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Elijah At Carmel Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on May 6, 2023

The Prophet Elijah meets the King Ahab and the false prophets on Carmel, and God answers by fire! Elijah at Carmel shows us separation from the world as a necessity for experiencing the fire of God.

ELIJAH AT CARMEL I Kings 18:30-39 Intro: We began studying this prophet of God, Elijah, last week. We saw his experience at Cherith. We studied how the drought came at his preaching, and God separated him out at Cherith. We saw the Division, The Provision, And The Vision he experienced at Cherith. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-39

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Shalt Be Dumb (Advent Sermon 3 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 6, 2022

Zechariah and Elizabeth were a devout couple who did not have any children. We see in today’s text a lack of faith---unbelief. Then, one day the angel Gabriel showed up and told him that God was going answer His prayers and that Elizabeth would give birth to a son who was to be named John.

THOU SHALT BE DUMB Text: Luke 1:5- 25 Luke 1:5-25 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. (6) And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Racing Time

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Greetings Something new in God’s Word? Familiar passage with new eyes? Each week I ask you this question because I genuinely care about your relationship with our Savior.

One morning in 1986 I was all alone on a 4-wheeler with 50 acres to myself. I was off-work that day, so I decided to drive from Spring to Centerville to surprise my mom with a visit. I got there, she wasn’t there, but the 4-wheeler was. That day, I rode that 4-wheeler for all it was worth. Just me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-9

Go! And Rest In The Peace Of God - Psalm 4:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 9, 2025

God calls us to go — and rest in the peace of God. Not a peace the world gives, but a peace that comes through knowing Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Go! And Rest in the Peace of God - Psalm 4:8 Psalm 4:8 (NLT): “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.” Introduction: The Longing for Rest Have you ever laid your head on the pillow, yet your mind refuses to rest? The world around us is filled with noise — ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:8, Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 3:5, John 14:27, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 5:1, 2 Thessalonians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comforting A Grieving Wife And Children PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

God is our constant protector and helper, watching over us day and night, and we should find comfort and assurance in His promises.

Good morning, family. We have a reassuring message for us today from Psalms 121:1-8. Before we dive in, I'd like to share a quote from Max Lucado. He once said, "The presence of fear does not mean you have no faith. Fear visits everyone. But make your fear a visitor and not a resident." Isn't that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Topics: Jesus, Help

Help From Above PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We gather here today to delve into the comforting words of Psalms 121:1-2: "I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth." Max Lucado once said, "The presence of fear does not mean you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Topics: Help, Above

Faith

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005

How to lived by faith and not by sight.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A man named Smith was sitting on his roof during a flood, and the water was up to his feet. Before long a fellow in a canoe paddled past and shouted, “Can I give you a lift to higher ground?” “No, thanks,” said Smith. “I have faith in the Lord and he will save me.” Soon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Deacon Ordination

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Mar 15, 2001

A deacon ordination / installation service. Add your own sermon.

Deacon Ordination Service [Name of Deacon Candidate], this morning you stand before God and this church as having been duly elected [or appointed] to the office of deacon. You are a man that God has chosen to serve His Church as a spiritual leader and example of the believers. This office is not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time To Pick Up Your Harp

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008

the Lord is my strength and song

Time To Pick Up Your Harp Psa 137:1 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. Psa 137:2 We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. Psa 137:3 For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Of The Dead Bones

Contributed by David Gresham on Mar 9, 2009

As a Church, are we marching as the army did in Ezekiel to it’s defeat, or are we on fire for God?

THE CHURCH OF THE DEAD BONES Ezekiel 37:1-10 Many times this very scripture has many times touched my life. I have thought."Wow" God can do that? As the prophet spoke dead bones began to move, become clothed with new flesh, and then with the breath of God they stand up and become a great and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deacons

Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Mar 31, 2010

4 points to be considered by the calling Church and the considered Candidate

Deacons I. Their Call * Initiated to fix a problem within the Church * Should be out of necessity, not just because * The desire and grace to serve (not rule) comes from the Lord The call itself comes from the Church * The Church should remember this….trust them, respect them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I Here Lord

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Aug 6, 2007

discovering god’s purpose for the believer.

WHY AM I HERE LORD? INTRO: IT ALL STARTS WITH GOD! 1: COL 16-22 A) ALL THIBNGS WERE CREATED BY HIM B) ALL THINGS WERE CREATED FOR HIM C) THIS MEANS EVERYTHING WORKS TOGETHER FOR HIS DIVINE PLAN AND PURPOSE POINT: JESUS CHRIST IS THE CREATOR NOT ONLY OF OUR SALVATION BUT OUR ENTIRE BEING AS WELL, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-22

Denomination: Other

Have You Forgiven Your Brethren? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 22, 2019

If we truly understand and receive the meaning of God's work through the Cross; the least we can do is to forgive one another out of gratefulness for his mercy.

God, in his infinite mercy, never disconnected from his creation. The disconnect came into play due to our disobedience; whether we prefer to blame Adam for the fall of mankind or ourselves since we manage to come up with a few poor choices here and there. Romans 3:23 says, "For all have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Ephesians 4:31, Romans 3:23

Tthe Battle Of Ezk. 38: & 39: ~ Gog And Magog Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 24, 2013

Today I want to bring a few thoughts to do with the Battle that we read about in Ezekiel 38: and 39:, when will it happen?

# 4~ EZK.38:~39: STILL TO COME 7-13-13 Today we'll continue talking about things that are still to come on God's Prophetic Calendar. We have already pointed out; the next thing that's to occur on His prophetic calendar is the RAPTURE OF ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Leave It Alone

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 17, 2013

How we need to turn things over to God.

LEAVE IT ALONE 1 (A Psalm of David.) Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. 3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7

Denomination: Baptist