Elijah
Ordinary People Becoming
The Dark Night of the Soul
September 3, 2023 • Mike Patz
We conclude the series, Ordinary People Becoming, as Pastor Mike Patz shows us that even in our ordinary faith, God shows up in great ways. He meets us where we are, not where we think we should be. In 1 Kings 19, God goes after Elijah as he is running from his enemies. The low time of spiritual blindness that Elijah is going through has been called the Dark Night of the Soul. He has prayed great prayers, and done amazing things, but he is still an ordinary man. We are prone to doubt, fear, and depression, but God has so much patience for us. He is speaking, and always our great Shepherd.
Faith Is Allegiance, Not Opinion
August 27, 2023 • Mike Patz
In his sermon, Ordinary People Becoming: The Life of Elijah, Pastor Mike Patz asks the question, "How long will you waiver between two opinions?" Sharing 1 Kings 18, we see the account of Elijah confronting King Ahab and the prophets of the false god Baal. He demands that idols be cast down. If the Lord is God, you must not only believe, but wholeheartedly follow Him.
