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God is Still on the Throne

Herbert Fontnette

Strong Tower Ministries • Nov 2, 2025 • 79 min

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Summary

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Herbert Fontnette reminds believers that despite societal upheaval, government instability, and personal hardships, God has not been displaced from His heavenly throne. Drawing from Revelation 4 and 5, he highlights how heaven is filled with continuous worship of the eternal God who faithfully keeps every covenant promise. Believers are encouraged to cast off their pride and heavy crowns, stop weeping over earthly limitations, and rest in the victory of Jesus Christ, the Lion of Judah.

Themes

Sovereignty of GodUnceasing WorshipCovenant PromisesSurrender and HumilityVictory of Christ

Key Points

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Despite political instability, financial hardships, and social upheaval, God is never caught off guard and remains comfortably in control on His throne.
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Earthly circumstances and personal struggles do not alter heaven's reality or displace God from His sovereign seat of authority.
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The rainbow surrounding God's throne serves as an everlasting reminder of His Genesis covenant and His complete reliability in keeping every promise He makes.
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Authentic worship requires us to cast down our crowns—our status, pride, and earthly accomplishments—at the feet of the Lord.
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True praise is not dependent on pristine conditions, emotional feelings, or favorable outcomes, but on God's unyielding worthiness.
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God transcends time as the One who was, who is, and who is to come, giving believers absolute stability across every season of life.
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When human limitations leave us weeping and hopeless, Jesus Christ—the Lion of Judah and the slain Lamb—alone has conquered to open every scroll and fulfill God's divine will.

Sermon Moments

“Although our country and world face upheaval, the good news is that God is still comfortably in control.”

“God factored in the bad things that happen now just to bring about His perfect plan.”

“The rainbow around the throne is a constant reminder that God still keeps every promise He ever made.”

“True worship happens when we take off our heavy crowns of ego and self-importance and lay them at Jesus' feet.”

“God is the God of the past, the present, and the future—the One who was, who is, and who is to come.”

“When human effort fails and brings us to tears, we can stop weeping because the Lion of Judah has overcome.”

This Week

Refuse to let external societal or financial troubles steal your praise, choosing instead to anchor your trust in God's sovereignty.

Reflect on God's covenant promises whenever you see a rainbow, thanking Him for His unwavering faithfulness across generations.

Intentionally lay down your "crowns"—your accomplishments, titles, and ego—when coming into God's presence in worship.

Maintain a daily lifestyle of praise rather than waiting for Sunday morning services or perfect circumstances to worship God.

Respond to personal conflicts or hardships by remembering that God factors every trial into His ultimate, good plan.

Fix your gaze on Jesus, the Lion of Judah and slain Lamb, when you feel tempted to weep over situations beyond human control.

Encourage fellow believers around you by declaring who God is—the One who was, who is, and who is to come.

Remember This

No matter how chaotic the world or our personal lives become, God remains comfortably in control on His heavenly throne, faithfully fulfilling His promises through Jesus Christ.

A Challenge for You

I don't care what your child is going through or what you are going through—open your mouth and give God the praise and the glory, because He is worthy and He is still on the throne!

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