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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

A Restoring Whisper

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 15, 2011

This message reveals the sources of discouragement and the ways God restores us in times of discouragement.

We are in a life and death battle against the enemy of the Lord. If you are not on his side he is out to take you down. He can do that a number of ways – through lies and deceit (cults and other religions), through self-centered pleasures (worldliness), through unforgiveness and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Psalm 42 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 18, 2021

How do you find hope when the dark clouds of discouragement and depression come over you? The Psalmist is raw and honest about his struggles and yet reminds himself to put his hope in God.

Summer in the Psalms Psalm 42 :The Dark Night of the Soul Pastor Jefferson M., Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 7-18-2021 A Near Death Encounter Have you ever been so sad that you just wanted to give up? Maxine and I had an experience with someone last weekend that was in that very place of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002

Examines Elijah’s life of prayer and explains how we as ordinary people can experience the same kind of power Elijah did.

Experiencing the Power of God When I think of great men of prayer, men who accomplished great things for God, I think of Elijah. Here is a man who called down fire from heaven, brought a widow’s son back to life, ran faster than a horse, traveled 40 days and 40 nights on the strength of one meal. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18, 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Consequences Of Bad Choices Series

Contributed by Gavin Poole on Aug 22, 2002

we live in a world of many choices but we can not pick and choose our god or ways of worship.

May 18, 2002 Trinity After Dark 1 Kings 16:29-17:1 “The consequence of Bad Choices” One thing I love about being in America is the number of choices we have. Every time I sit down to watch the television I have 80 channels to choose from. I can’t decide on any one so I end up watching all 80 ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Where They Said There Is Nothing

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 19, 2013

We've all been there and heard those faith destroying words sent from the devil (there is nothing) no money, no love, no hope, but God says in that very same place where you heard those words will come forth an abundance. The rain is on it's way.

You know the story: Israel is being ruled by a wicked king named Ahab, he has not only led Israel away from God into Idolatry but he has also married a witch named Jezebel. Together they led the children of Israel into deep rebellion and false worship. God raised up a prophet that would not be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

A True Prophet Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 29, 2013

The prophet Elijah was God’s instrument to test this Gentile widow’s trust. It’s easier to be reminded of God’s promises than to act on them.

As someone who has moved 27 times in my life, I know that God decides how long we remain in place. I received orders from the Pentagon, but I regarded them as from God. Elijah was directly told when to move. We, on the other hand, do not have supernatural guidance, or access to God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Congregational

No Man's Land

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 6, 2013

A sermon that points out the dangers of procrastination.

"No Man's Land" 1 Kings 18:21 INTRODUCTION: The term "No Man's Land" is most commonly associated with the First World War although the phrase "no man's land" actually dates back until at least the 14th century. Its meaning was clear to all sides: no man's land represented the area of ground ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

Showdown! Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 20, 2013

The decisive, dramatic contest atop Mount Carmel, that compels us to determine who we will serve.

Elijah has been called “the iron prophet.” After a three-year absence, he appears before Ahab; was he finally going to end the drought? The dry spell was indeed about to end, but first it must be established with no doubt as to who is God. The king accuses the prophet of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Congregational

Let The Rain Fall

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Let the Rain Fall

1 Kings 18:39-45 Let the Rain Fall 1. The Person in Prayer. - 42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees, James 5:16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:39-45

Denomination: Holiness

The Prayer Of Faith

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Prayer Of Faith

1 Kings 18 v 41 - 46 James 5:16-18 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 17 Elias was a man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Holiness

Mt. Carmel Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

Mountain Moving Faith: “Mt. Carmel” 1 Kings 18 I’ve never gotten to see a shuttle launch live, but I have got to see it on TV. They begin to countdown and as the countdown hits zero, smoke drifts from the pad and then the main engines and the solid rockets lifted the shuttle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

“how Would You Spend Your Last Day On Earth”

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2011

The final event in the life of Elijah and his departure into heaven.

“How Would You Spend Your Last Day on Earth” 2 Kings 2:1-14 What if you knew without a shadow of doubt that today was going to be your last day on earth? Suppose you had only 24 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Light The Fire Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Apr 29, 2013

Elijah's victory over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Used as an example of the LORD lighting the fire - what we want Him to do in us so we can be like Jeremiah in Jeremiah 20:9b.

“Light the Fire” Text: Jeremiah 20:7-13 I. Welcome II. Introduction As we think about our theme for this year, the LORD wants us to be on fire for Him. Sometimes when a child, student or worker is not putting forth the effort they should, we make the statement that we need to light a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Jezebel Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 19, 2008

There are three battles and devil knows that he can not win first two, so he will try to win the third one- that is the battle between you and Devil...

Facing Jezebel 1 King 19:1 1 AHAB TOLD Jezebel all that Elijah had done and how he had slain all the prophets [of Baal] with the sword. 1.Elijah’s personal battle began at the gate of Jezreel A. He came to Jezreel and did not want to enter the city B. Pride affected his life. 1 Kings 19:10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God