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Elisabeth Elliot
Elisabeth Elliot
34 Sermons
Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was an American missionary and author whose husband Jim was martyred by the Auca people in Ecuador in 1956. She returned to serve the same tribe and wrote over 20 books including Through Gates of Splendor.

Sermons 34

Psalm 51:10 Repentance

Elisabeth Elliot reflects on the struggle of dealing with sin, particularly the pride that can accompany our repentance. She acknowledges the deceptive nature of Satan and how easily we can …

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Deuteronomy 17:19 Pride And Humility

Elisabeth Elliot delves into the root of sin, identifying pride as the basis for all sins, tracing back to Adam and Eve's disobedience. She highlights the danger of the pride of privilege, w…

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Hebrews 12:5 Discipline

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of discipline and obedience in the context of God's love for his children. He shares a personal story of his father's discipline when h…

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Hebrews 12:5 Crucified With Christ

In this sermon, the preacher shares the story of a woman who had turned away from the Lord and sought worldly pleasures. She became consumed by alcohol and lived a life of despair and selfis…

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Matthew 6:33 Working

In this sermon, Jeanette Cliff emphasizes the importance of our efforts in responding faithfully to the challenges and hardships we face in life. She shares a story of a minister visiting a …

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Genesis 39:20 Suffering And Comfort

Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes the intertwined nature of loneliness, sadness, and comfort in the Christian journey, highlighting that experiencing moments of despair allows us to fully apprecia…

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Psalm 25:9 Biblical Obedience

Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes the importance of seeking honest solutions to our problems by turning to the Word of God rather than seeking mere audience for our grievances and excuses. She hig…

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Psalm 46:10 Quiet Time

Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes the importance of seeking quietness and solitude in the midst of life's hectic changes and decisions. She points to Jesus' example of intentionally withdrawing to…

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Proverbs 3:5 Faith And Reason

Elisabeth Elliot reflects on a disagreement with her husband, realizing how reason can be a powerful tool used by the enemy to create division between people who love each other. She acknowl…

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Psalm 64:1 Gods Love

Elisabeth Elliot preaches on how God can use those who annoy or offend us as His messengers, pushing us to seek His help for kindness, love, and patience beyond our own capabilities. She emp…

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Job 10:8-9 Pilgrimage

In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of facing trials and challenges while doing missionary work in a remote area. He mentions reading from 1 Peter, where it talks about …

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Exodus 20:14 Unity

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of a holy harmony in our lives. He reflects on the difference that Jesus Christ has made in his own life and challenges the audience to …

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1 Samuel 3:18 Unity

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the idea that everything in our lives is handed to us by God, who is loving, sovereign, omnipotent, and omniscient. The speaker encourages the audience…

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1 Corinthians 6:12 Unity

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of character in relationships and marriage. He uses the example of a woman in the Bible who displayed qualities such as politeness, energ…

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Matthew 11:28 Rest

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the search for rest and how it cannot be found in airports or vacation spots. The speaker emphasizes the importance of showing the life of Jesus through…

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Psalm 16:5 Quietness

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's presence, sovereignty, and love. He encourages the audience to have a quiet heart and not rush after their planned …

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Proverbs 29:25 Faith And Humility

Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes that the search for recognition hinders faith, as focusing on our image and seeking honor from others can prevent us from truly believing. She highlights the impo…

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Psalm 73:25 Worldly Love

Elisabeth Elliot delves into the concept of loving the world in the context of John's first letter, emphasizing that loving the world in the wrong way is to love it without knowing the Fathe…

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Matthew 16:24 Crucified With Christ

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life of surrender and sacrifice as a follower of Jesus. He shares a story about a psychologist who owned ice cream parlors a…

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Psalm 34:17 Suffering And Guilt

Elisabeth Elliot speaks about the burden of suffering due to our own mistakes or failures, highlighting the difficulty in accepting responsibility and finding comfort in such situations. She…

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Isaiah 55:8 Spiritual Growth

Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes the difference between reacting with a carnal mind versus a spiritual one when faced with mistreatment, highlighting the importance of seeing beyond natural react…

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Genesis 12:1 Servanthood

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of serving others and getting rid of self-pity. He references Isaiah 58:10, which states that if one pours themselves out for the hungry…

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Psalm 46:10 Quiet Time

Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes the importance of being still before God amidst chaos and destruction, drawing inspiration from Thomas Carlyle and Psalm 46. She highlights the power of quieting …

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Isaiah 27:9 Repentance

Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes the daily forgiveness we receive from God for various sins, highlighting the contrast between the magnitude of grace and the commonality of forgiveness. She refer…

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Psalm 51:10 Pursuing Holiness

Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes the danger of using false humility and openness as excuses for not pursuing holiness, warning against the tendency to justify sin by comparing ourselves to others…

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Proverbs 11:12-13 Christian Wisdom

Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes the importance of knowing when to remain silent, highlighting that not everything needs to be expressed in the name of honesty and openness. She draws attention t…

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James 1:5 Quiet Contemplation

Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes the importance of silence and stillness in the presence of God, drawing from the imagery of silence in heaven when the seventh seal was opened in Revelation. She …

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Genesis 1:27 Sin And Rebellion

Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes that when personal relationships deteriorate, it reflects a deeper issue in one's relationship with God. Rebellion against our Creator is not only unreasonable bu…

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Exodus 17:6 Daily Devotion

Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes the importance of setting aside daily time for God, especially in the midst of busy days, highlighting the significance of prayer, Bible reading, and silent liste…

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Genesis 24:21 Guided Prayer

Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes the importance of trust, obedience, prayer, and quiet observation in discerning God's guidance, drawing from the story of the servant sent by Abraham to find a wi…

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1 Samuel 16:7 True Devotion

Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes the human tendency to desire special recognition and privileges in serving God, often mistaking it for genuine devotion. She references the story of Israel offeri…

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Psalm 18:28 Spiritual Deception

Elisabeth Elliot preaches about the consequences of deliberate deception and the danger of holding onto darkness within ourselves, which can lead others away from the light of Jesus Christ. …

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Matthew 6:33 Women

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the challenges and responsibilities of being a mother. She shares anecdotes of her own experiences, highlighting the constant demands and interruptions …

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Matthew 5:29 Sin And Temptation

Elisabeth Elliot shares a powerful story of a young man delivered from drug abuse but tempted back, emphasizing the danger of allowing even a 'little bit' of sin in our lives. She highlights…

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