Southview Baptist Church
Pursuing the Heart of God | There Are No Coincidences
This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield begins a new sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. Through 1 Samuel 16:14-23, we see how Christians can recognize that their current circumstances are not by chance but by God’s design. They are encouraged to trust in God’s preparation for future roles despite any present difficulties or transitions they may be facing. Video of the worship service is available beginning Sunday at 9:30 AM at https://southviewbaptist.org/live.
Locations & Times
Southview Baptist Church
3434 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
1. Coincidence — If everything seems to be lining up, then you should consider maybe this is God’s doing.
• The supernatural world is very real and very active, and God sovereignly uses the supernatural.
• God’s sovereignty means that God knows how things will play out and positions people according to His plan.
• God knows you and directs your steps (Psalm 139:13‑16).
Action: Look for God’s work in your life and praise Him when you see puzzle pieces falling in line.
• The supernatural world is very real and very active, and God sovereignly uses the supernatural.
• God’s sovereignty means that God knows how things will play out and positions people according to His plan.
• God knows you and directs your steps (Psalm 139:13‑16).
Action: Look for God’s work in your life and praise Him when you see puzzle pieces falling in line.
2. Obedience — If God directs you onto a certain path, make a point of following.
• David probably did not expect to be a professional musician.
• I wonder if David even realized this was all part of God’s big plan.
• Humility is critical in following God’s plan (Proverbs 16:9).
Action: Embrace humility as you choose to trust God’s leading.
• David probably did not expect to be a professional musician.
• I wonder if David even realized this was all part of God’s big plan.
• Humility is critical in following God’s plan (Proverbs 16:9).
Action: Embrace humility as you choose to trust God’s leading.
3. Growth — Since none of us has arrived, we should expect to learn and grow along the way.
• In the presence of the King, David would have learned lessons necessary to run a government.
• As a shepherd in the field, David would have intimate knowledge of how to lead.
• We have not arrived, and so with humility we should seek to learn in our current position so we are prepared for the future, wherever God may lead.
Action: Position yourself and your heart for growth.
• In the presence of the King, David would have learned lessons necessary to run a government.
• As a shepherd in the field, David would have intimate knowledge of how to lead.
• We have not arrived, and so with humility we should seek to learn in our current position so we are prepared for the future, wherever God may lead.
Action: Position yourself and your heart for growth.
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