Doxologies: Jesus Over Everything
Therefore God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name that is above every name… Philippians 2:9
It’s only been a few weeks since we immersed ourselves in the sober reality of Good Friday, the waiting that came with Saturday, and the glorious celebration and joy realized on Easter Sunday. While we are hard-pressed to truly put ourselves in the shoes of those close to Jesus during His physical ministry on earth, we can all relate to the sinking feelings of defeat and loss. We can all relate to the feeling of doubt or abandonment. And we’ve all experienced seasons of waiting and, just as Jesus’s disciples and many titans of the faith have exhibited, we may struggle to see any pathway to victory within the constructs of human understanding.
But Jesus changes everything. He turns every worldly intuition and value upside down. In Jesus, new life emerges from death (2 Corinthians 5:17) and beauty from ashes (Isaiah 61:3). When we follow Jesus, we are called to deny rather than indulge ourselves (Luke 9:23-24). We are called to love rather than hate our enemy (Matthew 5:44). We are called to humble ourselves, and the Lord will exalt us (James 4:10). And perhaps one of the more challenging realities: we are instructed that our victories in Jesus come through surrender and recognition of our weaknesses (2 Cor:9-11).
For many of us, “surrender” is not a welcomed concept. We hold too tightly to our perception of success. We try to do it ourselves. We look for a bypass from battler to escape hardship. And when we become drained and deflated, we wonder why it’s all so difficult as we grapple with God’s goodness, faithfulness and sovereignty. Where is He in all of the mess? The answer: ABOVE IT. Our Jesus is seated in Heaven on the throne, reigning over everything.
While it is human nature to crown ourselves rulers over our own lives, we are commanded to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33). In other words—instead of putting ourselves first, we are to put Jesus over everything. If this came naturally, God would not have commanded His children, “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on the earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you…” (Colossians 3:2-5) That Heavenly or eternal perspective only comes by the power of the Holy Spirit within us: the same power that raised Jesus from the dead and serves as an unbreakable seal and blessed assurance in the hearts of Christians (2 Corinthians 1:22, 5:5, Ephesians 1:13-14, 4:30).
It is with this heart that we introduce Jesus Over Everything as an anthem of praise and confidence that Jesus is King above all kings and Lord over all of the brokenness we encounter as we sojourn through this life. As we raise our voices together in this great declaration, may our countenance be lifted as we cling to the peace, power, and promise we find from Jesus in John 16:33: “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
JESUS OVER EVERYTHING
He came from glory
Took on flesh to save the lost
Grace and mercy displayed upon the cross
Our redemption, He’s the hope for all mankind
One name over everything
One name over everything
Jesus over everything
He reigns forevermore
Our song for all eternity
Jesus Christ is Lord
Who can rival our resurrected King
In one moment, He brought dеath to its knees
All the power and all authority
To one namе over everything
Yes to one name everything
Over fear, over shame
Over all anxiety
Over troubles and all pain
Over sickness and disease
For He reigns on the throne
All praise to Him alone
One name over everything
Over death and all sin
Over hell, over the grave
Darkness bows, demons flee
At the mention of His name
For He reigns on the throne
All praise to Him alone
One name over everything
Oh! Jesus over everything
He reigns forevermore
Our song for all eternity
Jesus Christ is Lord
Preparing for Sunday | May 8
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
This weekend, we’ll introduce a new song called “Jesus Over Everything.” May our countenance be lifted as we cling to Jesus’ promise in John 16:33, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Catch the latest Doxologies video and read more about our heart for this song.
