The concept of going back in time is intriguing and exciting. In this series we go back in time some 28 centuries. Yet, the moral and spiritual atmosphere of the day holds great lessons for us in the 21st century. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Elijah–Ordinary to Extraordinary
Elijah–Ordinary to Extraordinary ~ Message 2 “Wilderness School” 1 Kings 17:1-6
One of the top themes of the Christian life is to expect the unexpected. Periodically, God calls each of us to enroll in "wilderness school"...stretching times of spiritual development. He uses delays and detours to teach us to trust Him. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Elijah–Ordinary to Extraordinary ~ Message 3 “Deepening Faith” 1 Kings 17:7-24
God loves us so much He won't allow us to remain spiritually static. Part of His plan for us is to utilize uncertainties in life to deepen our faith. The ability to endure trials is developed by enduring trials. Some fascinating events happen in this section. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Elijah–Ordinary to Extraordinary ~ Message 4 “Courage in Conviction” 1 Kings 18:1-40
How important is courage and conviction in the Christian life? Can God use different types of personalities in different roles? How does He want to use me? Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Elijah–Ordinary to Extraordinary ~ Message 5 “Losing Perspective” 1 Kings 18:41-46; 19:1-18
One of the encouraging features of Scripture is that it portrays our spiritual heroes honestly. We are able to view both the thrills of their victories and the agonies of their defeats. Elijah is a great example. He presided at a great spiritual victory, but he also struggled with deep discouragement. How should we handle deep discouragement? God has counsel for you and me. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Elijah–Ordinary to Extraordinary ~ Message 6 “Payday is Coming” 1 Kings 21:1-29
Sometime in life every one of us will become aware of injustice. Maybe we ourselves are mistreated or become a victim of a crime. Maybe we observe someone else being on the receiving end of violence, hostility, or grossly unfair actions. The Bible clearly teaches that payday is coming. We see this illustrated for us in 1 Kings 21. At the same time, there is hope for everyone, even those who are initiators of injustice. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Elijah–Ordinary to Extraordinary ~ Message 7 “Chariot of Fire” 2 Kings 2:1-14
Most of us have a reasonable awareness that we will not be in this world indefinitely--there will come a day that will be our last. If we knew this was our last week, what would we do differently? How can we choose to live strategically? What is strategic living? What can we learn from both Elijah and Elisha? Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed