Sermons on Phillip Brooks:

Do With What You Have

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007

There are times in life when even though we are where God sent us that things go wrong. It’s often in these times that God is leading us to another place. We need to always remember that God has a plan for our provision where ever He may lead.

1 Kings 17:1-9 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 2 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, 3 Get thee hence, and turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-10

Denomination: *other

What Do You Do When You Can’t Make It Rain?

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013

We believe in God's Miracle Working Power. We spent more time waiting for the miracle than actually seeing it.

What Do You Do When You Can’t Make it Rain? 1 Kings 17:1-7 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 2 And the word of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Training Days

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

God wants to give us intensive training in the areas of trust and obedience

Training Days 1 Kings 17:1-7 July 21, 2002 Introduction 1 Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word." 2 Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

"As The Hart....so"

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 18, 2007

The animal’s need for water, however, is the primary message emphasized in our text. The deer-like creature must have accessible and adequate supplies of water.

Panting After God “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God” (Psa. 42:1). According to The Zondervan Pictoral Bible Dictionary, the “hart” of Bible times was “similar to the American elk but somewhat smaller.” Harts are stags or male deer whereas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Placed For Provision”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

Don’t stay in the dry places waiting for the former to happen again, it served its propose, but now God is sending you to your next provision.

I. Elijah A. Elijah is one of the most colorful personalities found in the entire Bible. Here in 1 Kings chapter 17, he appears suddenly upon the scene, he doesn’t have a huge introduction, and not a lot is said about his life previous to here in this passage. He comes on the scene during some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6

The Philip Philosophy And The Andrew Approach

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Apr 29, 2010

Never assess a difficulty in light of your own assets and whatever you transfer to God will be transformed by Him.

The Philip Philosophy and the Andrew Approach John 6: 1-13 Introduction This was the only miracle of Jesus, apart from His resurrection that all four gospels recorded (Mt. 14 Mk. 6; Lk. 9) I am sure you have read this passage before and have heard it preached, but I believe there is something new ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Provision Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 15, 2017

We can depend on God. God's work, done in God's way, will never lack God's supply.

The prophet of God has just pronounced a drought, sent by God although not mentioned. • The drought will end only at his word – which means at God’s bidding, when God said so. • We know that it lasted for 3.5 years because of two accounts in NT: • James 5:17 - Elijah was a human being, even as we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Trinity 1 - Where Do I Begin? Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 31, 2012

Sermon on the Triune Nature of God

THE TRINITY I Where Do I Begin… 09/23/12 How many of you are familiar with that old Andy Williams song, “Love Story”. The first line of the song goes, “Where do I begin, to tell the story of how great a love can be…” That my friends is my quandary, where do I begin to tell the story how ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Bible Church

The Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To stress that the Lord gives us commands for our benefit.

The Gospel of Mark #9: The Lord of the Sabbath Text: Mark 2:23-3:6 Thesis: To stress that the Lord gives us commands for our benefit. Introduction: (1) After discussing the need for new wineskins, the Pharisees attempt to go back to the old wineskins of observing the Sabbath according to their ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Believe

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

One sin will keep people out of heaven- unbelief. I must confess that I believe.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA I Believe Acts 8:26-39 Intro: Phillip leaves great success in the city of Samaria to follow the word and will of the Lord into the desert. It seems to be an unusual move, seeing there was no one to preach to in the desert, but God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Thankfulness In The Face Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 25, 2013

Stephen has just been stoned, Saul is ravaging the church, and many believers are going to rancid prisons getting beaten and fighting off the rats, just because they love Jesus. is the basis for my Thanksgiving sermon. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Bear with me.

Here in chapter 8 of the book of Acts we are finally introduced to this Pharisee named Saul. Perhaps no other religious person in Israel had more of a zealous hatred for Christ and Christians. Let’s pay close attention to the very first verse of Acts chapter 8: “Saul approved of his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

"Dried Up”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

There are seasons in our life that can become dry. It's in the dry places God is preparing you to move.

Intro: Today Lord willing I want to talk to you about being “DRIED UP.” Now I know that there are some here today that feel as if your “BROOK” is dried up. It could be your finances, your marriage, your prayer life, your witness, your health, or your spiritual life has dried up; it could be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

The Purpose Of This Place

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 6, 2022

The purpose of this place you are in currently is to shape and mold you into the image and likeness of Christ so that you can fulfill your purpose in the Kingdom of God as a citizen, servant, ambassador and king to rule and reign with Christ.

The Purpose of This Place By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The Kingdom of God is not a religious institution, a spiritual club, or even your local church or denomination. The Kingdom of God is the realm where God reigns supreme, His authority is recognized, and His will is obeyed. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Come And See Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 25, 2011

Some are afraid to witness, they are afraid they will not know what to say. Simply point them to Jesus and say come and see.

Come and See…Go and Tell. John 1:35ff, John 4:29, Matt 28:6. Continuing in our Life of Christ series, today we go to the beginning of his earthly ministry. It simply starts with an invitation, “Come you see.” Currently we are probably more private than ever before, personal ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Wanted

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 19, 2004

When you read about the prophet Elijah, you find out quickly that he was a no-nonsense type of prophet. He saw only right and wrong.

The most wanted First King’s 17: 2 -- 7. 05/16/04 When you read about the prophet Elijah, you find out quickly that he was a no-nonsense type of prophet. He saw only right and wrong. He went to the palace and told the King Ahab there was coming a drought in the land. The drought would last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-7

Denomination: Baptist