Sermons on 1 Kings 18:1-41:

Push For Christ In 2003 (Pray Until Something Happens) Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2003

This Sermon Deals With Elijah on Mt. Carmel. It is the first in the PUSH (Pray Until Something Happens) Series

PUSH----Pray Until Something Happens 1/26/2003 1 Kings 18:16-45 Ephesians 3:14-21 The story is told of two little girls, Theresa age 9 and Lisa age 10. Lisa’s mom yelled upstairs, “ girls, I’m going down to the corner store to get some bread for lunch. I’ll be back in 15 minutes.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, 1 Kings 18:16-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Send Down The Rain

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 24, 2003

Some people are content to play in the lawn sprinklers, while others are praying for God to "Send Down The Rain".

Send Down The Rain (1Kings 18:41-46) (James 5:17-18) says, "Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not upon the earth by the space of three and one half years. And he prayed again and the heavens gave rain, and the earth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, James 5:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Simple Message

Contributed by Clinton Nobles on Nov 25, 2002

I Kings 18:21 There is more to this story then just Israel turning to God at the last. Much, much, more. For you see this restoration of the promised children could not have taken place except they had been told that they could not serve both God and B

"And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.” I Kings 18:21 In the word of God, his Holy eternal word, we read many admonitions to be different, set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21, Isaiah 58:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After The Speeches, The Fireworks And The Parade

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 1, 2002

After the great events on Mt. Carmel,the problems that Israel faced were still present. So it is with us today...after all the festivities have ended...the problems facing our nation still remain for us to resolve.

AFTER THE SPEECHES, THE FIREWORKS AND THE PARADE I Kings 18:20-45 We have just witnessed another anniversary of our country’s Declaration of Independence. By now, the speeches have ceased, the fireworks have been extinguished and the parades have all ended for this year’s occasion. The nation’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-45, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

How You Can Have The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 4, 2002

God wants to fill our powerless lives with His power and strength.

Danny Simpson, a 24-year-old Canadian, was sentenced to 6 years in jail for robbing a bank in Ottawa, Canada of $6,000. The gun he used in the robbery, however, ended up in a Canadian museum. The .45 caliber Colt semi-automatic turned out to be an antique made in 1918 by the Ross Rifle Company of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Identifying Troublesmakers

Contributed by Jerome Washington on Dec 19, 2002

This sermon deals with the problems we face when we blame others, rather than repent.

IDENTIFYING TROUBLEMAKERS Then it happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, “Is that you, O’ troubler of Israel?” And he answered “I have not troubled Israel, but you and your father’s house have, in that you have forsaken the commandments of the Lord and have followed the Baals.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17

Denomination: Baptist

Repairing Broken Altars

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005

A nation can never stand when the altars of the home and the church are not being used. It is high time to rebuild family altars and church altars and thus bring our nation back to God.

Repairing Broken Altars Background: I Kings 18 Text: I Kings 18:30-39 Key phrase: “And He prepared the altar of the Lord that was broken down.” (vs. 30) I. National Altars Our nation has replaced its altars of worship to God with worship of every other imaginable thing. Turtle eggs, dolphins, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-39

Denomination: Holiness

Pray Again

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 15, 2005

Elijah discovers that sometimes it is easier to stop the rain than to open up the heavens. That is why we must Pray Again! ! !

I Kings 18:41_46 -- “And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain.” “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,” “And said to his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Principles For Recovering The Fire Of God

Contributed by Richard Deem on Oct 12, 2006

The irony is that Israel was in the midst of a DROUGHT, and yet the people were commanded to pour water on the sacrifice! Don’t miss this: They were instructed to put their most precious possession on the altar if they were to experience God’s Fire!

PRINCIPLES FOR RECOVERING THE FIRE OF GOD 1 Kings 18:36-39 "And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Great Expectations For God's Church

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2007

Let’s look at the early church to find some great expectations for our church.

Great Expectations for God’s Church Acts 15:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 20, 2007 “Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God.” You’ve probably heard that quote before. It’s one of my favorites. Mary cross-stitched it for me years ago, and it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:32-41, 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Let The Fire Fall

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2007

This message deals with the general corruption and worldliness of God’s people, and stresses the need for revival in the Church of our day.

Lord, Let The Fire Fall Text: I Kings 18: 21-24 Intro: Ever since the day man discovered it, fire has been a useful tool. But man soon discovered that fire could be both friend and foe. Not only could it provide light and warmth and be use to cook food, but it could also do great harm. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Fire Fall?

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 2, 2007

Exploring how the church can see God’s power fall upon it

Elijah did some things that allowed the fire of God (God’s power) fall on the altar. When we implement the same principles in our lives and church, we will see God’s power fall on us. 1. Elijah repaired the altar (v. 30). Our altar: Romans 12:1-2; Galatians 2:20 What breaks our altar: sin (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:22-39

Denomination: Baptist

Something Is About To Happen

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 4, 2006

Elijah told his servant to tell Ahab to get down because the rain was coming. Something is about to happen in your life.

“Something is about to Happen” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 1st Kings 18:41-46. “And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for [there is] a sound of abundance of rain. So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Apostolic

How To Defeat Indecision Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 22, 2006

How to defeat the giant of indecision.

Key verse: Elijah went before the people and said, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him." But the people said nothing (1 Kings 18:21). INTRODUCTION Choice plays a big part in our lives. For instance, we can get anything we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: *other

How To Receive The Double Portion!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 7, 2006

HOW THE PROPHET ELIJAH LIVED AND INSPIRED ELISHA TO DESIRE AND RECEIVE THE DOUBLE PORTION!

How to Receive the Double Portion! September 5, 2006 (John 10:10 KJV) The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I. One of God’s Old Testament name is ‘EL Shaddi.’ A. This really means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-40