Staggering Faith

Pastor Hilton preaches from Romans 4:20-21 and 1 Kings 18, focusing on the need for unwavering faith that does not stagger. Using the Mount Carmel showdown, he highlights Elijah’s challenge: 'How long halt ye between two opinions?' explaining that 'halt' means to limp or vacillate. He contrasts this staggering faith with Abraham’s fully persuaded confidence in God’s promise, noting that God answers according to our faith. The sermon warns that a wavering faith, like a wave tossed by the wind, receives nothing from the Lord. Pastor Hilton urges believers to strengthen their roots and anchor in God, especially as the world becomes increasingly wicked and the church must stand firm against falsehood. He gives three steps to develop unstaggering faith: (1) repair the broken altar of personal devotion and prayer; (2) know God’s Word intimately, as Elijah knew the promises to the twelve tribes; (3) do all in the name of the Lord, appealing to His authority rather than our own power. He emphasizes that grace operates through faith, and God seeks men and women with rock-steady faith in these last days. The message calls for a settled commitment, not a double-minded limp, so that when challenges arise, believers can stand and see God answer by fire, demonstrating His power to a searching generation.