Sermons on 1 Kings 21:20:

Sermon # 34 - The Unchanging God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 12, 2024

Have you ever wondered if God would change His mind and if so for what reasons? The repentant King and people of Nineveh help us understand God’s true character, and our responsibility as the believers who belong to the body of Christ, the Church.

We read in Jonah 3:10,“God saw what they did; he saw that they had given up their wicked behavior. So he changed his mind and did not punish them as he had said he would.” (GNB) God sent the prophet Jonah to preach against the city of Nineveh, with the message that in forty days the city would be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:10, Numbers 23:19, Micah 3:6, Deuteronomy 34:6-7, Exodus 32:13-14, Numbers 14:16-20, 1 Kings 21:20, 1 Kings 21:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God's Justice For The Treacherous Husband Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 27, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore how God deals with a treacherous husband, using biblical examples and scriptures.

Marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God, and it is built on the foundation of love, trust, and mutual respect. However, when a husband treacherously deals with his wife, it is a serious offense against God and His divine order. In this sermon, we will explore how God deals with a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:18, 1 Kings 21:20

Israel Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 25, 2023

Yahweh sent prophets to warn Israel before it was too late. They chose not to listen.

February 25, 2023 The stories presented in the next 3 sermons are an overlapping history. They tell the story of the gradual decay of both nations until they experienced the full consequences of their rebellion against God. First up ---- ISRAEL. Israel had 20 kings. 19 of them were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:20-29, 1 Kings 16:29-33, 2 Kings 17:3-24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Unanswered Prayer (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 2023

God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Matthew 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life and an excellent means of communication with our Heavenly Father. We can express our deepest longings, fears, joys, and hopes through prayer, seek God's guidance and help and intercede for others. However, sometimes it seems God is not answering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14, James 4:3, Psalm 66:18, Isaiah 59:1-2, 1 Peter 3:7, Jonah 3:5-10, Genesis 21:14-19, 1 Kings 21:17-29, Mark 7:24-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Emperor’s New Grove

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 9, 2022

The Disney movie "The Emperor's New Groove" sounds like its straight out of the Bible; a story where a king, along with his evil female advisor, desire a new plot of ground. This sermon addresses the slippery slope of envy and coveting.

In Disney’s thirty-ninth animated film, “The Emperor’s New Groove,” self-proclaimed “King of the World” Kuzco (COOS-coh), who had an evil female advisor named Yzma (EEZ-muh), made plans to demolish an entire village to build a new water park. At the highest point of the village he planned on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Injustice And Scandal

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 17, 2019

We must always turn our backs on injustice. When we support it, we encourage innocent people to become guilty.

Injustice and Scandal When we read the story of Elijah, the prophet, we come across two really disgusting people, rulers of the breakaway kingdom of Israel. They are Ahab the king and Jezebel his wife. The history tells us that “Ahab ben Omri did evil in the sight of the Lord more than all that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:6, 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Catholic

Justice And Mercy Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 4, 2017

God's justice is sure. God's mercy is great.

We read last week in 1 Kings 21 of a great injustice and cruelty. • An innocent man Naboth, who owns a vineyard, was framed and murdered. And according to 2 Kings 9:26 all his sons were killed too. • Queen Jezebel wanted to prevent any future claimants for the land. King Ahab coveted his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prophecy And Grace

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 12, 2015

We as Christians know that all people are responsible to God for their actions. God is the final King over this earth, and he holds all of us accountable for our actions.

The story in 1 Kings 21:17-29 is the aftermath of King Ahab’ theft of Naboth’s vineyard by murder. It is a story of prophecy and grace. Ahab died in battle shortly after the events in this story, and dogs licked his blood at the pool in Samaria. Believers have the courage not to take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:17-29

Denomination: Anglican

Year C, Proper 6. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 29, 2025

Not used this year.

1 Kings 21:1-21, Psalm 5:1-8, 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-15, Psalm 32:1-11, Galatians 2:15-21, Luke 7:36-50, Luke 8:1-3. A). THE THEFT OF A VINEYARD. 1 Kings 21:1-21. Some of us have had the privilege of living in a land where, on paper at least, there was no trespass law. Whether this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-21, Psalm 5:1-8, 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-10, 2 Samuel 12:13-15, Psalm 32:1-11, Galatians 2:15-21, Luke 7:36-50, Luke 8:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life-Giving Death Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001

Jesus died so that we could live.

- In Great Britain, there is a service provided to the people of England called "The Alibi Agency." Ever heard of it? Well if you haven’t, let me read to you their purpose for existence. "We offer a Service which can help to protect your loved ones from undue anxiety, and help to ensure the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Let The Dogs Out Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 31, 2001

This is the fifth sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". This sermon compares those who are living in sin and those who are following God.

Sunday Morning September 2, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #5 WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? 1 Kings 21 Introduction: 1. There is a popular song amongst our youth and children titled “Who Let The Dogs Out?” The lyrics go like this, “Who let the dogs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Ham And Eggs

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

Comparison of the commitments of the sinful woman and the Pharisee.

Ham and Eggs One of the powerful figures in Wall Street fell in love with an actress. For many months he was always seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles of town. Deciding to marry her, he first put a private detective to the job of looking into her former dealings and friends in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

When Power Is Abused: God Still Defends The Righteous Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

1 Kings 21 is a powerful reminder that no abuse of power escapes the eyes of God. Ahab may have taken Naboth’s vineyard, but he couldn’t take it without consequence.

WHEN POWER IS ABUSED: GOD STILL DEFENDS THE RIGHTEOUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 21:1-29 Supporting Texts: Micah 6:8; Isaiah 5:20-23; Proverbs 6:16-19; Psalm 94:20-23; Luke 12:15 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 21 records one of the darkest moments in King Ahab’s reign—the unjust seizure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 16, 2005

God treats sinners like us the same way he treated the vile King Ahab - with patience and mercy.

Of all the villains in the Star Wars movies, who is the most infamous? Darth Maul? Count Dooku? General Grievous? No. Darth Vader is the most notorious villain of them all. Even those who have never seen Star Wars before know that Darth Vader is a bad guy. Who’s been the most recognizable villain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Naboth And Ahab:the Righteous And The Wicked.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 30, 2004

THE RIGHTEOUS IS NABOTH AND THE WICKED IS AHAB. 7 THINGS ABOUT THE THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED. OUTLINE.

TITLE.( IST KINGS 21:1-29 READ) NABOTH AND AHAB : THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED OUTLINE, ( 7 THINGS ABOUT THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED.) ( NABOTH IS THE RIGHTEOUS ), AHAB IS THE WICKED. (I KINGS 21 VVS 3,20,25 KJV. READ) 1.THE RIGHTEOUS REFUSE TO SELL THEIR GODLY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29