Sermons on the legacy of elijah:

Elijah The Early Years

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

Today we will be introduced to the prophet Elijah, who is one of the most colorful and dynamic characters in the O.T. (1 Kings - pt 3)

"ELIJAH, THE EARLY YEARS" TEXT: I KINGS 17:1-24 INTRODUCTION READ TEXT Today as we continue our study in first Kings we will be introduced to the prophet Elijah, who is one of the most colorful and dynamic characters in the O.T. One writer calls him God’s lightening in the dark days of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Elijah, John And Us" Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Sep 14, 2003

This is the fourth and final sermon in my series on the prophet Elijah. It reveals the common thread that unites Elijah with the church of today.

(Elijah Part 4) “Elijah, John and Us” Over the last few weeks, we have devoted a considerable amount of sermon time to studying the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah. I chose Elijah as the focus of our last 3 sermons for a variety of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1, Malachi 4:5-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Elijah - Down But Not Out Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Nov 12, 2002

Dealing with tough times in life. Especially when you are down emotionally.

Series... People Like YOU & ME ELIJAH...RemindS ME of a "WORD" – TIRED. Today – Look at ELIJAH a MAN Greatly Used of God – Who Ran into a Dark Time in LIFE... We can Learn from Him what to do & not to do – When You’re Down – Not Out Read I Kings 19:1-10 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elijah: The Education Of A Prophet

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 20, 2004

In the small fragments of Elijah’s career given in the Scriptures, we can find the outline for the education of this prophet. In five simple lessons: the lesson of provision the lesson of patience. the lesson of power the lesson of preservation the

Elijah: The Education of a Prophet Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-18 Text: "After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elijah Prophet Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 30, 2007

Elijah is considered by most to be the greatest of the Hebrew prophets. Yet James says he was a man just like you and I.

Introduction: I began a series of sermons a couple of weeks ago entitled: Hero’s of the Faith. Two weeks ago we saw how Moses answered God’s call to deliver the nation of Israel out of slavery in Egypt. Last week we saw how Daniel remained faithful to the Lord, and refused to compromise his ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah - The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 23, 2007

Elijah was a praying man. This sermon gives three keys to confident prayer. 1. God is Alive. 2. Believers stand before God in Prayer. 3. The Authority of Gods Word.

THE ELIJAH CHURCH A PRAYING CHURCH 1 Kings 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” James 5:17-18 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah - Character Development Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 23, 2007

For a believer to have authority they need to be people of character. Elijah was an ordinary man like us fashioned into an extraordinary man by God. This sermon covers the basis of Elijah’s contrasting character in the days he lived an example to us.

THE ELIJAH CHURCH CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT 1 Kings 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” James 5:17-18 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah - Tramp For God

Contributed by John Shaw on Mar 3, 2008

Elijah as seen through the eyes of the Widow from Zarephath - Dramatised Sermon of her struggle to faith

Today was a good day to die not a cloud in the sky But that was nothing unusual Clouds had become a rarity recently Haven’t seen one for months Today was a good day to die Gather up a few sticks cook the last morsels of food and wait for the birds to pick our dead bones dry Then he appeared .... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elijah - Defeater Of Depression Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 14, 2008

Principals to help us overcome depression in our own lives

Elijah – Defeater of Depression Slide This has been a really different week for me. I am normally not one to be depressed, but after the service last week I was feeling exhausted, like I just wanted to crawl into my bed and go to sleep. I didn’t think much about it until Monday, when I still felt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah: Prayer For Priority Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Dec 26, 2007

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

Elijah: Prayer for Priority 1 Kings 18:17-18:39 “We have a skunk in the basement,” shrieked the caller to the police dispatcher. “How can we get it out?” The Police Dispatcher told her to “Take some bread crumbs, and put down a trail from the basement out to the back yard. Then leave the cellar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-39

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah And The Prophets Of Baal

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 22, 2010

A practical look at a Elijah's contest with the prophets of Baal with lessons about standing up for what is right and not following the crowd. Powerpoint is available if you e-mail me.

Elijah and the Prophets of Baal Scott Bayles First Christian Church The movie To Save A Life opens in theatres next week. It’s a co-production of New Song Community Church and Outreach, Inc. that focuses on a high school student named Jake Taylor. Jake has it all—friends, fame, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-39

Denomination: Christian Church

Let Elijah Go

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 17, 2006

This sermon is to those of us who know God is doing something new, and they want to make the transition with God.

Elisha had the reputation as the man who poured water on Elijahs hands. He was a servant, a helper, a student, a minister to Elijah. God was getting ready to do a new thing, to release into the earth a double portion anointing of his spirit but in order to bring in the new he had to take out the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elijah Part One Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This is the first sermon in a series on Elijah.

I. Meet Elijah This morning we begin a sermon series entitled Elijah: The prophet of God. Over the next few weeks we are going to delve into the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah. Elijah is one of two men in the Bible who did not die. The Other being Enoch from the book of Genesis. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Like Elijah

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note that prayer really does make a difference in order to encourage people to become Christians in order to take advantage of prayer.

Praying Like Elijah Text: James 5.13-18 Thesis: To note that prayer really does make a difference in order to encourage people to become Christians in order to take advantage of prayer. Introduction: (1) James believed in prayer. He prayed so often that his knees became ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah Meets The King Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

Elijah’s life and ministry

My mother told me there was a mix up with the babies at the hospital when I was born. She said she got caught and had to take the other one back. Elijah meets the king I Kings 16:23-17:1 There are times when we have to see the history of an area as well as what’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist