Sermons on Arise Elijah:

The Danger Of Spiritual Highs

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

The life of Elijah teaches us many valuable lessons. One of the lessons it teaches us is that some of our most trying times come after a SPIRITUAL HIGH in our life.

For example, Elijah had just had two of his greatest victories: • All alone, he has just confronted a cult, and had 450 of their prophets on Mount Carmel killed. • God had just used him through prayer, to bring rain after three years of drought. He was on a SPIRITUAL HIGH, he was on a roll, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Healing For The Soul

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jul 25, 2015

Like Elijah, sometimes we feel utterly defeated (as I did by the shootings in Charleston and Chattanooga) but God remains with us through these times.

When I left on Sabbatical, I had Charleston on my mind. As I drove to North Carolina, it was on my mind. I tried to avoid newspapers and newscasts, but it was still on my mind. Through much of the Wild Goose Festival, we talked openly about violence and “isms.” I wasn’t home ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Changing Hearts, Changing Worlds Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2016

The Holy Spirit knows well what is needed in every time and place.

Thursday of 11th Week in Course There’s a contrast between our two prophets–Jesus and Elijah–in today’s Scriptures. Elijah’s missionary method was pretty direct. When Israel defected from worshiping the true God, he called down a three-year drought. When he won ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

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

Hear God Whisper To Your Fears

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 11, 2023

God comforts Elijah at Mt. Horeb with words of comfort and strength.

8.13.23 1 Kings 19:9–18 (EHV) 9 He came to a cave and spent the night there. Then the word of the LORD suddenly came to him, saying, “Why are you here, Elijah?” 10 He said, “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Armies, but the people of Israel have abandoned your covenant. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepárate Para Estar Equipado

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 6, 2024

Este sermón trata sobre el llamado de Eliseo al ministerio por parte de Elías.

Prepárate para estar equipado 1 Reyes 19:15-21 2 Reyes 2:1-15 4/2/2024 ¿Alguna vez se ha visto en una situación en la que sentía que no estaba preparado para hacer lo que se esperaba de usted? Estaba en el seminario y trabajaba a tiempo parcial en un restaurante de comida ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-21, 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transfiguration Pt.4: Did Elijah Fail? - Mark 9:8-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 24, 2023

John the Baptist was the fulfillment of the promised Elijah who would come and restore the people’s hearts in preparation for the Messiah. But if that’s the case, why was Jesus crucified? Did John fail?

Mark 9:1 And he said to them, "I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." 2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:8-13, Matthew 17:1-6, Luke 9:28-35

God Still Moves Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on May 27, 2023

God still moves despite the evil of others

In 1 Kings, we have read about the different kings of Israel. It starts with King David's later years and ultimate death. Solomon takes the throne and as the chapters continue, we learn that not every king followed God. Israel had a major problem with idolatry. Idolatry is when you put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-32

Ellijah's Depression (1 Kings 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 6, 2025

Are depression and persecution sometimes the result of serving God? Let's look at 1 Kings 19.

After great accomplishments for the Lord, are persecution and depression sometimes normal? Does God come to us with gentle encouragement? Let’s look at 1 Kings 19. What did Jezebel threaten to do to Elijah after she heard the news? Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Fire Fall

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 5, 2025

True revival comes when God’s fire falls—His presence, power, and purity consuming our lives—something programs cannot produce but only surrender and prayer can invite.

Introduction – Setting the Scene It had been an exhausting day. The hot sun beat down on the parched earth. The crowd sat under a cloudless sky for what felt like an eternity. They were silent spectators at the great contest between Baal and Jehovah. On one side—850 prophets of Baal. On the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-39

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Listening For His Still, Small Voice

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Sep 13, 2025

God speaks to us when we drown out the world's noise

Fearing his wife was losing her hearing, a man stood at the back of the kitchen as she was washing dishes in the sink and said “I love you”. Hearing no response, he moved closer, again saying, “I love you”. Again, hearing no response, he stands directly behind her and says, “I love you”. She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-7, 1 Kings 19:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

Show Me Your Glory (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 27, 2025

God answers Moses's prayer "show me Your glory" 1,500 years later on the Mount of Transfiguration.

Show me Your Glory (Part 2) Matthew 18:1-13 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-26-2025 The Future’s So Bright… What if I offered you 50 million dollars and all you had to do was not eat chocolate for a year? Yes, at the end of 365 days of no chocolate, you would receive 50 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

There's More In The Barrel

Contributed by Luther Sexton on May 2, 2022

How God can supply people's needs in the most difficult times. Elijah stays with the widow of Zarephath.

THERE’S MORE IN THE BARREL Scripture Reading: I Kings 17: 8 - 16 Theme Scripture: I Kings 17:16 “And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Elijah.” I. JUDGMENT IN THE FORM OF A DROUGHT A. The Cause of The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, 1 Kings 16:29, 1 Kings 17:1, Psalm 9:17, Matthew 5:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defeating Discouragement, Depression And Loneliness

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 21, 2010

All people struggle with discouragement, depression or loneliness. The story of Elijah gives us hope, encouragement and four keys to defeat discouragement and depression.

DEFEATING DISCOURAGEMENT, DEPRESSION AND LONELINESS OPENING TEXT: “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results. Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for the next three and a half years! Then he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: *other

The Divided Church Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 27, 2012

The effect of divisions in the church and how they arise.

Introduction Clicks, they are the bane of high schools! It seems to be the fate of teenagers to get caught up in them, either eager to get into some or eager to avoid others. But clicks are not unique to teenagers and high schools. As we are about to learn, adults are also prone to them even in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed