Sermons on 1 Kings 16:29-21:26:

1 Kings 17:2-16

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 23, 2022

Elijah is perplexed but God provides his daily bread

1 Kings 17:2-16 We left Elijah last Sunday having given a weather report and then promptly disappearing. You could be left thinking is that it? An appearance, a disappearance and we sit back for the next three and half years and wonder if it is going to rain today? Well, the next three and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Elijah: The Weatherman

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 23, 2022

Elijah stands tall in time of National apostasy

1 Kings 16.29-17.1 Elijah: the Weatherman This morning we begin a series of sermons on Elijah and then Elisha. Two characters from the OT which you may or may not know something, or a lot, about. We had a fantastic week teaching our children about them at the Holiday Bible club and just as way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Divine Appointment On Mount Carmel

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 23, 2022

Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal and God answers

I Kings 18.7-40 Elijah - a nation to its knees Do you remember the TV programme Opportunity Knocks with Huey Green? Do you remember the catch phrase? “It is make your mind up times folks. Such a moment has now arrived for the people of Israel. It is now three and a half years later. All this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:2-40

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Turtles Eat Bread

Contributed by Dr Kitty Bickford on Sep 25, 2022

Give us this day our daily bread

Turtles Eat Bread • 5-minute encounter this week • Reminded me of Jim • he always fed the wild animals several times a day • When we were out somewhere, Jim would slam on his brakes anytime he saw a turtle, even with cars behind him, and he brought turtles home. Couldn’t make him understand that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:31, Matthew 6:11, Luke 11:5-13, John 6:35, Matthew 4:1-4, 1 Kings 17:1-16, Matthew 12:1-8, John 6:31-35, 1 Corinthians 11:24-25, 2 Corinthians 9:10, John 6:27, Lamentations 3:22-23, John 6:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Effectual Fervent Prayer

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

Our prayers are often ineffective. Scripture reveals principles of effective prayer, principles we will want to observe.

A movie by the title of The In-Laws came out in 1979. There was a re-make of it in 2003, but my favorite version is still the original one. It featured Alan Arkin as a conventional dentist and Peter Falk as a manic character who claims to be a government agent. Their kids are about to be married, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-32, 1 Kings 17:1-7, 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

American Idols July 4 Sermon

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

America has become the land of idolatry. But before I make that claim, I need to make sure that I have the right definition of idolatry.

Illus: Dr. Billy Graham says, "We usually think of an idol as a religious figure carved of wood or stone, perhaps in some primitive tribe far removed from civilization. But we have our "idols" today, because an idol is anything that you worship in place of the living God. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Obadiah

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 19, 2021

We need some OBADIAHs’ during this present time of crisis to serve the Lord, even from the enemy’s camp.

OBADIAH - One good man 1 Kings 18: 4”Obadiah took a hundred prophets and hid them by fifties in a cave, and provided them with bread and water.” Let me first tell you about Obadiah: he was the palace administrator and also a God-fearing, devout believer in the LORD. At the same time, you must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Eden's Fall To The Wilderness Of Grace (Trusting God's Plan)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 25, 2024

Today, we'll explore how sin disrupts our relationship with God, His unwavering provision in our wilderness journeys, and the promise of restoration and grace through Christ, guiding us from Eden's fall to divine redemption.

From Eden's Fall to the Wilderness of Grace (Trusting God's Plan) Introduction: Deuteronomy 8:15-18; Genesis 3:9-10 Dear brothers and sisters, today we will make a long journey through the Scriptures to perceive our relationship with God, the effect of sin, and how transforming His grace ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-10, Isaiah 59:2, Romans 3:23, Psalm 51:11, Deuteronomy 8:15-18, Exodus 16:14-15, Exodus 17:6, Matthew 6:31-33, Genesis 3:15, Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:17-18, Revelation 21:4, 1 Kings 19:11-12, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Hosea 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Spirit Of Ahab And Jezebel. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

The spirits of Ahab and Jezebel are two of the most destructive forces in the spiritual realm, causing havoc in the lives of individuals and communities.

The spirits of Ahab and Jezebel are two of the most destructive forces in the spiritual realm, causing havoc in the lives of individuals and communities. These spirits are rooted in the biblical story of Ahab and Jezebel, who were known for their wickedness, manipulation, and control. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:25

Overcoming Battle Fatigue

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 3, 2024

Ministry can often be discouraging. The battle may be against opposition or indifference. We can learn from Elijah about battle fatigue.

OVERCOMING BATTLE FATIGUE The first line of the hymn Peace in the Valley reflects the discouragement that often fills the hearts of weary travelers: “Well, I’m so tired and so weary, but I must go along; till the Lord comes and calls me away.” Most of us want that call to be like Abraham’s, to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4, Job 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Food For The Journey

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 5, 2024

[Bless those] who…know the depths of [the] sacrament.

Elijah went a day's journey into the desert, until he came to a broom tree and sat beneath it. He was the last remaining Prophet of the true religion left. He had just stood his ground against four-hundred pagan prophets of the fertility god Baal. Today’s pagan fertility god is In-Vitro ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-8, John 6:41-51

Denomination: Catholic

In The Stillness

Contributed by Robbie Parnell on Jul 6, 2024

There is something great in the stillness of our lives if we will stop and listen.

• Tonight, I want to give you the whole picture of this story. To understand this message tonight, you need to understand the background. • The individual of this story is the Prophet Elijah. • Chapter 18 reveals the mighty hand of God on his life. The mountain was Mount Carmel. It was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

On Christ The Solid Rock I Stand

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 10, 2024

Today I want to preach a sermon about hope.

Illus: Makes me think of an elderly man lay dying in his bed, close to his last breathe...but suddenly he smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies floating up the stairs. He gathered all his remaining strength and lifted himself from the bed. Leaning against the wall, he slowly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Mighty Wind Of The Bible

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 11, 2024

Today, we have gathered to explore the significance of the winds in the Bible and how they demonstrate God's power, protection, provision, and love. Let us dive into the Word of God and uncover the meaning behind these mighty winds.

God is going to richly bless us. Turn to your neighbor and say God is great. I'm going to title my short exhortation as the Mighty Wind of the Bible. The Mighty Wind of the Bible. Before I start, whatever is there in God's creation, there is a meaning to it. When we have a meaning, God ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:13, Exodus 10:12-13, Genesis 41:21-23, Exodus 14:21, Jeremiah 18:17, 1 Kings 18:45, Song of Songs 4:16, Numbers 11:31, Mark 4:39, Ezekiel 37:3, Acts 2:2, John 3:8  (view more)  (view less)

Gather Stones To Build The Altars

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 15, 2024

All over this land, God could see the broken state of the church altars and the lack of fire in the pulpits.

In a vision, a young man was taken to a church. There were many people in this church, and a preacher preached from the pulpit. The church looked very beautiful from the outside, but the altar and pews were broken and damaged. The preacher did not realise that the altar was broken and needs to be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:3, 1 Kings 18:35