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Hearing the Still Small Voice in a Loud World We live in a culture that celebrates self-reliance, success, and building our own kingdoms. But what happens when our plans collide with God's purposes? In this message, "God's Interruption," Pastor Steve Dow walks through biblical history to demonstrate how God consistently interrupts humanity to correct our paths, humble our pride, and redirect our focus toward the Great Commission. Using the sobering account of King David’s unauthorized census in 1 Chronicles 21, Pastor Steve illustrates how secret pride leads to public consequences. David ignored the warning signs and the wise counsel of Joab, choosing to rely on the size of his army rather than the power of his God. When we build strongholds instead of pursuing the harvest, we set ourselves up for a divine course correction. This teaching is a clarion call to unplug from the chaos, still our hearts, and yield to the authority of Jesus Christ. Main points discussed in this episode: -- Divine interruptions throughout scripture, including Adam and Eve, Noah, the Tower of Babel, Abraham, the incarnation of Jesus Christ, and the Apostle Paul on the road to Damascus. -- The danger of hard-headedness and ignoring the promptings of the Holy Spirit when we are traveling down the wrong path. -- The necessity of being a "sending agency" that prioritizes global missions and local evangelism over personal comfort and internal growth. -- Recognizing that our choices never happen in isolation; individual trespasses create footholds for the enemy that can harm the entire community. -- The contrast between the loud distractions of life (the wind, the earthquake, and the fire) and the still, small voice of God where true clarity is found. Scriptures for Further Study -- 1 Chronicles 21:1-2 -- 1 Chronicles 21:8-13 -- Romans 10:8-10 -- Romans 10:13-14 -- Ephesians 4:27 -- 1 Kings 19 -- Psalm 37:7 -- Psalm 62:5 +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally