Playlist: The Sovereignty of God (sermon series)
John W. Ritenbaugh
The Sovereignty of God (Part One)
IntroductionWe are assured that even though inexplicable things happen in our lives, God is still sovereign. We must develop childlike faith to trust in Him for solutions.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Two)
DefinitionNothing and no one can thwart God's purposes. We need to develop the faith to yield and conform to His will as clay in the potter's hands.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Three)
Definition, continuedThose who have made a covenant with God can be corrupted unless they make a concerted effort to know God, realizing He has the right to do as He pleases.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Four)
In Administering CreationGod not only upholds, but also guides and propels His creation, periodically overruling man's mismanagement with floods, fires, winds, and earthquakes.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Five)
The Animate CreationA converted person, accepting God's specific care with His children, realizes that both prosperity and deprivation are tools in the Creator's workshop.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Six)
Over MankindGod has consistently moved His creation toward its ultimate purpose, setting the bounds of nations, motivating rulers to pursue a certain course of action.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Seven)
PredestinationIn the example of a child summoned by a parent to clean up his room, the child's dawdling and complaining are not predestined nor are they part of God's will.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Eight)
PrayerThe purpose of prayer is not to overcome God's reluctance, but to help in yielding to His will. 'Prayer changes things' is only true if it conforms to God's will.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Nine)
Prayer (cont.)Prayer is not a dictating to a reluctant God, but a demonstration of our attitude of dependence and need. It is a means to get into harmony with God's will.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Ten)
Attitudes TowardLike Job, we must surrender to God's will and purpose for our lives, realizing that both pleasant and horrendous times work for our spiritual development.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Eleven)
Values of the Sovereignty DoctrineUnderstanding God's sovereignty as a basic doctrine provides a link between knowledge and practice, as well as providing motivation to yield to God's purpose.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Twelve)
ConclusionThose who emphasize one trait of God, or one doctrine, at the expense of the others run the risk of distorting the truth, creating a grotesque caricature.