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Whatever God Purposes will Surely Come to Pass Christian Perspectives

Saul's defiance against God in 1 Samuel 18 is overshadowed by the unwavering nature of God's purposes.
  1. Whatever God Purposes will Surely Come to Pass
  2. What God Wants
  3. Seeking God’s Favor in All the Wrong Places
  4. Raining on Your Parade
  5. Long Live the King

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What God Wants

This sermon on 1 Samuel 15-16 focuses on the fact that God wants our heart rather than our resume or causal allegiance.

Gimme Gimme Sometimes Gets

In 1 Samuel 7-8, the Israelites come to understand the holiness of God, leading to spiritual renewal. Samuel warns about the consequences of demanding a king, similar to a parent giving in to a child’s demands to teach a lesson. The passage shows the importance of seeking God’s will over personal desires.

Throw Your Weight Away

The sermon recording has poor audio quality. The preacher discussed the story of Samuel in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of listening to the Lord and not treating God like a good luck charm. The consequences of not listening to God were illustrated through examples from modern church practices. The message calls for churches to…

Who’s Your Rock?

This sermon discusses the importance of placing faith in God and not in circumstances. It emphasizes finding joy in God and not in material things. The story of Hannah’s faith and her focus on God’s character instead of her circumstances is highlighted. The conclusion is a reminder to trust God’s control over all aspects of…

Two Responses to Jesus

The piece emphasizes the impact of embracing Jesus fully, rather than using him for personal gain. The world’s darkness, chaos, and selfish desires are contrasted with the life and light found in Jesus. Embracing Jesus fully transforms individuals into children of God, offering true satisfaction and joy beyond material or fleeting desires.

Jesus Far Above us and By Our Side

This content discusses the balance between the transcendence and imminence of God. It contrasts false views of a distant or indifferent deity with the Christian understanding of a personal and involved God. It emphasizes that Jesus, fully God and fully human, reveals God’s glory, grace, and truth. This balance is crucial for true joy in…

Indicators of Genuine Conversion

So, what are the indicators of genuine conversion? What can we look for, at a rudimentary, an elementary, a basic level, to discover if our conversion is genuine? Paul notes some of these very things in his opening to the letter of the Thessalonians

Come Now, You Rich

The passage from James 5:1-6 delivers a stern warning to the wealthy who mistreat the poor and prioritize material possessions over ethical conduct. James emphasizes the temporal nature of material wealth and condemns those who exploit laborers. The text underscores the destructive consequences of misplaced values and the necessity of prioritizing spiritual well-being over worldly…

FAQs Podcast

Brett and Jake go over a few questions. Including: why does God allow bad? Does God bless us when so undeserving? Does satan rule the world? Do we need the “five fold ministry” today? Is baptism mandatory? (It may take a little bit for the podcast to load, It won’t appear on screen until it…