Authority of the Believer pt 3

In the sermon titled "The Authority of the Believer Pt. 3," Pastor Rachel takes on the idea, believed by some, that they are trapped in negativity, seemingly unable to bring about change in their situation. She asserts that this is a fallacy, emphasizing the power and authority conferred upon believers by God. Using the scenario of a police officer guiding traffic, she explains that just as the officer, though physically unable to stop a large vehicle, can do so due to the power bestowed on him, believers, too, carry God-endowed authority that influences the world around us.

Rachel warns believers against going after manifestations of the Spirit rather than anchoring themselves in God's word. She shares how prayers may not elicit immediate results, but that should not cause believers to lose faith or give up. She stresses persistence in prayer and faith, encouraging believers to view themselves as more than individuals but as part of Christ's body. This identity, she emphasizes, should propel them to rise above their circumstances and exercise the authority gifted to them by Christ.

Shifting focus, Rachel speaks on the notion of false humility. In an impassioned discourse, she portrays true humility as controlled power, not weakness, urging listeners to imitate Jesus' submission to God's will. She marries the need for believers to balance the dictates of the Spirit with a deep understanding of God's word in exercising their authoritative rights as Christians.

Rachel's sermon wraps up with a plea to believers to mull over their status in Christ, depriving themselves of hurried living and being obedient to the Holy Spirit's nudges. The sermon spotlights the believer's authority in Christ, admonishing the church to live in tune with its God-given identity and calling. Rachel challenges listeners to defeat self-doubt, fear, and apathy, propelling them to walk in their God-granted power and authority.