Dealing With a National Crisis

In this timely and convicting message, Pastor Harris speaks to the moment we are living in with “Dealing With a National Crisis.” Preaching from the dramatic showdown on Mount Carmel in 1 Kings 18, he reminds us that when a nation is in trouble, God still raises voices that call His people back to Himself.

Pastor Harris walks us through Elijah’s bold challenge to a wayward Israel—a moment marked by courage, clarity, and deep dependence on God. Even in the midst of national confusion, Elijah knew exactly what to do: repair what had been broken, call the people back to prayer, and stand on the Word of the Lord. This message highlights the movement of God in three powerful dimensions: the glorification of the Master, the unification of the masses, and ultimately the magnification of the miracle.

At the center of the sermon are three vivid pictures: a daring prophet who refused to bow to cultural pressure, a dedicated place of prayer where the altar was rebuilt stone by stone, and a display of power that left the nation declaring, “The LORD, He is the God!” When the fire fell, it wasn’t just a miracle—it was a call to repentance and a reminder that God alone is sovereign.

Pastor Harris concludes with a word of hope: even in moments of national crisis, God is not silent. He still answers by fire. He still turns hearts back to Him. And for those who stand firmly on His word, there is still “a sound of abundance of rain.”