Playlist: God's Will, Not Seeking (topic)
God, Satan, and David's Numbering of Israel
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIn the history of Israel, as seen with King David, there emerges a profound lesson about the peril of not seeking God's will. David's decision to number Israel, motivated by a focus on military strength rather than trust in God, reflected a heart turned toward self-reliance and possibly selfish ambition or presumption. This act …
Focusing on God's Thoughts
Sermonette byWe have the responsibility to hear God's still, small voice and to act upon His thoughts, thereby shunning the deceitful input constantly coming from Satan.
To the Third and Fourth Generation
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamWhen we yield to God, He no longer holds us accountable for the misdeeds of our ancestors. His mercy comes on those who love Him and keep His commandments.
David and the Gibeonites
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSaul tried to placate God by massacring Gibeonites. Later, David yielded to the Gibeonites' by hanging Saul's descendants to avenge the slaughter. God was not pleased.
Spiritual Strongholds (Part Two): Faithful Trust
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe disastrous defeat at the city of Ai and the ill-advised treaty with the Gibeonites were both the direct result of not consulting with God.
Conviction, Moses, and Us
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLike Moses, we have to develop conviction, a product of a relationship of God, established by being faithful day by day in the little things of life.