Sermons on 1 Reyes 19:21:

Elijah And Elisha Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 22, 2022

In the biblical narrative he is a disciple and protégé of Elijah, and after Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind, he gave Elisha a double portion of his power and he was accepted as the leader of the sons of the prophets. Elisha then went on to perform twice as many miracles as Elijah.

Elijah and Elisha Elijah was the one who clashed with King Ahaz about worshipping Baal, who was eventually proved to be impotent. Elisha was Elijah's successor. He is the one who healed Naaman (captain of the king of Syria's army) of leprosy. The Bible story of Elijah and Elisha is found ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Seared Beef Or Sacred Cows

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 27, 2020

I am sure that we have all heard the term "sacred cows". How does a christian respond to such a situation? Is there a biblical answer? I believe that there is, so let us dive into this sermon.

Sacred Cows and Seared Beef CALF WORSHIP A heathen (notably Egyptian and Canaanite) practice, in which statues of bull calves were worshipped as symbols of fertility and physical strength. Contrary to the second commandment this was copied by the Israelites and by Jeroboam after the division of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-4, 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Burn The Ships!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 28, 2020

Are you ready to leave 2020 behind for good? As much as we'd like to cut COVID off and put it behind us, we won't be able to quite yet. But there are other things that we can break free from. But if we're going to do it the right way we'll need to burn the ships.

BURN THE SHIPS As we get ready to go into 2021, I'm sure everyone is ready to leave 2020 behind for good. Unfortunately, 2021 doesn't look like it's going to be much of a fresh start; we're still dealing with COVID in a major way. So it looks like we won't be able to get rid of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Luke 9:62, Romans 13:14, Colossians 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Killing The Prophets

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 23, 2021

Elijah’s persecution has been echoed by many ancient prophets and modern preachers. What can we learn from this faithful messenger’s recovery from a bitter experience? Let’s look at his story in 1 Kings 19:1-21.

Prelude Elijah’s persecution has been echoed by many ancient prophets and modern preachers. Purpose: What can we learn from this faithful messenger’s recovery from a bitter experience? Plan: Let’s look at his story in 1 Kings 19:1-21. He Arose and Ran After his powerful confrontation with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Improve Your Serve With God Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 12, 2021

As Christians we are called to be servants! Yes, I said the “s” word “servants” – for many this term seems to imply to some – a slave - But Jesus (The Great I Am) came to serve and so should we.

Series: How to Improve your serve? Illustration: Racquet ball and hit a few racquet balls into the audience! Give away 5 dollar Dunken Donut cards to those who catch them! Over the years I have played tennis with Kathy off and on, but I really loved playing racquetball! I learned from others that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 2:4-8, Matthew 20:25-28, 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Available For God To Use

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 18, 2021

The call of God requires preparation, accountability, anointing, etc. In this teaching, Dr. Vorce offers insight concerning things a person may experience when called by God. He further prepares us by addressing topics such as loneliness, the cost, flexibility, and Spiritual Fathering.

Matthew 10:37-38 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. INTRODUCTION • The Call of God will pull on you • God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-38, Matthew 4:18-20, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 8:21-22, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Romans 10:14-15, Luke 8:1-8, Isaiah 53:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Teaching Others How To Serve

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 4, 2022

Let’s not be the hindrance to someone not advancing in what God has called them to do. Let’s be encouragers and take the time to mentor others so that they can be the leaders of tomorrow.

We have been involved in the prophet Elijah's life for some time now. We've been talking about living outside our comfort zone by serving God in different ways. We have discussed serving God with courage, serving God with trust, serving God through our prayers, serving God with our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, 2 Kings 2:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Burn The Plow And Roast The Cow Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2021

Why did God choose Elisha to be Elijah's understudy? What characteristics did God admire in this man that we can copy?

OPEN: The story is told of a University professor who told his class he was going to prove that there was not a God. Then he looked up at the ceiling and shouted, “God if you are real, then I want you to knock me off this platform. I’ll give you 15 minutes!” He kept taunting God… 5 minutes went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Dong Here? (A Message About Depression) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 20, 2020

This event in the life of the prophet Elijah will show us to both 'fall into' and 'climb out of' Depression,

What Are You Doing Here? As the deer longs for streams of water so I long for you, O God. I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before him? Day and night I have only tears for food, while my enemies continually taunt me, saying, “Where is this God of yours?” My heart is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4, 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deflating Depression

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 26, 2019

Even God's great heroes dealt with depression. Rather than beating ourselves up, we get the help we need (especially God's) and move forward to the work He has called us to do.

1. Most if not all of us have dealt with or are dealing with depression. Touched on it last week with Grief. 2. Causes of Depression • Grief and Loss • Stress • Health problems (poor nutrition, etc.) • Drugs 3. Signs of Depression (You may need to seek professional counsel): • Prolonged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Release Weights To Fly Higher

Contributed by Kelechi Uwanuruochi on Mar 2, 2020

Do you see the need to let go of some things that have been holding you down. Do you find it difficult to offload the burdens God did not give you to carry, and get on with your life? This sermon is for you

Elisha cooked his oxen with wood from his plough to do his farewell as he joined the ministry. So Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen, and he himself was driving the twelfth pair. Elijah went up to him and threw his cloak around him. ... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, James 1:5-6

Committed To Christ

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019

You're trying to make the right decisions and live out your Christian life, but the more you try, the more difficult life seems to get. Our Christians lives are not always so glorious. Why do we continue? Where do find the glory of a life committed to following Christ?

Have you ever had one of those weeks where things seem to go wrong? You’re trying to do the right thing, make the right decisions, but it just doesn’t work out the way you thought it would. You set aside time for a family dinner, only to have it turn into sibling arguments, someone stomping away ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Greater:burn The Plow Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 20, 2019

We first have to make a decisive break with our old life to pursue greater things for God.

Jesus’ words in John’s gospel during a lengthy dinner conversation have the disciples experiencing a number of incidents such as foot washing and communion first hand that become identifiers for Jesus followers. Later, Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit will come in his absence. The presence of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passion For Christ

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 18, 2014

We must have a passion for Christ and that passion must be strong enough to motivate us to follow Jesus no matter what we must leave behind in order to do so.

Last Sunday we talked about the marital relationship between husband and wife and Christ and the church and the kind of commitment that this holy love portrays. This week we’re looking at the passion that should be a part of the relationship between every believer and the Lord. Passion is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Plough-Hand To Prophet Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 7, 2014

God teaches the importance of the gospel ministry, It's a gift that we should not take for granted.

1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-15, 23-25 Bullies, bears, and a baldy. Did I capture your attention when I read the Old Testament lesson this morning? It was a longer than usual reading, but if your mind started to wander, I bet you sat up when you heard how two bears mauled 42 young men for making ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Lutheran