The Battle Is Not Yours || Pastor Jason Sharp

What happens when the battle you're facing is bigger than your strength? In “The Battle Is Not Yours,” Pastor Jason Sharp teaches from 2 Chronicles 20 and the story of King Jehoshaphat, showing how God's people can move from fear to faith through prayer, humility, and worship. When an overwhelming army threatened Judah, Jehoshaphat did not pretend the danger wasn't real. He was afraid, but he chose to seek the Lord. God's answer was clear: the battle belonged to Him. Instead of relying on their own strength, the people humbled themselves before God. Worshipers went before the army, praising the Lord before they could see the outcome. Pastor Sharp challenges believers to adopt that same posture of faith—turning their attention toward God rather than allowing circumstances to control their response. Throughout the message, he also explores the connection between worship, peace, spiritual warfare, and unity. Drawing from Romans 16:20 and Ephesians 6, he reminds the congregation that spiritual battles are not fought through anger or division but through faith, truth, prayer, and steadfastness. The message then expands beyond individual struggles into a call for Calvary to stand together for its families, young people, and community. KEY TAKEAWAYS Fear does not have to determine our response. Worship redirects our attention toward God. God's strength is greater than our opposition. Praise can come before visible victory. Peace and unity are essential in spiritual warfare. We are called to pray and stand together for our city. PRIMARY SCRIPTURE 2 Chronicles 20:1–22 ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURES Judges 1:1–2Romans 16:20Genesis 3:15Ephesians 6:10–18Luke 10:19Psalm 150:62 Kings 6:15–17 REFLECTION QUESTION Where do you need to move from fear to faith and begin trusting God with what is beyond your ability? ABOUT CALVARY Helping hurting people reach their full potential in Christ by serving with excellence. SERVICE TIMES Sunday Morning: 9:00 AM & 11:30 AMSunday Evening: 6:30 PMWednesday: 7:00 PM Calvary | Del City, Oklahoma MESSAGE #1639The Battle Is Not YoursPastor Jason SharpSunday, November 8, 2026 | 11:30 AM