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When you stand in the presence of God, you will not bow before any man.

It'll give you a courage that you never thought you could have before. It's a supernatural courage.

Coming up today, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the confidence we can have when we represent God well and when we tell others about Him.

Keep in mind the simple fact that to whoever we speak, wherever it is and wherever we go, God is with us.

And one with God is a majority.

This is the day when the lost are found. This is the day of a moment again. Amazing grace, how sweet the snow.

But can you kill only angels, let's be near? This is the day when life is free again.

Believers have the privilege of sharing a life-saving message within their circle of influence.

But many times we let those opportunities pass by.

Maybe we don't feel equal to the assignment. We're just regular folks and the stakes are so high.

Well today on a new beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie introduces us to another regular guy.

We stepped out with uncommon courage and did great things for the kingdom.

Let's learn how we can find the courage to follow in his footsteps.

This is the day, the day when life begins.

Let's go to first Kings 17.

First Kings 17, we're starting a brand new series titled Elijah, The Power to Stand.

And the title of my message is there's a new kid in town.

Elijah the prophet.

What do you think of when you hear that name? Well, we think of the prophet who boldly stormed into the court of the wicked King Ahab

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