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LaGrave Live LIVE Evening Worship Service - Don't Run On Ahead - 2026-03-01 About The Service: We will meditate on Exodus 2: 11-22 with the message: “Don't Run On Ahead.” Chad Boorsma will preach. Order of Worship: https://lagrave.org/wp-content/upload... About Us: We are a traditional CRC church in the middle of Downtown Grand Rapids, MI, worshipping at 8:40am, 11:00am, and 6:00pm. (10:00am and 6:00pm during the summer months) We'd love to hear from you: Connection: https://www.lagrave.org/contact Let us pray for you: Prayer: https://www.lagrave.org/prayerrequest/ Giving: https://www.elexiogiving.com/App/Givi... The March special offering is for Mel Trotter Ministries. Mel Trotter Ministries provides shelter for individuals and families with services including: meals, emergency shelter, transitional housing assistance, case management. Listen on the go: Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/LGPodAmazonMusic Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3tuOdwQ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/LGPodGoogle Soundcloud: / lagravecrc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yXDFaT Follow us! Facebook: / lagravecrc Instagram: / lagravecrc Website: https://www.lagrave.org #LaGrave #LaGraveCRC This worship service at LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church explores the intersection of God's eternal providence and the human struggle to follow His timing. Through the lens of Psalm 90 and the early life of Moses, the message challenges believers to move from self-driven ambition to a life of surrendered servanthood. Foundations of Providence and Human Fragility The service opened with a prayer based on the Belgic Confession, Article 13, acknowledging that God governs all things according to His holy will and that nothing happens by chance. This theme of divine sovereignty was further explored through a responsive reading of Psalm 90, often considered the oldest psalm in the Psalter. The congregation reflected on God's eternal nature—existing before the mountains were born—contrasted with the brevity of human life, which is described as grass that withers by evening. These reflections served as a call to recognize human limitations and the necessity of finding a "dwelling place" in God throughout all generations. The Contrast of the "Cinematic" vs. Biblical Moses The sermon addressed the popular cultural depictions of Moses, such as those in The Ten Commandments or The Prince of Egypt, which often portray him as a consistently confident, "debonair" hero. However, the biblical narrative reveals a much harsher reality. Moses was born into a period of intense persecution and infanticide under a threatened Pharaoh. His survival was not a matter of cinematic luck but the result of his mother Jochebed's clever planning and the direct providence of God, who placed him in the heart of the Egyptian palace to be nurtured in the wisdom of the empire. The Danger of Running Ahead of God A pivotal moment in Moses' life occurred when he attempted to take justice into his own hands by killing an Egyptian taskmaster. While his intentions to help his people were sincere, he acted "deliberately and according to a plan he concocted" without consulting God. This "self-driven life" led to a sinking heart and forced exile. The sermon illustrated this through a modern example of a pastor who attempted to force a neighborhood evangelism program too quickly, resulting in an empty event because he had not earned the congregation's trust or waited for God's timing. The School of Servanthood in Midian Moses' 40-year exile in Midian is portrayed as a period of divine reorientation. At a well in a barren land, God began to mold Moses' character through small, seemingly insignificant tasks, such as protecting seven women from shepherds. This stage of life taught Moses that a servant's duty is simply to do the "next task" available. This principle was echoed in the story of a modern-day church member who served as a helper to her husband with MS for 46 years, illustrating that true servanthood is found in daily faithfulness rather than personal glory. The Ultimate Example: Christ's Surrender The sermon concluded by pointing to Jesus Christ as the "far greater example" of servanthood. Unlike Moses' early impulsive actions, Jesus demonstrated complete surrender in the Garden of Gethsemane, praying, "Yet not my will, but yours be done." While Moses served faithfully in God's house, Jesus is the faithful Son whose journey to the cross provides the ultimate model for believers to follow God's ways and timing through the power of the Holy Spirit. The life of Moses serves as a profound reminder that God's servants are not born in palaces but molded in the wilderness. By surrendering personal agendas and waiting on divine timing, believers can move from the "disrepair and turmoil" of self-driven lives into the "holy rest" of God's eternal purposes.

Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him (Genesis 5:24). Glory to God!

