New Life Church Morning Worship, November 25, A.D. 2012
Sermon Series: The Life and Ministry of Elijah the Prophet
Fifth message: "Elijah's Depression and God's Comfort," 1 Kings 19:1-18

Intro: From Lofty Mountaintop to Deep Valley

I. Elijah's Despair
A. Compare his previous prayers with this! 

B. What is the backbone of all true prayer?

C. Elijah's self-assessment 

D. God's mercy upholds Elijah 

II. The mountain of God
 
A. Historical Significance: Law Given. 

B. Wind, Quake, Fire, Voice

III. God Comforts Elijah

A. God has a plan

B. God has a remnant

IV. Application
A. On the national level

B. On the personal level
	1. Seek God as Elijah did - broom tree, cave, or prayer closet!
	2. Don't be self-deceived
	3. Trust God's Word

V. Summation