Sermons on Arise Elijah:

How To Receive The Double Portion!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 7, 2006

HOW THE PROPHET ELIJAH LIVED AND INSPIRED ELISHA TO DESIRE AND RECEIVE THE DOUBLE PORTION!

How to Receive the Double Portion! September 5, 2006 (John 10:10 KJV) The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I. One of God’s Old Testament name is ‘EL Shaddi.’ A. This really means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-40

The Tramp

Contributed by John Shaw on Dec 2, 2006

Story of Elijah hiding with the widow, told from the woman’s point of view.

Date: 3rd August 03 Text : 1 kings 17:8-16 Title: The Tramp Today was a good day to die not a cloud in the sky But that was nothing unusual Clouds had become a rarity recently Haven’t seen one for months Today was a good day to die Gather up a few sticks cook the last morsels of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Lost Cause? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 11 in Elijah series - how God dealt with Ahab, the worst of the worst

1 Kings 16:29-33; 21:1-29 – A Lost Cause? A very small, mousy man was hired as a bartender in the Old West. The saloon owner advised him, "If you ever hear that Big John is coming to town, drop everything and run for your life." The bartender worked for six months with no problems. Then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Going To Stand Up?

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Oct 27, 2007

A sermon from one of my favorite passages of scripture, Elijah on Mt. Carmel.

Are You Going to Stand Up 1 Kings 18:20-40 Intro: Just a couple of weeks ago our nation was in a time of mourning with the passing of President Gerald Ford. For many, myself included, President Ford has always been an interesting character in American politics…often referred to as the “Accidental ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Baptist

Rx For The Soul - Healing For Depression Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 3, 2003

A case study in clinical depression and what God did to bring healing to Elijah.

OPEN: Psychiatry students were in their college class one day when their professor began a discussion to prove a point. "What we’re going to talk about today," the professor said, "are the emotional extremes that many mentally disturbed people go through… for example “What’s the opposite of joy?" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18, 1 Kings 19:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fire On The Mountain

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 22, 2014

Just like Elijah needed Fire on the mountain, we need Fire in the church

Never before in our history has there been a greater need for Men and Women of God to stand up and speak up, Never before has the world and the church needed a voice like Elijah’s to thunder the call to righteousness and holiness At one time on any given Sunday you could walk into our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021

The story of Elijah reminds us of the power of prayer, the person of prayer and the product of prayer

THE POWER OF PRAYER While crossing the Atlantic on a ship many years ago. Bible teacher and pastor F.B. Meyer was asked to preach at a service for the passengers. The topic he was given to speak on was Answered Prayer. After the message an agnostic man came up to him and said that he did not ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"lord, I've Had Enough!" Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 21, 2003

This is part 3 of a series of sermons dedicated to the life and ministry of Elijah. It deals with the subject of spiritual frustration.

Elijah Part 3 "Lord, I’ve Had Enough" Have you ever had that kind of day or week where you just felt as though it couldn’t possibly get any worse? Maybe it seemed that only a short while before, everything was going fine. But then something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Form Without The Fire

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Sep 21, 2010

Gods messengers are called to stir the waters of this hell bent generation and with a bible in one hand and the grace of God in the other preachers need to mount the pulpits and preach with the boldness of John the Baptist, and trouble or cities with

FORM WITHOUT THE FIRE! Background of the story: At the time of I Kings 18, the King of Israel was a man named Ahab, and he was married to a Philistine woman who is known her wickedness - Jezebel. Jezebel’s evil influence and Ahab's leadership led the nation of Israel to fall into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:18-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Lord Preserves His Church

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 6, 2009

Pentecost 4(C) - Our loving Lord preserves his church by imperfect messengers who proclaim God’s perfect message.

OUR LORD PRESERVES HIS CHURCH (Outline) June 28, 2009 -- PENTECOST 4 -- 1 Kings 19:14-21 INTRO: Accidents happen daily in our sinful world. Philosophers teach about the theory of chaos. Scientists would have people believe that everything just fell into place at the right time and thus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

"From Suffering To Surrender"

Contributed by Frankie Melton on Jul 12, 2010

God uses suffering to turn lost hearts to Him.

“From Suffering to Surrender” In 1 Kings 17:8-24, God sent Elijah to Zarephath, the heart of Baal worship. Though it was behind enemy lines, Elijah promptly arose and went. He was obedient regardless of his lack of understanding. Complete knowledge is no prerequisite to obedience. God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer That Energizes Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 28, 2012

James pictures a level of prayer that is beyond any believer's normal capacity - this prayer is divinely energized by the direct involvement of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word for "fervent" actually does not appear in the original text. It is an amplifica

Prayer That Energizes - Bishop Charles C. Jones James 5:16,17 Text James 5:16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16 The Prayer of a righteous man is of great force when energized. James pictures a level of prayer that is beyond any ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Here Comes The Rain

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Apr 19, 2011

A message for those who are weary in prayer or need challenged to do something great for the Lord

Here Comes the Rain I Kings 18:41 And Elijah said to Ahab, "Go, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain." 42 So Ahab went off to eat and drink, but Elijah climbed to the top of Carmel, bent down to the ground and put his face between his knees. 43 "Go and look toward the sea," he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Contest On Mount Carmel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

Prevarication is not an option!

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 Israel” (1 Kings 18:17). The prophet’s retort was rather to accuse Ahab and his family of troubling Israel, as they had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Of The Drought Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 13, 2012

The Word of God truly effects change, like the dewfall, and especially in the Bread and Wine.

Thursday of 10th Week in Course Verbum Domini Drought. Elijah had to get the Israelites’ attention, to help them return to the true God. Ahab and Jezebel stood in the way, worshiping the gods of the land. Yesterday we heard about the contest between Elijah and the false prophets, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Catholic