Sermons on Elijahs Faith:

Flourishing In Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Since God is forever faithful to us, He desires for us to be faithful to Him and to others. A faithful person walks in the truth not matter what happens to him.

Flourishing in Faithfulness Rev. Brian Bill 7/22/01 Someone asked me a couple weeks ago if the jokes I hear about Wisconsin offend me. I told him that I ask for it by bringing up “God’s Country” so often in my sermons. That reminds me of the man who decided to write a book about churches ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lord I Think I've Had Enough

Contributed by Kl Burrus on Sep 20, 2008

Elijah’s experience tells us that no matter how saved you are you’re going to have some bad days. Your faith will be tried, there are seasons in your life when you will question what you believe, when you will doubt your faith.

1st Kings 19:4 – LORD I THINK I’VE HAD ENOUGH It is enough; now, 0 LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. Life is composed of experiences and encounters that provide challenge to one’s character and testing to one’s spirit. Life’s greatest wars are never fought on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Test

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

Living faith is revealed in the decisions we make – not in the words we say.

OPEN: How many people here would say that you enjoy taking tests? If you go back to your good 'ole school days -- how many people actually looked forward to the day when the test was taking place? OK, let's see a raise of hands of people who would say you are way on the other side of the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Discouragement Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

A look at Elijah’s experience of discouragement and how he was led to renewal

1 Kings 19:1-8;12-14 Purpose Statement: We need to return to the Bread of Life for renewal and encouragement. Background: Elijah runs for his life to the southern most city in Judah-Beersheba. Beersheba was named by Abraham (Gen 21:31) when his servants dug wells there and means “well of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Rev. #34~11:1-7 The Two Witnesses –pt. 1 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 11, 2009

There are a lot of people that disagree as to who these two witnesses are, some say that their Elijah and John the Baptist, some Elijah and Enoch, but most believe its Elijah and Moses, and to me Elijah and Moses are who they are.

Rev. #34~11:1-7 THE TWO WITNESSES –pt.1 12-12-09 Today we’ll continue in our study of the Revelation, we’re here in chapter 11: Lets remember that chapters 10: -14: are like a parenthesis, their sorta like a pause of the destruction that we’ve been reading about, as the Lord directs John of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Connoisseur Spirit In Churches?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 10, 2002

Are we just spiritual connoisseurs or spiritual growers?The question is not where is the God of Elijah? The real question is: where are the Elijah’s of God.

THE SPIRIT OF A CONNOISSEUR IN CHURCHES Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. [email protected] TEXT: Luke 19:17 Well done thou good servant: because thou hast been FAITHFUL in a VERY LITTLE, have authority over ten cities. Job 23:10 But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:17, Job 23:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Faith

Contributed by Jody Brock on Jan 30, 2004

Sermon about faith as a principle for living every day of our lives and having the kind of faith that is pleasing to God.

Well let me ask you a question. What difference did your faith make to you yesterday? What effect did your faith have on what you did yesterday? Now what was yesterday? It was Saturday. What did you do on Saturday? Well you might have cut the grass, maybe you went to play golf, maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17, Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Grand Finale Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 19, 2012

In this last sermon in our series, we witness Elijah's exciting exit and learn some things about how to face the end of our own lives.

Introduction: A. You all know what a “grand finale” is, right? 1. The grand finale is the very exciting or impressive ending of a performance or a show. 2. Well, I guess someone in rural Arkansas didn’t know the meaning of the phrase. 3. Some of our relatives attended a 4th of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Unbroken Focus

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 21, 2019

As he followed Prophet Elijah, Elisha had every cause to be distracted. But he kept going. Elisha maintained an unbroken focus and he received the supernatural.

THE POWER OF UNBROKEN FOCUS "9 And so it was, when they had crossed over, that Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask! What may I do for you, before I am taken away from you?” Elisha said, “Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.” 10 So he said, “You have asked a hard thing. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9-14, Proverbs 4:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving God When We Are Down

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 28, 2021

We're going to look at a phase of Elijah's life as he learned that he could serve even when he was discouraged.

Happy New Year! I know that it is too early to tell how this year is going to go. These last two years have been pretty rough on everyone. In everything that has gone on in 2020 and 2021, did you ever get to the point where you just felt burned out or ready to give up? That's what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Through The Challenges

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 1, 2020

Our text introduces us to a man who is no stranger to difficult circumstances and challenges - but remains faithful.

Faithful Through the Challenges 1 Kings 17 Introduction We are living in one of the most challenging times. The pandemic, the election, the weather, personal challenges. We try to face these challenges from the perspective of faith. Our text introduces us to a man who is no stranger to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Crises Of Faith

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 14, 2007

How to handle times when our faith runs head-on into crisis

He came to a broom tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.”...Then a voice said to him, “Elijah, what are you doing here?”—I Kings 19:4b,9b OVERCOMING CRISES OF FAITH Being saved carries with it a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Ordering Her Priorities

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 9, 2023

Making the Lord your priority leads to His blessing.

“The word of the LORD came to [Elijah], ‘Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you.’ So, he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, a widow was there gathering sticks. And he called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Faithful Servant

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Feb 8, 2024

It is not easy being a faithful follower of Jesus and oftentimes we are tempted to throw in the towel and call it quits. Elisha is a role model of what it means to stay committed and faithful to the very end.

I hope you are excited to be in Church today to worship and hear the word of God. I don't know if it is the weather or something else but I have to say that once in a while, I get the impression that this is more of a routine than real worship that lacks enthusiasm. It reminds me of a certain ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

"What Faith Is And What Faith Does” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006

Faith is a common denominator. Every one alive daily expresses faith in something. No one can live a single day without exercising faith....

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 18 “What Faith Is and What Faith Does” Hebrews 11:1-7 Faith is a common denominator. Every one alive daily expresses faith in something. No one can live a single day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist