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Trusting The Sovereignty Of God

Dr. J. T. Flowers

Time of Celebration Ministries Church • Mar 2, 2025 • 64 min

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Summary

In this message, Dr. J. T. Flowers emphasizes the essential call for believers to trust fully in the sovereignty of God across every season of life. Spiritual maturity requires yielding personal ambitions to God's will, rejecting hidden idolatry, and welcoming divine refinement through testing. By remaining anchored in Christ and holding fast to biblical accountability, believers learn to live holy, faithful lives that glorify God.

Themes

Sovereignty of GodObedienceSpiritual MaturityHolinessSurrenderIntegrityIdolatry

Pastor's Points

1.

Anything or anyone we want or worship more than Sovereign God is our God, and that equates to idolatry.

2.

No one can love God who practices a lifestyle that opposes God.

3.

We cannot walk in holiness while associating with unholy people.

4.

Never expect godliness from ungodly people.

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Babies fight what God sends to heal them.

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Never allow the sin against you to produce sin in you.

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When a person does not fear holy God, they are capable of doing anything or saying anything.

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Stand against those who encourage you to stand against God.

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It is always unwise and often lethal to allow people who oppose God to have access to you.

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We make space for sin to reign in our lives when we embrace isolation and refuse correction.

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Our hunger and thirst will never be satisfied by the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, or the pride of life; our hunger and thirst can only be satisfied by God.

Key Points

1.
Anything or anyone we want or worship more than Sovereign God is our God, which equates to idolatry.
2.
No one can love God who practices a lifestyle that opposes God.
3.
We cannot walk in holiness while associating with unholy people.
4.
Never expect godliness from ungodly people.
5.
Babies fight what God sends to heal them.
6.
Never allow the sin against you to produce sin in you.
7.
When a person does not fear holy God, they are capable of doing anything or saying anything.
8.
Stand against those who encourage you to stand against God.

Sermon Moments

“"Before Abraham was even born, I am." — Jesus declaring His eternal divinity under divine protection.”

“"I am the bread of life; he who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst."”

“"Not my will, but Your will be done." — The ultimate stance of surrender in prayer modeled by Christ.”

“"God tests us not to destroy us, but to refine, mature, and bring us forth as pure gold."”

“"Anything that we crave, praise, or elevate above Sovereign God becomes our idol."”

“"Never allow the sin against you to produce sin in you."”

“"Babies fight what God sends to heal them."”

“"Authority and inspection are God's design to refine us for spiritual excellence."”

This Week

Conclude every prayer during seasons of trial or uncertainty with "Not my will, but Yours be done," placing God's sovereignty above personal desire.

Perform an honest heart audit to identify any person, relationship, media, or ambition taking priority over your love for God.

Guard your heart and mind by intentionally evaluating the music, movies, and social media content you allow into your soul.

Embrace spiritual accountability from godly leaders and pastors rather than isolating yourself or resisting correction.

Refuse to allow another person's sinful or hurtful behavior toward you to produce bitterness or sin within your own heart.

Daily nourish your spirit on the Word of God to renew your mind and satisfy your spiritual hunger through Christ.

Establish healthy biblical boundaries with people who try to entice or pressure you into compromising your walk with God.

Remember This

Trusting the sovereignty of God means surrendering our will to His, elevating Him as our supreme love, and allowing His Word to refine and govern every part of our lives.

A Challenge for You

Align yourselves with God today—be found faithful on your knees, surrender your life completely to Christ, and take your rightful position in Him.

These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.