Sermons on 1 Kings 18:1-19:18:

Fire From Heaven Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Nov 8, 2016

The great spiritual showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel. Elijah reveals that there is no God but Jehovah. Elijah reveals the steps to a "fire from Heaven" Revival.

FIRE FROM HEAVEN I KINGS 18 Intro: The burning question. I kings 18:21 Elijah came near to all the people and said, “How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” The question is still relevant today. Throughout the ages ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Depression Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Nov 8, 2016

America is dealing with a national epidemic called depression. Through Elijah's experience with depression and how God ministered to him and delivered him, we can learn how to not only cope with depression but to overcome it.

DEALING WITH DEPRESSION I Kings 19:1-8 In America, today, we are dealing with a national epidemic. It’s not a virus, a bacterial infection, or germ of any kind. It is a spiritual, emotional, and physical epidemic called depression. ** 15% of Americans will require medical treatment for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When God Speaks Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Nov 8, 2016

Does the God of the Universe still speak today? If He does, then how does He speak and what are we to do when He does?

“WHEN GOD SPEAKS” I Kings 19:9-18 Elijah had been through a lot in his life. At some point years ago, he had responded to God’s call upon his life and began to serve Almighty God as His prophet. He had faithfully served God and had just come through one of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Our God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016

Live like Elijah to bring revival among God's people who live a lethargic life.

“The Lord indeed is God; The Lord indeed is God” I Ki. 18:39 & Ex 20:4-6 1. Trouble to all People Omri reigned Israel, he made Samaria as its Capital (I Ki 16:24-26). He provoked the Lord by Idols. Ahab did more evil than all other kings before him (I Ki 16:30). He married Jezebel, a Sidonite ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:39

Denomination: Methodist

Do We Need A Noise Generator?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 28, 2016

We seem to accept there has to be great noise to find God. Sometimes God is found in the still, small voice. Sometime excessive noise can hide the message?

DO WE NEED A NOISE GENERATOR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com "The Greatest Man I Never Knew" Reba McEntire The greatest man I never knew Lived just down the hall And everyday we said hello But never touched at all He was in his paper I was in my room How was I to know he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:12, 1 Kings 20:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Elisha The Disciple Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2017

Elisha would work more miracles and extend more grace than any other until Jesus. But he did not surface out of nowhere; let’s begin his story at the beginning.

Elisha the Disciple (I Kings 19:9-21) 1. A story is told that At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great commotion started. One of the teachers was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying Like You Mean It Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 14, 2019

God says that we need to pray like Elijah did. But Elijah seems so far above me I'm not sure I could pray with the same power as he did. But apparently I can. Do you know why?

I read the true story of a couple of men from Alberta, Canada who were driving home late one night. The weather was freezing - well below zero. Somehow, they ran off the road and got stuck in a ditch. And – as far as they could see – there was no one around for miles. They knew they were in danger ...read more

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

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moments Of Personal Transfiguration

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 3, 2019

The words of Mary in John’s Gospel are a clear call: “do whatever Jesus tells you.” But to know what that is, we must really listen.

Feast of the Transfiguration 2019 The visions of the prophet Daniel pertain to a community under persecution by a vicious, almost atheistic state. To encourage and console that community, Daniel pulls the curtain on what is really happening, to show the divine power and judgement on those ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14, 2 Peter 1:16-19, Luke 9:28-36, John 2:5, 1 Kings 19:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Depression: Madness In The Palace 2 Series

Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Aug 7, 2019

Sometimes after an extremely stressful experience, even a demonstration of great success, some people are overcome by feelings of fatigue and ultimately depression.

Depression: Madness in the Palace II I Kings 19:1-18 And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

Quitters - Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Hang on! Let go! Endure till the end! Throw in towel. So should we quit or not quit? That is the question!

I. Introduction In a 2016 research project a study of how long New Year's Resolutions actually last. Here are the results: Only 64 percent last longer than the first month and only 46 percent last longer than six months. Even more discouraging is the statistic that only 14 percent of people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-13, 1 Kings 19:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Committed To Christ

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019

You're trying to make the right decisions and live out your Christian life, but the more you try, the more difficult life seems to get. Our Christians lives are not always so glorious. Why do we continue? Where do find the glory of a life committed to following Christ?

Have you ever had one of those weeks where things seem to go wrong? You’re trying to do the right thing, make the right decisions, but it just doesn’t work out the way you thought it would. You set aside time for a family dinner, only to have it turn into sibling arguments, someone stomping away ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Incredibly Destructive Emotion Of Self Pity

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 30, 2019

Self Pity is one of the most destructive and yet most prevalent emotions that people struggle with.

Self Pity is one of the most destructive and yet most prevalent emotions that I encounter in life as a Pastor talking to people. In the bible Elijah had a bout of Self Pity and ultimately it was this that took him out of leadership 1 Kings 19:14-16 14 And he said, “I have been very zealous for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:14-16, Romans 12:1-2, Psalm 42:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do I Relate To God?

Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 11, 2019

God created us to be in a relationship with Him. How do we improve that relationship?

Opening Remarks and Introduction For the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at some difficult questions that many people ask about God. This weekend, we’ll celebrate Mother’s Day which is based on one of the most lasting relationships we’ll ever have. So, it’s only fitting that tonight we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-5, John 3:16-17, Matthew 23:27, 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Quiet Strength

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 28, 2019

We often associate loudness with strength. But God disproves this misconception.

Quiet Strength 1 Kings 19: 9-14; Isaiah 30:15 Tonight, I want to talk about quiet strength. It almost seems to be human nature to think that being loud denotes strength. I have known a number of people over the years that think that the louder they are, the stronger they appear to be. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-14

Denomination: Baptist