Hope In The Conquest - More Than Conquerors In Christ Series

Sadly, there are those who are thankful for Christ’s commitment to them, His willing sacrifice for them, but there are those who are unwilling to fully surrender to His will and purpose for them. Some seek only a comfortable Christianity, maybe turning up for an occasional service if it fits in with their schedule. For some, a couple of hours every Sunday worshipping the God who loves them saves them and blesses them it too much effort.

People ignore the unrevoked command of God to remember the Sabbath and keep it Holy. That’s all of the Sabbath not just an hour or two if we can fit it in.

Friends, if God does not have first place in your life, if honouring God, worshipping God, serving God, is not at the centre of your life you are not fully surrendered to Him. He deserves your time, He is worthy of your attention, time with God is not a waste of time. He deserves first place, not last. He should be your first thought not an afterthought.

When was the last time you asked Him, “Lord what do you want to do with my life?” When was the last time you asked Him, “Lord how can I glorify you more?” When was the last time you asked Him, “Lord, how can I serve you in your church?”

Don’t just call Him Lord, surrender to His lordship of your life.

The final thought is this: There is hope found here this morning, Jesus Christ, He is Lord of all and when we surrender ourselves to His Lordship, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

I will close with the words of the Apostle Paul recorded in Philippians 2:1-11, “Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from His love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though He was God, He did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, He gave up His divine privileges; He took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When He appeared in human form, He humbled Himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. Therefore, God elevated Him to the place of highest honour and gave Him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Amen