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As Pastor Kyle continues his discussion of Abram's life and faith, we see Abram getting ahead of God. How does he actually get ahead of God? Can this happen with us as well? The short answer is “yes”; even in our modern culture. Listen to find out how this can happen and what we can do to mitigate the results/consequences of our “running ahead” of God.

Why I Have to Be in a Season of Waiting • Sunday Service Website: www.PastorTodd.org To give: www.toddcoconato.com/give Waiting is one of the hardest things God asks us to do. We want answers now, doors open now, breakthrough now. But Scripture teaches that waiting is not wasted—it's one of God's most powerful tools to shape us, strengthen us, and align us with His perfect timing. Let's walk through ten passages that show why God calls us into seasons of waiting.   1. Waiting Renews Strength   Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV): “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”   2. Waiting Teaches Us God's Timing   Habakkuk 2:3 (NKJV): “For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”   3. Waiting Builds Endurance in Trials   Romans 5:3–4 (NKJV): “And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.”   4. Waiting Is Part of God's Goodness   Lamentations 3:25–26 (NKJV): “The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”   5. Waiting Keeps Us from Running Ahead of God   Psalm 27:14 (NKJV): “Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!”   6. Waiting Prepares Us to Receive the Promise   Hebrews 6:12 (NKJV): “That you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”   7. Waiting Shows God Is Working All Things for Good   Romans 8:28 (NKJV): “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”   8. Waiting Protects Us from the Wrong Door   Psalm 37:7 (NKJV): “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.”   9. Waiting Produces Blessing in Due Season   Galatians 6:9 (NKJV): “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”   10. Waiting Prepares Us for Christ's Return   Titus 2:13 (NKJV): “Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.”   Beloved, if you are in a season of waiting, remember this: waiting is not wasted. God is renewing your strength, building your character, protecting you from wrong doors, and aligning you with His perfect timing. The waiting is a setup for the promise. Be of good courage, and wait on the Lord! CCLI: 21943673  

We've all run from something, a hard conversation, a tough decision, a call from God we didn't want to answer. Jonah did, too. Most people know him as “the guy who got swallowed by a fish,” but his story is really about what happens when we run… and what grace looks like when we stop.   In this series, we're looking at Jonah's journey, not just the part with the fish, but the real-life stuff: the choices that backfired, the storms that followed, and the unexpected shot at a second chance. This isn't just an old Bible story, it's a reflection of the world we live in. If you've ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or like you've been running from something for way too long… Jonah's story might just be your story, too. This week's notes in the Bible app: https://www.bible.com/events/49463945 Pastor Brian Holt | Fish Stories | Jonah 4 CONNECT WITH US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mpccgreenwood Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpccgreenwood Instagram: https://instagram.com/mpccgreenwood Website: https://mpcc.info/

God calls some people to do things that do not make sense to the conventional order to push the direction. And honestly, if you look at history the people God choose are either a bit crazy or deeply broken. God chooses the people who are in desperate situations because they are desperate for God.   Christ John Otto leads Belonging House International, a fellowship called to raise up an army of artists who will build Jesus a throne in the earth. His most recent book is Artists at a Shift in Time, https://a.co/d/3hPEiHT The heart of Belonging House is our Friday email.  You can subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/44964233320d/friday-email-signup Christ John Otto writes at https://christjohnotto.substack.com We encourage artists to make the Belonging House commitment: https://belonginghouse.substack.com/p/our-commitment You can support us at https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/raise-up-an-army-of-artists https://buymeacoffee.com/christjohnotto https://buy.stripe.com/6oE9EG6ObfnF2nSbII You can view Belonging House Books here: https://bookshop.org/shop/belonginghouse

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Daniel talks about the dovish ECB meeting, how the ECB is likely to run ahead of the Fed in the rate-cutting cycle, and how investors should be positioning themselves.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

At the end of his life the Apostle Peter wrote, "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." The prophet Jonah lived eight centuries before Peter's birth, and his story reveals this same truth about God: He loves all people, even our enemies! In this five-week series on Jonah we will be invited to join God's mission of mercy to the people he loves.

When I walk with Jesus, I have three options. I can run ahead, I can lag behind, or I can stay right with Him. Which one of those do you think holds the blessing? Which one offers more protection? Which one provides more fellowship? I think you get the idea.Let's quickly review what it is to walk and then avoid the pitfalls of not being right by Him in our spiritual journey.

