"Things Most People Don’t Know About God" by Hiram Kemp

March 22, 2026 - Sunday AM Sermon In this sermon-style episode, speaker Hiram explores the mismatch between common ideas of God, and the portrait Scripture gives us. Drawing on passages from Isaiah, Romans, Exodus, Acts, Hebrews, Psalms and more, Hiram lays out six key truths most people miss about God and explains why they matter for everyday faith. First, Hiram shows that God is both deeply loving and genuinely fearsome: not a one-dimensional kindness nor an unrelenting judge, but a holy God who balances mercy with seriousness (Romans 11; Exodus 34; Nahum 1). Second, the sermon emphasizes that God does not need us — He is self-sufficient and triune — yet He freely chooses us out of love (Acts 17; John 15; Zephaniah 3). Hiram unpacks how this truth reshapes worship, service and our motives. Third, Hiram reminds listeners that God is closer than we often think: omnipresent, intimately involved, and near to the brokenhearted (Acts 17; Psalm 139; Hebrews 4). This nearness is presented as both comfort and accountability. Fourth and fifth, the talk confronts our assumptions about usefulness and consequence: God uses weak and limited people so His power is displayed (1 Corinthians; 2 Corinthians), and He will, at times, give people over to the consequences of their choices (Romans 1; Genesis). These sober truths are balanced with hope. Finally, Hiram affirms the Bible’s promise of forgiveness — God delights to forgive when we repent (1 John 1; Acts 2; Psalm 103) — and urges listeners not to let fear or shame keep them from confessing and receiving mercy. The episode mixes theological depth with practical application, scriptural cross-references, contemporary illustrations (including a modern AI analogy), and a call to respond for repentance, baptism and community support. This is a focused, pastoral message intended to correct mistaken images of God and invite listeners to know Him rightly.   Handout:  Things Most People Don’t Know About God  Hiram Kemp    1. God is Both _______________ & _______________  (Romans 11:22)       2. God ______________ Not Need ________________ (Acts 17:24-25)      3. God is _______________ Than We _______________  (Acts 17:27-28)       4. God ______________ Weak _______________ (1 Corinthians 1:26-29)       5. God Will __________ You Up to _________ (Romans 1:24, 1:26, 1:28)      6. _______________ Will ________________ (Isaiah 1:18)    Duration 30:42