ENCOUNTERS // Jesus Encounters the Powers

The Ultimate Power Move: Understanding Jesus' Approach to Authority explores how we can break free from the endless cycle of power struggles that dominate our world. Everyone knows what it feels like to be powerless, and we typically respond by fighting back, folding under pressure, or fleeing from conflict. These patterns create an exhausting cycle of escalation visible in everything from personal relationships to international conflicts. But Jesus showed a completely different way. When standing before Pilate—facing torture and death—Jesus demonstrated remarkable peace and clarity, understanding that all authority comes from God. This teaching examines the crucial difference between power (strength or ability) and authority (the legitimate right to use that power). Jesus' crucifixion appeared to be defeat, but His resurrection proved to be the ultimate power move that broke the cycle of death and domination forever. Learn how the early apostles came to embrace weakness rather than fighting for control, finding that God's power is made perfect in our surrender. Discover practical ways to stand in non-anxious presence during your own moments of powerlessness, trusting in the resurrection power that has overcome the world. This message offers biblical wisdom for anyone feeling trapped in power struggles, facing intimidation, or seeking to lead with Christ-like authority in their family, workplace, or community. This sermon was recorded at a Sunday morning gathering at Church of the Lookout in Longmont, Colorado.

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