Sermons on 1 Kings 17:1-15:

Widow's Mite (Revised)

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 17, 2018

God wants us to help those with the fewest of resources, to learn from them and we get blessed.

32B Fr. John Haughey, S.J., notes that Jesus, who spoke Aramaic, has an interesting word for money: mammon, which means “that in which you put your trust." Some people put their trust in their money, others in their looks, others in their muscles, their brains, their careers, house or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16, Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Catholic

Why People Don't Believe Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 4, 2021

There is one reason why someone who has heard the truth of the Gospel does not commit their life to Jesus. Do you know what it is?

Introduction In recent weeks, there have been concerted and coordinated efforts by the liberal left to silence - even exterminate conservative voice. The uprising by supporters of President Trump at the US Capitol has fueled that effort. Tech giants like Google (YouTube) Facebook, and Twitter are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21, Luke 4:22-30, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Brethren

Elijah: Beginning Of Drought Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

Why does “our” brook or job, or salary dry up. To teach us that God doesn’t provide according to our time schedule, or desires, or place.

“Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, ‘Get away from here and turn eastward, and hide by the Brook Cherith, which flows into the Jordan. And it will be that you shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.’” 1 Kings 17:2-4, NKJV A. INTRODUCTION 1. Hide ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-4, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

Widow's Extremity Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

The more desperate a situation, the greater need for God.

A. GOD’S PROVISION IN DESPERATE CONDITIONS: 1 KINGS 17:8-24 1. When you cease to obey your master, you are no longer his servant. “The Lord said, “Go … Zarephath … a widow to feed you” (v. 8). a. Fed by ravens (3 years?). b. Fed by widow in pagan city (meaning blast furnace). 2. Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Provides Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 2, 2023

Sometimes, God asks for what we have so He can give us what we need.

1 Kings 17 The Lord Provides 1 Kings 17:8-14 Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, 9 “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. See, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” 10 So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-14, John 12:3-8, 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah Learns Lesson In Faith

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 14, 2023

This is from a series on Elijah.

Title: “Elijah Learns to Grow in his Faith” Scripture: I Ki. 17:8-16 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 10-15-23 Intro: Often our personal testing in the Christian life is used by the Lord to help meet the needs of others. I don’t think there’s a better example then that of Joni Erickson Tada. Over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fearless Giving Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 16, 2023

The third sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's focus is on stewardship of our giving.

October 15, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week Three 1 Kings 17:1-16; Luke 21:1-4 Fearless Giving Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our fall stewardship theme is “Fearless Generosity.” As ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16, Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Beyond The Numbers: Understanding God's Economy

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 17, 2023

Jesus’s parables and Old Testament stories reveal astonishing truths. They show that God’s economy isn’t about math, but the true expression of value.

Beyond the Numbers: Understanding God's Economy Introduction: - We live in a world that is obsessed with numbers. We measure everything by numbers: our income, our expenses, our achievements, our popularity, our success, and our happiness. We think that more is better, and that bigger is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-7, Matthew 20:1-16, Mark 12:41-44, 1 Kings 17:8-16, 2 Kings 4:1-7, Isaiah 55:8-9, Colossians 1:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Unfailing Provision For His People Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 21, 2024

Throughout the Bible, we see numerous examples of God's provision for His people.

As believers, we are often faced with challenges and uncertainties that can leave us feeling anxious and unsure about our future. However, we can take comfort in the fact that God is our Provider, and He has promised to meet all our needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, Deuteronomy 28:1-14, 1 Kings 17:1-16

Sermon # 39 - Right Kind Of Prayers Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 8, 2025

Jonah prayed wrong and selfishly because he did not understand the heart of God. Jesus set the example and taught His disciples how to pray. If we align our lives to God’s will and pray accordingly there will be great transformation in our lives and in that of those around us.

We read in Jonah 4:3, “Therefore now, O LORD, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” (ESV) As we continue to study about Jonah, there are numerous lessons we have picked up already from the events that transpired in his life. The people of Nineveh repented at ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:3, Matthew 6:10, Mark 14:36, Mark 1:15, Psalm 139:23-24, Matthew 6:33, 1 Kings 17:9, 1 Kings 17:16, Philippians 3:10, Acts 28:31, Colossians 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God's Surprise Intervention Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 19, 2025

In our walk with God, there are times when we find ourselves facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. At such moments, we may feel abandoned or overwhelmed. However, it is in these times that God often steps in, surprising us with His divine intervention.

Title: GOD'S SURPRISE INTERVENTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:19, Isaiah 55:8-9, Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION: In our walk with God, there are times when we find ourselves facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. At such moments, we may feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Psalm 34:19, Isaiah 55:8-9, Luke 1:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Reason I Am Standing, Stands By Me.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 25, 2025

There are times I seem to be all alone... Then I realize I am never alone... God is with me. Emmanuel... The reason I am standing is I have someone standing with me. I find great peace/comfort in this.

WHEN THE REASON I AM STANDING STANDS BY ME. WHO WILL GO? LEAD ME, I WILL FOLLOW By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I read a story about a very popular song from years ago. Seems the man was leaving the hospital where his wife had just passed away. ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10, 1 Kings 17:10-15, Ruth 2:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Help From Unlikely Sources

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025

In times of great need and uncertainty, God often chooses to provide help in the most unexpected and unusual ways.

HELP FROM UNLIKELY SOURCES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:4-6 "And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there." (1 Kings 17:4) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 147:9, Luke 12:24, Matthew 6:26, 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:4-6, Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 147:9, Luke 12:24, Matthew 6:26, 1 Corinthians 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fiery Prophet Elijah Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 20, 2024

Elijah was an ordinary human being but was a powerful Man of God, prophet of God. He was demanding prophet, but was demeaning sometimes. However he was deemed to be prophet of his days. Where are those Elijah’s today?

Theme: Fiery Prophet Text: 1 Kings 17:1-6   Greetings: The Lord is good; and His love endures forever! Introduction Elijah means ‘Yahweh is my God’. He is known as Eliyyahu in Hebrew, and Elias in Greek. The feminine name is Eliana. Elijah lived during the ninth century B.C. He appears 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Widow Of Zarephath

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 1, 2024

Elijah went to the right widow, but she had no provisions to provide for the prophet. She just had a handful of flour in a bin and a little oil in a jar to make one last meal before dying.

Elijah went to the right widow, but she had no provisions to provide for the prophet. She just had a handful of flour in a bin and a little oil in a jar to make one last meal before dying. She was getting ready to eat her last meal and then die. God said He commanded the widow, but the widow was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:9