Sermon: Elijah

1 Ki. 18 Elijah and the prophets of Baal.
Elijah is calling out the people of God, not the prophets of Baal. But the people were silent. He does this so that the people's hearts will be drawn back to God.
We have settled for so many gods, and waver between them and the real God.
- obedience is a huge part of being involved in God stuff. I want my life to matter. Elijah obeyed God for a looong time before this event happened. When God speaks, we should obey. 1 Ki 17:1-5, 8-10; 18:1-2 God most often speaks to us through his word.
- prayer is a huge part of being involved in God stuff. Need to be in prayer constantly. Ja 5:13-18
- there is no power in dancing.  It's not about the outward experience, it's about the heart being in tune with the one true God. Don't just follow customs, be truly linked with God in spirit.
- No wavering!!! Choose God alone, not idols. Duet 30:15-18 Don't worship ourselves, materialism, comfort, sports, tv, family, etc. Worship God alone!
- God is the hero of this story 1 Ki 8:39
★if I want to experience the supernatural fire called down from heaven, I need to be prepared by obeying, praying, being in God's word, being one with him in spirit.