Sermon 08/08/2010

Much can be learned from Elijah's entrance on the scene in 1 Kings 17. Important scriptural truths are examined:

• It doesn't matter what your background is or where you come from.
• If you set your heart on serving God, He can use you in a mighty way.
• When we commit to Him, we're His forever.
• Despite our sinning, we cannot sever a genuine relationship with God.
• We serve a living God and are standing in the presence of God.
• Knowing God's Word and praying to the Lord are critical actions to a successful life.
• Being with the Lord is a prerequisite for actively serving Him.
• To be blessed, we must be in the location of divine choice.
• In emergencies, God is not confined to a single course of action.

These crucial lessons and more are examined through the example of Elijah's life.

Additional scripture references: Joshua 6:26, James 5:17, Deuteronomy 11:16-17, Acts 27:25, 1 Kings 18:1, Mark 3:14, Matthew 28:10, Luke 12:24, Matthew 2:13