things that had been hidden in the darkness, things that still had shame attached to them, no longer do.

And God's people are going to have to find a bolder, more

courageous, more spirit-directed response to the invitations of God. We had been

trained to be content sitting in church and not being

blatantly immoral. And if we could attend church, a preponderance of the times and

just not be engaged in gross immorality or blatant sin, you were golden.

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Now it's on to Pastor Allen.

Be blessed.

We've been walking through a series really focused on the promises of God.

And the concept is really simple that God's provision for our lives is in his promises.

The title of this session is God's provision is necessary.

And honestly, I don't think that's been that plain to us in the American Church,

but I would suggest to you that we will not be able to accomplish God's assignment

for our lives unless we understand how to utilize God's provisions.

Perhaps that seems straightforward and simple to you, but as an observer of the American

Church, and I have been for a while as a participant, I have come to the conclusion

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