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Thank God For Angels

Dr. Anthony Michael Chandler

Concord Church • Mar 22, 2026 • 28 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In Exodus 32 and 33, Israel's quick turn to idolatry grieved God, illustrating how easily people forget divine deliverance once blessings arrive. Despite human spiritual amnesia and hardheartedness, God remained faithful to His covenant, providing an angel to guide and protect them on their journey. This message encourages believers to remember God's constant protection, cultivate grateful hearts, and look to Jesus Christ as our ultimate Savior and healer.

Themes

God's FaithfulnessDivine ProtectionGratitude vs. IngratitudeCovenant PromisesGrace and Second Chances

Pastor's Points

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A convenient case of amnesia

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Consistent cruel attitudes

Key Points

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God was deeply grieved in Exodus 32 and 33 when Israel quickly turned to worship a golden calf despite receiving God's miraculous deliverance and favor.
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Believers must guard against convenient amnesia, which causes people to forget God's past goodness as soon as their immediate prayers are answered.
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Pride and self-reliance often creep in after receiving blessings, causing people to take credit for what God graciously provided.
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Consistently cruel or stiff-necked attitudes strain our relationship with God and hurt those who attempt to serve and love us.
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Although human behavior repeatedly falls short, God remains faithful to His covenant promises and cannot break His Word.
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God provided comfort and direction to Israel by sending an angel ahead of them to guide them safely into the Promised Land.
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The ultimate reflection of God's protective and saving presence is Jesus Christ, who was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities.

Sermon Moments

“God gave these people chance after chance, yet they so quickly forgot about the last thing that God had done for them.”

“All of us have been so close to destruction, but you ought to take a moment and bless God for how He protected you and covered you.”

“There are some things that even God cannot do—God cannot break His promise.”

“Even when we fail to do right, God never turns His back on His children because He remains a loving Father.”

“Real angels are not jealous or insecure of other angels; they want to see other angels get blessed.”

“Jesus was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities, bringing us spiritual healing and salvation.”

This Week

Reflect on God’s past deliverance and express daily gratitude to avoid spiritual amnesia.

Identify and release resentful or cruel attitudes toward others, choosing kindness instead.

Trust God’s unchanging promises even during challenging seasons or when navigating unexpected life circumstances.

Acknowledge God as the sole source of every blessing rather than becoming self-reliant or proud.

Praise God actively for His unseen protection, grace, and second chances in your daily life.

Encourage and support others around you, recognizing your role as a instrument of God's care and comfort.

Fix your heart on Jesus Christ, remembering His sacrifice on the cross for your complete healing and salvation.

Remember This

Even when human frailty and ingratitude fall short, God remains faithful to His covenant promises and provides divine protection and grace through His presence and through Jesus Christ.

A Challenge for You

Lift up your hands and thank God for His angels watching over your heart, mind, dreams, and future, and fix your hope on Jesus Christ who carried your sins away.

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