Sermon prepared by the Holy Spirit &
Pastor Andrew T. Okai
6th Sunday after Pentecost
June 26th 2016
Sermon text: 1 Kings 19:9-15
Sermon theme: The cost to following Christ

Introduction
Today we will be looking at the life of the prophet Elijah as we speak on the subject “the cost to following Christ”. This message seeks to encourage us to consider the challenges we face on our Christian journey and resist the fears that come our way as we trust God. I pray you are blessed today as always...

Introductory notes...

Sermon points
So speaking on the topic “The cost to following Christ” for a moment lets zero in on the prophet Elijah this morning – a man called and sent by God... Narration...

His moment of fear
1 Kings 19:9
a. the great prophet is now the fearful prophet...

b. the purpose of fear...

c. God is asking some of us this morning...

His moment of defense
1 Kings 19:10
a. the prophet’s response...

b. when God ask a question he is not looking for an answer...

c. the prophet gave the some defense twice...

His moment of restoration
1 Kings 19:15
a. The Prophet faces his fears...

b. Examples of facing fears...