Shane Idleman passionately declares that no power or opposition can stop God Almighty, urging believers to keep their hearts right and stand firm in faith.
This sermon emphasizes the unstoppable power of God and the importance of having a right heart before Him. It highlights historical examples of individuals and empires who tried to oppose God but failed, showcasing that no one can defeat or mock the Almighty. The message encourages believers to hold the line, trust in God's sovereignty, and remember that ultimately, every knee will bow and confess that Christ is Lord.
Full Transcript
That's why it's interesting, David's words. He said, who is this uncircumcised Philistine that is going to come against the armies of the living God? Who is going to come against the church of the living God? Biden, Newsom, LGBTQs, who is going to come against the living God? Who? Here's the key, you better have your heart right, church. That's the key.
You better have your heart right. Nothing can come, nothing, no demon in hell, nothing can stop the work of God. Unless the devil says, hey Shane, remember the good old days? Come on, man.
Come on back. Come on back. Remember the compromise is okay.
You're really not in trouble. Nobody's going to know. Come on, come on.
Remember, remember the good old days? Remember schooners? Yeah, I remember throwing up and getting kicked out. I think Perry the bouncer might've been there. He comes here now.
Remember, remember, remember Vegas and Palm Springs during spring break? Oh boy, do I ever. Remember those? Come on. Oh, but see, he just shows you the delight, not the damage.
And that's, he cannot, the devil cannot stop you. He's not equal with God. You fight from a position of victory.
Hold the line, church. Hold the line. Ask the Assyrian army, 185,000 men trained for war and God just, he just sent a death angel.
Hey, go deal with these. Have you ever seen the Rose Bowl fall twice and they woke up dead? Ask the vast army that came against Jehoshaphat. All they did was worship and they fled.
Ask the Babylonians in their pride. We defeated Israel. Who can stop us? God says, I'm going to raise up Cyrus to defeat you.
I can go grab a godless king to do my will. Ask the Sanhedrin what they think of Jesus now. Or Pilate, what does he think of Jesus now? What about mighty Rome, the mighty Roman empire? No God, but Caesar.
Oh, how's that panning out for you? Actually, how did that pan out for you? Nobody has defeated God. Nobody ever from the beginning of time. There are seasons that we don't understand with the Holocaust and Titus in AD 70 in Jerusalem.
The communists take over many countries in the slaughter of people and I don't understand it, but I understand that they're in heaven with God and God is still on the throne and God is still working his sovereign control over men. What about Nero in Rome? Had his mother stabbed to death for treason and his wife Octavia beheaded. Demetius, he was called the beast from hell who sat in the den licking blood.
That's why they think he's actually the beast of revelation. Some views do. Marcus Aurelius, Christian blood flowed more than ever before under his leadership.
Diocletian led the greatest persecution to extinguish Christianity. Ask them, how did it work? You're trying to extinguish Christianity. It's the largest movement ever known in the history of man where lives are being radically changed.
The demonic realm is being being bound and people are living and being set free. What about Voltaire? Have you heard that name before? I think he's a French atheist. He said, I will bring Christianity to nothing within my lifetime and then he died and they begin to print Bibles in his home.
Who's going to stop God Almighty? His nurse testified to heaven writing. She said, for all the wealth of Europe, I would never see another infidel die like he died. The torment, the last few weeks of his life.
Oh, be careful when you mock God. I didn't watch any, I just saw the title. Some of you follow a guy named Jake Paul.
I hope you don't, but he's a famous YouTuber for kids. But it said on there, this is the worst day he's ever had after he mocked Jesus Christ on air. Worst day he's ever had in his life.
Anybody heard the name Christopher Christopher Hitchens? All these guys are so proud and arrogant when they're breathing. Famous atheist recently died. It definitely within 10 years ago or so.
He said, a virgin can conceive, a dead body can walk again. Your leprosy can be cured. The blind can see.
Nonsense. We need to stop telling kids lies. God is not great and religion poisons the mind.
What would he say today? I mean, let that sink in. Nobody defeats God. Nobody mocks him and wins in the end.
Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Christ is Lord and Savior. Praise God.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Unstoppable Power of God
- No demon or enemy can stop God's work
- God fights from a position of victory
- Historical examples of God's sovereign intervention
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II. The Call to Keep a Right Heart
- Believers must guard their hearts
- Avoiding compromise and temptation
- Standing firm in faith despite opposition
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III. God's Sovereignty Over History
- God raises up leaders to fulfill His purposes
- Persecutions and trials do not defeat Christianity
- God's control over nations and empires
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IV. The Ultimate Victory of Christ
- Every knee will bow and every tongue confess
- Mockers and atheists fail in the end
- The hope and assurance in Christ's lordship
Key Quotes
“Nothing can come, nothing, no demon in hell, nothing can stop the work of God.” — Shane Idleman
“Hold the line, church. Hold the line.” — Shane Idleman
“Nobody has defeated God. Nobody ever from the beginning of time.” — Shane Idleman
Application Points
- Keep your heart right before God to stand firm against spiritual attacks.
- Trust in God's sovereign power even when facing overwhelming opposition.
- Remember that ultimate victory belongs to Christ, encouraging perseverance in faith.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can stop God Almighty?
No one can stop God Almighty; He is sovereign over all and victorious over every opposition.
What does it mean to have your heart right before God?
Having your heart right means being fully devoted to God, avoiding compromise, and standing firm in faith.
How has God shown His power historically?
God has demonstrated His power by defeating armies, raising up leaders like Cyrus, and preserving His church through persecution.
What is the significance of every knee bowing and every tongue confessing?
It signifies the ultimate recognition of Christ's lordship by all creation, affirming His victory over sin and death.
How should believers respond to opposition and mockery?
Believers should hold the line in faith, resist temptation, and trust in God's sovereign control and ultimate victory.
