We see a man who is zealous about his religion but as lost (spiritually) as a man can be! However, we also see a man (as evil as he was) who was a candidate for God’s grace, mercy, love and salvation! A man who transitioned from Persecuting the Church to Pastoring in the church. From a persecutor to a preacher!

Past weeks learning about common men God used to do uncommon things - Jonah & Elijah. We have been reminded that "God is not looking for perfect people, He is looking to perfect people”. Peter is another example of an imperfect man who experienced the highs and lows of being a disciple of Jesus.

In this powerful message from 1 Kings 19, we’re reminded that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things — not because we’re perfect, but because He is faithful.

Whether you're feeling strong in faith or struggling to hold on, this episode will encourage you to trust in God’s provision, power, and purpose for your life.

Even though Elijah had weaknesses and struggles just like you and me, God used him and honored his faithfulness and obedience!

God uses people with problems/issues! If He can use Jonah, surely He can use you and me! Thank God He is the God of a second chance! When He offers another opportunity, be obedient! He is not willing that any should perish but that all come to repentance!

Despair for a believer is a place where God can get your full attention! A place of need! A place of total reliance on God! Hear what Jonah does when he finds himself there…

As citizens of America (or other countries), our primary focus is not on America! Church… it is easy to focus on the news, weather, wars, rumors of wars, politics, etc. Though we are active citizens of this great country, our eyes are to be fixed on the imminent return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Our Pastors Prayer: Keep growing! Keep serving! Keep walking faithful to the word of God and the work of God!

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” I Corinthians 15:58

Israel matters! God has established His covenant with them; and this covenant is an Everlasting covenant! Christians… we bless Israel! We love Israel! We thank God for Israel! Church… we love God’s nation of Israel; we support them; we pray for their peace!

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem” Psalm 122:6

We all have a testimony as a Christian and a church member… Is your testimony Pleasing or Pitiful? A testimony of faithfulness to the word of God and to the Work of God? A testimony of love for the brethren? Or a testimony of pride, prating, and divisiveness?