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Worthy Are You Lord

Priscilla Shirer

Concord Church • Jun 8, 2025 • 44 min

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Summary

In this powerful message from Revelation 4, Priscilla Shirer invites believers to lift their eyes above difficult earthly circumstances and fix their minds on heavenly realities. Looking through the open door of heaven reveals that God's throne is unshakeable, occupied by a seated Savior who has already secured final victory. Because King Jesus reigns as a sovereign ruler, covenant promise-keeper, and peace-giver, believers can navigate life's storms with steady assurance, surrendering all glory and honor back to Him.

Themes

God's SovereigntyHeavenly PerspectiveCovenant PromisesDivine PeaceUnshakable FaithSurrender and Worship

Pastor's Points

1.

God is a Sovereign Ruler sitting on an unmovable throne.

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God is a Covenant Promise-Keeper whose mercy triumphs over judgment.

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God is a Peace-Giver who calms life's chaos and subdues demonic authority.

Key Points

1.
Even when believers are surrounded by difficult earthly circumstances, heaven remains open to grant immediate access to God's presence, power, and peace.
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Believers are invited to live in two realities simultaneously—keeping feet planted on earth while setting minds on heavenly truths.
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Regardless of political instability or cultural unrest, God's throne in heaven is unmovable, untouchable, and unbothered.
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Ancient kings only sat down when a battle was finished; Jesus sitting on the throne signifies that the ultimate victory is already secured.
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Believers do not fight for victory, but rather fight from a position of established victory through King Jesus.
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The emerald rainbow surrounding God's throne serves as an enduring reminder that His covenant mercy always triumphs over judgment.
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God's covenant promises and extended mercy cover not only current believers but reach down to their children and future generations.

Sermon Moments

“The moving testimony of Dory Van Stone, who experienced God's comforting presence even while locked in a closet during childhood neglect.”

“The contrast between Revelation 4:1's open heavenly door and Revelation 3:20's image of Jesus knocking on the door of an indifferent church.”

“The picture of living in two places at once: keeping our feet planted on earth while maintaining our spiritual gaze on heaven.”

“Explaining that 'Behold' in scripture acts as an exclamation point urging believers to lean in and pay close attention.”

“The sign of Jesus sitting on the throne, showing that while ancient kings stood during battle, Christ sits because the war is won.”

“The rainbow as God's eternal 'hug' to humanity, declaring that mercy will forever triumph over judgment.”

“The sea of glass like crystal revealing that demonic storms and chaos are completely calmed in the presence of King Jesus.”

“The twenty-four elders laying down their golden crowns before the throne in total surrender and worship.”

This Week

Fix your spiritual focus upward during trials, remembering that heaven remains open and accessible through prayer and God's presence.

Rest in the truth that Jesus is seated on the throne, meaning your daily battles are fought from a secured victory rather than fear.

Live with a dual perspective—fulfilling daily earthly responsibilities while keeping your mind actively set on heavenly realities.

Trust in God's covenant mercy when facing guilt or failure, knowing His grace and lovingkindness always triumph over judgment.

Speak peace over family, emotional, or circumstance storms, trusting King Jesus' authority over spiritual opposition and chaos.

Claim God's covenant promises over your children and future generations, trusting His mercy extends to a thousand generations.

Surrender personal achievements, control, and pride at the feet of Jesus in daily heartfelt worship and worshipful prayer.

Remember This

No matter how difficult earthly trials become, God's throne remains unshakeable, reassuring believers that Jesus reigns as a sovereign ruler, covenant promise-keeper, and ultimate peace-giver.

A Challenge for You

Take off every crown of self-reliance, control, and personal achievement, lay them down at the feet of the sitting sovereign King, and declare that Jesus alone is worthy to receive all glory, honor, power, and authority forever.

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