Sermons on 1 Kings 18:17-18:

Elijah And The Prophets Of Baal

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 22, 2010

A practical look at a Elijah's contest with the prophets of Baal with lessons about standing up for what is right and not following the crowd. Powerpoint is available if you e-mail me.

Elijah and the Prophets of Baal Scott Bayles First Christian Church The movie To Save A Life opens in theatres next week. It’s a co-production of New Song Community Church and Outreach, Inc. that focuses on a high school student named Jake Taylor. Jake has it all—friends, fame, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-39

Denomination: Christian Church

Elijah's Mountain Top Experience Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

Elijah confronts the prophets of Baal to show that Only Yahweh is the true and living God.

By Rev Bill Stewart As we have just heard, in today’s Scripture reading the prophet Elijah was called by God to go to Mount Carmel which is situated in the North of Israel. It is not an especially high mountain but it does have a great view. In fact, it’s a bit like the lookout on Mount ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Anglican

Fire From Heaven Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 25, 2010

Jesus wants to baptize His people with the Holy Spirit and fire. It’s time to get ignited, and allow the refiner’s fire to burn away anything in us that’s not of the Lord!

THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER #3: FIRE FROM HEAVEN OPENING TEXT: This summer, we are going to Jesus and saying, “Lord, teach us to pray!” “Now it came to pass, as Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: *other

Elijah In The Conflict Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

Elijah encounters Obadiah and confronts him about his allegiance to a pagan king

Those who come on Sunday morning love the church. Those who come on Sunday evening love the pastor. Those who come to prayer meeting love the Lord. And those who come on a long week-end love everybody. Elijah in the conflict I Kings 18:1-19 So far we’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah's Confrontation Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

Elijah challenges the people of Israel about the reality of God in their lives.

Elijah’s confrontation I Kings 18:17-40 We’ve looked at Elijah in terms of where he’s been and what he’s done at the beginning of each week. And now I want to focus for a few moments on the man himself, even though we don’t know too much about his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

Iworship Part 3: How Iworship Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

A lifestyle of worship always results in relationship, repentance, rulership, and renewal.

iWorship Part 3: How iWorship Icebreaker: Quick. What comes to mind when you hear the word, “Worship?” Probably “music,” right? But you know, music is just one method we’re supposed to use to worship God. But since last week we focused so extensively on music, I want to share some pretty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Troubler Of Israel

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 22, 2009

First-person monologue, as Elijah: the voice of God is not in the winds of popularity, nor the earthquake of instability, nor the fires of self-destruction. It is in the One in whom God has spoken and who will never leave us.

I’m so lonely. So desperately lonely. It’s been so long since l’ve seen a friendly face. So lonely. So completely alone. I feel … deserted. No one even cares whether I am alive or dead. After all I’ve done for them, would you not think that somewhere in Israel there would be a good word for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Showdown On The Mountain Series

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

First of all, do you remember what Elijah’s name in the Hebrew means? It means “Yahweh is my God.” This prophet’s name very clearly defined his mission, to demonstrate or prove that “Yahweh is, in fact, not only his God but the only true and living God.”

Elijah Part II "Showdown on the Mountain" 1 Kings 18:1-39 1 And it came to pass after many days that the word of the LORD came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, "Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth." 2 So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab; and there was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Showdown On Mount Carmet Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 23, 2012

In this lesson, we see Elijah stand all alone against the prophets of Baal and Asherah. We learn many things from Elijah's example, including the difference one person can make.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was solo skydiving for the very first time. 1. He had taken all the lessons and now it was time for his first solo jump. 2. He leapt out of the plane and as he was falling he panicked and couldn’t remember how to open his parachute. 3. As he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Straddling Fences

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2012

Take a stand for God. Commit to Him completely.

Straddling Fences January 11, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Take a stand for God. Commit to Him completely. Focus Passage: I Kings 18:17-40 Introduction: Ahab’s father Omri brought back Baal Worship. Ahab and his wife Jezebel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

Panim El Panim, Adonai - Face To Face, Lord

Contributed by Joseph R. Main on Feb 10, 2010

A message to encourage intimacy with the Lord

It feels like a long time since I’ve stood up here, but every time I go abroad and come back to church the only thing I really feel like saying is, “it’s good to be home.” I’ve been visiting the Middle East as part of my job now for about 6 months – and it might surprise you to learn that when I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fire Fell, The People Fell And The Rain Fell

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

The Fire Fell, The People Fell and The Rain Fell..

The Fire Fell, The People Fell and The Rain Fell 1 Kings 18:17-46 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 not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-46

Denomination: Foursquare

Elijah Bowed Down To The Earth And Prayed!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 13, 2015

This message is not for ‘status quo people, lazy people or people who love to live a mediocre life’, I here speak to people who would love to usurp to the next level for God! Are you listening?

Phony facelifts! 1 King 18:42”Elijah went up to the top of Mount Carmel. And he bowed himself down on the earth and put his face between his knees.” Just after a magnificent, stupendous and glorious crusade, where God manifests Himself in a mighty way and proves His power on mount ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Just Like Us (Part Four)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 3, 2019

Last week we looked at Samson. Samson was physically strong but in some ways he was spiritually weak. We, too can be strong in some areas but weak in others. Today, we'll look at Elijah. He was bold and courageous...well, most of the time.

JUST LIKE US (part four) Last week we looked at the example of Samson. When Samson was born he was given a special Nazirite vow. He couldn't drink alcohol or even grape juice. And he couldn't cut his hair. These conditions were to indicate that he would be noticeably set apart for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40, 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