Father Knows Best!
Sermon Date:
June 20, 2010
Scripture:
1 Chronicles 28:9
Speaker: Dr. Donald McKay
1 Chronicles 28:9: “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever.”
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