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The Lord is in Control

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Created by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023
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This sermon explores acknowledging God's sovereignty, cultivating faith in His power, and living in a way that allows us to receive His blessings.

Introduction

Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to be here with you today, gathered in His name, under His roof, and for His glory. We are here today to discuss a topic that is as old as creation itself, yet as fresh as the morning dew. It's a topic that has the power to transform our lives, our hearts, and our minds, if we but open ourselves to its truth.

We're going to be looking at Psalm 24:1-5, a passage that beautifully captures the boundless power of our God, His undeniable authority, and the blessings that flow freely when we acknowledge His sovereignty.

Believing in God's Boundless Power

In the vast expanse of the universe, with its countless galaxies, stars, and planets, we see a testament to the boundless power of our God. He is the Creator of all, the One who spoke the cosmos into existence. His power is not confined by space or time. It is infinite, just as He is infinite.

The Psalmist declares, "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it." This statement of faith acknowledges that every mountain, every valley, every river, every creature, every human being, everything belongs to God. He is the ultimate authority, the supreme ruler, the sovereign King.

But His power is not just seen in the grandeur of creation. It is also seen in the intricacies of life. In the delicate design of a butterfly's wings, in the complex workings of the human body, in the miraculous process of birth, we see His power at work. His power is not just vast, it is also detailed, precise, and meticulous.

And yet, His power is not just about creating and sustaining life. It is also about transforming lives. He is the One who can take a broken heart and mend it, who can take a life marred by sin and make it new, who can take a person lost in darkness and bring them into His marvelous light. His power is not just physical, it is also spiritual.

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His power is also seen in His ability to control the course of history. He is the One who raises up kings and brings them down, who sets the boundaries of nations, who determines the times and seasons. His power is not just global, it is also personal. He is intimately involved in the details of our lives, guiding us, protecting us, providing for us.

His power is also seen in His ability to answer prayer. He hears our cries, He knows our needs, He responds to our prayers. His power is not just distant, it is also near. He is not a God who is far off, but a God who is close, a God who cares, a God who loves.

His power is also seen in His ability to save. He is the One who sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for our sins, to rise again from the dead, to offer us eternal life. His power is not just temporal, it is also eternal. He is the God of salvation, the God of hope, the God of life.

So, when we believe in God's boundless power, we are not just believing in a concept or a doctrine. We are believing in a Person, a God who is alive, who is active, who is powerful. We are believing in a God who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.

Bearing Witness to His Authority

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