When it comes to getting our needs met, it is not hard to realize that we need the Lord to provide for us. We cry out to him for everything from the food we eat to the job we need to the means to pay all of our bills. But sometimes, after receiving His provision, … [Read more…]
When the children of Israel escaped from their Egyptian captors, the Lord took them through the Red Sea — after He dried it up for them. He then “refilled” this large basin to drown the enemy. Our God is a mighty warrior and provides for His people. What he did in ancient history He still … [Read more…]
Some of our biggest victories in life will only come on the heels of a difficult passage to get there. Sometimes, in order to get your breakthrough you will need to “go through” a fiery trial. The Israelites learned this on the edge of the Red Sea, with Pharaoh and his army in close pursuit! … [Read more…]
Our world is full of NOISE, so it can be difficult to hear the voice of God. It is also filled with an abundance of voices, all trying to gain our attention. How can we distinguish the voice of God from all the rest? In today’s message, Pastor Brian will uncover a secret that Elijah … [Read more…]
So often, after we have experienced a wonderful victory in our Christian lives, the devil rears back with a counter punch of discouragement. AS we retreat in fear he chases after us, threatening to huff and puff and blow our house down. However, retreat is the not God’s strategy for the servant of God. We … [Read more…]
Have you ever heard of the acronym “PUSH”? It stands for “Pray Until Something Happens.” When you are praying about something, do you tend to give up if the answer is not forthcoming in a reasonable amount of time? It can be very difficult to ‘hang in there’ when there is no sign of a … [Read more…]
Have you ever come to a place in your faith journey where it was absolutely “sink or swim”? In other words, if God doesn’t come through the results will be devastating? The prophet Elijah got to that place, but he had seen God come through so many times that he boldly stepped out in faith … [Read more…]
The makers of Buckley’s cough syrup had a motto about their product: “It taste terrible and it works.” In other words, you may not want to take their cough syrup, but if your cough is bad enough, it is the route to go. Confrontation is never pleasant, but in many situations it is necessary. Elijah … [Read more…]
The walk of faith has many ups and downs. Along the way there are some of those “oh my!” kinds of tests. Elijah faced one of these in the text that Pastor Brian will be covering this Sunday in the message. What can we learn from the way that Elijah handled this tough test of … [Read more…]
There are times when we may feel as if God is asking us to do something that makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. This was the situation in which the prophet Elijah found himself in today’s text. Pastor Brian will expand on this subject and show how “going with God”, even when it seems contradictory, is … [Read more…]