Faith and Victory
Faith and Victory4
The God Who Is Over All
By Smith Wigglesworth0JOB 1:10PSA 95:1ISA 54:17JHN 16:33ROM 8:312CO 10:4EPH 4:6PHP 4:131PE 5:81JN 5:4Smith Wigglesworth emphasizes the supremacy of God as the Father who is above all, encouraging believers to trust in His power and presence that protects them from the enemy. He illustrates that God's almighty power surrounds us like a hedge, as seen in the story of Job, ensuring that the devil cannot penetrate this divine protection. Wigglesworth urges believers to recognize and maintain Christ's rightful position in their lives, asserting that faith in God's power is the key to victory over darkness. He reassures that God desires to manifest His fullness in our lives, providing perfect redemption and righteousness. Ultimately, he calls for a strong belief in the truth that faith is the victory.
The Awesome Power of God
By Erlo Stegen0EXO 8:1EXO 8:16EXO 8:20EXO 8:24PSA 8:3DAN 3:16MAT 28:18LUK 10:19JHN 14:12ROM 8:37EPH 1:15PHP 4:131JN 4:4Erlo Stegen emphasizes the awesome power of God, illustrating how God performs mighty acts with just His finger, as seen in the plagues of Egypt and the creation of the universe. He contrasts God's limitless power with human limitations, highlighting that while humans can only be in one place at a time, God is omnipresent and omnipotent. Stegen points out that even Pharaoh's magicians recognized God's superiority when Moses' miracles outmatched their own. He urges believers to understand and tap into God's power, which is essential for overcoming life's challenges and living victoriously. The sermon calls for Christians to be plugged into God's power, as it transforms lives and impacts those around them.
Those Who Hunt After It Are Dogs
By Thomas Brooks0MAT 6:191JN 5:4Thomas Brooks emphasizes the futility of pursuing worldly desires, likening those who chase after earthly pleasures to dogs hunting a carcass. He warns that many professing believers prioritize material gains over spiritual fulfillment, neglecting the true richness found in God, Christ, and the promise of eternal life. Brooks encourages believers to live by faith, which not only helps them resist worldly temptations but also grants them victory over them.
Our Full Inheritance in Christ
By A.B. Simpson0JOS 1:1A.B. Simpson emphasizes the profound spiritual inheritance available to believers in Christ, drawing parallels from the Book of Joshua to illustrate the journey from salvation to a deeper experience of faith and victory. He highlights that while many Christians live in a state of spiritual wandering, there is a promised land of rest, power, and realization awaiting those who fully surrender to God. Simpson encourages believers to seek this higher calling, moving from mere salvation to a life of abundant blessings and spiritual fulfillment. He stresses the importance of recognizing personal inheritance in Christ and the need for faith to claim it. Ultimately, he calls for a commitment to pursue the fullness of God's promises and to avoid falling short of the rest He offers.