Trust in God's Power
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God's Hornets
By C.H. Spurgeon0EXO 23:28DEU 3:22JOS 1:92CH 20:15PSA 44:3PSA 60:12ISA 41:10ROM 8:311JN 4:4REV 12:16C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that God sends His own forces, likened to 'hornets', to prepare the way for His people, ensuring their victory over adversaries without direct confrontation. He illustrates that God employs mysterious and unexpected means to fight for His people, often confounding their enemies before they even engage in battle. Spurgeon reassures believers that they need not fear, as God’s divine intervention can achieve what human efforts cannot. He encourages the faithful to obey God's commands and march forward in faith, trusting that the Lord has already paved the way for their success. Ultimately, the victory belongs to God, and His power will be evident in the triumphs of His people.
The Battle Is Not Yours - Nothing Restrains the Lord
By Shane Idleman2031:161SA 14:62CH 20:15PSA 107:19ISA 55:11JER 23:29MAT 11:28ROM 8:31EPH 6:10HEB 4:161PE 5:7Shane Idleman emphasizes that the battle we face is not ours but belongs to the Lord, reminding us that nothing can restrain God. He encourages believers to recognize that no hindrance, battle, or power is too great for God to overcome, urging a return to prayer and spiritual warfare. Idleman highlights the importance of humility, gratitude, and desperation for God, asserting that true change comes from applying God's Word in our lives. He calls for a revival in the church, stressing that our hope lies not in political solutions but in a sovereign move of God. Ultimately, he challenges listeners to fully surrender their lives to God and engage in the spiritual battle with faith.
Of the Omnipotence of God.
By John Gill0GEN 17:1PSA 62:11MAT 28:18LUK 1:37JHN 5:28ROM 1:20EPH 3:20PHP 3:211PE 1:5REV 1:8John Gill emphasizes the omnipotence of God, asserting that His power is inherent to His nature and essential for His divine attributes. He explains that God's omnipotence is evident in creation, providence, redemption, and the perseverance of believers, highlighting that nothing is impossible for God. Gill argues that God's power is absolute and unbounded, and that it is crucial for the fulfillment of His promises and the execution of His will. He also notes that while God cannot act contrary to His nature, this does not limit His omnipotence but rather affirms it. Ultimately, Gill's sermon serves to inspire awe and trust in God's limitless power.
God of Our Monsters
By David Wilkerson0JOB 40:15JOB 41:1JOB 42:1David Wilkerson emphasizes that God uses the imagery of the hippopotamus and crocodile to illustrate the overwhelming problems, or 'monsters', that Job faces in his life. These creatures symbolize the insurmountable challenges that humans cannot conquer through their own strength or wisdom. God reassures Job that only He has the power to confront and overcome these monstrous issues, urging believers to recognize their limitations and trust in His omnipotence. Job's response reflects a deep faith in God's ability to handle the impossible, reminding us to stand firm and rely on God's salvation.
Absolute Surrender
By Andrew Murray01KI 20:4MRK 9:23PHP 2:13Andrew Murray emphasizes the necessity of absolute surrender to God, using the example of King Ahab's complete submission to Ben-hadad as a model for believers. He asserts that true blessing from God requires yielding everything to Him, and that God not only claims this surrender but also works it within us and accepts it when we offer it. Murray encourages believers to trust in God's ability to maintain this surrender, despite their fears and imperfections, and to recognize that such surrender leads to profound blessings and a deeper relationship with God. He calls for a collective acknowledgment of the Church's need for this surrender to overcome spiritual stagnation and to experience God's transformative power.
Ii Chronicles 14:11
By Chuck Smith02CH 14:11PSA 121:1ISA 40:29MAT 19:26PHP 4:6Chuck Smith emphasizes the power of prayer in his sermon 'Help Us O Lord,' focusing on King Asa's plea to God during a time of overwhelming odds against him. He highlights that prayer is the wisest response when faced with insurmountable challenges, reminding us that God's ability to help is not limited by our circumstances. Smith reassures that God can accomplish what seems impossible to us, and encourages believers to rest in God's strength rather than relying on their own efforts. The sermon concludes with the reminder that true prayer aligns our will with God's, acknowledging His sovereignty and power over all creation.
Why Did Sarah Laugh?
By David Wilkerson0GEN 18:10GEN 18:13ISA 41:10JER 32:17MAT 19:26MRK 9:23LUK 18:27ROM 4:20EPH 3:20PHP 4:13David Wilkerson explores the story of Sarah laughing at God's promise of a son, emphasizing the lesson of faith that God can do the impossible. Despite her disbelief due to her age, God challenges her with the question, 'Is anything too hard for the Lord?' This question resonates with believers today, reminding them that no problem is beyond God's power to resolve. Wilkerson encourages Christians to trust in God's ability to perform miracles in their lives, even when they struggle to believe for themselves. Ultimately, he reassures that God's capability to fix our situations is unwavering.
God Accomplishes Your Surrender
By Andrew Murray0EXO 9:16PSA 37:5ISA 41:10JHN 15:5ROM 12:12CO 12:9GAL 2:20EPH 3:20PHP 2:13HEB 11:8Andrew Murray emphasizes that absolute surrender to God does not rely on our own strength but is a work that God accomplishes within us. He reassures those who fear the trials of surrender that God is willing to transform our hearts and desires, encouraging us to trust in His power to work through our weaknesses. Murray draws on biblical examples, such as Abraham, to illustrate that God prepares and raises individuals for His glory. He invites believers to approach God with their feeble desires, assuring them that God will help them become willing and able to surrender completely. Ultimately, Murray's message is one of hope, urging us to trust in God's ability to bring about our surrender and accept it as a gift to Him.
"The Greatness of God's Deliverance"
By A.W. Tozer0PSA 18:4A.W. Tozer emphasizes the greatness of God's deliverance, illustrating how David, surrounded by sorrow and enemies, called upon the Lord and received divine intervention. He explains that true salvation comes from above, as God responds to our cries for help, often in ways that may seem rough but are ultimately for our good. Tozer highlights that God delights in us not for our deeds or wisdom, but because we are made in His image, and through His deliverance, we are brought into a large place of freedom and purpose. The sermon encourages believers to trust in God's power to save and to recognize the vastness of life in His kingdom.