Sermons on elijah and false prophets:

False Teachers

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2016

2 questions: 1) What is a false teacher? 2) What should we do with false teachers? (Preached for a Bible study on Jude)

HoHum: Jeff Strite- Phil (a member of our congregation) owns a stunning sports car. It's a Viper. It's a thing of beauty. And it has a powerful engine with 10 cylinders. Most of us common folks have cars with 6 and 8 cylinders... but this car has TEN. I'm pretty sure it can take you anywhere you ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

False Leaders

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 6, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a church where there leaders are false? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers in a false church III. OBJECTIVES: To show the qualities of false leadership as highlighted by the bible. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:20 (New

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a church where there leaders are false? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers in a false church III. OBJECTIVES: To show the qualities of false leadership as highlighted by the bible. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) You put up with it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elijah Was A Man Like Us!!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 26, 2009

God can take ordinary people to do extraordinary things

Sermon: “God can take ordinary people to do extraordinary things” I was looking at our lectionary readings for today and one verse stood out and that was from the New Testament reading from the book of James. That’s why we didn’t have a Gospel reading today And it is the verse where James tells ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

Prophet On His Knees

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 27, 2022

Elijah post Carmel in the depths of despair

1 Kings 19 - Prophet on his knees Nina LaCour in a book entitled “Hold Still” wrote these words: The sun stopped shining for me is all. The whole story is I am sad. Hold Still is not an easy read and I would not recommend it if you wanted a happy read either. It is about someone coming to ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Job Of The Prophet

Contributed by Rev. Daniel Panitz on Oct 12, 2012

This is a sermon highlighting the duties and characterof those called to the office of prophet.

The Job of the Prophet. By Rev. Daniel Panitz The Prophetic office has everything to do with that individual’s intimacy with God. Only a person intimate with God knows God’s secret place. It’s a place where God reveals Himself and speaks to us. It is a place where one can see, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Beware Of False Teachers Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2010

A sermon examining the danger of false prophets.

BEWARE OF FALSE TEACHERS II Peter 2:1-9 In the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord Jesus issued a sobering warning that applies as much today as it did back then, He said: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” - Matthew 7:15. There are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah In The Pits Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Having defeated the prophets of Baal Elijah is exhausted and afraid but God strengthens him and sends him off to appoint Elisha to take over from him.

It must have been an overwhelming experience for Elijah on Mt Carmel mustn't it? In fact, to see the lightning fall from the sky and consume everything on the altar, after what was the simplest of prayers by Elijah, must have had an incredible impact not only on him but on everyone present. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

False Teachers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 22, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a false teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: IV. TEXT: 2 Peter 2:3-4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. But God co

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a false teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: IV. TEXT: 2 Peter 2:3-4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. But God condemned them long ago, and their destruction will not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Runaway Prophet

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 29, 2023

Reporters chase Elijah down to Judah to get his side of the story and find out what comes next.

Good morning. This is The News Hour with Azariah bar Jesse, bringing you a special report from Samaria in the kingdom of Israel on Thursday, September 23rd, in the 8th year of the reign of King Ahab Ben Omri. Today we have a newsmaker interview from Beersheba in Judah, where our special ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elijah & Obadiah Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 6, 2013

Obadiah was a good man in a bad place, risking all to protect God's prophets...his concerns resonate with anyone with a stressful job, and show us the path to encouragement and reassurance.

It would be easy to skip over this passage as merely a transition, leading to the exciting confrontation that follows on Mount Carmel. Yet this brief episode in the life of Elijah is for anyone who feels discouraged and defeated. Following three years of drought, three years of decisively ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-15

Denomination: Congregational

Moses, Elijah ..and You

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 12, 2021

Do you really believe? Does your faith meet the minimum thresh hold, that of the mustard seed?

Moses and Elijah.. and you Moses and Elijah stand out as two very great prophets in the Kingdom of GOD. They even came from their heavenly abode to meet with our SAVIOR in Matthew 17:3. Before that JESUS our SAVIOR said that HE had not come to destroy the law or the prophets but HE had come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17

Spotting False Teachers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 18, 2015

False teachers don’t walk around with nametags that say, “Hi, I’m a False Teacher.” We must beware of false beliefs, faulty behavior and fake benefits.

Spotting False Teachers 2 Peter 2:1-3 Rev. Brian Bill May 16-17, 2015 How many of you like watching infomercials? Any proud owners of the Sham-Wow, the Snuggie or the Perfect Bacon Bowl here today? Earlier this month, I read an article in the Quad-City Times called, “Infomercial Tricks ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The False Prophet, The Image & Mark Of The Beast

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Aug 1, 2021

The Bible has already revealed to us what we need to know about the End Times.

Series: Last Words Message: The False Prophet, The Image, and the Mark of the Beast Text: Rev. 13:11-18 Big Idea: Perhaps due to all that was 2020, not to mention the presidential election, corona virus, a toilet paper shortage and murder hornets, there has been an increased interest regarding end ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Elijah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon explores Elijah's unwavering faith, challenging us to confront idolatry, serve God steadfastly, and aspire to a character rooted in total devotion to God.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family, united under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we gather to reflect on a story that is as timeless as it is powerful. It is a story that speaks to the strength of faith, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36

Topics: Elijah, Servant, God

Pray Like Elijah Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 30, 2019

James teaches on prayer and James refers directly to a prayer of Elijah the prophet in the Old Testament.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES PRAY LIKE ELIJAH JAMES 5:13-18 #JAMESatCCC [INVOLVE KIDS: Call up kids and have them hold a sign. Read the Scripture and as you read walk behind the line of them and touch them on the shoulder. When you touch them on the shoulder, have them raise their sign ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-8, 1 Kings 18:41-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