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Mar 06, 2011

How is Your Customer Service? (Part 5)

Passage: 1 Kings 18:1-20

Preacher: Tim Badal

Series:Elijah: A Man Like Us

Detail:

1.  Elijah's life of surrendered service

   This service:

  • Does what is required.
  • Is reinforced by God's promises.
  • Is responsive to every command.

 

2.  Obadiah's secret life of service

   Our text gives us reason to:

  • Commend his service.
    • He honored God.
    • He hid the prophets.
  • Criticize his service.
    • His employment
    • His excuses

 

3.  Ahab's life of selfish service

   This selfishness caused Ahab to:

  • Fail miserably in his role.
  • Fling accusations towards others.
  • Forsake the commands of God.

  

Some guiding principles:

   Review your life.  Are you an:

  • Elijah -- Remain steadfast in your obedience.
  • Obadiah -- Renounce areas of compromise and begin to live consistently and publicly for Christ -- No matter the cost!
  • Ahab -- Repent of your sins and stop blaming others.  Return to God before it is too late!