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Good morning church, my name is elder Ryan Brown. By no means am I a trained preacher. But that does not disqualify mm sharing the word of God with you all this morning. I was inspired to preach a one word titled sermon just like elder did. He did a wonderful job presenting his sermon entitled “Both” The title I chose for my sermon this morning is “ If “ Let us pray. Our bible text comes from the book of 1 Kings chapter 18 verses 21- 34 Let us stand and read these verses together. I’ll be reading from the English Standard Version. I know we are used to the version that says why stand between two decisions. The reason this version jumps off the page to me is the words why limp. When I got baptised into the church back in 1991 I was told that I was joining more than just a local congregation, more than just a worldwide faith. I was told that I was joining a movement. That resonated with me because back in the 70’s in Oakland I participated in a movement to elect the cities first black mayor. We marched and campaigned to successfully elect the late Lionel Wilson into the office of Oakland’s Mayor for 3 term 1977 to 1991 . To generate a movement of people, you have to give them a cause to believe in and hope for a change and a better future. Growing up in the early 60’s and 70’s and seeing black people march for social change, equality and justice was something I could relate to. Individually and collectively the people have to have a made up mind. You can’t limp between accepting things as they are but wanting better for yourself and future generations. Dragging your good-foot behind you won’t allow to maintain or even get in stride with a movement of any kind. Which why I am happy today considering all the people who decided to give their lives and their families to the Lord during our recent “ compassion project” campaign this let’s me know that the Seventh-day Adventist Church movement is still in motion promoting the 3 Angels message and the love of God throughout the world.
Good morning church, my name is elder Ryan Brown. By no means am I a trained preacher. But that does not disqualify mm sharing the word of God with you all this morning. I was inspired to preach a one word titled sermon just like elder did. He did a wonderful job presenting his sermon entitled “Both” The title I chose for my sermon this morning is “ If “ Let us pray. Our bible text comes from the book of 1 Kings chapter 18 verses 21- 34 Let us stand and read these verses together. I’ll be reading from the English Standard Version. I know we are used to the version that says why stand between two decisions. The reason this version jumps off the page to me is the words why limp. When I got baptised into the church back in 1991 I was told that I was joining more than just a local congregation, more than just a worldwide faith. I was told that I was joining a movement. That resonated with me because back in the 70’s in Oakland I participated in a movement to elect the cities first black mayor. We marched and campaigned to successfully elect the late Lionel Wilson into the office of Oakland’s Mayor for 3 term 1977 to 1991 . To generate a movement of people, you have to give them a cause to believe in and hope for a change and a better future. Growing up in the early 60’s and 70’s and seeing black people march for social change, equality and justice was something I could relate to. Individually and collectively the people have to have a made up mind. You can’t limp between accepting things as they are but wanting better for yourself and future generations. Dragging your good-foot behind you won’t allow to maintain or even get in stride with a movement of any kind. Which why I am happy today considering all the people who decided to give their lives and their families to the Lord during our recent “ compassion project” campaign this let’s me know that the Seventh-day Adventist Church movement is still in motion promoting the 3 Angels message and the love of God throughout the world.
Walking with a limp is noticeable. No matter if you recently sustained and injury or were stricken-ed with a crippling disease. If you know someone that walks with a permanent limp you’ve probably define them by it as the guy or girl that walks with a limp. God must have looked among his people and noticed that they were limping between wanting His blessings yet taking advantage in the convenience of worshipping the idols Baal and Asherah.
Walking with a limp is noticeable. No matter if you recently sustained and injury or were stricken-ed with a crippling disease. If you know someone that walks with a permanent limp you’ve probably define them by it as the guy or girl that walks with a limp. God must have looked among his people and noticed that they were limping between wanting His blessings yet taking advantage in the convenience of worshipping the idols Baal and Asherah.
Isreal, God’s chosen people were under the rule of the evil king Ahab and his just as wicked wife Jezebel. This wicked couple compelled the people God to give up the worship of Yahweh. Jezebel went as far as to financially suppoIrt hundreds of prophets of Baal and Asherah at the royal court, she also worked to suppress the worship of the true and living God in the royal courts by revoking the influence of God’d prophets there, and driving many into hiding and executing others. It is at this time that God has had enough of this limping between two decisions. The real focus isn’t on the limping. It’s how Long. Now it’s time to get introduce to the prophet Elijah,So if I’ve set this right we’ll cover how these passages of scripture centers around the dramatic showdown between the prophet Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. We’ll as unpack themes of decision, courage, and the power of God.
