Sermons on Elijahs Departure:

Dealing With Depression

Contributed by John Woods on Apr 13, 2016

How Elijah deals with depression in 1 Kings 19:1-8

Depression is a condition all Christians will experience at some point in their lives. There are many false ideas about depression that I would like to clear up. First of all I would like to say that I am NOT a doctor and there are depression situations which should be treated with medicine. God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bread, Water And Rest

Contributed by Steve Anderson on Dec 18, 2014

Funeral sermon for a 16-year old who took his life by suicide at 3 AM by gunshot. It is based on what God provided Elijah when he wanted to die. Its intent is to offer the equivalent of bread, water and rest to the grieving, especially peers and family.

Background (1 Kings 18): 450 idol prophets; 2 altars, 1 fire; Elijah stood up to 450 prophets of Baal but ran for his life when one woman threatened him (1 Kings 19:3-8). Elijah wanted to die, he had poured out his life for God and felt it had no impact. He was tired and in despair, depressed. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bring Me First

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 20, 2015

Check out your life today! Are you blessing the ministries, people and the church who are blessing you spiritually? Think.

Bring me first! 1 King 17:13”And Elijah said to her, "Do not fear; go and do as you have said. But first make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterward make something for yourself and your son.” I tell you need audacity and nerve to look at a widow who is picking some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jesus: Forever Inspiring Love Or Controversy

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 21, 2015

A study in John 15 concerning His relevant word to us before for His departure.

Jesus: Forever Inspiring Love or Controversy by Kelly Durant 3-22-15 A study in John 15 concerning His relevant word to us before for His departure. 2. Did you know the Bolivians are descendants of the extraterrestrials? When one Indian meets another they do not greet each other as we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus' Farewell Speech To The Disciples

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 19, 2019

Jesus imparts a new commandment to His Disciples as He prepares them for His departure

Weekend Message/Devotion May 19, 2019 Jesus’ Farewell Speech to the Disciples John 13:31-35 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35, Isaiah 53:1-3, John 17:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Aberration

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 20, 2022

Aberration is defined as a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.

John Locke, an English philosopher and physician once remarked: “Error is not a fault of our knowledge, but a mistake of our judgment giving assent to that which is not true.” Romans 2:1 confirms: “Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, James 3:2, Isaiah 41:10, 1 Peter 5:6-7

Putting Faith To The Test

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 3, 2016

Are you willing to go where God sends you and speak and act in his name? It all boils down to a matter of trust.

Have you ever had an occasion where you thought that your faith was being tested, especially in unusual circumstances? If so, you’re not alone. Sometimes God uses unusual circumstances to test a person’s faith. For example, in 1 Kings 17:8-24 he told Elijah to go to an unlikely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Anglican

God Loves Us Too Much To Leave Us

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 7, 2022

God wants a holy people, worshiping rightly and living rightly. He loves us too much to leave us in sin.

Saturday of the 2nd Week in Advent Recently it was time for me to prune a couple of grapevines growing in our garden. We don’t actually harvest the fruit; they provide attractive foliage on our two arbors and give the birds something to eat. The psalmist speaks of God’s people, Israel, as His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:9-13, 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Catholic