Sermons on 1 Kings 18:17-41:

Let The Fire Fall

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 16, 2025

The fire of the Lord will fall at the request of the saints who are ready to walk with the Lord. Revival and miracles will be seen, and lost souls will be restored.

Let The Fire Fall Study Text: 1 Kings 18:36–39 Introduction: - Throughout Scripture, the fire of God symbolizes His presence, power, purity, and passion. - When fire falls, hearts are stirred, sin is consumed, altars are ignited, and nations turn back to God. - In Elijah’s day, the people of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

No More "but Lord"

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025

Elijah’s call on Mount Carmel still confronts us: in a world of divided hearts, choose Christ decisively before silence becomes surrender.

1. The War No One Sees There was no trumpet, no sword, no marching army that morning on Mount Carmel. The battle Israel faced wasn’t visible—it was spiritual. It was a war for allegiance. They still attended worship. They still claimed to be God’s people. But their hearts were split between two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21, Revelation 13:8, Matthew 6:24, James 4:4, Ezekiel 9:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Idol Minds

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 14, 2025

Idols seduce the mind and steal the heart, but Christ alone dethrones every false god and restores true worship, freedom, and identity.

INTRODUCTION — THE ALTAR IN THE MIND If there is one truth humanity proves in every century, in every culture, in every language, it is this: We never stop worshiping. You can strip away temples, rituals, church buildings, religious vocabulary— you can call yourself modern, enlightened, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3, Jeremiah 17:9, 1 Kings 18:21, Matthew 6:24, Colossians 1:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Remembers People That Pray!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2025

Prayer is a very important tool or weapon for God's people to have deep results. Could we pray a little more?

GOD REMEMBERS PEOPLE THAT PRAY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) PRAYER IS A GREAT TOOL FOR THOSE THAT SERVE THE LORD. THE PRAYER OF FAITH DOES THE WORK OF GOD. James 5:13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16, 1 Kings 18:24-34, James 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking The Barrier Of Near-Success Syndrome Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 14, 2026

This sermon exposes the mystery of near-success syndrome and reveals how divine persistence, obedience, and faith break the cycle permanently.

BREAKING THE BARRIER OF NEAR-SUCCESS SYNDROME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:41-44 Key Verse: “And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man’s hand…” (1 Kings 18:44) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 1:6-8; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Broken Altar - When Worship Becomes Work Series

Contributed by Barry Tallis on May 2, 2025

The first in a four part series confronts the subtle drift from passionate devotion to empty religious routine, challenging believers to recognize the cracks in their spiritual foundations and commit to rebuilding authentic altars of worship in their daily lives.

INTO: Today we're kicking off a brand-new series that's going to challenge your spiritual comfort zone and reignite your relationship with God. We're talking about being SET APART in a world that wants you to fit in! Have you ever felt like your relationship with God has become more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13, 1 Kings 18:30, Romans 12:1

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

Fire And Hail: Understanding The First Trumpet Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 24, 2025

Today, we face a world scarred. Revelation 8:6-7 unveils God's judgment, a "Fire and Hail" for centuries of human unfaithfulness and our planet's destruction. Let's understand this trumpet's warning.

Fire and Hail: Understanding the First Trumpet Text: Revelation 8:6-7 "Now the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared to blow them. The first angel blew his trumpet, and there followed hail and fire, mixed with blood, and these were thrown upon the earth. And a third of the earth ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:6-7, Habakkuk 1:2, Romans 8:22, Genesis 3:17-19, Romans 8:21, James 5:1-3, Proverbs 11:26, Amos 8:4-6, Jeremiah 2:13, Hebrews 12:29, 2 Peter 3:9, Luke 13:3, 2 Peter 3:4, Joel 2:12-13, 1 Kings 18:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

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

The Privilege Of Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Nov 3, 2024

Prayer is a great privilege that our Heavenly Father gives to us.

THE PRIVILEGE OF PRAYER Prayer engages God, enables God's people, and enlarges His kingdom. Jesus said, "without Me, you can do nothing." Once we have prayed we are ready to do anything, until we have prayed we can do nothing, but once we have prayed we can accomplish anything. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:13, 1 Kings 18:36-38, Mark 10:27, John 14:12-14, Matthew 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Legalismo Del Nuevo Testamento Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2024

El mensaje expone Filipenses 3:1-7 y explica el problema del legalismo tal como lo define el Nuevo Testamento. La ley ceremonial del Antiguo Pacto se cumplió en Cristo y no es obligatoria para los creyentes. La ley moral se reitera en el Nuevo Pacto.

Estamos estudiando Filipenses. Nuestro texto de hoy es Filipenses 3:1-7. La semana pasada hablamos de ese texto sobre el valor de las advertencias. Dios nos advierte porque nos ama. Como un padre amoroso, nos aleja del peligro y nos lleva a una vida significativa y llena de bendiciones. Despreciar ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17, 1 Kings 18:28, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Revelation 21:1-8, Colossians 2:16-17, Acts 18:21, Romans 10:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Obtain A Revival PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the power of prayer and the need for spiritual revival, using the story of Elijah from 1 Kings 18: 41-46 as a reminder of how God can transform even the driest seasons of our lives into periods of abundant blessing.

Good morning, church! We're going to dive right into the heart of the Old Testament today, as we explore a story of revival, prayer, and transformation from 1 Kings 18: 41-46. Here's how it goes: "Then Elijah said to Ahab, 'Go up, eat and drink; for there is the sound of abundance of rain.' So Ahab ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Topics: Prayer, Restoration

Stepping Out Of Your Wilderness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the power of prayer, God's promise of provision, and the joyful journey towards praise as demonstrated in the story of Elijah and Ahab in 1 Kings 18:41-46.

Good morning, dear friends and family! Today, we are going to dive into the book of 1 Kings to understand the incredible potency of prayer, the beautiful promise of God's provision, and the joyful journey towards praise. E.M. Bounds once said, "Prayer should not be regarded as a duty which must be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Topics: Wilderness, Experience

Let The Fire Fall PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

Explore the themes of the necessity of holiness, the power of prayer, and the fire of revival and their transformative impact on our lives.

Good morning, church family! You know, Martin Farquhar Tupper once said, "Prayer is the slender nerve that moves the muscle of omnipotence." That's quite a profound thought, isn't it? Just think about it for a moment. Our prayers, as frail and feeble as they may sometimes seem, have the power to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-38

Topics: Holiness

Elijah At Carmel Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on May 6, 2023

The Prophet Elijah meets the King Ahab and the false prophets on Carmel, and God answers by fire! Elijah at Carmel shows us separation from the world as a necessity for experiencing the fire of God.

ELIJAH AT CARMEL I Kings 18:30-39 Intro: We began studying this prophet of God, Elijah, last week. We saw his experience at Cherith. We studied how the drought came at his preaching, and God separated him out at Cherith. We saw the Division, The Provision, And The Vision he experienced at Cherith. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-39

Denomination: Baptist