His Victory
Revelation 21:1-8
Jesus the Game Changer 04 | Mick Veach | lead pastor | first aired on 12.20.20
Introduction
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Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone.
And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.
I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them.
He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”
And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” And then he said to me, “Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.”
And he also said, “It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega—the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the water of life.
All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be my children.
“But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars—their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.” —Revelation 21:1-8
1 ) Review: He changed the game with:
a. His Birth
b. His Life
c. His Teaching
2 ) He secured our victory at Christmas
3 ) Many of us have celebrated victories for others but there needs to be more of us that understand that Jesus changed the game and secured victory for you …
4 ) Jesus came and secured victory that only He could secure
a. The Old Testament sacrificial system would never suffice
b. The Holy Spirit would only be present at empower moments
- Samson and the death of the Philistines
- Joshua and the triumph at Jericho
c. God dwelt in the Holy of Holies and was not accessible to everyone
d. Sin was winning continuously
- Wars
- Abuses
5 ) Jesus changed the game as the Messiah
a. Theudas wanted to be Messiah—Acts 5:36, believed he could bring the walls down like Joshua
b. Josephus writes that Judas the Galilean wanted to be the Messiah and deliver Israel from Rome.
- Started the Zealots
- He and 2,000 of his followers were crucified and the crosses were left for everyone to see,
- Anyone else want to be a Messiah
- Jesus would have seen the crosses as a child
6 ) He redefined Messiah
a. Yes, a kingdom, but not of this world
b. Yes, power and authority, but not for political gain—to help those in need
c. He would not lead an army
7 ) His victory was clear
a. Satan lost his power
b. Sin lost its power
c. Mankind had a Savior for salvation
His Victory gives us the following:
I. Jesus’
A. Galatians 5:1—says it is for freedom that I have set you free.
B. What does freedom look like?
- No confusion about my future
- No bondage to my current situation
- Ability to dream about what can be
C. A person of destiny understands that:
- A dream is given by God—Numbers 14—take the land
- A dream is funded by God
- A dream will glorify God
D. Jesus’ plan is simple
- See you whole, forgiven and equipped
- To become a laborer—Matthew 9:37
E. The verse that is most unexperienced—John10:10
F. Life that is full is clear:
- Living life on purpose
- Being in the center of God’s will
G. Remember that He who calls also provides
Key Point–your Christmas present today—God has a plan for you
II. Jesus’ Victory
A. Biblical examples
- a kingdom that is unshakeable—Hebrews 12:28
- the good work in you will be brought to completion— Philippians 1:6
- He has given us courage to handle each situation—2 Timothy 1:7
- Nothing will separate us from Him—Romans 8:37-38
B. Sometimes we can’t see Him in the midst of the storm—we need assurance
He was walking toward them and they did not notice it was Him because of their fear
C. It is important to understand that God is in control
D. How do you have assurance when everything screams God is not in control?
- Better understand God—Romans 9:16
- His Ways are higher than ours—Isaiah 55:8-9
- Submit even when it hurts—Job 1:20-22
E. Assurance is not getting what you want, but believing God’s way is better
F. Either you believe it or you don’t
G. Jesus’ victory over death and His resurrection proves that …
- He is all powerful
- He is unchangeable
- He is all loving
- He is all knowing
- He is everywhere at the same time
H. I have assurance because I can call Him Dad and that changes it all for me—what about you?
Key Point—your Christmas present—He will never leave or forsake you and will be with you until the end—Matthew 28:20
III. Jesus’ Victory Makes
A. He is Alpha and Omega—Revelation 22:13
- Everything begins with Him
- Everything ends with Him
B. When Heaven becomes a reality how does it impact us?
- We live with hope
- We live with purpose
- We live with a mission
- We live for something better than this
C. What will it be like?
- A new heaven and a new earth (1)
- A wedding and God will dwell with us (2)
- No tears, mourning or death, the old order gone (4)
- Everything will be made new (5)
- We who are thirsty will be filled (6)
D. Experiencing Friday is real, but we don’t stay there
E. Sunday is the victory when all that is wrong is set right
- We can have glimpses of it in this life
- Worship helps us
F. What is your goal in life?
To go to heaven and to take as many people with me as possible
G. What will my epitaph read? I hope it will be: when I think of you I think of God
H. Story of Home Safe—Randy Alcorn
Key Point—your best Christmas present today—you will dance with Jesus very soon, and join Hebrews grandstands
Call to Action:
Give a gift to Jesus this season
Pray that the Holy Spirit helps you to authentically understand the victory of Jesus
Begin reading the Gospel of John this week for a fresh perspective on Jesus
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