Podcasts about sovereignty of god

“All things are possible with God!” — in front the words give hope, and behind they give humility. They are the antidote to both despair and pride.

We are finite creatures serving an infinite God, so we must keep learning and growing. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the need for a spiritual understanding of God's movements in the earth. We heard from speakers including Pastor John Amanchukwu, Pastor Rob McCoy, Eric Metaxas, and others during the 2025 Culture & Christianity Conference, and Pastor Allen shares some takeaways from their messages. Holiness and courage must take precedence over our happiness and comfort, and we must renew and deepen our respect for the Lord. Christianity demands of us a willingness to sacrifice our lives—so will we say to the Lord, “I'll follow you”? 

Pastor Chip StevensGenesis 45

Be freed from the burden of bearing your own load. Let God do that work. God loves to show his God-ness by working for us.

Pastor Chip Stevens

God does not need us. Instead, his infinite self-sufficiency spills over in love to us who need him.

If none of God's purposes can be frustrated, then he must be the happiest of all beings.

Welcome to the sermon. Today we're in Exodus chapter two. We often think of the Exodus as a "movement of the people," but it's not an uprising. The people are stuck. This is a move of God. He is the one who steps in to rescue the oppressed. As we study the life of Moses, remember this: God will do something in you before He does something through you. Moses's life is a mini-exodus that sets the pattern for the entire nation.Scripture ReferencesExodus 2: The birth, rescue, failure, and flight of Moses.Acts 7:21-22: Describes Moses's education and power in Egypt.Hebrews 11:24-26: Explains Moses's faith in choosing to identify with God's people.Song of Songs 8:5: "Who is that coming up from the wilderness, leaning on her beloved?"Key Points1. God Delivers the DelivererAgainst the dark backdrop of infanticide, God sovereignly rescues Moses. His mother places him in a basket—described by the Hebrew word for "ark"—and he is saved through the very waters meant for judgment. In an incredible twist, the Pharaoh who ordered Moses's death ends up paying for his upbringing. God was preparing a deliverer right under the nose of the enemy. This is a move of God, not of people.2. God Gets Egypt Out of MosesMoses, mighty in the wisdom and power of Egypt, tries to be a deliverer in his own strength. He murders an Egyptian, only to be rejected by his own people. This failure teaches a crucial lesson: our own strength, status, and timing are not enough. God led Moses out of Egypt and into the wilderness to get the pride and self-reliance of Egypt out of him.3. The Wilderness Teaches DependenceThe wilderness is where we learn the prayer, "He must become more, and I must become less." For 40 years, the prince of Egypt became a humble shepherd. The wilderness is where God strips away what we lean on so that we come out leaning only on Him. He uses these mundane, difficult seasons to prepare us for what's next.ConclusionMoses's story points to Jesus, the greater Deliverer. Moses saw his people's suffering; God saw and knew. Moses identified with his people at great cost; Jesus identified with us by leaving heaven. God's goal is not just to get you out of bondage, but to bring you to Himself. He is leading a cosmic exodus to rescue you from sin and bring you into a covenant relationship with Him.Calls to ActionEmbrace God's Sovereignty: Recognize that your salvation and deliverance are a move of God, not your own works.Trust the Process: Allow God to work in you, even in frustrating seasons of preparation, before you expect Him to work through you.Lean on Him: In your wilderness, ask God what props you're leaning on and learn to lean on Him alone. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

Pastor Chip Stevens

The Brokenness of Man, The Sovereignty of God, And Grace GENESIS 20:1-18

In this message Pastor Paul offers biblical illustrations of how God has used the evil intentions and actions of rebellious human beings to fulfill the eternal counsel of His own will to bring all things together under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Confidence in God's absolute control is the source and power of radical obedience to the call of God.

Pastor Chip Stevens

Why should one country be so inferior, topographically, from another? Why should one be fertile, and another almost barren? Why should one be rich in minerals and another own none? Why should the climate of one be congenial and healthy, and another uncongenial and unhealthy? Why should one abound in rivers and lakes, and another be almost devoid of them? Why should one be constantly troubled with earthquakes, and another be almost entirely free from them? Why? Because thus it pleased the Creator and Upholder of all things.

A new MP3 sermon from The Narrated Puritan is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Sovereignty of God in Creation Subtitle: Sovereignty of God Speaker: A. W. Pink Broadcaster: The Narrated Puritan Event: Audiobook Date: 9/20/2025 Length: 9 min.

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Pastor Chip Stevens

Jonah's story isn't just about a man and a giant fish—it's about God's sovereignty in every aspect of life. From creation to vocation, from mercy to mission, God is at work even when we run from Him. In this message, we unpack what it means to live on purpose, embrace God's calling, and trust Him with salvation and the impact of our obedience.

