"God's Mighty Hand"

Pastor Byrd defined oppression as imposed domination to control people mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. He explained that God's mighty hand has the purpose of revealing God's glory in both salvation and judgment. The sermon covered five points: God chooses who to use, God chooses who to judge, and God chooses who to save. Byrd addressed the difficult topic of God hardening Pharaoh's heart while still judging him, explaining that God's righteousness is His commitment to display His glory. He applied these truths to various relationships, encouraging husbands to help wives thrive, parents to raise children properly, and all people to avoid arrogance about their positions in life.

In this message:

God's mighty hand has the purpose of revealing God's glory in both salvation and judgment.God chooses who to use, who to judge, and who to save according to His sovereign will.Oppression is imposed domination to control people mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.God used the ten plagues to judge both Egypt and the gods of Egypt to display His power.When we puff ourselves up in the place of God, God will check us and put us in our place.