“It didn't make no sense how he caused fire to rain down from heaven when Elijah was battling the prophets of Baal.”
Pastor H.P. Washington Jr. preached from the life of Jeremiah, emphasizing that God knew, sanctified, and called His servants before birth. He encouraged ministers to preach God's truth (including sin and repentance) rather than popularity or prosperity alone, highlighted God's sovereign hand at work in miracles and in equipping people, and urged humility, gratitude, and persistence in ministry.
“On Mount Carmel Elijah called the false prophets and called down fire from heaven to demonstrate the Lord's power.”
A preaching on God calling believers and the church to a higher level using Elijah's story as the model: avoid stagnation and disobedience, receive God's provision, arise and move forward, and embrace mentorship as the church advances.
“Elijah trusted God before the fire ever fell (Elijah's prayer and the fire from heaven on Mount Carmel).”
Pastor Johnteris Tate preaches that the wilderness—or barren seasons—are God’s workshop: He strips false dependencies, builds disciplined obedience, and forges durable faith so people can rightly steward future blessings. The sermon calls the congregation to remember how God sustained them in hard seasons, trust daily dependence on Him, and grow in character before receiving abundance.
“We'd even read about how it fell on Mount Carmel.”
Pastor Rick DuBose preaches a call to sustained, disciplined prayer — “keep the lamp burning” — explaining Old Testament tabernacle imagery (lamp, oil, manna, veil) to show how God’s supernatural provision flows into the natural when the church and individuals maintain daily prayer, corporate responsibility, and Holy Spirit dependence.
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