When God Opens Heavens Windows
Donald Cantrell
2 Kings 7: 1 - 11
I - The Problem That They Faced (1 - 2)
II - The Proposal That They Fathomed (3 - 4)
III - The Provisions That They Found (5 - 8)
IV - The Predicament That They Feared (9 - 11)
This sermon contains a fully alliterated outline, with subpoints.
Theme: ''We all have something to be thankful for, right?''
Windows of Heaven
The following is a true story. In 1984, Mike and his family belonged to an East Coast church. One Sunday evening, the sermon was on sacrificial offerings, and then they collected a special offering at the end of the sermon. The only money in Mike's wallet was a $50 bill, which was supposed to buy a week's worth of groceries for his wife, their five children, and himself. However, in a move of faith, Mike put the $50 bill in the offering.
Then, after the conclusion of the service, the family went out to the parking lot to go home. Within minutes, they joyfully returned to the sanctuary and asked the pastor to come outside and see their miracle. Somewhat skeptical, the pastor accompanied them outside to their 20-year-old station wagon. Looking through the windows, he saw that the interior of the vehicle was filled with bags of groceries. Happy for the family, he remarked that someone had given them a huge blessing.
''You don't understand, pastor,'' Mike said. ''Before service, I made sure that all the windows were rolled up, and the doors were locked. I have the only key, so it must have been the Lord!'' (Mike had no family living in the area, and no one from the congregation ever claimed responsibility.)
Now I know some of you are thinking, ''Yeah right.'' But answer me this: Is there anyone in this room who thinks the God who created the universe with a thought, who sent His Son to die and rise for us, is incapable or unwilling to fill a car with groceries?
The bible has much to say about windows, our houses have much to say about windows, thos ...
Donald Cantrell
2 Kings 7: 1 - 11
I - The Problem That They Faced (1 - 2)
II - The Proposal That They Fathomed (3 - 4)
III - The Provisions That They Found (5 - 8)
IV - The Predicament That They Feared (9 - 11)
This sermon contains a fully alliterated outline, with subpoints.
Theme: ''We all have something to be thankful for, right?''
Windows of Heaven
The following is a true story. In 1984, Mike and his family belonged to an East Coast church. One Sunday evening, the sermon was on sacrificial offerings, and then they collected a special offering at the end of the sermon. The only money in Mike's wallet was a $50 bill, which was supposed to buy a week's worth of groceries for his wife, their five children, and himself. However, in a move of faith, Mike put the $50 bill in the offering.
Then, after the conclusion of the service, the family went out to the parking lot to go home. Within minutes, they joyfully returned to the sanctuary and asked the pastor to come outside and see their miracle. Somewhat skeptical, the pastor accompanied them outside to their 20-year-old station wagon. Looking through the windows, he saw that the interior of the vehicle was filled with bags of groceries. Happy for the family, he remarked that someone had given them a huge blessing.
''You don't understand, pastor,'' Mike said. ''Before service, I made sure that all the windows were rolled up, and the doors were locked. I have the only key, so it must have been the Lord!'' (Mike had no family living in the area, and no one from the congregation ever claimed responsibility.)
Now I know some of you are thinking, ''Yeah right.'' But answer me this: Is there anyone in this room who thinks the God who created the universe with a thought, who sent His Son to die and rise for us, is incapable or unwilling to fill a car with groceries?
The bible has much to say about windows, our houses have much to say about windows, thos ...
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