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Are You Trying to Manufacture a Blessing?

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Are You Trying to Manufacture a Blessing?

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Are You Trying to Manufacture a Blessing?

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A large variety of trials come at us constantly. Sometimes we wonder when and if God will intervene and relieve our stress and misery. Listen to this sermon to find out why we should wait for God’s answer and blessing instead of trying to manufacture our own self-willed solutions.

Sermon Notes

Hebrews 13:5-6 - The Lord is our helper, and not the Lotto! Proverbs 30:7-8 - Ask God to give us what we need; not poverty or riches. Genesis 12 - Abraham tries to manufacture a blessing of safety. Genesis 14 - Abraham seems to understand blessings come from God. Genesis 16 - Abraham and Sarah try to force a blessing of a child instead of waiting for God's promise to be fulfilled. Genesis 17 - God reminds Abraham of His promises. Genesis 25:27-34, 26:1-9, 27:18 - Esau sells his birthright, and Jacob tries to manufacture a blessing on the birthright he purchased from Esau with a bowl of soup. Psalm 37:3 Feed on God's faithfulness. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in God with our all!  Trust and obey Him in everything we do. I Corinthians 10:11-13, God faithful.  Matthew 10:29-31 What does God think of us? God has tender loving care for His people. Matthew 13 - Jesus Christ gave His life for us, His pearl of great price! Ephesian 3:20, Lamentations 3:22-32. Strive with a pure heart to please God! Wait for the salvation of the Lord!