Standing Tall on Our Knees

1 KINGS 18:41-46

“Standing Tall- On Our Knees”

Introduction-

James 5:16b-18

Elijah illustrates five keys to powerful and effective prayer:

I. FAITH- v. 41

1- Elijah’s Faith

James 1:5-8; Mark 11:22-24

2- The Reason for His Faith

II. SPIRITUAL SENSITIVITY- v. 42a

1- The Insensitivity of Ahab

2- The Sensitivity of Elijah

III. FERVENCY- v. 42b

1- The Position of Elijah

2- The Position of Our Hearts

1 Cor. 14:15

IV. PERSISTENCE- v. 43

1- God’s Delays

2- Our Persistence

V. ACTION- vv. 44-46

1- Elijah’s Action

2- The Lesson for Us

Conclusion- You too can see answers to prayer!