Sermons on Elijahs Ascension:

A Transition Of Power (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 25, 2024

A sermon examining Christ's instructions to His apostles.

A TRANSITION OF POWER Part 1 Acts 1:1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday morning - January 26th, 2025) This week for the 46th time in our nation’s history we transitioned from one presidential administration to another with the inauguration of our 47th president. Many significant changes have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Unhindered Kingdom Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the book of Acts, focusing on the concept of living "unhindered" as followers of Christ, inspired by the disciples who spread the message of love, forgiveness, and salvation.

Who here has ever felt hindered or held back in some fashion or circumstance. You may have felt that you had more to give, more to offer, more to contribute… And what about in your faith? Have you ever felt like there was something more? Some piece that you may have been missing out on as you read ...read more

Topics: Ascension Of Christ, Apostle Paul, Unhindered Faith

Sermon Series: Unhindered

"showdown On The Mountain" Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 16, 2003

This is the second sermon in a series of four exploring the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah.

Elijah Part II “Showdown on the Mountain” Let’s begin this morning by reviewing briefly our previous sermon in this series dedicated to the life and ministry of Elijah. First of all, do you remember what Elijah’s name in the Hebrew means? It means “Yahweh is my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-39, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Thunder In The Mountains, Silence In The Soul

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010

Elijah the great prophet shows us his humanity when he panics after a triumphant encounter with Baal worshipers. But God never gives up on him, God feeds him, shelters him, and speaks to him, not in the thunder, but in a still quiet voice.

Ever been caught in a disaster? Chances are that all of us will be at some point, whether it’s a personal crisis or something more widespread such as a tornado or an earthquake. Doesn’t it seem we’re used to hearing about disasters every day? Some, like the oil spill, or the sudden flood in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

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

Our Father’s Promises Trump Our Worries

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 2, 2010

God’s promises made the difference for Elijah & the widow of Zarephath. His promises overcome our worries. For through faith in Jesus, you are his dear child. A.The widow’s worries B.Our God is in command C.Trust your Father’s promises and act accordingly

Text: 1 Kings 17:7-16 Theme: Our Father’s Promises Trump our Worries A. The widow’s worries B. Our God is in command C. Trust your Father’s promises and act accordingly Season: Epiphany 4c Date: January 31, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Lutheran

"Stay Here”: A Journey Of Commitment And Observation

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 20, 2009

For the congregation that has not seen much forward progress or for those simply seeking direction, the final chapter of Elisha and Elijah’s time together truly guides us. We can STAY HERE and the world guide us or JOURNEY ON WITH JESUS and discover oppor

2 Kings 2:10 Transfiguration Sunday “STAY HERE”: A Journey of commitment and faithful living There is one thing that will bring tears to my eyes as much as anything else and that is when one person does his best to protect another against being hurt spiritually or inwardly in some way. Basically ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Add Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2008

If we’re not careful we can allow the "good" thing in our lives to distract us from the most important thing God wants us to see.

OPEN: Back in 1884 John Henry Patterson formed the National Cash Register Co. and he led the company to prominence and profitability. He made it successful because he paid attention to details and kept an eye on each dept. in the company. At one point, it became apparent that the factory was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8, Exodus 24:12-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Time Matrix Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2008

God’s plan to restore the Kingdom to Israel and to bring in Millennial righteousness has been partly fulfilled but will be completely fulfilled in God’s times.

God’s Time Matrix (Malachi 4:1-6) 1. Some problems have simple and quick solutions. “Our patient in the hospital was a big, burly former officer. Just after surgery, and still half out of it, he became agitated and confused, tearing at his IVs and trying to escape his bed. The nurses gamely ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Still, Small Voice Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 27, 2013

Elijah is discouraged, but not for the reasons most people offer. It is popular to portray Elijah intimidated by vicious Jezebel and running scared in a cowardly retreat, yet his desert journey is not a sign of weakness.

Elijah enjoyed a triumphant showdown at Mount Carmel. As we consider the aftermath, we’re apt to focus on what appears to be weakness in Elijah. This is largely due to how this passage has been translated and interpreted. The Elijah seems to be a different man in the turn of a page. Is ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Energize

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 14, 2014

1. Energy Needed - v.3 2. Energize by Refocusing Life - v.1 3. Energize With Understanding - v.2 4. Energize When Depleted - v.7 5. Energize With Joy - v.5 6. Energized By Him - v.8

- Remember the Energizer Bunny Commercial - (1993) (Vultures) www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiU2ZKMBBSM&list=PL6906B055E9F7E06D&index=11 - Desert all around - Vultures overhead - Bunny not a product of that world - Nothing to sustain the bunny - It was what was on the inside that kept him going, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Where There Is No Altar The Church Will Falter

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 26, 2015

Not only will the altar less church be weak and spiritually impotent, but ultimately the church without an altar will falter.

1 King 18:14-30 Ahab the king of Israel meets Elijah with these words: Art thou he that troubeleth Israel? Trouble=) stir up, disturb To agitate; 2. To afflict with pain or discomfort. 3. To cause mental agitation or distress This shows you how far Israel had fallen from Gods divine presence and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:14-30, 1 Kings 18:31-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Of The Righteous Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 28, 2014

1) Comfort (James 5:13), 2) Restoration (James 5:14–15), 3) Fellowship (James 5:16a), and 4) Power (James 5:16b-18).

Iraqi Christians were forced to flee the northern city of Mosul under threat from Islamic extremists described on Tuesday leaving behind all their possessions. Signs emerged that the crackdown on the minority was causing tensions between the radicals and Sunni allies in the insurgency. The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Other

Matthew 17:1-3 - What Is The Transfiguration Of Jesus About? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 14, 2014

What significance does the Transfiguration of Jesus have for me? Why did it all take place? Matthew 17 speaks about this spectacular event in the life of Jesus, but what does it all mean? What is the transfiguration all about?

Matthew 17:1 – ASCENDING THE GREATEST MOUNTAIN OF ALL I was so intrigued by the fact that he had named himself. His father neglected to name him and so in his early teenage years he chose his own name; the name of a mountain. Mt Taraksh means Great One, and in keeping with his name, Taraksh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Silent Prayer

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

There is power in silent prayer as well as praying aloud in some cases especially during warfare.

“And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli marked her mouth. Now Hannah, she spake in her heart.Only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard....”(1 Samuel 1:12-13) “It so happened that as she continued in prayer before God, Eli was watching her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:12-13

Denomination: Anglican