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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Showdown! Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 20, 2013
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    The decisive, dramatic contest atop Mount Carmel, that compels us to determine who we will serve.

    Elijah has been called “the iron prophet.” After a three-year absence, he appears before Ahab; was he finally going to end the drought? The dry spell was indeed about to end, but first it must be established with no doubt as to who is God. The king accuses the prophet of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    I Pledge Allegiance Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,250 views

    Be absolutely dedicated to following God.

    I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE I Kings 18.1-46 S: Change C: Commitment Th: Choose the Fire Pr: BE ABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO FOLLOWING GOD. Type: Inductive Challenge I. Trust God [showdown] II. Worship God alone [no syncretism] III. Sincerity is overrated [false prophets] IV. Acknowledge your high calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Tison avatar

    When The Odds Are Against You Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 5, 2006
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    Standing up for our faith calls for strong convitictions, Elijah demonstrated his faith by having the convitictions to stand for God, even when he was all alone

    Introduction: We love heroes, and we especially love heroes who win despite overwhelming odds. As illustrated in the movie “Remember the Titans”. It seems the greater the odds the more we favor the underdog and cheer for him to overcome the obstacles. While overcoming the odds and becoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Elijah In The Conflict Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009
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     | 8,335 views

    Elijah encounters Obadiah and confronts him about his allegiance to a pagan king

    Those who come on Sunday morning love the church. Those who come on Sunday evening love the pastor. Those who come to prayer meeting love the Lord. And those who come on a long week-end love everybody. Elijah in the conflict I Kings 18:1-19 So far we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fire Fell - Elijah At Mt Carmel

    Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009
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    The battle between God and Baal - Elijah at Mt Carmel

    Ahab was a man who did more evil in the eyes of God than any before him. He considered it trivial to commit sin and was married to Jezebel, who had lead the people of Israel astray into the worship and service of Baal. His father was bad enough, but the Bible tells us that Ahab had done more to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of Faith

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 13, 2010
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     | 12,989 views

    AS CHRISTIANS WE MUST UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGE TO OUR FAITH IN OUR WORLD TODAY. WE MUST MAKE A STAND FOR WHAT WE BELIEVE IN. THE CHALLENGE IS WHETHER OR NOT WE WILL.

    THE CHALLENGE OF FAITH 1 KINGS 18:16-46 INTRODUCTION: THEY SAY IT’S GOOD FROM TIME TO TIME TO START A MESSAGE WITH A JOKE OR A FUNNY STORY. KNOWING MY SENSE OF HUMOR, THAT IS ALWAYS A SCARY UNDERTAKING, BUT I DID COME ACROSS A STORY THAT I FOUND FUNNY AND I HOPE YOU DO AS WELL IT APPEARS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah And The Prophets Of Baal

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 22, 2010
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    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

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Panim El Panim, Adonai - Face To Face, Lord

    Contributed by Joseph R. Main on Feb 10, 2010
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     | 5,638 views

    A message to encourage intimacy with the Lord

    It feels like a long time since I’ve stood up here, but every time I go abroad and come back to church the only thing I really feel like saying is, “it’s good to be home.” I’ve been visiting the Middle East as part of my job now for about 6 months – and it might surprise you to learn that when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rain Comes By Obedience><drought By Sin

    Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Mar 12, 2011
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     | 6,730 views

    If your looking to find out why the rain don't come,look know farther!!

    Rain comes by obedience Drought by sin scripture;1Kings18:1-46 In these scriptures, Elijah the man of God called for judgment that the Heavens would be shut up and it would not rain. which that is a judgment that God had previously laid out as a judgment for sin. At this time it had not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Fire From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Nov 8, 2016
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     | 22,011 views

    The great spiritual showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel. Elijah reveals that there is no God but Jehovah. Elijah reveals the steps to a "fire from Heaven" Revival.

    FIRE FROM HEAVEN I KINGS 18 Intro: The burning question. I kings 18:21 Elijah came near to all the people and said, “How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” The question is still relevant today. Throughout the ages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carol Moore avatar

    Hokey Pokey Christians

    Contributed by Carol Moore on Aug 16, 2019
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     | 4,487 views

    As I stood on Mt. Carmel, looking down toward the valley below, I listened to our tour guide and thought of the story of Elijah, Ahab, and the prophets. In my mind's eye, I could hear Elijah telling the Israelites they must choose between God and Baal.

    My dad didn’t know how to deal with my being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He never asked me any questions but just watched me. After he saw that I was not going to become an invalid anytime soon, he came to me and said, “Pick any place is the world you want to go, Sis, and we’ll go.” I ...read more

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    Fatigue Has Come

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 22, 2020
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     | 2,918 views

    What happens when we are wore out?

    Sermon: Fatigue has come. - Fear, This has been the word that has gripped our world since the beginning of this year. - Now Fear has boiled over to fatigue. Q- How many of you are tired of masks, hand sanitizers, fear of going out, & simply making one wrong move & touch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Rebuilding Altars Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 16, 2019
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     | 27,272 views

    Altars in the Old Testament were geographical places built to worship God. Altars today are spiritual places within people. This sermon looks at the significance of rebuilding the altars of our hearts and the blessing it brings.

    THE ELIZAH CHURCH IS AN ALTAR BUILDING CHURCH INTRO: This is part of a series using the life of Elijah as a picture of the last day Church. It is also a stand alone sermon. 1 Kings 18:16-40 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab and told him, and Ahab went to meet Elijah. When he saw Elijah, he said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Just Like Us (Part Four)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 3, 2019
     | 7,116 views

    Last week we looked at Samson. Samson was physically strong but in some ways he was spiritually weak. We, too can be strong in some areas but weak in others. Today, we'll look at Elijah. He was bold and courageous...well, most of the time.

    JUST LIKE US (part four) Last week we looked at the example of Samson. When Samson was born he was given a special Nazirite vow. He couldn't drink alcohol or even grape juice. And he couldn't cut his hair. These conditions were to indicate that he would be noticeably set apart for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why It Rained When Elijah Prayed

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016
     | 7,127 views

    Many times we become discouraged if things don’t go exactly our way. We become angry and bitter and often we blame God. Accusing Him of not answering our prayers

    Why It Rained When Elijah Prayed I Kings 18:1-8, 41-46 Many times we become discouraged if things don’t go exactly our way. We become angry and bitter and often we blame God. Accusing Him of not answering our prayers. But God is not at fault – we are. We are the one’s who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist