Sermons on King Of The North:

What Happens When Revival Really Comes

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 24, 2004

A look at the diffence between real revival and man-made "revival meetings."

Starting Point: Revival only happens when the fire of God falls from heaven. - v. 38. - I didn’t know how exactly to share this passage, then it occurred to me that what’s in this passage serves as an example for us of a real revival. - too often, we call something a revival that isn’t really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Holding Onto A Good Thing

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 24, 2004

Why do we hold onto the good news of what Jesus has done for us instead of sharing it with others in need?

The Path We’ve Trod: - each of these is both true of the lepers and of us in our spiritual pilgrimage. 1. Desperation leads to decision. - vv. 3-4. - they had nothing to lose/they just wanted to live. - they were sick, separated, and starving. 2. God does a miracle at the moment of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For People

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 26, 2003

Are you ready to receive 3000 people today? 1000?500? 5? 1? What do we need to do to prepare to receive those that God has placed just outside our doors?

Tell the person next to you, “It’s no coincidence… that you are here.” “God brought you here!” We need to understand that the only reason people talk about God, or come to church, is because God draws them. That is why we need to be prepared. Bob called his wife from work in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

But First You Obey

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 28, 2003

This is a stewardship message based on Elijah and the Widow

If there is one type of sermon that really bugs people more then any other, one sermon topic that really bends people out of shape it’s when the preacher talks about money, That’s right good old filthy lucre. He can talk about adultery, not a problem, stealing, murder, lust s’alright. When he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Running On Empty

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 7, 2003

I want to take a look at an individual who was maxed-out emotionally. He was running on empty and had no margin left in his life. After he took it to the limit, God intervened, and in the process, taught him a few things.

Running on Empty Some of you know that I like to work out. I enjoy running, bike riding and the stair stepper. When we lived in Rockford, I went to the Fitness Center one day and decided to try out the treadmill. It didn’t look all that difficult so I jumped on and started walking. After a few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Filled Mother

Contributed by Mark Elkins on May 8, 2003

Good is no longer good enough. Okay is no longer acceptable. It’s time to experience God’s possibilities. It’s time to experience God’s blessings. It’s time to walk in faith.

Tell the story from the mother’s perspective. Can you say all things are possible with God? Tell your neighbor, “Don’t judge me now, because God’s ain’t finished with me yet”. Tell your neighbor, “You need to be confident”. Now quote Phil. 1:6 with me. Alice and I visited a church this week. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Of A Desperate Single Mom

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 9, 2003

This single mom’s faith has great lessons for us as we celebrate Mother’s Day in 2003.

FAITH OF A DESPERATE SINGLE MOM I came across this (www.christianitytoday.com) and I thought I share it with you as we begin this morning’s message - “Faster than a speeding toddler, more powerful than a cocky teenager, able to leap roller blades and hockey sticks in a single bound! Look up on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Bad Girls Become Moms

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 11, 2003

The church should be the guiding voice for young parents seeking guidance and support.

"When Bad Girls Become Moms" by Rev. A. Lamar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church 1 Kings 3:17 I yet believe that the church, holder of the keys to heaven, is call to lead the world during this century. We, the bride of Christ, are to process down the isle of time, bringing new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:17-28

Denomination: Lutheran

A Mother's Love

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 12, 2003

I have often told the kids: “If you ever get lost in a crowd and separated from us, there is one thing that you must do. You find a mother with children or pushing a stroller and you go ask her to help you find your mother and 99% of the time, you’ll be s

SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: I have often told the kids: “If you ever get lost in a crowd and separated from us, there is one thing that you must do. You find a mother with children or pushing a stroller and you go ask her to help you find your mother and 99% of the time, you’ll be safe and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

How Bad Do You Want It?

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 13, 2003

How far do you want to go with the Lord. Do you want everything that He has for you or are you content to live with the bare minimum?

12/31/02 Watchnight Service How Bad Do You Want It? 2 Kings 13:14-19 14Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consider The Source

Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 16, 2003

This sermon deals with people who look for the right answers in the wrong places. Jesus is the only source for true fullfillment

Consider the Source 5/13/03 1 Kings 17:1-16 (Read 17:1-7) Have you ever heard something and you had some doubt about it and you said, “Consider the source”? In other words, the source was not a reliable one. Today we read about the prophet Elijah and God’s judgment on Ahab and the children of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: *other

Overcoming Discouragement Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

A look at Elijah’s experience of discouragement and how he was led to renewal

1 Kings 19:1-8;12-14 Purpose Statement: We need to return to the Bread of Life for renewal and encouragement. Background: Elijah runs for his life to the southern most city in Judah-Beersheba. Beersheba was named by Abraham (Gen 21:31) when his servants dug wells there and means “well of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Not In Trouble

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003

Sometimes we look at a certain situation and wonder if God can really take care of it. Let me assure you that God is not in trouble.

Tell story of text: 2 Kings 6:8-18 Syrian king against Elisha God is not in trouble! Daniel in a den of lions Daniel 6:1-10 Vs. 10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed God is not in trouble! 3 Hebrews in the fiery furnace Daniel 3:1-30 Vs. 16-18 we are not careful to answer you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tragic Consequences Of An Unrepentant Heart

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on May 28, 2003

As I read Gehazi’s story I was struck by the tragic consequences of an unrepentant heart. And behind this truth was a question that formed in my mind: I wonder what would have happened if the person, when confronted, had responded with a truly repentant

The Tragic Consequences of an Unrepentant Heart Selected Scriptures 4-21-02 PM Two weeks ago when I was studying the story of Gehazi I was struck by a particular truth and it caused me to look through the Bible for other situations where this truth is seen. Let me state the truth for you and then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:25-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Portrait Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 29, 2003

The LORD has preserved for us the portrait of a godly mother who left a sacred legacy of faith for her son even as God intervened in her life through Elijah.

“The Portrait Of A Godly Mother” 1 Kings 17:8-16 1. She was CHOSEN by God for this particular task. (vv. 8-9) appointed, selected Hebrews 5:4; Deuteronomy 7:6-8; John 15:16; Matthew 11:27; 1 Thessalonians 5:9; Romans 8:29; Matthew 22:14; Acts 9:15; Galatians 1:15-16; 1 Peter 2:9 2. She was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist