Sermons on 1 Kings 18:19:

Fish Or Cut Bait

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 28, 2014

We must quit riding the fence with our commitment to God.

Fish or Cut Bait April 27, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must quit riding the fence with our commitment to God. Focus Passage: 1 Kings 18:17-40 Supplemental Passage: "If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding Altars Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 16, 2019

Altars in the Old Testament were geographical places built to worship God. Altars today are spiritual places within people. This sermon looks at the significance of rebuilding the altars of our hearts and the blessing it brings.

THE ELIZAH CHURCH IS AN ALTAR BUILDING CHURCH INTRO: This is part of a series using the life of Elijah as a picture of the last day Church. It is also a stand alone sermon. 1 Kings 18:16-40 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab and told him, and Ahab went to meet Elijah. When he saw Elijah, he said to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40, Romans 12:1, Mark 12:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Like Us (Part Four)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 3, 2019

Last week we looked at Samson. Samson was physically strong but in some ways he was spiritually weak. We, too can be strong in some areas but weak in others. Today, we'll look at Elijah. He was bold and courageous...well, most of the time.

JUST LIKE US (part four) Last week we looked at the example of Samson. When Samson was born he was given a special Nazirite vow. He couldn't drink alcohol or even grape juice. And he couldn't cut his hair. These conditions were to indicate that he would be noticeably set apart for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40, 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choices, Choices, Choices

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 4, 2013

We all have choices to make. Especially in this new year. Our main resolution should be to follow Jesus Instruction to make disciples.

Choices, Choices, Choices 1 Kings, 19-39 Intro. A boy told his father, "Dad, if three frogs were sitting on a limb that hung over a pool, and one frog decided to jump off into the pool, how many frogs would be left on the limb?" The dad replied, "Two." "No," the son replied. "There’s three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-39

Denomination: Baptist

Where There Is No Altar The Church Will Falter

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 26, 2015

Not only will the altar less church be weak and spiritually impotent, but ultimately the church without an altar will falter.

1 King 18:14-30 Ahab the king of Israel meets Elijah with these words: Art thou he that troubeleth Israel? Trouble=) stir up, disturb To agitate; 2. To afflict with pain or discomfort. 3. To cause mental agitation or distress This shows you how far Israel had fallen from Gods divine presence and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:14-30, 1 Kings 18:31-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why It Rained When Elijah Prayed

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

Many times we become discouraged if things don’t go exactly our way. We become angry and bitter and often we blame God. Accusing Him of not answering our prayers

Why It Rained When Elijah Prayed I Kings 18:1-8, 41-46 Many times we become discouraged if things don’t go exactly our way. We become angry and bitter and often we blame God. Accusing Him of not answering our prayers. But God is not at fault – we are. We are the one’s who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Showdown! Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 20, 2013

The decisive, dramatic contest atop Mount Carmel, that compels us to determine who we will serve.

Elijah has been called “the iron prophet.” After a three-year absence, he appears before Ahab; was he finally going to end the drought? The dry spell was indeed about to end, but first it must be established with no doubt as to who is God. The king accuses the prophet of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Congregational

But The People Were Silent

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

The people of God must never keep silent in the midst of attack on the message of the gospel. Elijah took a stand even in a hostile and homicidal environment. The people had so much compromised that they could not choose for Jehovah God.

BUT THE PEOPLE WERE SILENT 1 Kings 18:17-39 17 And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? 18 And Elijah answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the Lord, and thou ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-39

Denomination: Charismatic

Hokey Pokey Christians

Contributed by Carol Moore on Aug 16, 2019

As I stood on Mt. Carmel, looking down toward the valley below, I listened to our tour guide and thought of the story of Elijah, Ahab, and the prophets. In my mind's eye, I could hear Elijah telling the Israelites they must choose between God and Baal.

My dad didn’t know how to deal with my being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He never asked me any questions but just watched me. After he saw that I was not going to become an invalid anytime soon, he came to me and said, “Pick any place is the world you want to go, Sis, and we’ll go.” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-21

A Man Of Conviction Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

God will provide the necessary boldness if he has called you to be His voice of truth and reason.

ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 06 A Prophet of Conviction TEXT: 1 Kings 18:17-20 1 Kings 18:17-20 KJV And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? [18] And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real Worshippers

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 3, 2015

If there is not a balance within the Christian life, we can become off kilter, like a washing machine with the clothes off balance, it makes a lot of noise, but it’s not cleaning your clothes properly.

1 Kings 18:17-39-Then it happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, "Is that you, O troubler of Israel?" 18 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. 19 Now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-39

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Fire Fall

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Let the Fire Fall

1 Kings 18:1-39 Let the Fire Fall 1. THE ENTRANCE OF REVIVAL - The Conditions in Elijah's Day - (a) Corruption in Elijah's Day - 4 For it was so, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of the LORD, that Obadiah took an hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-39

Denomination: Holiness

Revival Fire

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Revival Fire

1 Kings 18 v. 17 - 40 Note 1. THE CHALLENGE GOD FACES - v. 30 "And Elijah said unto all the people, Come near unto me. And all the people came near unto him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD that was broken down." See the:- (a) The Problem of Sin - v. 18 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Holiness

Revival – Now

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

REVIVAL – NOW

REVIVAL FOR SURVIVAL 1 Kings 18:17-24 REVIVAL – NOW vs.21 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-24

Denomination: Holiness

Living Through The Nothings - Pt. 2 - Rain Man Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 11, 2014

It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. The need is apparent...the solution is not. Nothing. How do you live through the nothings?

Living Through The Nothings Pt. 2 - Rain Man It is one of my least favorite words. Nothing. It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. It contains no ounce of hope. Let me see if I can explain. You work for an hour on your car, you have sweat, blood and tears in the repair ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Pentecostal