Sound of Rain
Kings 1 18:41-46 I: “The Prayers of a Righteous Man:” 1. Elijahs prayers were proceeded by work, (clearing and plowing). 2. Prayer was no lazy substiture for service. 3. It always puts fire in our prayer to be expecting something. 4. He knew which God he prayed to, (Abraham). II: “There is a sound of abundance of rain.” 1. The brazen sky didn’t stop him. 2. The dry desert of 3 yrs. failed to weaken his prayer. 3. It was as easy to pray for water as fire. 4. A small cloud was enough. III: Before the Chariots of Ahab: 1. A 17 mile run of pride. 2. Nothing wears out the Man of God more than to run before the Chariots of Ahab. 3. The hand of God was upon him, but we are not told of God commanding the race. 4. Elijah was out of company at...
Power to Become
Cor. 1 12:, Ephesians 4:11-14, and John 1:1-13 Conversion is just the beginning of the Christian life. The journey to an eternal Heaven begins here. The new birth puts us on the Royal road to Heaven. I: Just the Beginning. 1. A new birth, a baby Christian. 2. The possibilities of becoming Christ-like (A baby transfered to a new home). 3. Aims in life are revolutionized. 4. Our motives, hopes, desires are whole life moves in a different channel. 5. The new life must be worked out in daily living. 6. Man can’t work out this new life alone. No more than a family can be a real family without corporation. 7. A whole family must work at making a wholesome family atmosphere. 8. A Christian must have a plan by which his life can grow. 9. God’s plan was and...
The Call of Elisha
Kings 2 2:9-15 The nation was at a low moral stand. God needed some servant to take up the work where Elijah left off. There were widows in need, hunger and famine was in the land, lepers to heal and armies to defeat. I: God had a young man in mind. 1. Servants may die, but Gods work must continue. 2. The faithful pass from the scene. 3. In every generation, God has some to lift up their voices for Him. II: Not chosen after the Ways of Men. 1. God isn’t bound to mens ways. 2. Elisha wasn’t found among the famous. 3. He wasn’t among the rich and learned. 4. God can use a little maid, a shepherd boy, the betrothed of a carpenter, and lowly fishermen. III: God chooses busy people. 1. “I’m too busy.” 2. “I don’t have...
The Best Binding for the Gospel
Mark 1:14-22, Romans 2:17-24 J.W. Price “The best binding for the Gospel is not Morrocco, but human skin.” (in Jesus the Teacher). I: How much does a binding mean? 1. Some books are bound to appeal to the eye. 2. Some appeal to the intellect. 3. Some appeal to the lust of man. 4. Some appeal to the artist or the lover of nature. 5. Bibles come in red, white, blue, and blond. (We are accustomed to black morrocco). II: Jesus condemned false binding. 1. “Ye are ike unto whited sepulchres.” .Matthew 23:27. 2. Bring forth fruit meat for repentance. 3. Jesus knew what was in men. 4. Why reason ye in your hearts? III: Paul condemned the imatition binding. Romans 2:1 1. “You who are constantly teaching another are you not teaching...
Jesus is Coming Again
Acts 1:11, Thessalonias 1 4:16-18 The present age is Easter Time. It begins with the Resurrection of the Redeemer and ends with the Resurrection of the Redeemed. No one can read and believe the Bible and not believe in the 2nd coming of Christ. Just as sure as he came the 1st time as a baby in the Manger, he will come again in the clouds as King and Lord. I: “At an hour when ye think not.” 1. Years of Prophecy proceeded the birth at Bethlehem. 2. The Religious leaders knew the Scriptures as to lineage, place of birth, and that he would be the Messiah. 3. But a hand full of Shepherds and wise men really were looking for him. 4. The world is not looking for him now. 5. The Church teaches and preaches about his coming, but few really expect him....
Horses of Fire
Kings 2 2:1-15 A warrior is about to go home. I: The End of the Line: 1. Elijah knew this was his last day. 2. He could look back on a life filled with victories and a few defeats. 3. He had traveled the path of lonliness. 4. He had cared to stand alone. 5. He had trusted God for the material needs of life, (crows and widows). 6. He had trained a young man to continue the work. II: God’s horses of fire would come today. 1. What a request! 2. What a compliment! 3. What a joy! 4. A life so dedicated that young men would want to be like us. 5. Most men leave everlasting impressions upon their sons and other young men. 6. The only Earthly thing he had to leave was an old leather coat! 7. But: it crossed the Jordan, got the respect of God’s people, and led...