11.23.25

Elijah

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our EPIC sermon series by exploring Elijah's dramatic confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. We discover how God pursued the hearts of his people during Israel's spiritual crisis, using even a devastating drought to call them back to faithfulness. Through Elijah's bold challenge, we see the futility of jumping between God and the idols that promise security but ultimately disappoint us. This message reminds us that God desires our whole hearts and calls us to remember his faithfulness through Jesus, who provides the approval and security we desperately seek.

12.31.23

Elijah and Elisha

Pastor Aaron begins our Resolve series by examining the life-changing encounter between Elijah and Elisha. This message encourages us to consider God’s calling in our life and where we need to begin or continue following Jesus in the new year. We are challenged to look at what we need to leave behind in order to follow him. We are invited into accountability and consider “who needs to know” what is happening in our lives. Through the Spirit’s power, we can grow this year to become more of what God has designed us to be.

09.10.23

Elijah

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our series Breaking Point by discussing Elijah’s break down after a mountain top experience. Through this conversation we are encouraged to look for God’s love and care for us in our brokenness. We are reminded to turn to God and how he is calling us into our next step of obedience and trust in him.

06.23.26

Correcting Spiritual Drift

In Correcting Spiritual Drift, Pastors Jeff Manion and Aaron Buer explore stories from the lives of the Old Testament prophets Elijah and Elisha. This series helps us see the pull toward spiritual drift and motivates us to fight against it. Through the stories, we see God continuing to work and call all people to him even as the people of Israel drift spiritually. Week 1 Verses: 1 KINGS 16:29–33, 17:1 Week 2 Verses: I KINGS 18:30–39 Week 3 Verses: I KINGS 18:30–39 Week 4 Verses: I KINGS 19:1–6 Week 5 Verses: I KINGS 19:19–21 Week 6 Verses: 2 KINGS 6:8-21 Week 7 Verses: 2 KINGS 4:8–17 Week 8 Verses: 2 KINGS 5:1-10

11.23.25

November 22/23 Elijah

12.31.23

December 30/31 Elisha and Elijah

11.26.25

Powerless Idols

Everyone is in agreement. The stage is set. Let's find out who the real god is. Elijah, King Ahab, the prophets of Baal and the people of Israel meet on Mt. Carmel for a decisive confrontation. An altar is built as two sacrifices are prepared. Whoever sends the fire—he is God. On paper, this is a favorable matchup for Baal. As the god of storms, lightning is his specialty. Baal also has four hundred and fifty prophets representing him. The God of Israel? Only Elijah. But something isn’t working. Baal’s prophets cry out. Silence. They cut themselves and scream as hours pass. Still nothing. Elijah begins to taunt them. Their efforts aren’t working. Israel and Baal’s worshippers learn what Elijah already knows. Their idol is powerless...

11.25.25

Jumping

The grass that once covered the hills of northern Israel is frayed and dry. Three years have passed since rain nourished the ground. Three years since crops grew and cattle grazed. The people are destitute. They still worship Yahweh, the God of their ancestors, the one who promised to bless Abraham and freed them from slavery in Egypt. Yet, King Ahab leads them to Baal, a god with the reputation for sending rain and blessing crops. So, they jump to worship Baal too. Elijah exposes Israel's wavering. He challenges King Ahab and the Baal worshippers to prove which god is true. In doing so, he challenges Israel to stop jumping back and forth between Yahweh and Baal...

11.24.25

Your Heart

Many years have passed since Rehoboam's actions divided Israel. David's lineage still rules over the Southern Kingdom of Judah. However, ten of Israel's twelve tribes now associate with the Northern Kingdom. Things couldn't be worse. Ahab, Israel's seventh king, has led the people away from God and into idol worship. God, who is faithful, will not let unfaithfulness linger. He sends his prophets to speak his word and bring the people back to the covenant. It's in this tension that the prophet Elijah enters the story. He receives a message from God that there would be no rain. God wants their hearts, and he is willing to go through great lengths to get them back. He is even willing to use the circumstances surrounding their disobedience...