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Elijah: On Fire for the Lord
Week 4: "Catching Fire"
Scriptural Reference: 2 Kings 2:1-17

After the thrill of overcoming tremendous odds and revealing the power and authority of God, Elijah finds himself running for his life. When have you felt that everything was working against you…and where did you find God in the midst of it?

Elijah’s interaction with God is honest and authentic—he does not hold back
feelings. What does this tell you about the nature of his relationship with God?

How would you describe your relationship with God? What things can you do, to develop a deeper connection?

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Sermon Series, Week III: Elijah: On Fire for the Lord
Scriptural Reference: 1 Kings 19
"A Deafening Silence"

After the thrill of overcoming tremendous odds and revealing the power and authority of God, Elijah finds himself running for his life.

When have you felt that everything was working against you…and where did you find God in the midst of it? Elijah’s interaction with God is honest and authentic—he does not hold back feelings. What does this tell you about the nature of his relationship with God?

How would you describe your relationship with God?

What things can you do, to develop a deeper connection?

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Week Two of Elijah: On Fire for the Lord 

The "Raining" Authority

Rev. Kathryn Carroll

Scriptural Reference: 1 Kings 18:20-46

Today the story of Elijah continues, with a dramatic contest between Elijah, and the prophets of Baal.  How is God’s power and authority demonstrated in the story…and how is God’s power and authority demonstrated in your life?

Elijah challenges the people that assemble at Mount Carmel with the statement, How long will you go limping with two different opinions?  If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.  In what ways do you relate to this challenge?

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June 2, 2013   Sermon Series   "Elijah: On Fire for the Lord"

Week I: "Feast or Famine"

Scripture Reference: 1 Kings 17:8-24; Luke 7:11-17

Rev. Kathryn Carroll, Pastor

Today is the first of four Sundays focusing on the prophet Elijah.  In the first scene, Elijah is both sent by the Lord to the widow in Zarephath, and then, is given the prophecy to share, that her supplies will not be depleted until the rain falls.  What does this story say to you about trust?

Next, Elijah is given power to revive the widow’s son, after his illness leaves “no breath left in him.”  What do Elijah’s extraordinary powers demonstrate to the widow about the nature of Elijah?  About the nature of Elijah’s God?