Stillness | The Secret Place

After seven weeks on sabbatical, Pastor Josh returns to share lessons from the life of Elijah in 1 Kings 19. Following the dramatic victory on Mount Carmel, Elijah flees in fear, collapses under a broom tree, and encounters God—not in wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a gentle whisper. This message explores how God meets us in exhaustion, ministers with compassion, and reminds us that the journey is too great for us alone. If you’re weary or longing to hear God’s voice, this sermon is an invitation to be still and listen for His whisper. Title: Stillness Series: The Secret Place Text: 1 Kings 19:1-18 Speaker: Josh Branham ___ Website - https://www.hillcityboise.org Josh Branham - https://www.joshuabranham.com/ Hill City Music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0spt6... Spotify Worship Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4r6... Baptism 101 - https://www.hillcityboise.org/baptism Give Online - https://hillcityboise.churchcenter.co... Events - https://hillcityboise.churchcenter.co... ___ DISCUSSION QUESTIONS After a mountaintop victory in 1 Kings 18, why do you think Elijah spirals so quickly into fear and despair in 1 Kings 19? Have you ever experienced a spiritual “high” followed by an unexpected emotional or spiritual low, and what did that reveal about you? What “ungrieved losses” might surface in your life if you slowed down long enough to sit under the broom tree like Elijah? How does God’s compassionate response to Elijah challenge the way you think God responds to your weakness? Where in your life do you sense that “the journey is too great for you,” and how might God be inviting you to rely on His strength instead of your own? What makes it difficult for you to practice stillness, silence, or solitude in your current season of life? What practical step could you take this week to create a “secret place” where you intentionally listen for God’s voice? Where might God be sending you back with renewed purpose and courage? ___ FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook -   / hillcityboise   Instagram -   / hillcityboise   TikTok -   / hillcityboise   Facebook —   / hillcityboise   Instagram —   / hillcityboise