Sermons on 1 Kings 18:16-46:

Lord, Behold Their Threatenings Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001

Warfare Prayers

LORD, BEHOLD THEIR THREATENING Dr. D. K. Olukoya In Acts 4, the apostles had been pushed around. They had been warned not to preach in the name of Jesus. Then in verse 29, they started praying, "And now, Lord, behold their threatening and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36, Acts 4:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord He Is The God

Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000

The odds may looked stacked in the favor of evil, but Elijah is about to experience the truth that one plus God is a majority.

Introduction: This passage has it setting when the spiritual tide in Israel is at an extremely low ebb. The people have, for the most part, turned their backs on the Lord and have gone after the Canaanite god Baal. It is against this backdrop of apostasy and idolatry that the prophet Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-39

Denomination: Baptist

Turn Turn Turn

Contributed by L. Durham on Sep 29, 2001

Keeping our trust in God despite the tragedy in New York City.

TURN, TURN, TURN Biblical Text: 1 Kings 18: 24 and 37 “And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the Lord; and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, ‘It is well spoken.’” “Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:24-37

Warning! Straddling Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2002

Keeping one foot in the world and one foot in heaven just does not work. There is a danger in being uncommitted to Christ.

WARNING! STRADDLING CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH! I KINGS 18:17-21 INTRODUCTION: A woman getting onto a sky lift was given instructions that the moment the lift’s chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came against her she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

When It Goes Against The Flow Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 27, 2004

Elijah’s classic battle with the Ahab and the false prophets has one theme: God wants His people to connect with Him.

When it means goings against the flow “Connecting with God…” series 20So Ahab summoned everyone in Israel, particularly the prophets, to Mount Carmel. 21Elijah challenged the people: "How long are you going to sit on the fence? If GOD is the real God, follow him; if it’s Baal, follow him. Make up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

I'm Not Sure: Between Two Opinions - Part 1

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 11, 2008

Can you communicate anything of great meaning in a single thought?

One one-thousand, two one-thousand, three one-thousand. New Buzzwords: ADLETS BLINKS ADLET: This cute little name is for those ever so tiny ads---just 5 seconds in length, that marketers can buy from Clear Channel Communications. - BLINK: As in, if you blink, you’ll miss these 1 and 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Not Sure: Between Two Opinions. - Part 2

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 11, 2008

Can you communicate anything of great meaning in a single thought?

The Majority - The majority over 35yers have aloud the death 40 million American people (Roe vrs Wade 1973) - The majority cut off the ears of John Pym because he dared advocate the liberty of the press.” - 1641 - The majority jeered when Columbus said the world was round - The majority ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Power For Revival (Lesson #6 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 19, 2008

We often look the wrong places for revival and as a result, the fire fades. Where can we find true revival?

FINDING THE POWER FOR REVIVAL Introduction Sir C. Aubrey Smith, grand old gentlemen of stage and screen, liked to dine quietly. Consequently he was rather put out when, in a Hollywood restaurant, he happened to be seated near a noisy diner who kept yelling for the waiter. "What do you have to do," ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fire From Heaven

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 16, 2007

God is a consuming fire. When His fire falls, He doesnt only destroy. Find out why God sends fire from heaven.

FIRE FROM HEAVEN Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. 1 Kings 18:38 Does God still send fire from heaven? This is the question many people ask. Some wonder whether, fire like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You See When You Pray? Series

Contributed by Chuck Debardeleben on Dec 18, 2007

What if you didn’t have to force yourself to pray because you were convinced that prayer unleashes the power of God?

WHAT DO YOU SEE WHEN YOU PRAY? 1 KINGS 18:38-46 Let me as you a question that might seem contradictory, “What do you see when you pray?” As a camp counselor for a summer I was given supervision of the youngest campers for the week. Ever experienced living with six and seven year olds in a cabin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:38-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elijah: Prayer For Priority Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Dec 26, 2007

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

Elijah: Prayer for Priority 1 Kings 18:17-18:39 “We have a skunk in the basement,” shrieked the caller to the police dispatcher. “How can we get it out?” The Police Dispatcher told her to “Take some bread crumbs, and put down a trail from the basement out to the back yard. Then leave the cellar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-39

Denomination: Baptist

Burn Our Hearts Again

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jan 2, 2008

We need to feel that fire again. We need to feel it in the heart again. Like days of old, where people were cut to the heart, and when Jesus up out the scriptures to the disciples and their hearts burned. Let us see the fire from heaven again.

BURN OUR HEARTS AGAIN TEXT: 1 KINGS 18:1-46 THEME: LORD MAKE OUR HEARTS BURN FOR YOU I remember 1 Kings 18 preached at Heritage Christian University during lectureship one year. It was being preached by Steven Guy. During this sermon I made a choice in my life. It was a choice that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Agent Elijah And The Showdown On Mount Carmel Series

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Mar 30, 2008

What’s the big deal about missions? Why does it matter if people hear about Jesus? Aren’t all religions the same? This message takes a look at a historic mountain top experience and asks Does it really does matter what you believe?

Last Sunday we collected an Easter Offering for World Evangelism. The idea behind it was that thousands of churches around the world collect an offering, twice a year, and the money is used to support the hundreds of missionaries around the world. • And two people from our own congregation are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-40

Denomination: Nazarene