Sermons on Melachim Alef 18:32:

Mount Carmel Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on May 28, 2023

God shows Himself

In 1 Kings 18:16-40, we learn about Elijah's great victory at Mount Carmel. As spoken of previous, King Ahab and his wife Jezebel were doing wicked in the sight of the Lord due to their idolatry. While Jezebel was an idolater and murderer, Ahab in some ways was worse because he allowed it to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Fire On The Mountain: A Showdown Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 28, 2024

In the pages of Scripture, we encounter the prophet Elijah, a fearless champion of God in a time of spiritual crisis. The stage is set against a backdrop of moral decline.

Introduction: Welcome and Greetings Briefly introduce the theme: The dramatic confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 18:20-40 I. Setting the Stage (1 Kings 18:20-24) Describe the context: Israel's spiritual decline, Ahab's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Church Of God

God’s Fire Only Falls If There’s A Sacrifice

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 8, 2024

The fire of the Holy Spirit will not rest upon your life unless you 1). supremely desire His anointing, 2). you surrender your life completely, and 3). you're willing to serve God however He chooses.

GOD’S FIRE ONLY FALLS IF THERE’S A SACRIFICE 1 Kgs. 18:30-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LAWYER’S REVENGE 1. A lawyer's dog, running about unleashed, beelined for the local butcher shop, where it stole a roast off the counter. 2. The butcher went to the lawyer's office and asked, "if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taking Sides

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 6, 2023

In the battle between good and evil, God and Ba’al, the only safe place to be is squarely behind God.

Everybody loves a contest. Why else are people going to see the Buccaneers play the Vikings next Sunday? From Project Runway to the Kentucky Derby, from Jeopardy to the World Cup, we enjoy seeing experts duke it out. And we like seeing underdogs win, too. People still remember the “Miracle on Ice” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-21, 1 Kings 18:30-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elijah's Miracle At Carmel Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 4, 2023

Evil does not have the final word.

1st Kings 18 Elijah’s Miracle at Carmel 1st Kings 18:25-39 NIV Now Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, “Choose one bull for yourselves and prepare it first, for you are many; and call on the name of your god, but put no fire under it.”26 So they took the bull which was given them, and they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:25-39, John 2:23, John 6:14, John 14:11-14, James 5:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Retribution Of God And Combatting Injustice – Retribution Both Swift And Delayed – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2023

Christians are not to seek retribution or take vengeance. It belongs to God. We look at the vengeance and retribution of God both swift and delayed. We are bound by time but our God is not. All our lives must rest in His hands. Edom will be the main focus.

THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD AND COMBATTING INJUSTICE – RETRIBUTION BOTH SWIFT AND DELAYED – PART 2 This series deals with Justice and Injustice and the vengeance of God, and covers a lot of ground. Today we are going to look at swift and delayed retribution, and the decision rests with the Lord God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:7-40, 2 Kings 2:23, Numbers 20:14, Numbers 20:18, Numbers 20:19-21, Deuteronomy 23:7, Obadiah 1:10-14, Isaiah 34:5-15, Ezekiel 35:1-15, Isaiah 63:1-6, Obadiah 1:18-21, Isaiah 11:12-14, Daniel 11:40-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before He Prayed Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 26, 2023

What is needed in order to have an affective prayer life

“Before He Prayed” 1 Kings 18:17-40 What is needed in order to have an affective prayer life. I. Before Elijah Prayed 1. Elijah Confronted King Ahab Vs.17-18 17 “And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? 18 And he answered, I have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Anointing

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Oct 27, 2023

The power that drives men and women of prayer into powerful encounters with the Powerful God comes from the Holy Spirit.

Nothing motivates like answered prayer. At the same time, nothing frustrates like unanswered prayer. The Four Common Reasons of Unanswered Prayer There are four common hindrances to answered prayers. The first barrier is inappropriate request, the second obstacle is wrong timing and the third is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-38

Denomination: Apostolic

Restore The Church

Contributed by Daniel Ray Ortega on Dec 27, 2023

We must build Gods way, not Mans way. God is asking His church to come back to the altar

(1Kings 18:30 ) 31 Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD came, saying, “Israel shall be your name”; 32 with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD. Then he made a trench around the altar, large enough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-38

Denomination: Free Methodist

The God Who Answers By Fire Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

1 Kings 18 is a divine call to revival. When a nation turns away from God, He raises voices like Elijah—bold, prayerful, and uncompromising. The God who answers by fire is still alive today. He is calling His people back to the altar, back to pure worship, and back to a place of total surrender.

THE GOD WHO ANSWERS BY FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:1-46 Supporting Texts: Malachi 3:18; Hebrews 12:29; James 5:17-18; Jeremiah 20:9; Psalm 24:3-5 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 18 is one of the most dramatic and powerful chapters in Scripture. Israel was in deep apostasy, with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Remembers People That Pray!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2025

Prayer is a very important tool or weapon for God's people to have deep results. Could we pray a little more?

GOD REMEMBERS PEOPLE THAT PRAY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) PRAYER IS A GREAT TOOL FOR THOSE THAT SERVE THE LORD. THE PRAYER OF FAITH DOES THE WORK OF GOD. James 5:13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16, 1 Kings 18:24-34, James 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Answers By Fire Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 27, 2025

Fire is a symbol of God's presence, power, and purifying nature. In Scripture, when God wants to reveal Himself in undeniable ways, He often comes in the form of fire.

THE GOD WHO ANSWERS BY FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:20-39 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 23:29, Hebrews 12:29, Psalm 97:3, Malachi 3:2-3, Revelation 1:14 INTRODUCTION: Fire is a symbol of God's presence, power, and purifying nature. In Scripture, when God wants to reveal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Elijah: Thriving In The Valleys Of Victory And Depression Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 15, 2025

Through our times of victory and of depression, God shows himself to be a faithful provider

INTRODUCTION TITLE SLIDE • Have you ever noticed that some of the hardest valleys in life come right after your highest mountaintops? • You finish a big project, and the next day you feel strangely empty. • You step out in faith, see God answer, and a week later you’re questioning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-46, 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confronting Modern Idolatry With God's Unyielding Truth

Contributed by Jung Lee on Mar 30, 2024

Exploration of the choices we face, reflected in Elijah's story and our daily lives, urging us to decide between worldly distractions and God's path.

Introduction Good morning. Today, we're not going to explore Bible stories but also deeply examine the choices we make daily. The scripture takes us back to a challenging moment for the people of Israel. Back then, they were facing a significant drought, not just missing rain but also moving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Deception Of Lying Spirits Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 30, 2024

The Bible provides numerous examples of lying spirits and their tactics, serving as a warning to believers and non-believers alike.

Lying spirits, also referred to as deceiving spirits or false prophets, have been a part of human history for centuries. These malevolent entities have the ability to deceive and manipulate individuals, leading them away from truth and righteousness. The Bible provides numerous examples of lying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:22-23, Proverbs 26:28, 1 Kings 18:20-40, Acts 16:16-18