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I'm Looking For A King

Dr Dharius Daniels

Change Church • Mar 24, 2024 • 33 min

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Summary

In times of adversity, anxiety, and uncertainty, believers often do not need a new revelation as much as they need to be reminded of who God is and what He has declared. Seeing Jesus merely as a good teacher or carpenter limits what we experience from Him, but recognizing Him as our Sovereign King changes our spiritual reality. As King, Jesus exercises total supreme authority, assumes full responsibility for His citizens, commands an angelic army for our protection, and issues unshakeable decrees over our lives.

Themes

Sovereignty of GodReminders vs. New RevelationsSeeing Jesus as KingDivine Protection and Angelic HostThe Power of God's Decrees

Pastor's Points

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A king has a domain where he is sovereign.

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A king has citizens he is responsible for.

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A king has a military to protect the citizens.

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A king has decrees that become laws.

Key Points

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A chief reminding officer in pastoral leadership helps believers recall timeless spiritual truths during seasons of adversity and uncertainty.
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The God you see is the God you get; limiting your perception of God directly limits your reception from Him.
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Reducing Jesus to merely a historical teacher or carpenter prevents believers from experiencing the full power and authority of His kingdom.
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As a Sovereign King, Jesus possesses absolute authority over every place, situation, and resource on earth.
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God takes personal responsibility for the welfare and safety of His citizens, defending them against every spiritual and physical attack.
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Believers are backed by Jehovah Sabaoth, the Lord of Hosts, who commands an invisible angelic military working on our behalf.
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God's Word functions as an unshakeable royal decree that will stand forever and accomplish everything He has spoken over your life.

Sermon Moments

“The God you see is the God you get; you can't experience Him right if you're seeing Him wrong.”

“Sometimes the answer to our adversity, anxiety, and uncertainty is not a revelation of something new, but a reminder of something old.”

“My perception of Him affects my reception from Him; one of the ways the enemy stops your reception is by limiting your perception.”

“Sovereign means absolute authority. It doesn't mean other people don't have power; it means God has all power.”

“When you touch the citizens of a nation, you have engaged in an act of war, and the King will summon all resources at His disposal to defend those under attack.”

“The Holy Spirit works in you and through you, but angels work for you.”

This Week

Whenever anxiety or uncertainty arises this week, stop and remind yourself of how God has faithfully delivered you in the past.

Adjust your perspective of Jesus from a distant historical figure to your active, reigning, and sovereign King.

Rest in the assurance that as a citizen of God's kingdom, He takes personal responsibility for your protection and well-being.

Stand firmly on Romans 8:28 during setbacks, trusting that God is working every ingredient of your trouble together for good.

Refrain from fighting spiritual battles in your own strength, trusting that the Lord of Hosts commands angelic help for you.

Speak and pray God's written promises over your life, knowing His royal decrees will not return void.

Let your continued survival, faith, and progress be your response to critics, allowing God's results in your life to speak for themselves.

Remember This

When you recognize Jesus not just as a carpenter but as your Sovereign King, your perception changes and unlocks the fullness of His power, protection, and authority in your life.

A Challenge for You

Because Jesus got up out of the grave on Sunday morning with all power in His hands, you too can rise up out of whatever trial, adversity, or tomb you are currently facing.

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