Sermons on Transfiguration Moses Elijah:

The Trial Of Stephen, Part 5

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 5, 2024

This morning, we shall see how the failures of the Wilderness generation and their rejection of Yahweh for a golden calf became the paradigm for the Sanhedrin's rejection of Jesus for a Golden Temple made by hands.

The Trial of Stephen, Part 5 Acts 7:36–41 NKJV He brought them out, after he had shown wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red Sea, and in the wilderness forty years. “This is that Moses who said to the children of Israel, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:36-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"anger (Part 1): Side Effects Of Anger And What The Bible Says About It" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 13, 2021

Anger is a part of human emotions. Some anger is necessary for making things better, like what Jesus did. Anger becomes a problem when we have trouble controlling it, causing us to say or do things we regret.

Opening: A young mother and her little boy were driving down the street. The little boy asked, "Mommy, why do the idiots only come out when Daddy drives?" Do you get what the boy meant? His father liked to call other drivers' idiot' when he drove, but his mother never said that. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13, John 2:17, Genesis 4:4-7, Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stillness And The Power Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

Swimming against the religious tide is a lonely business. Doubts may follow, but the LORD recalls us to duty.

STILLNESS AND THE POWER OF GOD. 1 Kings 19:1-19. A. THE WILDERNESS OF DISSENT (1 Kings 19:1-8). It is hard when we stand out in the crowd, but Christians are different. The Bible names us a ‘peculiar people’ - called out of darkness into His marvellous light (1 Peter 2:9). Privileges carry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have And Use A Double Portion

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

Elijah was a powerful prophet, but Elisha received a double portion of his Spirit. In days past, the church had power, but we can enjoy a double portion today.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA How To Have & Use A Double Portion II Kings 2:1-22 Intro: We are seeing the account of Elijah leaving this walk of life. He does not leave by death, but by translation. He is one of only two men that we ever have any record of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Keys - Focus On God Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 17, 2011

Prayer is talking and listening to God. We must not be too busy to listne. God spoke to Elijah in a still small voice. He speaks to us that way, too.

Focus on God “Be still, and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Ps 46:10 In 1517, an obscure Catholic priest named Martin Luther placed his life in God’s hands when he nailed his 95 theses, his 95 arguments against the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When The Odds Are Against You Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 5, 2006

Standing up for our faith calls for strong convitictions, Elijah demonstrated his faith by having the convitictions to stand for God, even when he was all alone

Introduction: We love heroes, and we especially love heroes who win despite overwhelming odds. As illustrated in the movie “Remember the Titans”. It seems the greater the odds the more we favor the underdog and cheer for him to overcome the obstacles. While overcoming the odds and becoming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Turns A Little Into Alot At The University Of Dry Barrell

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Oct 18, 2018

WHEN ELIJAH ENROLLS IN THE UNIVERSITY OF DRY BARRELL HE MEETS A WIDOW WOMAN AND REQUESTS THAT SHE BRINGS HIM A DRINK OF WATER, AND MAKE HIM A LITTLE CAKE

1 Kings 17:8-16 (KJV) 8 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, 9 Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee. 10 So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey: Expectation, Potential, The Mantle

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 31, 2019

Life is more than a destination, life is about the journey. Let us follow Elijah to see the journey to receiving the Mantle of God. Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho, Jordan.

THE JOURNEY EXPECTATION, POTENTIAL TO THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Part #2) We are all on a journey! We walk on a spiritual PILGRIMAGE… We search for more. We desire to find God’s holy place of sacred growth. God has a course of action (COA) for your life. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Loneliness Of Self Pity (July 31, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 29, 2022

Have you ever wanted to quit because things got tough? ... Elijah was considering dropping out of his role because Queen Jezebel threatened him!

THE LONELINESS OF SELF PITY Text: I Kings 19:1- 4, I Kings 19:10 -18 1 Kings 19:1-4  Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.  (2)  Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So may the gods do to me, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4, 1 Kings 19:10-18

Denomination: United Methodist

How Far Are You Willing To Go PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The importance of obedience to God, the promise of His presence in our lives, and the cost of disobedience, using the story of Elijah and Elisha from 2 Kings 2:1-12.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving deep into the heart of 2 Kings 2:1-12. Let me read this passage for us: [Read passage] As C.S. Lewis once wisely said, "Obedience is the road to freedom, humility the road to pleasure, unity the road to personality." Let's pray: Dear Lord, we ask You to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Topics: God's Will, Determination

It Takes Faith (Part Nine) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 5, 2017

We read in vs. 24-26 how Moses left the palace because he no longer wanted to partake in the pleasures of sin and instead saw greater value in the purpose of God. As we look at the next verses we'll see Moses' faith in leading the Israelites out of Egypt.

IT TAKES FAITH (part nine) Hebrews 11:27-29 INTRODUCTION: We read in vs. 24-26 how Moses left the palace because he no longer wanted to partake in the pleasures of sin and instead saw greater value in the purpose of God. And he could go through with this major life change because he was looking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-31, Exodus 12:31-32, Exodus 12:12-13, Exodus 11:4-8, Hebrews 11:27-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Jesus In God’s Glory

Contributed by Samuel M on Dec 28, 2023

Joshua was in the tent of meeting when God’s Glory came, and God spoke to Moses face to face (Exodus 33:11). Joshua saw God's Glory many times but never saw the person of God who spoke to Moses in God's Glory.

Joshua was in the tent of meeting when God’s Glory came, and God spoke to Moses face to face (Exodus 33:11). Joshua saw God's Glory many times but never saw the person of God who spoke to Moses in God's Glory. If Joshua had seen the person of God even once, when the commander of the army of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:11

Dangers In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

Moses, Miriam, and Korah were three powerful characters in the wilderness journey. But each one has a committee sin according to their circumstances. Watch out, where you are?

Numbers 11:11-14, 12;16:1-2, Dangers in the Wilderness Introduction: Today we will learn the dangers of the Wilderness journey. Three key leaders had problems according to their standards of spirituality. Sins of three Leaders: Moses, Miriam, and Korah were three powerful characters in the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:11-14

Denomination: Methodist

#38 Ministering In The Valley Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 22, 2021

When Peter, James and John were up with Jesus experiencing the Transfiguration, what were the other 9 disciples doing? They were down in the valley ministering in Jesus’ name…unsuccessfully. This sermon examines why they were unsuccessful in healing and casting out a demon from a man’s son.

#38 Ministering in the Valley Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 21, 2021 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

So You Had A Bad Day

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 5, 2014

Bad days are going to come into our lives, but they don’t have to overcome us. The story of Elijah gives us some principles to help us when the bad days come.

SO YOU HAD A BAD DAY BIBLE CHARACTERS: Who went through pain and suffering: • Job, Moses, Joseph, David, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, Esther, Jeremiah, Paul – basically all of them! Even Jesus experienced great suffering and pain. • “Save me, O God, for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: *other