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"I Can Do All Things Through Him Who Gives Me Strength" (I Kings 18: & 19:)
Originally Delivered: May 2, 2010
Message Length: 34 min.
Abstract - After a fantastic message by our teen Ryan Beer (a preacher in the making), pastor Don is back with a message on how it is that you too can do great things when you call on the Lord.  He uses the story of Elijah to drive home the point.  What is it God has for you?

Message Outline

Introduction:

Life has its up and downs.

I Kings 18 &19

#I         What brings victory?

a.       “I can do all things through Him that gives me strength.”

b.      The key thought is He gives me strength.

c.       Run to the Lord. Vs. 8

d.      You can struggle on your own or bring it to the Lord. 

#II        Elijah communicated with God.

a.       Elijah laid out all his fears to God.

b.      God showed Elijah His power.

c.       Look at your past life

d.      Look at the promises of His word.

#III      What causes this great man of God to have these struggles?

a.       Stress

b.      He was tired

c.       He was hungry.

d.      He was alone.

e.       Basically he wasn’t taking care of himself.

#IV      Practical application:

a.       Run to God.

b.      Prayers, worship, soak it up.

c.       Get involved, use your talents.

d.      Trust God and move forward.

Conclusion:

“I can do all things, (only in Christ and obeying His word)