not all things are clear at the beginning. Or even in the middle.

I expect you’ve all heard by now. Herod executed John bar Zechariah, whom most people called “the Baptizer,” two days ago.Nobody expected it, of course. Everyone knew that Herod was worried that John might be the real thing, and that God would get him if he didn’t tread lightly. But Herodias, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Prescription For The Soul Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 9, 2017

The first sermon in a new series on Spiritual First Aid. This sermon looks at the spiritual side of physical ailments. It then looks at the Lord as our Great Physician, God's word as His prescription, and the vitality that forgiveness brings.

Spiritual First Aid “God’s Prescription For The Soul” Introduction Physicians and psychologists along with the prescription drug industry would like us to think that all these diseases and problems, these maladies in which we are experiencing is the result of a some chemical imbalance, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:2-3, Psalm 3:7-8

Denomination: Foursquare

Lessons At Zarephath Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 3 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message explores the lessons learned during his ministry to the widow and her son at Zarepath.

Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #3 “Lessons at Zarephath” Introduction Observing God’s interaction with Elijah and Elijah’s spiritual journey in his day provides insight and principles for us in our day which is not unlike what Elijah faced. The periods in Elijah’s life follow a definite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:25-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Herodias Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 23, 2022

Herodias in the Bible is notorious for being the woman who desired John the Baptist's head on a platter. She was the unlawful wife of the tetrarch Herod Antipas and had formerly been Herod's brother, Philip.

Herodias Herodias was a princess of the Herodian dynasty of Judaea during the Roman Empire. Christian writings connect her with John the Baptist's execution. Born: 15 B.C. Died: 39 AD, Lyon, France Spouse: Herod Antipas (m. ?–39 AD), Herod II Children: Salome, Salomé II Parents: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:4

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Getting His Notifications? Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Aug 27, 2021

We respond to the sounds of our phones, we respond to notifications, we respond to comments and reactions, we will listen to the voices of others but what about God? Are you getting His notifications?

Are you getting His notifications? 1 Kings 19:11-12 (KJV) And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-12

The Danger Of Spiritual Highs

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

The life of Elijah teaches us many valuable lessons. One of the lessons it teaches us is that some of our most trying times come after a SPIRITUAL HIGH in our life.

For example, Elijah had just had two of his greatest victories: • All alone, he has just confronted a cult, and had 450 of their prophets on Mount Carmel killed. • God had just used him through prayer, to bring rain after three years of drought. He was on a SPIRITUAL HIGH, he was on a roll, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Christian Life Is An Impossible Mission

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

Apart from Christ it is impossible to live the Christian life - but with his strength we are empowered to carry on in the face of a hostile world.

"I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour - his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear - is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies on the field of battle exhausted - victorious." The legendary Coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi once professed those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Slience In The Storm Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001

SERVING GOD IN CATACLYSMIC OCCURRENCES IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR COMMUNING WITH HIM ON A DAILY BASIS.

June 10, 2001 -- AM GOD’S SLIENCE IN THE STORM OF DISCOURAGEMENT 1 Kings 19:11 INTRODUCTION: (1) The world does not care if I die; it only cares that I get out of the way if I cannot compete. (2) With God, dust can have a destiny and human frailty can be covered with eternal glory. (3) To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21, 1 Kings 19:11

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Dificult People Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 8, 2004

Dealing with Difficult people use scriptureFrom the time we were babies, we all have found ways in which to "get our way". Some are legitimate means of obtaining your objectives ... others are means whereby we manipulate people. These means of manipulatio

Dealing with difficult people, part 2 - Eph. 4 The outline of my study comes from a magazine article by Dr. Richard Dobbins, which was printed in Ministries Today, March/April 2003 issue. When it comes to dealing with difficult people, we must remember to "keep our own garden groomed" and not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God With Certainty Series

Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Jul 8, 2003

Serving God with certainty will bring the fire & the rain that we so desperately need!

1 kings 18:17 Then it happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, "Is that you, O troubler of Israel?" 18 And he answered, "I have not troubled Israel, but you and your father’s house have, in that you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals. 19 "Now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Prevenient Grace

Contributed by Richard Jumper on Aug 31, 2005

God is seeking a relationship with you.

Most of us in this sanctuary may have the awesome responsibility of being married to another human being - someone so special we don’t want to live without them. As part of the marriage ceremony, we made a covenant, an agreement to love and honor each other until death parts us. It is a serious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-10

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