My God Is Still the Same | [listen]
Benji Cowart, Chris Rohman, Dustin Lolli, Josh Bronleewe
James 1:17
Jesus Over Everything | [listen]
Andrew Holt, Ben Cantelon, and Charles Starling
Philippians 2:9-10
Promises | [listen]
Aaron Moses, Carrington Gaines, Dante Bowe, Keila Alvarado, Lemuel Marin
Psalm 113:2-3
The Blessing [listen + lyrics]
Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, Steven Furtick, Chris Brown
Numbers 6:24-25
SERMON TEXT
Exodus 20
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. (Exodus 20:12)
Preparing for Sunday | May 1
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Whole Heart (Hold Me Now) [listen + lyrics]
Joel Houston, Aodhan King
Romans 5:1-2
This I Believe (The Creed) | [listen | lyrics]
Ben Fielding, Matt Crocker
Romans 1:16
It Is Well (Through It All) [listen + lyrics]
Horatio Gates Spafford, Kristene DiMarco, Philip Paul Bliss
Amos 4:13
Way Maker | [listen]
Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu
2 Corinthians 1:20
SERMON TEXT
Genesis 12
Preparing for Sunday | April 24
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Man of Sorrows | [listen]
Matt Crocker, Brooke Ligertwood
Isaiah 53:3
Jesus Paid It All | [listen + lyrics]
Elvina M. Hall
Colossians 2:13-14
Thank You Jesus for the Blood | [listen]
Bryan McCleery, Charity Gayle, David Gentiles, Ryan Kennedy, and Steven Musso
1 John 1:7
Be Still My Soul (In You I Rest) | [listen + lyrics]
Katharina von Schlegel, Jason Ingram, Kari Jobe
Psalm 46:10
God of Revival | [listen]
Brian Johnson, Phil Wickham
Psalm 77:13-14
SERMON TEXT
John 1
Preparing for Easter Sunday | April 17
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Because He Lives | [listen]
Gloria Gaither and William J. Gaither
2 Corinthians 13:4
Shadow of the Cross [listen]
Evan Snyder, Melody Von Kahle
Hebrews 12:2
Death Was Arrested | [listen]
Adam Kersh, Brandon Coker, Heath Balltzglier, Paul Taylor Smith
Hebrews 2:9
SERMON TEXT
Matthew 28
Preparing for Seder/Good Friday
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
King of Kings | [listen + lyrics]
Brooke Ligertwood, Jason Ingram, and Scott Ligertwood
Revelation 19:16
Wonderful Merciful Savior | [listen]
Dawn Rodgers, Eric Wyse
Psalm 117
How Deep The Father’s Love For Us | [listen]
Stuart Townsend
1 John 3:1
Hallelujah What A Savior | [listen + lyrics]
Philip Paul Bliss
Titus 3:5-6
Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery | [listen + lyrics]
Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Michael Bleecker
Colossians 1:26-27
SERMON TEXT
John 19
Preparing for Palm Sunday | April 10
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
My God Is Still the Same | [listen]
Benji Cowart, Chris Rohman, Dustin Lolli, Josh Bronleewe
James 1:17
This Is Amazing Grace | [listen + lyrics]
Josh Farro, Phil Wickham, Jeremy Riddle
Revelation 5:12
Only King Forever | [listen]
Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye
1 Timothy 1:17
Hosanna | [listen]
Brooke Ligertwood
Mark 11:9-10
Wonderful Merciful Savior | [listen]
Dawn Rodgers, Eric Wyse
Psalm 117
SERMON TEXT
Matthew 21:1-11
Preparing for Sunday | April 3
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Come As You Are [listen]
Matt Maher, David Crowder, Ben Glover
Luke 15:24
Mighty God (Another Hallelujah) | [listen]
Chris Brown, Steven Furtick
Zephaniah 3:17
My Worth Is Not in What I Own [listen]
Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Graham Kendrick
Philippians 3:8
Nothing But the Blood | [listen]
Robert Lowry
Hebrews 9:22
SERMON TEXT
Proverbs 13
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. (Proverbs 13:20)
Preparing for Sunday | March 27
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Amazing Grace | [listen]
John Newton (1779)
Psalm 107:14
In Christ Alone | [listen + lyrics]
Keith Getty, Stuart Townend
Galatians 2:20
SERMON TEXT
1 Thessalonians 5
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24)
Preparing for Sunday | March 20
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
I Will Look Up | [listen]
Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Wade Joye, Matt Redman
Psalm 121:1
Let There Be Light [listen]
Bryan Torwalt, Katie Torwalt, Hank Bentley, Mia Fieldes
Genesis 1:3-4
Promises | [listen]
Aaron Moses, Carrington Gaines, Dante Bowe, Keila Alvarado, Lemuel Marin
Psalm 113:2-3
Your Great Name | [listen + lyrics]
Michael Neale, Krissy Nordhoff
Philippians 2:10-11
SERMON TEXT
1 Samuel 17
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” (Romans 1:16)