In this episode, I share my journey of learning how to lament through Session Five of When You Pray. Unlike other forms of prayer, lament pushed me to stop running from my feelings and instead bring my sorrow, rejection, and despair honestly before God. I talk about why lament is difficult, how it reveals our love for control and comfort, and how God uses even our tears to build faith, endurance, and trust in HisWe'll explore:• Why lament is often the hardest form of prayer• Learning to name feelings beyond “sad” or “angry”• How lament creates safe space for grief and honesty with God• The privilege of hearing God's confirmation through others• Wrestling with provision, money, and stability in faith• How lament deepens trust in God's will and timing

If God is in control of everything, why is there so much pain and suffering in the world? Are we all just puppets with no real choices? If you want solid answers, join Chip as he discusses the sovereignty of God.Question: What makes you think your god is better than everyone else's god?Answer: The God I worship:is before ALLcreated ALLupholds ALLis above ALLknows ALLcan do ALLaccomplishes ALLrules over ALLis in control of ALLHow must we respond to the sovereign God?BOW before the King of the universe. -Phil 2:9-11BELIEVE all that comes into your life is either allowed or decreed by a good God who will use it for your benefit. -Rom8:28-29, Gen 50:20BEHOLD in awe the mystery and majesty of His kind, compassionate, just, and sovereign rule of all that is or will ever be. -Rom 11:33-36, Gen 50:20How does God reveal His sovereignty to us? Through:His TITLESHis PROMISESPROPHECYCHRISTREDEEMING PAIN in our livesBroadcast ResourceThe Real God ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsDaily DiscipleshipRodney Stark - The Rise of ChristianityRodney Stark - The Triumph of ChristianityC.S. Lewis - The Problem of PainNorman Geisler - Chosen but FreeKen BoaConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Who says the God of the Bible is better than any other god? Are there really any major differences between all religions? Chip explores the answer to these questions.Question: What makes you think your god is better than everyone else's god? Answer: The God I worship:is before ALLcreated ALLupholds ALLis above ALLknows ALLcan do ALLaccomplishes ALLrules over ALLis in control of ALLHow must we respond to the sovereign God?BOW before the King of the universe. -Phil 2:9-11 BELIEVE all that comes into your life is either allowed or decreed by a good God who will use it for your benefit. -Rom8:28-29, Gen 50:20BEHOLD in awe the mystery and majesty of His kind, compassionate, just, and sovereign rule of all that is or will ever be. -Rom 11:33-36, Gen 50:20How does God reveal His sovereignty to us? Through:His TITLESHis PROMISESPROPHECYCHRISTREDEEMING PAIN in our livesBroadcast ResourceThe Real God ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsDaily DiscipleshipRodney Stark - The Rise of ChristianityRodney Stark - The Triumph of ChristianityC.S. Lewis - The Problem of PainNorman Geisler - Chosen but FreeKen BoaConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Listen to this week's sermon, God is in Control preached by Pastor Irwyn Ince from Jeremiah 1:11-19

Pastor Chip StevensGenesis 41

The narrative highlights individual purpose and faith in God's plan, focusing on distributing Bibles for access to His word. Joseph's story illustrates family dynamics and sibling rivalry, showcasing his faithfulness and the transformation of Judah. The reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers emphasizes God's sovereignty, encouraging trust in His purpose even in suffering and calling for forgiveness through Jesus.

A new MP3 sermon from The Narrated Puritan is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Sovereignty of God and Prayer Subtitle: Sovereignty of God Speaker: A. W. Pink Broadcaster: The Narrated Puritan Event: Audiobook Date: 9/2/2025 Bible: 1 John 5:14 Length: 30 min.

Prayer is appointed by God for our spiritual blessing, as a means for our growth in grace. When seeking to learn the design of prayer, this should ever occupy us before we regard prayer as a means for obtaining the supply of our need. Prayer is designed by God for our humbling. Prayer, real prayer, is a coming into the presence of God, and a sense of His awful majesty produces a realization of our nothingness and unworthiness.

Pastor Chip StevensGenesis 40

A new MP3 sermon from The Narrated Puritan is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Sovereignty of God in Administration Subtitle: Sovereignty of God Speaker: A. W. Pink Broadcaster: The Narrated Puritan Event: Audiobook Date: 8/29/2025 Length: 33 min.

If little more than a century ago the streets of Paris ran with the blood of rioters, what assurance have we that before the present century closes every city throughout the world will not witness a similar sight? What is there to hinder earth-wide lawlessness and universal anarchy? Thus we have sought to show the need, the imperative need, for God to occupy the throne, take the government upon His shoulder, and control the activities and destinies of His creatures. But has the man of faith any difficulty in perceiving the government of God over this world?

A new MP3 sermon from The Narrated Puritan is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Sovereignty of God - Introduction Subtitle: Sovereignty of God Speaker: A. W. Pink Broadcaster: The Narrated Puritan Event: Audiobook Date: 8/28/2025 Length: 20 min.

What impression is made upon the minds of those men of the world who, occasionally, attend a Gospel service? What are the conceptions formed by those who hear even those preachers who are counted as "orthodox"? Is it not that a disappointed God is the One whom Christians believe in? From what is heard from the average evangelist today, is not any serious hearer obliged to conclude that he professes to represent a God who is filled with benevolent intentions, yet unable to carry them out; that He is earnestly desirous of blessing men, but that they will not let Him?

Proverbs 16:1-3

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Stand in awe and be at peace, knowing that no natural event is outside of God's wise and good purposes, and perfect control.

Why would anyone say that God causes suffering when Satan is so clearly at work? Pastor John leads us through the shocking sovereignty of God.

What if betrayal is part of the plan? In John 6:52–71, John Piper shows how God uses resistance to fulfill his saving purposes.

Why would Jesus choose a betrayer? John Piper opens John 6:52–71 to show that Judas didn't ruin God's plan. He played a role in fulfilling it.

What turns resistance into restful faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 6:41–51 to reveal how God overcomes the bondage of the human will and brings sinners to Christ.

Why do some come to Jesus while others walk away? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 6:41–51 to reveal the “yes” of faith as the fruit of sovereign grace.

When we feel stuck, is God redirecting us, or are spiritual forces trying to derail us? Pastor John delves into the mysteries of providence.