11 sermons preach from 1 Kings 17 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.
“You're saying this to a God that has literally fed you by a bird (referring to the ravens that fed Elijah).”
“'It's not going to rain until I say it's going to rain' — Elijah declares the drought.”
A call to preserve and defend the honor of God through faithful, ordered kingdom ministry — modeled by David’s battle with Goliath — emphasizing apostolic/bishopric responsibility, spiritual warfare, discipleship of next generations, corporate intercession, and stewardship.
“Elijah told Ahab, “There shall be no dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.””
A preaching on God calling believers and the church to a higher level using Elijah's story as the model: avoid stagnation and disobedience, receive God's provision, arise and move forward, and embrace mentorship as the church advances.
“I think about Elijah at the brook Cherith... And the brook dried up, and it was time for him to go on.”
A Lakewood Bible Study discussion on hearing God's voice during seasons of change—how to recognize when a season is ending, when to stay, how God confirms transitions, and practical counsel on waiting, obedience, and unity in relationships.
“The Lord told Elijah to get thee hence, hide by the brook Cherith before Jordan, drink of the brook and be fed by ravens, and afterwards the brook dried up.”
A preaching on God calling believers and the church to a higher level using Elijah's story as the model: avoid stagnation and disobedience, receive God's provision, arise and move forward, and embrace mentorship as the church advances.
“God fed Elijah by ravens (John Crow) while he stayed by the brook, and the brook later dried up.”
Using Mark 2:1–12 (the paralytic lowered through the roof) the speaker argues that desperate times demand radical, action-oriented faith: believers must take risks to bring others to Jesus, prioritize spiritual healing over merely physical cures, and trust God’s sovereignty even in suffering.
“Elijah was fed by ravens; God sent him to the widow whose supplies never ran out; Elijah laid on the dead boy three times and brought him back to life.”
Pastor Tiffany Edwards preaches on how spiritual and emotional exhaustion blocks revival, faith and miracles, calling the congregation to rest in God, repent, worship, serve others, and practice faithful stewardship as Transforming Faith prepares for a major building campaign.
“Elijah learned that God was his source; God made a brook dry and the widow's jar did not run dry.”
Pastor Johnteris Tate preaches that the wilderness—or barren seasons—are God’s workshop: He strips false dependencies, builds disciplined obedience, and forges durable faith so people can rightly steward future blessings. The sermon calls the congregation to remember how God sustained them in hard seasons, trust daily dependence on Him, and grow in character before receiving abundance.
“He'll send ravens to feed you (the ravens bringing food to Elijah).”
A pastor-led Sunday message on kingdom economics and stewardship, calling the congregation to move from obligation to devotion in giving—practically defining tithe, offering, and seed—and promising provision, protection, productivity, and public testimony when believers honor God with their resources.
“He can decide that he will feed you as he did for prophet Elijah with the raven.”
Sermon addressing the 'danger of familiarity' with God — when routine, complacency, or presumption toward God and spiritual things dulls awe, blocks God’s power, and prevents miracles. The preacher warns against taking God for granted, becoming offended by humble vessels, and losing first love; calls people to return to reverent, expectant faith and invites an altar response.
“You're saying this to a God that has literally fed you by a bird (referring to the ravens that fed Elijah).”
Pastor Tiffany Edwards preaches on how spiritual and emotional exhaustion blocks revival, faith and miracles, calling the congregation to rest in God, repent, worship, serve others, and practice faithful stewardship as Transforming Faith prepares for a major building campaign.
“The brook dried up because there had been no rain; the Lord told Elijah to arise and go to Zarephath, where He had commanded a widow to sustain him.”
A preaching on God calling believers and the church to a higher level using Elijah's story as the model: avoid stagnation and disobedience, receive God's provision, arise and move forward, and embrace mentorship as the church advances.
“The word of the Lord: 'Arise, get thee to Zarephath; behold, I have commanded a widow there to sustain thee.'”
A preaching on God calling believers and the church to a higher level using Elijah's story as the model: avoid stagnation and disobedience, receive God's provision, arise and move forward, and embrace mentorship as the church advances.
“The prophet came across the widow in 1 Kings 17 — she was on the brink of death and down to her last meal, and the prophet tells her to bring it to him.”
Pastor Lao preached a call to personally encounter Jesus — moving from hearing about Him to looking upon and touching Him — and urged radical hunger, obedience (keeping Christ's commands), repentance, devoted worship, and faithful offerings as keys that unlock God's promises and provision.
“Elijah told the widow to 'give me that little you have, make me some food,' and because she gave, she and her son did not go without food or oil.”
Pastor Tiffany Edwards preaches on how spiritual and emotional exhaustion blocks revival, faith and miracles, calling the congregation to rest in God, repent, worship, serve others, and practice faithful stewardship as Transforming Faith prepares for a major building campaign.
“The prophet came across the widow in 1 Kings 17 who was down to her last meal and was asked to give it to him (story of the widow of Zarephath).”
Pastor Lao preached a call to personally encounter Jesus — moving from hearing about Him to looking upon and touching Him — and urged radical hunger, obedience (keeping Christ's commands), repentance, devoted worship, and faithful offerings as keys that unlock God's promises and provision.
“The widow survived the famine with one jar that wouldn't run dry (widow of Zarephath and Elijah).”
Pastor Johnteris Tate preaches that the wilderness—or barren seasons—are God’s workshop: He strips false dependencies, builds disciplined obedience, and forges durable faith so people can rightly steward future blessings. The sermon calls the congregation to remember how God sustained them in hard seasons, trust daily dependence on Him, and grow in character before receiving abundance.
“The widow's cruse of oil did not fail and her bread did not run out because she fed the man of God.”
A preaching on God calling believers and the church to a higher level using Elijah's story as the model: avoid stagnation and disobedience, receive God's provision, arise and move forward, and embrace mentorship as the church advances.
“When the widow's son died, Elijah performed a miracle of resurrection and the boy was raised.”
A preaching on God calling believers and the church to a higher level using Elijah's story as the model: avoid stagnation and disobedience, receive God's provision, arise and move forward, and embrace mentorship as the church advances.
“You laid on a boy and prayed over him and God has resurrected him (referring to Elijah raising the widow's son).”
Pastor Tiffany Edwards preaches on how spiritual and emotional exhaustion blocks revival, faith and miracles, calling the congregation to rest in God, repent, worship, serve others, and practice faithful stewardship as Transforming Faith prepares for a major building campaign.
“After raising the widow's son in 1 Kings 17:17-23, Elijah prayed to God to intervene.”
A Bible study on the widow of Nain (Luke 7:11–17) highlighting Jesus' compassion, divine appointments, and his power to restore life and relationships. The sermon emphasizes that Jesus sees the person before the problem, touches what others avoid, and offers resurrection hope that points to his ultimate victory over death.
“Elijah laid over the dead boy and prayed, 'Lord, put breath into his body.'”
Pastor Tiffany Edwards preaches on how spiritual and emotional exhaustion blocks revival, faith and miracles, calling the congregation to rest in God, repent, worship, serve others, and practice faithful stewardship as Transforming Faith prepares for a major building campaign.
“Elijah raised the widow's son in Zarephath and gave him back to his mother (1 Kings 17:23).”
A Bible study exposition of Luke 7:11–15 teaching that Jesus meets people at their lowest moments, sees the person before the problem, and by compassionate authority brings resurrection and restoration — both literal and spiritual — pointing to his greater victory over death.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.