One King, One Lord
The sermon emphasizes the promise of one King, one Lord, and the certainty of God's sovereignty over all the earth.
C.H. Spurgeon proclaims the certainty of God's future reign as the one true King over all the earth, emphasizing that despite the current state of rebellion and diverse beliefs, there will come a day when all will acknowledge Jehovah as the sole Lord. He reassures believers that this promise is not a mere fantasy but a declaration from the infallible Word of God, urging the faithful to remain steadfast in their work and faith as they await the fulfillment of this glorious prospect. Spurgeon encourages a hopeful anticipation for the coming kingdom, where Jesus will be crowned and God's glory will fill the earth.
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And the Lord shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one Lord, and his name one. (Zechariah 14:9)
Blessed prospect! This is no dream of an enthusiast but the declaration of the infallible Word. Jehovah shall be known among all people, and His gracious sway shall be acknowledged by every tribe of man. Today, it is far from being so. Where do any bow before the great King? How much there is of rebellion! What lords many and gods many there are on the earth! Even among professed Christians what diversities of ideas there are about Him and His gospel! One day there shall be one King, one Jehovah, and one name for the living God. O Lord, hasten it!
We daily cry, "Thy kingdom come."
We will not discuss the question as to when this shall be lest we lose the comfort of the certainty that it shall be. So surely as the Holy Ghost spake by His prophets, so surely shall the whole earth be filled with the glory of the Lord. Jesus did not die in vain. The Spirit of God worketh not in vain. The Father's eternal purposes shall not be frustrated, Here, where Satan triumphed, Jesus shall be crowned, and the Lord God Omnipotent shall reign. Let us go our way to our daily work and warfare made strong in faith.
Sermon Outline
- The Promise of One King, One Lord
- The Current State of Rebellion
- The Certainty of One King, One Lord
- The Implications of One King, One Lord
- Jesus' sacrifice not in vain
- The Spirit's work not in vain
Key Quotes
“So surely as the Holy Ghost spake by His prophets, so surely shall the whole earth be filled with the glory of the Lord.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Jesus did not die in vain.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“The Father's eternal purposes shall not be frustrated,” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- We should pray for the Lord's kingdom to come and trust in His promise.
- We can be strong in faith by going our way to our daily work and warfare, trusting in the Lord's sovereignty.
- Jesus' sacrifice is not in vain, and it will ultimately lead to the triumph of the Lord God Omnipotent.