Noah Herrin preaches from 1 Kings 18 to launch a series called "Only God," arguing that God wants people whose lives are so filled with His power that only God could get the credit. He uses Elijah's showdown with the prophets of Baal as the primary example of power that compels people to worship, and insists that the same power is available today. Herrin says the power of God flows from being in God's presence and calls the church to practical disciplines: presence, repentance, increased faith, generosity, and celebration. He also outlines a concrete church initiative - an "Only God" offering (a $100,000 goal) to fund local needs, a church plant, and other ministries - as an opportunity for God to get the credit in their city.
“Shout louder he said surely he is God perhaps he is deep in thought or busy traveling maybe he is sleeping and must be awakened.” · Noah Herrin
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Practical next steps: prioritize time in God's presence (regular Scripture reading and prayer), practice repentance to remove barriers to God's movement, intentionally raise your level of faith with bigger prayers, and be ready to give God the glory publicly by sharing testimonies. Participate in the church's "Only God" offering and look for opportunities to let God's power be visible through acts of service and generosity.
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