First Baptist Spartanburg (Audio‪)‬ Dr. Mike Harder

In Dr. Mike Harder’s sermon “Running on Empty” from First Baptist Spartanburg, he explores the theme of spiritual and emotional depletion through the story of Elijah. After experiencing miraculous victories, Elijah reaches a point of exhaustion and despair, feeling completely empty. Harder parallels this with the experience of modern believers, emphasizing that feelings of emptiness and burnout are common but also an invitation to encounter God’s restoration and provision. He highlights that God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness, as shown by Elijah’s encounter with the Angel of the Lord, who provided physical sustenance and spiritual renewal. The sermon encourages believers to embrace their moments of emptiness as opportunities to experience God’s grace and faithfulness, reminding them that God meets them in their brokenness and provides the strength needed for their journey.

Dr. Mike Harder continues his series on Elijah with today's message called "Showdown On Carmel." He focuses on passages from 1 Kings 18:1-2, 17-39, Psalm 121:4.

Dr. Mike Harder launches a new teaching series on Elijah called "Courage in Crisis." This week he focuses on passages from 1 Kings 17:1-17, 19-34, Hebrews 11:6 John 6:35, 11:25.

In Reverend Seth Phipps' sermon titled "Stepping with the Spirit," he emphasizes the importance of walking daily with the Holy Spirit and being receptive to God's guidance. He begins by drawing parallels between parenting a young child and our relationship with God, illustrating how we sometimes feel abandoned or distant from Him. Reverend Phipps discusses the necessity of receiving what the Spirit has for us, responding promptly to God's call, and continually remembering Jesus' teachings. He underscores that being in the right place and position to hear from God, such as through prayer, is crucial. The sermon encourages believers to live available to God's work, to respond without hesitation when the Spirit leads, and to remember and consider Jesus in all aspects of life, allowing His influence to permeate every area. Reverend Phipps calls the congregation to reflect on what might be hindering their walk with the Spirit and to trust in God's greater plan and power.

Dr. Mike Harder continues the series "Meet With Me" with this week's message: The Cloud = The Presence of God. He visits passages from Exodus 25:8, 40:34-38, 1 Kings 8:10-11, Romans 10:9-10, Revelation 3:7-8.

Dr. Mike Harder continues the series "Meet With Me" with this week's message: Beauty In Brokenness. He visits passages from Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:13-16, 18, 4: 6-7 and Zechariah 12:10.