Episode Title: The Story of Elijah: Faith and Obedience (1 Kings 17:1–16)

Episode Description:
In this episode, Pastor Ben Smith dives into the story of Elijah, exploring faith and obedience in the face of hardship. From confronting King Ahab’s sin to experiencing God’s miraculous provision through nature and the unlikely generosity of a widow, this sermon reveals how God works through faithful obedience.

Listeners will discover three key truths:

1. God provides for obedience – He meets the needs of those who follow Him, often in unexpected ways.

2. Suffering is part of life in a fallen world – Trials do not indicate God’s absence, but create opportunities for His glory to shine.

3. Faith is proven through obedience – True belief is demonstrated through action, even when it is difficult or costly.

Through Elijah’s story and a personal testimony from Pastor Ben’s life, this episode encourages believers to trust God fully, obey His commands, and witness His power in the midst of life’s challenges.

Scripture Reference: 1 Kings 17:1–16

Keywords: Elijah, Faith, Obedience, God’s Provision, Trials, Trust in God, Christian Living, Sermon
Speaker: Pastor Ben Smith
Series: Heroes of the Faith: The Story of Elijah
Format: Expository Sermon

Find Out More:

Ben Smith is the pastor of Central Baptist Church, Waycross, GA.

Additional podcasts, books, and downloadable PDFs of Pastor Ben’s sermon outlines and manuscripts are available at http://bensmithsr.org.

You can find information about Central Baptist Church at cbcwaycross.org.

This sermon was originally preached on January 26, 2020.