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The God of this CityYou're the God of this City You're the King of these people You're the Lord of this nation

You're the Light in this darkness You're the Hope to the hopeless You're the Peace to the restless

There is no one like our God There is no one like our God

For greater things have yet to come And greater things are still to be done in this City Greater things have yet to come And greater things are still to be done in this City

Greater things are yet to come Greater things are yet to be done in this city You’re the God of this City You’re the King of this nation!

Elkins is the glorious city of God!

Matthew 11:20-23 – Then Jesus began to denounce the towns where He had done so many of His miracles, because they hadn't repented of their sins and turned to God. 21 "What sorrow awaits you, Korazin and Bethsaida! For if the miracles I did in you had been done in wicked Tyre and Sidon, their people would have repented of their sins long ago . . . 23 "And you people of Capernaum, will you be honored in heaven? No, you will go down to the place of the dead. For if the miracles I did for you had been done in wicked Sodom, it would still be here today. (NLT)

Matthew 11:20-23 – Then Jesus began to denounce the towns where He had done so many of His miracles, because they hadn't repented of their sins and turned to God. 21 "What sorrow awaits you, Korazin and Bethsaida! For if the miracles I did in you had been done in wicked Tyre and Sidon, their people would have repented of their sins long ago . . . 23 "And you people of Capernaum, will you be honored in heaven? No, you will go down to the place of the dead. For if the miracles I did for you had been done in wicked Sodom, it would still be here today. (NLT)

Psalm 46:1-3 – God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; 3 Though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. Selah.

Psalm 46:1-3 – God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; 3 Though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. Selah.

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy dwelling places of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. (NASB)

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy dwelling places of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. (NASB)

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy dwelling places of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. (NASB)

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy dwelling places of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. (NASB)

How Can We Bring Change to Elkins?1. Unity among the Believers2. Prayer & Praise3. Compassion & Light4. Wisdom of God

Proverbs 25:2 – It is God’s privilege to conceal things and the king’s privilege to discover them.

 

Matthew 13:11 – He replied, “You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not.”

Proverbs 3:15 – Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. (NLT)

• Crime & Violence• Drugs• Addictions• Pornography• Poverty• Sickness & Disease• Breakdown of the family & marriages• Education

This is Where it Began for Solomon:1 Kings 3:5, 7-9 – That night the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, "What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you!" . . . 7 "Now, O Lord my God, You have made me king instead of my father, David, but I am like a little child who doesn't know his way around . . .

8 And here I am in the midst of your own chosen people, a nation so great and numerous they cannot be counted! 9 Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of Yours?" (NLT)

1 Kings 3:10-13 – The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom. 11 So God replied, "Because you have asked for wisdom in governing My people with justice and have not asked for a long life or wealth or the death of your enemies—12 I will give you what you asked for! I will give you a wise and understanding heart such as no one else has had or ever will have! 13 And I will also give you what you did not ask for—riches and fame! No other king in all the world will be compared to you for the rest of your life!

Matthew 6:33 – Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you.

The Extent of Solomon’s WisdomSplit Baby1 Kings 4:29-34 – God gave Solomon very great wisdom and understanding, and knowledge as vast as the sands of the seashore. 30 In fact, his wisdom exceeded that of all the wise men of the East and the wise men of Egypt . . . 31b His fame spread throughout all the surrounding nations . . .

32 He composed some 3,000 proverbs and wrote 1,005 songs. 33 He could speak with authority about all kinds of plants, from the great cedar of Lebanon to the tiny hyssop that grows from cracks in a wall. He could also speak about animals, birds, small creatures, and fish. 34 And kings from every nation sent their ambassadors to listen to the wisdom of Solomon.

The Result of Solomon’s Wisdom1 Kings 10:23-25 – So King Solomon became richer and wiser than any other king on earth. 24 People from every nation came to consult him and to hear the wisdom God had given him. 25 Year after year everyone who visited brought him gifts of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

The Point1 Kings 10:6-9 – [Queen of Sheba] exclaimed to the king, "Everything I heard in my country about your achievements and wisdom is true! 7 I didn't believe what was said until I arrived here and saw it with my own eyes. In fact, I had not heard the half of it! Your wisdom and prosperity are far beyond what I was told . . .

8 How happy your people must be! What a privilege for your officials to stand here day after day, listening to your wisdom! 9 Praise the Lord your God, who delights in you and has placed you on the throne of Israel. Because of the Lord's eternal love for Israel, He has made you king so you can rule with justice and righteousness."

When the World Sees:1. The Spiritual Atmosphere changed through

prayer2. Unity among the believers3. Love and Compassion from the Church4. Wisdom & Power of God flowing freely

• The God of Elkins will be Jesus!

Conclusion

• God has saved the best for last!

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