Sermon by Pastor Brent Snook / Feb 2, 2025
Series: Standing Tall
Text: 1 Kings 17:1-7
God has put us here to stand tall
I. PERSON OF ELIJAH
Read 1 Kings 17:1
Notice in vs 1a “…before whom I stand”
Background:
Israel had three primary kings: Saul, David, Solomon
The nation divided into two kingdoms: Israel (in the north) and Judah (in the south)
Read 1 Kings 16:33
II. PRONOUNCEMENT OF ELIJAH
Read 1 Kings 17:3
God wants to build Christians – not cathedrals. God focuses on people – not programs.
III. PROTECTION OF ELIJAH
Read Psalm 91:1-2, Psalm 17:8, 2 Thessalonians 3:3
IV. PROVISION OF ELIJAH
God’s direction always includes God’s provision
Read 1 Kings 17:4
V. PREPARATION OF ELIJAH
Read 1 Kings 17:5
A. Pursued
B. Patience
C. Personal (Solitude)
D. Purpose
Read 1 Kings 17:7
“It’s doubtful that God can bless a man greatly until He has hurt him greatly.” AW Tozer
“We throw broken things away, but God never uses anything until He first breaks it.” Adrian Rogers