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  II CHRONICLES 15:2
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining a close
relationship with God and the consequences of forsaking Him.

Topics: "Fellowship With God", "Seeking God"
Scripture References: 1 Samuel 1:13-15, 2 Chronicles 15:2, Psalm 10:4, Psalm 34:18, Proverbs 8:17, Isaiah 59:2, Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 6:7, Hebrews 13:5, James 4:8

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DESCRIPTION
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Chuck Smith emphasizes the profound truth that the Lord is with us as
long as we are with Him, highlighting God's desire for fellowship and
assistance in our lives. He explains that while God is always willing to
bless us, it is often our own actions that create a separation, as seen
in the examples of Adam and Samson. Smith encourages believers to seek
God wholeheartedly, assuring that He will be found, contrasting true
seeking with empty rituals. He warns that forsaking God leads to His
forsaking us, urging listeners to take responsibility for their
spiritual state rather than blaming God for their troubles.

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CONTENT
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I. THE LORD IS WITH YOU WHILE YOU BE WITH HIM.

A. God desires fellowship with us.

B. God desires to help us.

1. As much as we allow Him, lie will bless us.

C. This is a glorious promise.

1. We need fear nothing for -

2. We can face any problem for -

D. Lord was with Adam until sin entered.

E. Lord with Samson until vow broken.

1. In every case, man makes the break.

F. Marvelous mystery.

1. He wants to be with us.

2. He doesn't need us - He could exist completely

independent of us but not we of Him.

II. "IF YOU SEEK HIM, HE WILL BE FOUND OF YOU."

A. Jeremiah adds "when we seek with all our hearts."

B. Prophets and priests seek Baal before Elijah.

1. Cry louder!

2. They cut themselves and danced.

C. You can have the shout without the power. You can have

the dance without the power.

1. Christ said: "They think they are heard for

their much speaking."

2. Some also think: for their loud speaking.

D. Hannah, mother of Samuel sought Him with just lips

moving and no sound.

1. Found Him too.

III. WARNING! ! "IF YOU FORSAKE HIM, HE WILL FORSAKE."

A. People blame God for tragedies that they themselves are

entirely responsible for.

B. This third statement easy to understand hard to reason

any other way.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/ii-chronicles-152/
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