Ii Chronicles 36:15
The sermon highlights the importance of seeking God and His laws, as well as the consequences of forsaking Him, ultimately leading to a hopeless state when God declares 'No remedy'.
Chuck Smith emphasizes the dire consequences of forsaking God, illustrating how the nation of Judah fell from glory due to their disobedience and rejection of divine guidance. He highlights the spiritual laws that govern prosperity and the importance of seeking God, warning that neglecting Him leads to desolation. Despite God's compassion and numerous attempts to bring His people back, they continued to turn away, ultimately leading to a state of hopelessness where God declares 'No remedy.' This serves as a sobering reminder of the need for repentance and the dangers of ignoring God's warnings.
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"NO REMEDY"
Intro: "We have now arrived at the end of the glory of the nations of
Judah."
I. LESSONS TO BE LEARNED FROM HISTORY.
A. "And as long as he sought the LORD, He made His ways to
prosper."
1. Spiritual laws govern this Universe as well as
natural laws.
2. "Seek first the Kingdom of God & His..."
3. We see this law illustrated and proved all through
the History of Israel.
a. At the time of the Judges.
b. On through the kings.
4. They had gone from a Theocracy to a monarchy, to
captivity.
a. In their birth as one nation under God
they were endowed with a sense of destiny.
1. God had intended that they should
be a light to the world.
2. I believe our nation was also raised
up by God to be a light to the world.
B. "If you forsake God, He will forsake you."
1. This should not be difficult to understand.
2. "God forsaken place."
a. Horrible desolation and terror.
3. God forsakes people.
II. GOD'S COMPASSION FOR THEM.
A. Demonstrated in His efforts to turn them back from evil to Him.
1. Evil always corrupts and destroys.
2. The corrupting force of evil in our society today.
B. Demonstrated in His great patience.
1. He did not immediately destroy.
2. He gave them several opportunities to turn back to Him.
3. He sent all kinds of warnings.
4. But they despised the Word of God.
5. They mocked His prophets.
6. They loved the soothing words of the false prophets.
III. NO REMEDY.
A. All of God's remedial efforts had failed.
1. The people had turned against Him more and more.
2. With great reluctance He releases them to their own
destruction's.
3. We speak of God sending judgments in a sense this is
true.
a. All He has to do is remove His hand of
protection and judgment ensues.
b. Just let man go his own path.
c. God protects us from judgment.
d. When He no longer protects judgment comes.
e. God has been protecting our nation, How long
will He allow our representative leaders to
enact laws that defy His laws?
B. What a hopeless state when Dr. declares "No remedy."
1. The patient must die. No cure.
2. How much more so when God declares "No remedy."
a. For a nation.
b. For an individual.
Sermon Outline
- Lessons to be Learned from History
- God's Compassion for Them
- No Remedy
- A points: - All remedial efforts had failed - God releases them to their own destruction
- B points: - Hopeless state when God declares 'No remedy' - No cure for a nation or individual
Key Quotes
“And as long as he sought the LORD, He made His ways to prosper.” — Chuck Smith
“If you forsake God, He will forsake you.” — Chuck Smith
“God forsaken place.” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- We must seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, as spiritual laws govern the universe.
- If we forsake God, He will forsake us, leading to a horrible desolation and terror.
- God's compassion and patience are demonstrated in His efforts to turn us back from evil, but we must respond to His warnings and opportunities to turn back.