Sermons on Tishbite:

The Emperor’s New Grove

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 9, 2022

The Disney movie "The Emperor's New Groove" sounds like its straight out of the Bible; a story where a king, along with his evil female advisor, desire a new plot of ground. This sermon addresses the slippery slope of envy and coveting.

In Disney’s thirty-ninth animated film, “The Emperor’s New Groove,” self-proclaimed “King of the World” Kuzco (COOS-coh), who had an evil female advisor named Yzma (EEZ-muh), made plans to demolish an entire village to build a new water park. At the highest point of the village he planned on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah's Crisis

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 1, 2020

The pandemic seems to go on forever. Instead of getting better, Covid is getting worse. Many are becoming discouraged and depressed because of lockdowns and other guidelines that give us limited mobility.

Note: I developed a simple set of homemade PowerPoint slides that I used in presenting this sermon. They're not fancy or professional quality, and for this sermon there were only as small number of slides (most of which are maps), but if you're interested in having the PowerPoint file I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:31, 1 Kings 18:13, 1 Kings 17:13-14, 1 Kings 18:37, 1 Kings 18:38-39, 1 Kings 19:11-18, 1 Kings 19:15, 1 Kings 21:23-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Runaway Prophet

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 29, 2023

Reporters chase Elijah down to Judah to get his side of the story and find out what comes next.

Good morning. This is The News Hour with Azariah bar Jesse, bringing you a special report from Samaria in the kingdom of Israel on Thursday, September 23rd, in the 8th year of the reign of King Ahab Ben Omri. Today we have a newsmaker interview from Beersheba in Judah, where our special ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Power Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2025

James is going to end his book with a call to pray in all circumstances and encourage us to confess our sins to each other

James: Practical Faith (Part 2)  James 5:13-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  02-09–2025 Gumball Theology I love gum balls. If we are somewhere that has gumboil machines, Maxine will make sure to have quarters for me. But what if I just stood there, staring at ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah, Ahab And Obadiah: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

Things look bad for Israel; then, God's man comes from the East (can you hear the spurs jingle?)

Following the reign of King David, his son, Solomon reigned in wisdom and the strength of God for approximately 30-35 years before his own apostasy and decline. After Solomon, the Kings of Israel all did evil in the sight of the Lord. They forsook His ways to serve idols, and led the people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Soak It In Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2001

When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak in His outpouring of refreshment and even His time of cleansing which is also refreshing.

Soak It In! Thesis: When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak in His outpouring of refreshment and even His time of cleansing which is also refreshing. Illustration: Pour water on the sponge and the duck. Which one soaks up the water? One is open to receive ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1, 1 Kings 17:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life And Times Of Elijah Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Sep 25, 2002

Compares Elijah’s time at the Brook Cherith with military boot camp and how God prepares us for service.

When you say the word boot camp, the civilian and enlisted, retired and reserved all conjure up pictures of freshly shaved heads, dog tags, fatigues and, as Chuck Swindoll says, fatigue. It is through the doors of boot camp that an 18-year old from Kiowa, Kansas is shaped into a soldier by doing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6, 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repair The Broken Down Altar

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 14, 2002

The story of Elijah and how God used him to turn His people back to Him. Also three steps to repairing the altar in your life and turn back to God.

Repair The Broken Down Alter 1 Kings 18:30 Pastor Greg Mc Donald This morning if you look in your bulletin you will see that one of our prayer request is our nation. Today we live in a world felled with nothing but sin, rott, and filth. We live in a nation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30

"My God Is Yahweh" Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 10, 2003

This sermon is the first in a series of four exploring the life and ministry of Elijah.

“Elijah” (Part 1) “My God is Yahweh” Of all the Old Testament prophets, not one is mentioned more or is held in higher esteem in the New Testament than the prophet Elijah. His ministry is significant for a variety of different reasons and his experiences are valuable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

All Else Is Garbage

Contributed by Kent Lenard on May 30, 2004

This sermon deals with the need for Christians to make their relationship with God and their service to God the main priority in life.

Everything Else Is Garbage Romans 8:5, Philippians 3:1-10, Exodus 22:31, 2 Kings 9:10, 31-37, Romans 10:9, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 5:11-12, Isaiah 64:6, Philippians 3:8b-9 Philippians 3:8-14, 2 Tim 4:7 - 8 June 26, 2004 I. Two weeks ago I started ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

#7: How To Light A Fire Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

I want to begin my thoughts this morning with a fella who was going to sky dive for the first time. After all lessons he went out and jumped out of plane, but this time he panicked. He couldn’t remember how to open parachute. Falling quickly to earth, whe

I. INTRODUCTION I want to begin my thoughts this morning with a fella who was going to sky dive for the first time. After all lessons he went out and jumped out of plane, but this time he panicked. He couldn’t remember how to open parachute. Falling quickly to earth, when of all things, he passes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Favor Of God - The Potential Principle Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

Understanding your potential as a Believer

The Favor of God The Potential Principle Part 2 of a 3 Part Series Introduction: Today we are continuing with a very important series that will absolutely transform and revolutionize your life if you can get it. This really is one of the most important messages I could share with you. You see, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Stepping Out Of Your Greatness Into Your Excellence Because You Are Chosen Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 8, 2011

A Man Or Woman Chosen By God Or A Son Of God Is The Soul Double Of The Son of God Or The Good One Who Has Charted His Own Path.

What is a mountain top experience? I am not talking about one of those moments that glows forever embossed on and lost in our memory. I am not concerned about the time we had an overwhelming feelings of love and unity with others. I am not seeking to hear about the time when we developed a deep ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-20

Denomination: *other