God is in control
Samuel Acevedo
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The authority and power of those who rule over Earth, including political leaders, are delegated by God from the Throne of God. All authority, natural and supernatural, owes its existence to God, and Jesus delegates His authority to His servants to do His Will on Earth. However, it can be difficult to believe that God is in control when confronted with the power of evil and the world. The enemy exercises a level of authority that the Lord allows, and the struggle against evil manifests itself in reality. Despite this, we must always remember that God is in control and has the ultimate authority over all creation.
In this sermon, the pastor reflects on the confrontation between Pilate and Jesus in John 18-19, and how it represents the unequal power struggle between the world and the Power of God. He discusses how human authorities can be arrogant and contemptuous towards the Power of God, but ultimately realize that something greater than themselves is at work. The pastor encourages listeners to cultivate the Presence of God in their lives, and to trust that God's Word and promises will be fulfilled despite the challenges and hardships they may face. He also reminds listeners that the story of Jesus does not end with his crucifixion, but with his resurrection, and encourages them to have faith in God's power over death.
The message is about believing that God is in control no matter the circumstances. Even if faced with deportation, jail time, or a negative diagnosis, one must hold onto the truth that God has authority over death and can bring victory. The speaker calls for people to raise their hand and receive the grace and authority of the Lord. The prayer asks for God's victory over the lives of His children.
In this sermon, the pastor reflects on the confrontation between Pilate and Jesus in John 18-19, and how it represents the unequal power struggle between the world and the Power of God. He discusses how human authorities can be arrogant and contemptuous towards the Power of God, but ultimately realize that something greater than themselves is at work. The pastor encourages listeners to cultivate the Presence of God in their lives, and to trust that God's Word and promises will be fulfilled despite the challenges and hardships they may face. He also reminds listeners that the story of Jesus does not end with his crucifixion, but with his resurrection, and encourages them to have faith in God's power over death.
The message is about believing that God is in control no matter the circumstances. Even if faced with deportation, jail time, or a negative diagnosis, one must hold onto the truth that God has authority over death and can bring victory. The speaker calls for people to raise their hand and receive the grace and authority of the Lord. The prayer asks for God's victory over the lives of His children.
John chapter 19, beginning with verse 7. How nice it is to experience the Presence of the Lord as we have just experienced it right now, how nice to experience it on a day like Resurrection Sunday. It seems that in a service like Easter Sunday last week, it seems that one touched the Throne of God and for me that service was so special that even the next day and many days this week I was still enjoying that atmosphere, that move of God so beautiful.
But I am very aware that for many, Easter Sunday when we declare: Wow, the Lord has risen from the dead! It is difficult for us to cling to those statements like the one we have just declared now, that Jesus is King, that He is powerful, and when we got home, perhaps in the afternoon, I was going to say Monday morning, often not even We don't even wait until Sunday afternoon to open the doors of our apartment.
But I am very aware that for many, Easter Sunday when we declare: Wow, the Lord has risen from the dead! It is difficult for us to cling to those statements like the one we have just declared now, that Jesus is King, that He is powerful, and when we got home, perhaps in the afternoon, I was going to say Monday morning, often not even We don't even wait until Sunday afternoon to open the doors of our apartment.