The Bible says that God is love, but what is our response when we discover that God loves those we find most difficult? Do we respond with joy or anger? Jonah certainly experienced anger. But through his story, we learn how to respond when God doesn't act according to our will.

The Bible says that God is love, but what is our response when we discover that God loves those we find most difficult? Do we respond with joy or anger? Jonah certainly experienced anger. But through his story, we learn how to respond when God doesn't act according to our will.

Running Ahead of God Genesis 16:1-16 by Mike Deguzman 1. Sarai's Dilemma Jeremiah 17:9 Colossians 1:13-15 2. God's Care 3. Hagar's Response Revelation 1:17-18 Application: W - Walk, Don't Run A - Ask God for Patience, Wisdom, and Self-Control Isaiah 40:31 I - Imagine the Worst Case Scenario T - Think of Others

Doug Elrick :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, May 21, 2023 "The Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him ruler of his people, because you have not kept the Lord's command.” (Samuel) Through a series of mistakes as King of Israel, Saul sidestepped God's rule, which ultimately led to God appointing David as his replacement. Doug Elrick's message from 1 Samuel 13 highlights the consequences of "running ahead of God" in relation to waiting on God's perfect timing. Doug's message follows special music honoring parents by Creekside's Generation Jesus youth band. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

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A new VIDEO from Coleraine Free Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Running Ahead of God Speaker: Rev Dr Paul Ferguson Broadcaster: Coleraine Free Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 6/26/2022 Bible: Exodus 2 Length: 41 min.

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Genesis 16:1-16 Brian Oberg

EPISODE 31 (BONUS)This episode is edited from a live breakout session I presented in July 2021 at the New Evangelisation Conference (Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore).  In this episode, I share how my pursuit of a deeper relationship with God and my desire to serve in full-time pastoral ministry led me to realise that I needed to make the journey into authenticity and wholeness and that being REAL was more important than a constant striving to be 'GOOD'.There is also a Q&A session near the end with some really honest questions!Watch the full video recording and share this episode via this episode page. CHAPTER MARKERS3:34 - I Am Not the God of Instant Tea7:20 - Are You Willing to Suffer for Me?11:49 - Your Mission is Full-Time Ministry13:19 - Personal Vocation15:20 - Old Habits Die Hard19:31 - Crash & Burn (Out)21:20 - You Are Human21:41 - Are You Freely Laying Down Your Life?22:49 - Ship in Dry Dock23:54 - Can You Learn To Be A Creature27:36 - Running Ahead of Grace27:55 - The Pace of Grace29:23 - A Long Loving Look At The Real30:34 - At Peace With The Struggle30:59 - Messily Loved into Wholeness32:11 - Becoming Me34:05 - Kopi Talk: Episode 336:01 - Q&AAvailable here.TRANSCRIPTAvailable here.PODCAST COMPANION WORKBOOK - Downloadable & Printable- 10 worksheets, over 30 exercises- Helps you integrate and apply the foundational principles to Becoming Me- Great for inner work and connecting with yourself in solitude- Includes tips for partner and small-group sharing- Free for all e-mail newsletter subscribersFIND OUT MORESUBSCRIBE | FOLLOW | CONTACT Website:Visit www.becomingmepodcast.com to leave me a message and sign up for my newsletter! To see where else you can connect with me or my content, click HERE.Social Media:Follow Becoming Me Podcast on Facebook & InstagramFollow Ann Yeong on Facebook & InstagramDonate:Become My PatronIf this podcast has blessed you, please leave a review by clicking here.

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God has a tendency to come through in the impossible situations. Pastor Bill teaches you today that Sara did not have the child that God promised her until she was 90. A truly ridiculous age to bare a child. Through this birth it was undeniable that God was involved. God wants to do the impossible through you too. He has placed in you His Will for your life. It may seem impossible or ridiculous, but if He's planted it in you then it can come to pass if you'll simply allow it.

It's important for you to grasp the difference between God asking you to take action and God asking you to sit still. Pastor Bill reminds you today that these are two very different things that can often be confused with one another. When you've identified Gods Will for your life you're to pursue it through Him and His means, not through your own. This will require faith and will be rewarded with Gods promises. If on the other hand you are to go rogue and force the situation you'll likely cause chaos in your life.

