Sermons on 1 Kings 18:23:

Before He Prayed Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 26, 2023

What is needed in order to have an affective prayer life

“Before He Prayed” 1 Kings 18:17-40 What is needed in order to have an affective prayer life. I. Before Elijah Prayed 1. Elijah Confronted King Ahab Vs.17-18 17 “And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? 18 And he answered, I have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Sermon The Apostle Paul Would Preach (A Sermon On Encouragement)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 22, 2023

A retired carpenter had a very large workshop full of tools. He thought to himself what he was going to do with these tools.

He decided to have an auction. He hired a auctioneer to come into his shop to take an inventory of all his valuable tools. He told the auctioneer everything is up for auction except one tool. He walked over to his work table and picked up a hammer he had since he was a young man. He said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-42

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To The Asbury Revival

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 20, 2023

How should we respond to the Asbury Revival? This message draws principles from 1 Kings 18:41-46 seeking to answer that question.

Intro On February 3, 1970, God’s glory came down in the chapel service at Asbury University in Wilmore Kentucky, near Lexington.i This proved to be one of several manifestations of the Spirit as the Jesus Movement Revival spread across America.ii The Jesus Movement was the greatest revival that has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46, Acts 3:19, Ephesians 5:16, Mark 11:24, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 10:19-22, Luke 12:48, Daniel 11:32, 2 Corinthians 5:9, 2 Chronicles 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

When The Fire Fell

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 3, 2023

There are many places in the Scripture where we see the Fire of God alluded to, falling, or demonstrated.

INTRODUCTION There are many places in the Scripture where we see the Fire of God alluded to, falling, or demonstrated. Examples: • Fire fell from heaven and destroyed Job’s flocks – Job 1:16 (This was a satanic attack) • Sodom & Gomorrah – Genesis 19:24 • At least two times, we see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:18-27, 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Church Of God

The Double Minded Christian

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 12, 2022

A double minded Christian is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world. They live more by sight and less by faith. They are neither hot or cold, just lukewarm.

TEXT: James 1:5-8 (NLT) "If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, 1 Kings 18:21-24, Luke 16:13-15, Ephesians 4:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fire From Heaven Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 16, 2022

This sermon focuses on Elijah's challenge to the 450 Prophets of Baal and the application to Christians who are wavering in their faith when it comes to facing the various Baals of culture.

Good morning. I hope you all had a great Easter. I know we did. Today, we are going to continue the series that we call The Story. As you know, the story we are talking about is God’s story that is found in the complete story of the Bible in the people, places, and events of the Bible. Where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Enough Is Enough Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 13, 2022

The same God that heard and answered Elijah's prayers, the same God that brought the rain, is the same God that is with us today. What a marvelous joy the foundation before us upon which we can rebuild the altars in our heart, that He is with us every step of the way.

Is Religion Good for Society? When preparing this message, I came across a survey conducted by the NCLS (or National Church Life Survey) that was released in November 2019. This survey has been conducted among 20 different denominations every five years since 1991, and surveys several thousand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meet The New Boss - Same As The Old Boss

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 15, 2025

This sermon takes a look at the gods we worship in today's world and shows they are actually the same as the gods people worshiped in ancient times. Only the names have changed

Good morning, church! Let’s look at a powerful and relevant topic… Let’s take a look at how the gods that people worship today are very similar to those that were worshipped in the times of the Old and New Testaments. In other words “Meet the New Boss… Same as the Old Boss” Now some of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-23, 1 Kings 18:21-24, Matthew 6:24, 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Year C, Proper 4. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 24, 2025

Not used this year.

1 Kings 18:20-39, Psalm 96:1-13, 1 Kings 8:22-23, 1 Kings 8:41-43, Psalm 96:1-9, Galatians 1:1-12, Luke 7:1-10. A). THE CONTEST ON MOUNT CARMEL. 1 Kings 18:20-39. The prophet Elijah is nothing if not bold in his confrontation with King Ahab. The king accused Elijah of being “he that troubles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39, Psalm 96:1-13, 1 Kings 8:22-23, 1 Kings 8:41-43, Psalm 96:1-9, Galatians 1:1-12, Luke 7:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Elijah: A Nation On Its Knees

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 27, 2022

It is make your mind up time, folks - on Mt Carmel

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 18:7-40

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

No Graven Image: The Curse Of Idolatry Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 22, 2022

God does not share His glory. He alone is to be worshipped, revered, and honored as King and God. The fall of the nation of Israel is a grim reminder of how deeply idolatry offends God. He both exposed and judged their sin.

God does not share His glory. He alone is to be worshipped, revered, and honored as King and God. The fall of the nation of Israel is a grim reminder of how deeply idolatry offends God. He both exposed and judged their sin. In J.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings", a scene takes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39, 2 Kings 17:6-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confronting Modern Idolatry With God's Unyielding Truth

Contributed by Jung Lee on Mar 30, 2024

Exploration of the choices we face, reflected in Elijah's story and our daily lives, urging us to decide between worldly distractions and God's path.

Introduction Good morning. Today, we're not going to explore Bible stories but also deeply examine the choices we make daily. The scripture takes us back to a challenging moment for the people of Israel. Back then, they were facing a significant drought, not just missing rain but also moving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Mount Carmel Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on May 28, 2023

God shows Himself

In 1 Kings 18:16-40, we learn about Elijah's great victory at Mount Carmel. As spoken of previous, King Ahab and his wife Jezebel were doing wicked in the sight of the Lord due to their idolatry. While Jezebel was an idolater and murderer, Ahab in some ways was worse because he allowed it to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

The Deception Of Lying Spirits Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 30, 2024

The Bible provides numerous examples of lying spirits and their tactics, serving as a warning to believers and non-believers alike.

Lying spirits, also referred to as deceiving spirits or false prophets, have been a part of human history for centuries. These malevolent entities have the ability to deceive and manipulate individuals, leading them away from truth and righteousness. The Bible provides numerous examples of lying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:22-23, Proverbs 26:28, 1 Kings 18:20-40, Acts 16:16-18