God Grants Miracles Through Those That Give Their Life to Him
Series: "A Look At How Miracles Affect Our Lives"
1 Kings 16, 17, 18

INTRO: Miracles do happen. The Bible records numerous incidents. Our lives are also examples of them. Elijah the Tishbite. A man that miracles worked through. Why? Because he gave his life to the Lord, God granted many miracles to affect his and others lives around him.
 

  1. Sin was and IS rampant - 1 Kings 16:30-33
    1. Sin is displeasing to God
    2. God will try to gain your attention concerning sin - because God wants you!

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  2. God is in control - 1 Ki. 17:1-9
    1. God's Word is real, true and firm 1
    2. God's Word is to be obeyed
    3. God's Word is to protect us - 2-9

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  3. God can use many special ways and miracles to help us - often from smaller things to the larger
    1. Ravens - things we may not want
    2. Poor widows - things we may not consider
    3. Prophets - vs. 17-23 - things we might rather bypass

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  4. God has ample evidence in front of you - 18:15, 17-
    1. Many blame everyone but themselves vs. 17
    2. Elijah was willing to proclaim God's ways to those that needed to hear. 15
    3. Man's answers fall short of what is needed - 26-29
    4. God's providence is sufficient - vs. 39
    5. The wicked cannot escape (without God) - 40

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  5. God's miracle for you is an abundance of rain (spiritual blessings - 40-46
    1. Jesus has died for you - the drought can end - Your life can change
    2. He is available to you - what will you do?
    3. You must sup with Him - Rev. 3:20

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20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
 
 
 
 

Gary Marcum - East 38th Street FWB - 8/15/1999