Sermons on 1 Kings 18:2-40:

These Are The Days Of Elijah

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 20, 2021

Jesus seems to speak about two comings of Elijah, one that lies in the future “to restore all things” and another in their immediate past concerning John the Baptist, who would call the nation to repentance. Those days are here again!

1Ki 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 1Ki 18:17 ¶ And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1, 1 Kings 18:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

Elijah The Mighty Man Of God

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2021

If you want to talk about one of the greatest heroes to ever walk the earth. If you want to talk about someone who God really did incredible miracles through, if you want to talk about someone who walked hand in hand with the living God

If you want to talk about one of the greatest heroes to ever walk the earth. If you want to talk about someone who God really did incredible miracles through, if you want to talk about someone who walked hand in hand with the living God, if you want to talk about someone who changed the world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7, 1 Kings 18:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

Obadiah

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 19, 2021

We need some OBADIAHs’ during this present time of crisis to serve the Lord, even from the enemy’s camp.

OBADIAH - One good man 1 Kings 18: 4”Obadiah took a hundred prophets and hid them by fifties in a cave, and provided them with bread and water.” Let me first tell you about Obadiah: he was the palace administrator and also a God-fearing, devout believer in the LORD. At the same time, you must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stand Your Ground...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 28, 2021

Age is said to bring wisdom and one thing Christians should be keenly aware of by now is, “even if the attack of darkness is not directly affecting you, it’s affecting someone you know

Stand your ground Favor noun: normalcy 1. the condition of being normal; the state of being usual, typical, or expected. What we have witnessed this past year has been anything but normal. We have been under relentless attack from the accuser and all things demonic. Death destruction and Mayham ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-38, Joshua 6:1-5, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving God Requires Our Loyalty

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 9, 2021

What better subject to talk about as we have just recognized a national holiday that we call Veterans Day.

We’ve been discussing for the past few weeks what it takes to really serve God. Courage, trust, our prayers and today we will see how it takes loyalty to serve God. What better subject to talk about as we have just recognized a national holiday that we call Veterans Day. I never served in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To Small Voice Of God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 14, 2021

There is a Scripture where God is said to speak in a "still small voice," and it was to Elijah after his dramatic victory over the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:20-40; 19:12).

There is a Scripture where God is said to speak in a "still small voice," and it was to Elijah after his dramatic victory over the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:20-40; 19:12). Told that Jezebel, the wife of Ahab, king of Israel, was seeking to kill him, Elijah ran into the wilderness and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40, Hebrews 1:1-2

Revival Fires! (A Pre-Revival Message)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 18, 2022

I guess you heard about the two fellows out on a hot sunny day.

One of them complained, "I am hot, let's find a place to cool off." The other one said, "Yea, me too! Where do you want to go?" The grumbler said, "Well, the coldest place I know of is the church down the street, let's go there..." Now, that has been told as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

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

Fire On The Mountain: A Showdown Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 28, 2024

In the pages of Scripture, we encounter the prophet Elijah, a fearless champion of God in a time of spiritual crisis. The stage is set against a backdrop of moral decline.

Introduction: Welcome and Greetings Briefly introduce the theme: The dramatic confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 18:20-40 I. Setting the Stage (1 Kings 18:20-24) Describe the context: Israel's spiritual decline, Ahab's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Church Of God

When Faith Soaked The Sacrifice: Elijah's Test Of God's Power

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Aug 22, 2024

In a bold act of faith, Elijah drenched his sacrifice with water, making it impossible to burn—except by the hand of God. What followed was a powerful demonstration that left no doubt: the Lord is God, and His power is unmatched.

Praise be to the wonderful and powerful name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! He is the Aleph and Tav, the Beginning and the End. The Bible symbolizes the number seven as representing completeness. We see this in the seven days of Creation, the seven times Joshua marched around Jericho, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:38-39, 1 Corinthians 13:9, Isaiah 13:13, Isaiah 66:1-2, Zechariah 2:13, Habakkuk 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

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

Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Sep 1, 2024

G. K. Chesterton once said that it is often supposed that when people stop believing in God, they believe in nothing. Alas, it is worse than that. When they stop believing in God, they believe in anything.

Greetings my family in Christ. As always, it is a joy to be with you on this communion day, the first of the month that we do a little extra to remember the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross for you and me. We gather this and every Sunday to offer our praise and worship to the God of all creation, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-24, Revelation 3:14-16, Proverbs 15:8-9, Zechariah 13:9, Joshua 24:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Manifestations Of Supernatural Faith Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 10, 2024

Message clarifies the supernatural gift of faith from other expressions of faith and provides examples of this gift in operation.

Intro The essential key to the kingdom of God is faith. Your future depends upon believing the promises of God. When Israel finally went into the Promised Land, there were only two men from those who left Egypt who entered in: Joshua and Caleb. All the others failed to enter into what God had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Hebrews 11:1-30, Acts 17:20, Mark 11:12-23, Romans 10:9-10, Hebrews 3:19, Matthew 14:14-20, 1 Kings 18:33-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic