This is the last of seven sermons on the life of Elijah. They are all listed under Insights for Preaching, Bible Characters. – Although Elijah was one of the most unique and spectacular individuals in the Bible, he was a “man just like us.” – From the moment he appeared in the king’s court, until… Continue reading ELIJAH – 7: Putting everything in order
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ELIJAH – 6: DEPRESSION – How to get up when you are down!
Depression is common – So many people experience depression in America that it has been called the “common cold of emotional illness.” – About 5% of the population or 15 million people are clinically depressed at any one time. – About one in six Americans will experience a significant depressive episode at some point in… Continue reading ELIJAH – 6: DEPRESSION – How to get up when you are down!
ELIJAH – 5: Prayer that Gets Results
– Charles Finney, the famous evangelist, was overheard praying, “And thou knowest Lord, that in these matters, I am not accustomed to being denied.” – not many of us would dare to make that statement to God – most of us would admit that there is something lacking in the quality and effectiveness of our… Continue reading ELIJAH – 5: Prayer that Gets Results
ELIJAH – 4: Standing Alone in Spiritual Conflict
– I have always liked to serve as part of a team and have been part of many great teams – I have always enjoyed being part of a pastoral staff that worked together – I don’t like to work as a loner – There is encouragement, support and help when a team works together… Continue reading ELIJAH – 4: Standing Alone in Spiritual Conflict
ELIJAH – 3: Ready For A New Assignment
God’s will is not static; it is progressive. Learning God’s will is not a one-time event; it is an ongoing process. No one can predict what God is going to ask us to do and where he will ask us to go. We may have a general idea of his directions but each new day… Continue reading ELIJAH – 3: Ready For A New Assignment
ELIJAH – 2: The man who heard God’s voice
How do you react when someone says, “God told me…?” Some people are awestruck, some are skeptical and some are confused and don’t know how to respond. A man once told me that God had spoken to him. He said, “God told me to marry a certain woman.” I listened to his story. He was… Continue reading ELIJAH – 2: The man who heard God’s voice
ELIJAH – 1: God’s Man For A Dark Day
I’m excited by the good things happening in the kingdom of God. There are some churches that are impacting secular culture. Some congregations are growing through conversion growth. Many churches are practicing the love of Christ in their communities. But at the same time, the church seems to be having less of an impact on… Continue reading ELIJAH – 1: God’s Man For A Dark Day