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Jan 25, 2026    Pastor Lonnie Campbell

This powerful message confronts us with a fundamental question that shapes our entire spiritual journey: What does it truly mean to call Jesus 'Lord' of our lives? We're challenged to move beyond merely accepting Jesus as Savior and embrace Him as the absolute authority over every aspect of our existence. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:5 and Colossians 1:15-17, we're reminded that Jesus isn't just a teacher or moral guide—He is God incarnate, the Creator of the universe, the One who commands the wind and waves. The sermon walks us through Jesus's divine authority over nature, the spirit world, and human hearts, asking us to consider: if He can control the cosmos, shouldn't we trust Him with our daily lives? The Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13 becomes a mirror for our souls, revealing whether we're hard-packed soil, rocky ground, thorn-infested earth, or fertile fields ready to receive God's Word. The most liberating truth emerges: whatever controls us becomes our lord—whether power, acceptance, or possessions. True freedom comes not from self-sufficiency but from surrendering to the One who knows us completely. His yoke is easy, His burden light, because He doesn't manipulate or bully us into submission. Instead, He invites us into a humble, teachable relationship where obedience flows from love rather than fear. This isn't about religious performance; it's about allowing God's Word to integrate into our very being until we become holy as He is holy—not through our effort, but through His transforming power.