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I'm With Him

Victory Church • Oct 6, 2024 • 55 min

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Summary

In an increasingly uncertain and divided world, our ultimate hope and stability lie not in political parties, earthly leaders, or human institutions, but in Jesus Christ alone. As followers of God, we are called to humble ourselves, pray, and boldly take our stand with Him—unashamed of the Gospel and aligned with His heart. By placing Christ above all earthly devotions and modern idols, believers can live with true peace, purpose, and unwavering allegiance to the King of kings.

Themes

Allegiance to Christ over politicsHumility and prayerBoldness in the GospelConfronting modern idolsFaithfulness through difficult seasonsGod's love for all nations

Pastor's Points

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I am not ashamed to identify as His

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I am with Him through the good, bad, and ugly

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I love what He loves and I hate what He hates

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I stand where He stands

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I believe what He said

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I have access to His favor

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God is my King and I am a citizen of Heaven first

Key Points

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When facing dark and uncertain times, God calls His people to humble themselves, pray, and seek His face rather than relying on earthly politicians or political debates.
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Jesus Christ alone, not political leaders or earthly institutions, serves as the true foundation, stability, and hope for our world.
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Identifying as a follower of Jesus requires standing unashamed of the Gospel, even when cultural pressure or cancel culture encourages believers to stay silent.
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True discipleship means staying committed to Christ through difficult and uncomfortable seasons, recognizing that He alone holds the words of eternal life.
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To say "I'm with Him" means loving what God loves—including people of every nation and background—and hating the deception, pride, and sin that corrupt human hearts.
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Anything that takes primary place or ultimate devotion in a believer's heart—whether career, money, family, sports, or politics—becomes an idol that must be dethroned.
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Believers must make an intentional choice to declare that they and their household will serve the Lord above all competing cultural allegiance.
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Sermon Moments

“Kamala won't save our nation, Trump won't save our nation—Jesus is the answer for America.”

“In a world that is unstable, we must go back to the stable of Bethlehem and find our Prince of Peace.”

“We're not waiting on the White House to fix our nation; God's house is going to fix our nation.”

“He sitting on the throne was not voted in, and He cannot be voted out.”

“I identify as a follower of Jesus. I'm a citizen of Heaven before I'm a citizen of a political party on Earth.”

“Truth sounds like hate to those who hate the truth.”

“Walking in the dust of your Rabbi means staying close enough to catch the dust off His feet and walk in His mantle and spirit.”

“I'd rather lose some people by standing on God's word than gain people with a watered-down, politically correct message.”

This Week

Spend more time in humble prayer seeking God's face for your nation and less time arguing on social media or consuming divisive news.

Examine your heart to identify any modern idols—such as career, money, sports, family, or political allegiances—that compete with Christ's ultimate authority in your life.

Publicly and unashamedly identify as a follower of Jesus Christ in your workplace, school, and daily relationships.

Actively serve and support those in need within your community through your local church rather than waiting for government solutions.

Evaluate political candidates and cultural movements against the truth of God's Word, keeping your primary citizenship in Heaven.

Refuse to harbor racism, hatred, or political division, choosing to love and pray for all people and nations as God does.

Resolve to remain faithful to Christ during uncomfortable or socially unpopular seasons, refusing to walk away when biblical truth is challenged.

Remember This

Jesus Christ alone is our ultimate hope and stability, and believers are called to stand unashamedly with Him as citizens of Heaven above all earthly allegiances.

A Challenge for You

Surrender your heart fully to Jesus Christ, place Him on the throne above every earthly allegiance, and stand unashamedly as a citizen of Heaven praying for revival, wisdom, and love in our nation.

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