God Hath Chosen

God Hath Chosen

From St David's Bridge Strict Baptist Chapel by Rowland Wheatley

April 29, 2026 · 51 min

About this episode

The sermon emphasizes God's sovereign choice and its comforting implications for believers, rooted in 1 Corinthians 1:27.

But **God hath chosen** the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; (1 Corinthians 1:27) *1/ Seven choices God makes for us. 2/ How knowing that God chooses, is a help and comfort to us.* ~~~~~~ This sermon was preached into the Australian Churches from England. ~~~~~~ **Sermon Summary:** The sermon centers on the sovereign and comforting truth that God has chosen His people and all aspects of their lives—election, inheritance, the path they walk, their circumstances, afflictions, relationships, and even their instruction—according to His eternal purpose. Rooted in 1 Corinthians 1:27, it emphasizes that God's wisdom is revealed not in human strength or intellect, but in the 'foolishness' of the cross, where the weak are exalted and the humble are lifted. The preacher underscores that this divine choice, far from diminishing human responsibility, brings profound peace, as believers trust that every trial, decision, and appointment is under God's sovereign care. By reflecting on Scripture and personal experience, the message calls for humility, surrender, and reliance on God's…

People in this episode

Host: Rowland Wheatley

Topics covered

  • God's choice
  • sovereignty
  • comfort in faith
  • humility
  • Christian teachings
  • divine purpose

Keywords

  • God's election
  • Christianity
  • faith
  • humility
  • sovereign care
  • comfort
  • trials
  • divine guidance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Corinthians 1:27

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