Triumphant Power

Mar 2, 2025 • Pastor Cary T. Nelson, PhD

Pastor Cary's sermon focuses on the power and authority of Jesus' name, emphasizing that believers have been granted the right to use this name against spiritual forces. The speaker argues that through Christ, believers can cast out demons, heal the sick, and overcome spiritual challenges by invoking Jesus' name, which is described as "above every name" and effective in heaven, on earth, and under the earth.

Drawing from biblical references (including Mark 16, Matthew 10, Luke 10, and Acts), this message demonstrates how Jesus empowered his disciples to perform miraculous acts in His name. The preacher highlights that this authority was not limited to the original twelve disciples but extended to 70 additional followers and, by extension, to all believers who have a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ.

Pastor Cary shares a personal testimony about a supernatural encounter involving three mysterious figures approaching his home at night, which he believes were demonic entities. By invoking the name of Jesus Christ, he claims these figures immediately changed direction and fled, illustrating the practical power of speaking Jesus' name with genuine faith and authority.

A key theological point emphasized is that believers have authority over demonic powers, but not over other people. The sermon warns against misusing spiritual authority and stresses the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus to effectively use His name. The preacher illustrates this with a biblical example of seven brothers who attempted to cast out demons without knowing Jesus and were consequently attacked.

The sermon concludes with an inspirational message about believers' spiritual identity, encouraging them to constantly wear the "armor of God" and confidently use Jesus' name against spiritual opposition. The underlying theme is that through Christ, believers are not victims but victorious, with the power to overcome spiritual challenges, resist demonic influences, and live in the freedom and authority granted by Jesus.