One of the great problems in the Lord’s churches today is that we have developed a “professional ministry.” Too many preachers are more concerned with pleasing the congregation than they are with pleasing God. And too many congregations are happy to let them do it. Elijah didn’t mince words. He was plain spoken. He had not learned the art of saying something without saying anything -- of almost saying something. You didn’t have to wonder where he stood. Too many preachers almost bring a message from the Lord. They are an uncertain trumpet in an uncertain day (I Corinthians 14:8). There is only one place I want to get the message I share -- the Word of God. If there ever was a time that God’s preachers and God’s people need to stand up and stand out in this nation, it is NOW! With some preaching and  preachers today you almost have to wonder if they’re speaking FOR God or against Him. You didn’t have the problem with Elijah. We need Elijahs today – in the pulpit, yes, but in the pew as well. So, we are going to look at Elijah this morning, and the first thing we’re going to see is that:

   I.  HE WAS A COMMON MAN.

 II.  ELIJAH WAS A COURAGEOUS MAN.

III.  ELIJAH WAS A COMMITTED MAN.

IV.  ELIJAH WAS A CONFIDENT MAN.