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  II CHRONICLES 16:9
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes understanding how God gives and how we
can align ourselves to receive His blessings more effectively.

Topics: "God's Provision", "Prayer and Heart Alignment"
Scripture References: Psalm 37:4, Matthew 6:8, Philippians 4:19, James 1:17, 1 John 5:14-15

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Chuck Smith explores the different ways in which people give and
contrasts them with how God gives. He emphasizes that while humans may
give based on urgency, need, or investment, God's giving is rooted in
His desires for humanity and His intention to bless through human
vessels. Smith reassures that God has already planned to provide for our
needs even before we ask, highlighting the importance of aligning our
hearts with God's will to receive more from Him. The sermon encourages
believers to focus on having a heart turned towards God rather than
merely asking for more.

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CONTENT
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"HOW GOD GIVES"

I. HOW MAN GIVES . . . 3 BASIC TYPES.

A. Those who are urged and properly impressed.

B. Those who desire and wait only to hear need.

C. Those who are looking for place to invest.

II. HOW GOD GIVES.

A. Some imagine He gives as first.

B. Others think as second.

C. Text reveals that third comes closest.

1. God has certain desires toward earth.

2. He wants to do for certain people.

3. He has chosen to use human vessels.

D. Every right thing you have ever prayed for, God has already

planned to give to you. "Your Father knows what you have

need of even before you ask."

III. HOW TO RECEIVE MORE FROM GOD.

A. Not necessarily by asking more.

1. Real purpose of prayer should be to get God's will

done.

B. Get our hearts right before Him.

1. "Perfect" here does not mean sinless.

a. Singleness of heart.

b. Heart turned towards Him.

C. God wants to bless.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/ii-chronicles-169/
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