God promised Abraham and Sarah a child. As time passed Sarah began to believe that the promise wasn't coming to pass because of her. She took it upon herself to find a new solution. Pastor Bill teaches you today that when Sarah did this she was stepping out of bounds. She wasn't placing faith in Gods Promise and was ignoring the Word that God gave her. You too may one day find yourself questioning God. When you do go back into His Word and be reminded by it that He always fulfills His promises.

Jonah 4 (NIV)Jonah's Anger at the Lord's Compassion1 But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. 2 He prayed to the Lord, “Isn't this what I said, Lord, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity. 3 Now, Lord, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live.”4 But the Lord replied, “Is it right for you to be angry?”5 Jonah had gone out and sat down at a place east of the city. There he made himself a shelter, sat in its shade and waited to see what would happen to the city. 6 Then the Lord God provided a leafy plant[a] and made it grow up over Jonah to give shade for his head to ease his discomfort, and Jonah was very happy about the plant. 7 But at dawn the next day God provided a worm, which chewed the plant so that it withered. 8 When the sun rose, God provided a scorching east wind, and the sun blazed on Jonah's head so that he grew faint. He wanted to die, and said, “It would be better for me to die than to live.”9 But God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the plant?”“It is,” he said. “And I'm so angry I wish I were dead.”10 But the Lord said, “You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. 11 And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left—and also many animals?”Footnotes:[a] Jonah 4:6 The precise identification of this plant is uncertain; also in verses 7, 9 and 10.

Jonah 4 (NIV)Jonah's Anger at the Lord's Compassion1 But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. 2 He prayed to the Lord, “Isn't this what I said, Lord, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity. 3 Now, Lord, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live.”4 But the Lord replied, “Is it right for you to be angry?”5 Jonah had gone out and sat down at a place east of the city. There he made himself a shelter, sat in its shade and waited to see what would happen to the city. 6 Then the Lord God provided a leafy plant[a] and made it grow up over Jonah to give shade for his head to ease his discomfort, and Jonah was very happy about the plant. 7 But at dawn the next day God provided a worm, which chewed the plant so that it withered. 8 When the sun rose, God provided a scorching east wind, and the sun blazed on Jonah's head so that he grew faint. He wanted to die, and said, “It would be better for me to die than to live.”9 But God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the plant?”“It is,” he said. “And I'm so angry I wish I were dead.”10 But the Lord said, “You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. 11 And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left—and also many animals?”Footnotes:[a] Jonah 4:6 The precise identification of this plant is uncertain; also in verses 7, 9 and 10.

Jonah 4 (NIV)Jonah's Anger at the Lord's Compassion1 But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. 2 He prayed to the Lord, “Isn't this what I said, Lord, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity. 3 Now, Lord, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live.”4 But the Lord replied, “Is it right for you to be angry?”5 Jonah had gone out and sat down at a place east of the city. There he made himself a shelter, sat in its shade and waited to see what would happen to the city. 6 Then the Lord God provided a leafy plant[a] and made it grow up over Jonah to give shade for his head to ease his discomfort, and Jonah was very happy about the plant. 7 But at dawn the next day God provided a worm, which chewed the plant so that it withered. 8 When the sun rose, God provided a scorching east wind, and the sun blazed on Jonah's head so that he grew faint. He wanted to die, and said, “It would be better for me to die than to live.”9 But God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the plant?”“It is,” he said. “And I'm so angry I wish I were dead.”10 But the Lord said, “You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. 11 And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left—and also many animals?”Footnotes:[a] Jonah 4:6 The precise identification of this plant is uncertain; also in verses 7, 9 and 10.

James 4:13-17

In my life I tend to focus on jumping from point A to point B without wanting to deal with the moment I'm in. Point B means the struggle, challenge, difficulty or trauma is over. That's good, right?

In my life I tend to focus on jumping from point A to point B without wanting to deal with the moment I'm in. Point B means the struggle, challenge, difficulty or trauma is over. That's good, right?

In my life I tend to focus on jumping from point A to point B without wanting to deal with the moment I'm in. Point B means the struggle, challenge, difficulty or trauma is over. That's good, right?

In my life I tend to focus on jumping from point A to point B without wanting to deal with the moment I'm in. Point B means the struggle, challenge, difficulty or trauma is over. That's good, right?