Sermons on 1 Kings 18:16-19:5: showing 1-15 of 664

Dealing With Depression Series

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

This sermon cofronts the issue of Depression in our churches and compares Elijah to many of our people.

For many years the church across the world has not dealt with some issues very well. One of those issues is depression. I have heard it said and maybe you, too, that Depression: - Is demon possession - God’s punishment for sin - Caused by a lack of faith - God’s face turned against ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Sure Of God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 17, 2002

What do I have to give up to be sure I am in a condition to follow God?

Knowing God’s will is important. But only so far as you are willing to DO His will. I believe there is a spiritual principle that requires we be willing to do whatever God says before He is willing to say it. (NOTE: "BUT IF FROM THERE YOU SEEK THE LORD YOUR GOD, YOU WILL FIND HIM IF YOU LOOK ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Quit Hopping On One Foot

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 19, 2002

This sermon outline challeges Christians to take a stand for God. The sermon illustrates three lessons found in the text.

I. Introduction A. Background 1. Ahab’s father Omri brought back Baal Worship. 2. Ahab and his wife Jezebel continued in Baal worship. 3. YHWH declared Elijah as prophet over Israel and caused a drought. 4. Ahab and Jezebel killed God’s prophets. 5. Obadiah hid God’s prophets in caves around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-46

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Christian Life Is An Impossible Mission

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

Apart from Christ it is impossible to live the Christian life - but with his strength we are empowered to carry on in the face of a hostile world.

"I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour - his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear - is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies on the field of battle exhausted - victorious." The legendary Coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi once professed those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Turn Turn Turn

Contributed by L. Durham on Sep 29, 2001

Keeping our trust in God despite the tragedy in New York City.

TURN, TURN, TURN Biblical Text: 1 Kings 18: 24 and 37 “And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the Lord; and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, ‘It is well spoken.’” “Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:24-37

"Meeting God In Depression”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Oct 15, 2001

Depression strikes about 10 million Americans within any six- month period. Some of the most Godly people in the Bible and in Christian history struggled with depression.

Intro: Researchers at Columbia University conducted the study with 199 women at an in vitro fertilization clinic in Korea. Unknown to the patients and their doctors, groups of strangers from the US, Canada, and Australia were asked to pray for their success in getting pregnant. Pictures of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Depression

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

Message on overcoming during times of depression from the life of Elijah.

OVERCOMING DISCOURAGEMENT 1 KINGS 19:1-13 Sunpm 3/24/02 Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, "May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not make ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Rx For Discouragement

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001

Discouragement comes when we focus on the problem rather than God, on the wonders of God rather than the Word of God, on our inadequacies rather than God’s resources.

We find ourselves at an interesting time of history. Perhaps, more than any other time, we find ourselves polarized as a people. During the world wars the country seemed to come together in patriotic unity, but with the absence of war, and the influx of prosperity, we seemed to have lost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Identifying Troublesmakers

Contributed by Jerome Washington on Dec 19, 2002

This sermon deals with the problems we face when we blame others, rather than repent.

IDENTIFYING TROUBLEMAKERS Then it happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, “Is that you, O’ troubler of Israel?” And he answered “I have not troubled Israel, but you and your father’s house have, in that you have forsaken the commandments of the Lord and have followed the Baals.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17

Denomination: Baptist

When The Fire Falls

Contributed by Greg Smart on Nov 4, 2002

Ahab and Elijah meet face to face. Ahab thought he had the true god, but only a counterfeit. Elijah knew he had to one and only True God, and knew what it took for God’s fire to fall.

WHEN THE FIRE FALLS There are certain times when God moves in a very special way that brings the fire upon people. Fire as we know does something special. It purifies, consumes, motivates and shows final judgment. Here the fire is the symbol, evidence and manifestation of God’s Presence and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Episode Ii: Attack Of The Clones Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 26, 2005

In the showdown on Mt. Carmel, God demonstrates that he is the one true God who is worthy of our attention.

Last week we started a sermon series entitled: “Seer Wars”. The purpose of this Star Wars take-off is to show that God combats the forces of evil today as he did in the prophet Elijah’s day some 2800 years ago. In Episode I: The Phantom Menace, we saw God try to turn King Ahab away from the worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-46

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Journey Gets Too Much

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 26, 2005

This sermon is based on Elijah’s wilderness experience from 1 Kings 19 and is for those who are weary in their christian journey, It covers Circumstances or Christ, Christ in the Circumstances and Christ of the Circumstances.

When the Journey Gets too Much 1 Kings 19:1-18 What do we do when the journey gets too much? When we find our faith lacking our spirits weary, when we just can’t go on anymore and want to give up! Why does this happen? How do we return the victorious life? The answers are found in Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Seer Wars" Episode Iii: Revenge Of The Sith Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 1, 2005

How does God deal with our cries of anguish? He patiently listens and then gives us what we need.

“Lord, I can’t go on. My life is pointless. Please, just take it from me.” The prayer of someone in the midst of chemotherapy? Perhaps. The cry of an adolescent who doesn’t feel she fits in? Maybe. The plea of God’s champion prophet? Surprisingly. Last week in Episode II of our sermon series “Seer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Lord Lifts Up The Downcast

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 1, 2005

PENTECOST 11(B) - Our Lord lifts up the downcast: in the midst of despair God’s strength delivers.

OUR LORD LIFTS UP THE DOWNCAST 1 KINGS 19:3-8 - July 31, 2005 - Pentecost 11 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: How was your week this past week? At times some days are better than others, and at other times the days seem to be worse. Of course, we all had to struggle with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Snare Of Burnout

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

How burnout affects us

Intro: Did you ever try to start a campfire? How about with wet wood? It’s not always as easy as it looks on the camping shows. I remember once Ronda had taken her class of 2nd graders camping. I came along for the evening program. While they were playing games, I was supposed to get a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational