MY FATHER'S

ICTORY!

1 Corinthians 15:51-58  Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed-- 52

 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will

be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53

 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54  So when this

corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory." 55  "O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?" 56  The sting of death is sin,

and the strength of sin is the law. 57  But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus

Christ. 58  Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in

the Lord.

UPSETSA. Clinton vs Trump

1. Went to bed thinking Clinton would win.2. Woke up and found that Trump had won.3. People still do not know what happened.

B. There is a lesson for us in that election1. No matter who thinks you are a loser.2. No matter who seems to be winning.3. Things don’t always turn out the way it seems.

C. The election was an upset. 1. Whether that is a good thing or a bad thing is yet to be seen.2. For us as Christians, we know God is in control.3. We submit to Him and see what happens.

D. God has had a few upsets of his own.

I. MY FATHER'S LITTLE BOYA. 1 Samuel 17:1-11  Now the Philistines gathered their

armies together to battle, and were gathered together at Sochoh, which belongs to Judah; they encamped between Sochoh and Azekah, in Ephes Dammim. 2

 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and they encamped in the Valley of Elah, and drew up in battle array against the Philistines. 3  The Philistines stood on a mountain on one side, and Israel stood on a mountain on the other side, with a valley between them. 4  And a champion went out from the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, from Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span. 5  He had a bronze helmet on his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail, and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of bronze. 6  And he had bronze armor on his legs and a bronze javelin between his shoulders. >>>

I. MY FATHER'S LITTLE BOY7  Now the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam, and his iron spearhead weighed six hundred shekels; and a shield-bearer went before him. 8  Then he stood and cried out to the armies of Israel, and said to them, "Why have you come out to line up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and you the servants of Saul? Choose a man for yourselves, and let him come down to me. 9  If he is able to fight with me and kill me, then we will be your servants. But if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and serve us." 10  And the Philistine said, "I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together." 11  When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid.

1. "Common Sense" will tell you who will win the battle2. v. 11--Saul/Israel "were dismayed and GREATLY AFRAID” 

I. MY FATHER'S LITTLE BOYB. Do we have anything to fear?

1. As many terrorists in this world -- Nuclear attack!2. Threat of AIDS3. Threat of the downfall of America, morally.

C. BUT WHAT ABOUT DAVID!!!!! 1 Samuel 17:31-37  Now when the words which David spoke were heard, they reported them to Saul; and he sent for him. 32  Then David said to Saul, "Let no man's heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine." 33  And Saul said to David, "You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for you are a youth, and he a man of war from his youth." 34  But David said to Saul, "Your servant used to keep his father's sheep, and when a lion or a bear came and took a lamb out of the flock, >>>

I. MY FATHER'S LITTLE BOY35  I went out after it and struck it, and delivered the lamb from its mouth; and when it arose against me, I caught it by its beard, and struck and killed it. 36  Your servant has killed both lion and bear; and this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, seeing he has defied the armies of the living God." 37  Moreover David said, "The LORD, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine." And Saul said to David, "Go, and the LORD be with you!"

1. David rebuked them "Where is your Faith?"2. David rebuked them "Where is your courage?"3. David rebuked them "The battle is THE LORD's, I'll do it.”

I. MY FATHER'S LITTLE BOYD. Remember the end? 1 Samuel 17:40-49  Then

he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in his hand. And he drew near to the Philistine. 41  So the Philistine came, and began drawing near to David, and the man who bore the shield went before him. 42  And when the Philistine looked about and saw David, he disdained him; for he was only a youth, ruddy and good-looking. 43

 So the Philistine said to David, "Am I a dog, that you come to me with sticks?" And the Philistine cursed David by his gods. >>>

I. MY FATHER'S LITTLE BOY44  And the Philistine said to David, "Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!“ 45  Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46  This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you and take your head from you. And this day I will give the carcasses of the camp of the Philistines to the birds of the air and the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. 47

 Then all this assembly shall know that the LORD does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the LORD'S, and He will give you into our hands." >>>

I. MY FATHER'S LITTLE BOY48  So it was, when the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, that David hastened and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine. 49  Then David put his hand in his bag and took out a stone; and he slung it and struck the Philistine in his forehead, so that the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the earth.

1. What giants confront you today? Marital problems? Moral Problems? Money problems?

2. The world challenges "Send out your best!!!!!!!!!!"

3. The giants try to make us forget,4. But ALWAYS remember and NEVER forget! IT IS

MY FATHER's VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!

II. MY FATHER'S LITTLE GIRL.A. Mark 5:21-24  Now when Jesus had crossed over again

by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. 22  And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet 23  and begged Him earnestly, saying, "My little daughter lies at the point of death. Come and lay Your hands on her, that she may be healed, and she will live." 24  So Jesus went with him, and a great multitude followed Him and thronged Him.1. Hopelessness, resignation, surrender2. Who can challenge DEATH?3. The Pike in an aquarium.4. Futility,

II. MY FATHER'S LITTLE GIRL.B. BUT WHAT ABOUT JESUS! Mark 5:35-38  While He

was still speaking, some came from the ruler of the synagogue's house who said, "Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?" 36  As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, "Do not be afraid; only believe." 37  And He permitted no one to follow Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. 38

 Then He came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and saw a tumult and those who wept and wailed loudly. 1. Like David, Jesus was ridiculed vs 40

a. They asked the omniscient, "What do YOU know?"b. The asked the all powerful, "What can YOU do?"

2. Just like at the creation of man, "God breathed into her nostrils, the breath of life“

II. MY FATHER'S LITTLE GIRL.C. Remember the end? Mark 5:41-42  Then He took

the child by the hand, and said to her, "Talitha, cumi," which is translated, "Little girl, I say to you, arise." 42  Immediately the girl arose and walked, for she was twelve years of age. And they were overcome with great amazement.1. What confronts you today? Cancer? AIDS?

Death?2. The world mocks "It's hopeless why try?"3. Death always tries to make us forget,4. But ALWAYS remember and NEVER forget! IT IS

MY FATHER's VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!

III. MY FATHER'S SON!A. The Story of Jesus' arrest and crucifixion is one

of utter despair1. Judas betrayed him2. Peter tried to stop them, Jesus Stopped

Peter!!3. Peter Denied Jesus.4. Judas hung himself.5. Mary Magdaline and another Mary went to the

tomb to dress the body.6. Two men walking to Emmaus--"We were

HOPING that it was HE who was going to redeem Israel." As if, "Maybe we were wrong.”

III. MY FATHER'S SON!B. BUT WHAT ABOUT GOD! Acts 2:22-24  "Men of

Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know-- 23

 Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death; 24  whom God raised up, having loosed the pains of death, because it was not possible that He should be held by it.

III. MY FATHER'S SON!C. REMEMBER THE END!

1. What Giants, What Tragedies, What Powers confront you today?

2. The world challenges "Send out your best!"

3. The world mocks "It's Hopeless why try?"4. Satan Laughs! "I have you now!3. They all try to make us forget, But

ALWAYS remember and NEVER forget! IT IS MY FATHER's VICTORY!

MY FATHER’S VICTORYA.SATAN AND THE WORLD ARE AT WAR WITH THE

CHURCH AND CHRISTIANS. Revelation 13:6-10  Then he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, His tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven. 7  It was granted to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And authority was given him over every tribe, tongue, and nation. 8  All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. 9  If anyone has an ear, let him hear. 10  He who leads into captivity shall go into captivity; he who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.

MY FATHER’S VICTORYB. BUT WHAT ABOUT THE LAMB! Revelation 12:9-11  So

the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. 10  Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, "Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. 11  And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.

MY FATHER’S VICTORYC. REMEMBER THE END! Revelation 21:2-8 Then I, John,

saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3  And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. 4  And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." 5  Then He who sat on the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new." >>>

MY FATHER’S VICTORYAnd He said to me, "Write, for these words are true and faithful." 6  And He said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts. 7  He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son. 8  But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.“

MY FATHER’S VICTORYD. WE KNOW THE END OF THE STORY. 1. We know the outcome of the battle and the war. 2. My Father will be victorious!3. And so will His children be victorious! Revelation 22:12-15

 "And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. 13  I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last." 14  Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city. 15  But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie.

WE KNOW GOD ALWAYS WINS IN THE END!