God on the Ballot
Chris Holm | AUG 25, 2024
Series: Politics
Categories: The Kingdom of God, Wisdom and Decisions, Hope and Encouragement
Sermon summary
In this sermon, we explore the concept of God's kingdom versus earthly political power through three biblical "elections." The first election occurs when Israel chooses a human king over God's direct rule. The second is when the crowd chooses Barabbas over Jesus. The third is God exalting Jesus as Lord over all. We learn that while political involvement is important, our primary citizenship is in God's kingdom. The sermon emphasizes that Jesus' kingship is fundamentally different from worldly power, characterized by humility and sacrifice. As followers of Christ, we're called to be involved in our society, maintain civility in political discourse, and remain confident in God's ultimate control. The message concludes with a vision of God's future reign and the assurance that His kingdom will prevail, regardless of earthly political outcomes.