Sermons on 1 Kings 16:31-18:46:

Idol Minds

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 14, 2025

Idols seduce the mind and steal the heart, but Christ alone dethrones every false god and restores true worship, freedom, and identity.

INTRODUCTION — THE ALTAR IN THE MIND If there is one truth humanity proves in every century, in every culture, in every language, it is this: We never stop worshiping. You can strip away temples, rituals, church buildings, religious vocabulary— you can call yourself modern, enlightened, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3, Jeremiah 17:9, 1 Kings 18:21, Matthew 6:24, Colossians 1:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When The Brook Dries Up, God Provides Another Source

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

The drying of the brook is never the end for a child of God. It’s a divine invitation to trust God for something greater.

WHEN THE BROOK DRIES UP, GOD PROVIDES ANOTHER SOURCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:1-9 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:10, Isaiah 43:19, Philippians 4:19, Genesis 22:13-14 INTRODUCTION Life is filled with seasons of change. There are times when what once sustained us seems to vanish. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Answers By Fire

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 11, 2025

When the Church returns to holiness, prayer, and bold faith, we will again see God answering by fire.

THE GOD WHO ANSWERS BY FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:36-39 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:29, Jeremiah 23:29, Malachi 3:2-3, Acts 2:1-4, Revelation 1:14 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life and ministry when we need more than words—we need God to show Himself. Elijah stood ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Repentance, Revival And Rain

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 6, 2020

2020 will go down for a lot of things. Will it go down as a year of Repentance, Revival and Rain?

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:18-46 Title: Repentance, Revival and Rain Theme: Answered Prayers/Extended Blessings INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 2020 is going to go down in the history books for a lot of things. It will of course be the year of the Great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:7-46

Denomination: Nazarene

If God Is God, Then Serve Him!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 22, 2020

“How long will you waver between two opinions?” We need revival! Every kind of problem and disaster has happened to the USA. Have we repented yet? Do we still hesitate to surrender all to Christ? "If Jehovah is God, then serve Him!"

IF GOD IS GOD, THEN SERVE HIM! 1 Kgs 18:21-29, 36-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Watch your CHOICE OF WORDS 1. A doctor was called and asked to visit a sick home-bound man way out in the country. The wife, who made the call, said, “Doctor, I’m sorry to ask you to come so far, but he’s really sick!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eat My Dirt Devil

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 24, 2020

Are you tired of feeling like you are in the back of the pack and eating the dust of those in the front? Well it's time to change positions, it's time to move to the lead and let the devil eat your dirt.

I believe I have a word from God today that will be a blessing to you I was praying and seeking the Lord about this word today; and honestly I was telling the Lord that we need an encouraging word. I was telling the Lord that we know we need to hear all the hard stuff and how to be prepared for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hidden Blessing Behind Our Act Of Faith

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 1, 2020

God blesses those who put their faith to action. At various steps in our life's journey, the Lord brings situations where he tests our faith. If we exercise our faith, the blessing follows; if we do not, we will lose it.”

A great famine swept over all the land. This famine was prophesied by Elijah. This drought was the result of the judgment of the nation’s rampant idolatry, led by the royal couple Ahab and Jezebel. 1 Kings 17:1 - And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16, Luke 4:25-26

Pray With Expectancy Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2020

Prayer that Works takes work, along with persistence, risk, and righteousness before God. In this sermon, we're going to try to close the gap between what we say about prayer and what we practice.

Good morning. I invite you to turn in your copy of God’s Word to James chapter 5, but also to put a bookmark in 1 Kings chapter 18, because we are going to spend some time there as well. The story is told of the western town that had experienced a hard drought. One of the local churches announced ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18, 1 Kings 18:41-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Obsession With Jezebel

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 28, 2020

Jezebel is the primary demonic creature taking all the blame for the ill's of society and the seduction of the Born-Again Christian

Within a fringe element of the church, known as “deliverance ministry,” there is an obsessive fetish with demonic spirits who are blamed for virtually everything wrong in society and within the culture, and are believed to be the instigators of Christian misbehavior. The goal of ‘deliverance’ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, 1 Kings 16:33, 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Corinthians 11:3, 1 Corinthians 11:7-9, Galatians 5:19-21, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Peter 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Great Miracle Of Our God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 4, 2020

When we get down to business with God he hears us and answers.

A great miracle of our God 1st Kings 18: 42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees, 43 And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:42-46

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Opinion?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 6, 2020

To have an opinion is to have a viewpoint; to have a belief about something. A person's opinion can be based on their feelings, what they've been taught, what the people they admire say, etc. But are they true? Should opinions matter when it comes to God's word?

WHAT'S YOUR OPINION? To have an opinion is to have a viewpoint; to have a belief about something. A person's opinion can be based on various factors: their feelings, what they've been taught, what the people they admire say, etc. Sometimes opinions are valuable and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:28, Acts 17:16-32, John 8:32, Matthew 22:15-22, Philippians 3:15, 1 Kings 18:21, 1 Kings 18:39, Proverbs 18:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Personal Growth For Christian Living

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2020

Material created when I was an Adjunct Professor for a small seminary. There should be something in here a Pentecostal can find helpful. ;-)

Personal Growth for Christian Living Course Material Presented By Dr. Ronald E. Shultz Trinity Valley Baptist Seminary and College June 17, 18, 2013 Table of Contents Seclusion – Fellowship/Meditation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 1 Samuel 3:3-10, Acts 13:46-47, Acts 6:2-4, Acts 4:31, Luke 11:27-30, Luke 4:4, Proverbs 30:5-6, Joshua 1:7-8, Psalm 22:22-26, Genesis 6:13-14, 2 Chronicles 20:21-22, 1 Chronicles 16:34-35, Judges 5:2-3, Acts 9:3-7, Matthew 14:22-23, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Kings 17:1-6, Psalm 63:5-7, 1 Chronicles 23:30, Psalm 32:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah's Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 9, 2020

Elijah was a prophet of God called out of obscurity to confront a wicked King and Queen of Israel. He became one of Israel’s most famous prophets and helped bring a breakthrough for the nation of Israel.

Series: Breakthrough 2020 - Elijah’s Story Opening Video Illustration from sermonspice.com/sermoncentral.com “Elijah” Scripture texts: 1 Kings 16, 17, 18, 19; 2 Kings 1, 2 Key verses: 1 Kings 16:29-33: Ahab Becomes King of Israel 29In the thirty-eighth year of Asa king of Judah, Ahab son of Omri ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 1 Kings 17:1-6, Malachi 4:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Place Prepared For You.

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 12, 2020

You are special to God and God has prepared a special place for you. He is ready to guide you there is you listen and obey him.

TEXT: Exodus 23:20 "See, I am sending an angel before you to protect you on your journey and lead you safely to the place I have prepared for you." A PECULIAR TREASURE You are a peculiar treasure to God. He has made special plans for you - good plans to give you a future and hope (Jer ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Kings 17:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elijah's Breakthrough Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 18, 2020

Elijah was a prophet of God called out of obscurity to confront a wicked King and Queen of Israel. He became one of Israel’s most famous prophets and helped bring a breakthrough for the nation of Israel.

Video Transition: The Squirrel Story and the healing of our land. Just because we see the problems does not mean we are the ones who have to fix or can fix the problems. Why because God is the one who ultimately is the problem solver – whether it’s the provision of food and water in a national ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, 1 Kings 17:1-24, James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational