Sermons on Jehoshaphat Ahab:

How Long Will You Waiver

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

In this message we see the prophet Elijah battling 450 false prophets on Mt Carmel. (1 Kings- pt 4)

"HOW LONG WILL YOU WAIVER?" TEXT: I KINGS 18:16-40 INTRODUCTION Several weeks ago when we talked about Elijah we said that he was an outdoorsman who came riding into town to tell King Ahab that because of the sin in the land, because the people had turned their backs on the one true God and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Life Runs Dry Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 5, 2006

We must trust and obey.

WHEN LIFE RUNS DRY I Kings 17 S: Sovereignty of God C: Trust Th: Life Can Be Hard Pr: WE MUST TRUST AND OBEY. TS: We will find in our study of I Kings 17 how Elijah was able to move forward in the midst of difficult ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Close To The Lightning Strike

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2009

God will get our attention and force us to make choices, despite our desire to avoid decisions or our wish to be secular. When the lightning strikes it may be painful but it will be about grace.

You can most certainly expect God to attract your attention. I cannot tell you exactly how He will do it, but I do know that He will do it. He will attract your attention. Many of us face a spiritual issue called inattention. Distraction. Inattention. We are not paying attention to what God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are The Sad Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 15, 2017

Exploring the use and value of mourning as a beautiful attitude of Jesus

Happy Are those who Mourn CCCAG September 10th, 2017 Scripture- Matthew 5:4 Today we are going to talk about the idea of Mourning This is one of those topics that is very misunderstood in the church of the 21st Century. We have two extremes- We have one side that says that if you are a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Source Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 13, 2016

Part two focuses on the third indicator of our becoming lukewarm - caught between two opinions (indecisiveness.)

Our Source Part 2 Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-21; Rev. 2:20; John 17:16; Isaiah 29:13 Introduction This is part two of my series “Our Source.” Last week I shared with you what Jesus said to John pertaining to the church of Laodicea. Jesus did not commend that prosperous church on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be Or Not Be

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 28, 2001

Rather than Judging stand in the gap as a person of mercy interceding for salvation.

TO BE OR NOT TO BE! WHO ARE YOU ANYWAY? 1 Kings 19 The LORD Speaks to Elijah But the LORD said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 10 Elijah replied, “I have zealously served the LORD God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18, Numbers 12:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcome Intimidation

Contributed by Karen Buck on May 24, 2006

Intimidation is holding many Christians back not just being who God wants them to be, but also doing what He wants them to do at their church and in their normal day lives. It paralyzes them in the realm of the spirit. It causes them to compromise what

The Oxford English Dictionary defines intimidation as: to render timid; to inspire fear; to discourage; or, suppress by threatening. Like other strongholds people battle intimidations, however most do not confront the source of it or even realize that there is actually a source. Some battle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Get Up And Look Again”

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2018

Have you tried and failed? God says, “Get up and try again!” Have you prayed and received no answer? God says, “Get up and pray again!” Have you believed for a miracle and nothing happened? God says, “Get up and believe a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th 6th, 7th time!

“GET UP AND LOOK AGAIN” 1 Kings 18:20-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: INCENTIVE TO LEARN MATH 1. A boy was having trouble in public school with MATH. His parents tried tutoring him. His grades stayed so low his parents decided to move him to a Catholic school where strict nuns taught and all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Elijah - Just Like Us!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

Elijah did some very extraordinary things. But James’ message is that Elijah was just an ordinary person, & that God can take ordinary people & accomplish extraordinary things.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2017) TEXT: James 5:17; Malachi 4:5 6; 1 Kings 18:21,30; Rom 12:1-2 (NIV) James 5:17 says, "Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, & it did not rain ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6, James 5:17, 1 Kings 18:21-30, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of This Place

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 6, 2022

The purpose of this place you are in currently is to shape and mold you into the image and likeness of Christ so that you can fulfill your purpose in the Kingdom of God as a citizen, servant, ambassador and king to rule and reign with Christ.

The Purpose of This Place By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The Kingdom of God is not a religious institution, a spiritual club, or even your local church or denomination. The Kingdom of God is the realm where God reigns supreme, His authority is recognized, and His will is obeyed. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

How To Pray Powerfully And Effectively Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 3, 2006

Message 14 in series on James. You can be powerful and effective in prayer, if you meet the biblical qualifications.

His contemporaries knew James by the nickname “Camel-Knees.” He spent so much time on his knees that they literally bagged. James’ letter says more about the doctrine of prayer than any other New Testament epistle. James said, in chapter 4, “You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Elijah, Elisha And Jesus

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016

Let's talk about Elijah, Elisha and Jesus in regards to relationships and leadership

HoHum: During a lecture on mental health someone once asked the famous Dr. Carl Menninger: "What would you advise a person to do if that person felt a nervous breakdown coming on?" Most people at the conference thought he would say, "Go see a psychiatrist immediately," but he didn’t.  Much to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learn To Maximize Your Focus

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

Understand the role of a PLUMMET? Start a new work right? Negative situations are great opportunities if we handle them right.

LEARN TO MAXIMIZE YOUR FOCUS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a PLUMMET in my hand... Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. I. WHAT DO YOU SEE? A PLUMMET IN THE HAND OF GOD'S MAN... I SEE THE GOD BEHIND THE ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Get Out Of Your Tent And Lift Your Head...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 2, 2022

God has a plan and a promise. Part of the covenant of God is to lift up your head. Count the stars... see the rainbow. Will we look to the possibilities of what God desires for his people? STIR UP THE GIFTS.

GET OUT OF YOUR TENT… LIFT UP YOUR HEAD… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a glass of warm water… I use salt or maybe sugar and pour some in the warm water. The salt or sugar will always go to the bottom of the glass. We have to STIR until the solution is mixed… IF I USE SAND ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6, Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 9:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God