13. The Sovereignty of God and His Glory

Pastor Jerry answers some questions in this sermon on praise. (See Chapter 10 in Hear Me Now for how praising God was one mark of Jerry’s life.) “Can we really trust God’s sovereignty and see his glory in difficulties, in hurtful relationships, and in life-altering events? Can Christ be exalted in life and in death?” Pastor Jerry answers these questions with a resounding “yes” and backs up his “yes” with a long list of Scriptures and a few family stories. Pastor Jerry reminded listeners that the central, unchanging purpose of life is bringing glory to God. One life verse of Jerry’s was Ephesians 1:12: “…in order that we…in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.”