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

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

Nourishment On Our Journey To The Mountain

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2024

That story always reminds me of the critical scenes in book 3 of Tolkien’s Ring Trilogy, when the lembas bread nourishes Sam and Frodo on their way to Mount Doom.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2024 Saint Paul was one of the greatest Christian thinkers of his day or any other day, and we see it clearly in his letter to the Church of Ephesus. He has just told us to put off our old nature, prone to selfishness and sin, corrupted by uncontrolled lusts for money, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51, Ephesians 4:30-32, Ephesians 5:1-2, Psalm 34:2-9, 1 Kings 19:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

In The Strength Of That Food

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 12, 2024

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 19

August 11, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Kings 19:4-8; John 6:35, 41-51 In the Strength of That Food Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Author and historical researcher David Grann wrote the wildly popular book ...read more

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

Denomination: Lutheran

When Faith Soaked The Sacrifice: Elijah's Test Of God's Power

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Aug 22, 2024

In a bold act of faith, Elijah drenched his sacrifice with water, making it impossible to burn—except by the hand of God. What followed was a powerful demonstration that left no doubt: the Lord is God, and His power is unmatched.

Praise be to the wonderful and powerful name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! He is the Aleph and Tav, the Beginning and the End. The Bible symbolizes the number seven as representing completeness. We see this in the seven days of Creation, the seven times Joshua marched around Jericho, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:38-39, 1 Corinthians 13:9, Isaiah 13:13, Isaiah 66:1-2, Zechariah 2:13, Habakkuk 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Get Ready For The Rain

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Aug 13, 2023

Through the words that Elijah spoke to Ahab, I believe that the Lord is giving a strong message to His church today.

1 Kings 18:41 41 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. (KJV) Through the words that Elijah spoke to Ahab, I believe that the Lord is giving a strong message to His church today. Title: ~~~ I) Drought We all know the story. Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blinded By Despair Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2023

So often we go from the mountaintop to the valley of despair, how does God get us through to the other side? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

Begin with clip from Hee Haw TV show. Gloom, despair, and agony on me. I remember many a Saturday night gathered around the TV as a child with my family. We enjoyed a lot of laughs as we watched sketches like the one we just viewed. This was the first thing that came to mind when I knew I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Peter 5:1-14 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 20, 2023

In today's study, Peter exhorts Pastors to carry out their God-given responsibilities faithfully and sincerely. He goes on to encourage submission and humility in the church, and to be aware of the wiles of the enemy, and finally reminding us that God will see us through any suffering we face.

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/CpKqfExuYbY For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/32bqojNlaSd5pTNHf2gfL9?si=a5a5d23b31a743d4 1 Peter 5:1-4 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14, Romans 8:18, James 1:12, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Kings 19:14, 1 Kings 19:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elijah's Miracle At Carmel Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 4, 2023

Evil does not have the final word.

1st Kings 18 Elijah’s Miracle at Carmel 1st Kings 18:25-39 NIV Now Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, “Choose one bull for yourselves and prepare it first, for you are many; and call on the name of your god, but put no fire under it.”26 So they took the bull which was given them, and they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:25-39, John 2:23, John 6:14, John 14:11-14, James 5:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Retribution Of God And Combatting Injustice – Retribution Both Swift And Delayed – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2023

Christians are not to seek retribution or take vengeance. It belongs to God. We look at the vengeance and retribution of God both swift and delayed. We are bound by time but our God is not. All our lives must rest in His hands. Edom will be the main focus.

THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD AND COMBATTING INJUSTICE – RETRIBUTION BOTH SWIFT AND DELAYED – PART 2 This series deals with Justice and Injustice and the vengeance of God, and covers a lot of ground. Today we are going to look at swift and delayed retribution, and the decision rests with the Lord God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:7-40, 2 Kings 2:23, Numbers 20:14, Numbers 20:18, Numbers 20:19-21, Deuteronomy 23:7, Obadiah 1:10-14, Isaiah 34:5-15, Ezekiel 35:1-15, Isaiah 63:1-6, Obadiah 1:18-21, Isaiah 11:12-14, Daniel 11:40-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle For Our Courage Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 11, 2023

God knows how to give us courage. The enemy is skilled at taking away our courage.

1 Kings 19 The Battle for Our Courage 1 Kings 19:1-4 NIV And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4, 1 Kings 19:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alone In Battle

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 20, 2023

Just when you think you are alone God may reveal just where you fit in His plan showing who else is involved in the battle against evil.

1 Kings 19:9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? 10 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

What Are You Doing Here, Elijah?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 14, 2025

For 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, year c

What are You Doing Here, Elijah? 1 Kings 19:1–18 NKJV And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18, 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Despair To Divine Encounter

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025

Even the strongest spiritual warriors can face moments of deep discouragement and despair.

FROM DESPAIR TO DIVINE ENCOUNTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:1-15 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 40:29-31, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 4:15-16 INTRODUCTION: Even the strongest spiritual warriors can face moments of deep discouragement and despair. In 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God