Sermons on 1 Reyes 17:20:

Elijah Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

How Elijah became the man God called him to be.

Elijah : A man who dies to self 1 Kings 17:17-24 In the first week we saw Elijah as he seemed to come out of no where and in a round about way he confronts king Ahab about his sin. He just said, "There will be no more rain until I say so." And as I said, this was an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Do When Tragedy Strikes?”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 2, 2017

This section of God's Word shows us how two people responded to a tragedy. One example comes from a widow whose son died. The other comes from one of the greatest prophets in the Old Testament, Elijah.

At some point it will likely happen to most of us. For each of us it will be different and yet the same. It will leave us with tears in our eyes and pain in our hearts. We call them tragedies—something that seems to turn our lives upside down. Because we live in a world stained by sin these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Putting Faith To The Test

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 3, 2016

Are you willing to go where God sends you and speak and act in his name? It all boils down to a matter of trust.

Have you ever had an occasion where you thought that your faith was being tested, especially in unusual circumstances? If so, you’re not alone. Sometimes God uses unusual circumstances to test a person’s faith. For example, in 1 Kings 17:8-24 he told Elijah to go to an unlikely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Anglican

The Resurrections Before The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 27, 2017

Easter is four Sundays away. As we begin to focus on what it represents, I wanted to begin by looking at the resurrections that preceded Jesus'. There were actually five instances of people coming back from the dead before it happened to Jesus.

THE RESURRECTIONS BEFORE THE RESURRECTION (part one) 1st Kings 17:7-24 Easter is four Sundays away. As we begin to focus on what it represents, I thought it would be good to begin by looking at the resurrections that preceded Jesus'. There were actually five instances of people coming back from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018

His story reminds us of how adversity drives us deeper into God and develops us into the man or women God wants us to be.

Elijah Opening Video Illustration: “I love Sunday’s video!” Bank Robbery Reference the door in the corner! We need to enter the battle – the fight for the souls of others by inviting people back to church- it starts by going to peoples doors – the doors of their hearts – to introduce them to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 1 Kings 17:1-24, 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Cares

Contributed by Hannah Krista Lasco on Oct 11, 2018

[AN INDUCTIVE SERMON] Intended Audience: Victims of a recent natural calamity. Central Message: Trust God in times of uncertainty and distress because He watches over us and He cares for us.

INTRODUCTION: A month ago, our country was hit by a strong typhoon. Many of us experienced great losses – our crops which are our only source of income, have drowned and died, acres of rice fields have been covered by flood… and tragically, some of our brothers and sisters here have lost their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: United Methodist

“give Of Your Flour & Oil – Or Die!”

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 7, 2016

It was necessary that the widow abandon her last resources by faith before the Living God would assume full responsibility and full control over her situation. The same is true of us. We must surrender all to gain Jesus!

GIVE OF YOUR FLOUR & OIL – OR DIE! 1 Kgs. 17:7-17, 22-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE FEMINIST 1. A young woman was attending Wellesley College in Maine, a school that is steeped in the feminist movement and agenda. 2. She herself was president of the women’s lib group on the campus. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Chronicle Of Faith Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 30, 2016

This sermon explores Elijah's interactions with the widow of Zarephath, and we learn that God never abandons us, faith requires obedience, and to receive a blessing I must be a blessing. Faith was the key to Elijah's ministry.

Hebrews 11 has been called God’s “Hall of Faith.” Like the Hall of Fame in sports or other arenas of life, Hebrews 11 gives us the names and tells us, if ever so briefly, what God’s people accomplished “by faith.” We hear such profound accomplishments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 16, 2021

This Sunday we’ll be looking at “The Faithfulness of God” from the book of Hosea, because God’s faithfulness is not only a reoccurring theme found throughout Hosea’s story, but one that is found throughout God’s word.

The Faithfulness of God The Book of Hosea Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU5rkpSe22Y Today we’ll be looking at the faithfulness of God. And to do so we’ll be looking at the Old Testament book of Hosea. But before we turn there, would you please turn in your Bibles to 2 Kings 17. If ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:1, Hosea 14:1-4, 2 Timothy 2:13, 1 Kings 17:16-23, Romans 9:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

God Heeds Our Voice (Joshua 10:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 8, 2022

When God stops the sun, we find ourselves itching to talk about Joshua's faith. But AJ's focus is on God's willingness to do what Joshua asks-- God "heeds."

Let's start today by simply rereading Joshua 10:1-11 (read it). This brings us to verse 12. The easiest way to think about verses 12-15, is that AJ here hits the pause button on the story, because there's something else he wants to add. He could've talked about it earlier, in verses ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-15, Matthew 21:21-22, 1 Kings 17:17-24, 2 Samuel 15:15-23, John 15:7  (view more)  (view less)

Elijah's Breakthrough Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2020

Elijah's life teaches us what it means to trust God and allow God to provide for us and lead us. He also teaches us how to respond to God in tragedy and hardship and how to grow our faith through tests.

Video Transition: Martin Luther King Jr - Last Speech April 3rd the day before he is assassinated – he showed his faith over fear to do the will of God. Would you have done the same? I find it amazing today how many people think the will of God is to live safely in our homes and to live a long ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Reasons Why We Don’t Feel Empowered/Anointed And One Solution Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 30, 2020

Psalm 23 is a great Psalm to read and be comforted. There are times when we get excited about Psalm 23, and say Amen. But there are other times when we read Psalm 23 and heave a sigh, thinking "I don't feel like the sheep in Psalm 23 right now. What prevents us from feeling Psalm 23?

Three reasons why we don’t feel empowered and one solution Through past several weeks Pastor has taken s through a detailed study of Psalm 23, and many of us are blessed by that. It is certainly a great Psalm and gives us the confidence to face any challenges in life. I don’t know about you, but ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-11, 1 Kings 17:8-24, John 15:5, Matthew 28:18, 1 John 5:4-5, John 6:35, John 14:6, John 17:18, John 17:15, Matthew 5:16, John 11:25-26, 1 Peter 2:12, John 15:16, John 15:8, Matthew 5:13-14, Philippians 2:3-4, Mark 6:35-43, Numbers 11:4-21, 2 Kings 4:1-6, 2 Corinthians 8:21, Psalm 23:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Brook Runs Dry: 1 Kings 17 Series

Contributed by J.k. Hill on Apr 13, 2014

Elijah (God is the Lord) stood up boldly for God. He proved that God is the one who owns and his in charge of everyone and everything as he encounters a drought, a dry brook, a depleted barrel, and a dead boy.

Supplies: Fake Vine, Scissors Series Drought: Moving from parched to passionate (1 Kings 17-19) Week One: When the brook runs dry Go ahead and be turning to 1 Kings 17, fill in blanks I want to start out today with a question: What do Passover, an extra cup of wine, leaving the door of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Requires Risk

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 9, 2015

This sermon is the kickoff for our Evangelism Campaign. We look at compassion as being at the center of us reaching out to win others to Christ.

Faith Requires A Risk 2/9/15 1 Kings 17:7-24 John 9:35-38 The amazing thing about God is that when God wants to do something, God can use anybody to impact others for the kingdom of God. I want you to meet one such person. Here is just one person, an eleven year old who is involved in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greater Purpose Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 23, 2017

In a crisis, we trust God's greater purpose and seek God's perfect will.

We saw how the Lord provided for Elijah in the drought, first at the brook and then at the widow’s home in Zarephath. • By doing that, God also saved the widow and her son from death, and sustained all three of them for the duration of the famine. • Miraculously the supply of flour and oil did not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible