God's name means WAY MORE than you think...

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What does the name El Gibbor mean? How can God's strength become your strength? In this powerful message from Isaiah 40, Pastor Ed Newton unpacks one of the most hope-filled names of God, El Gibbor, meaning Mighty God, revealing that you were never meant to live the Christian life in your own strength. We all face moments when our own strength runs out. Anxiety. Fear. Addiction. Financial pressure. Broken relationships. Discouragement. Weariness. The good news of Scripture is that God never asks His people to depend on themselves. He invites us to depend on Him. Throughout the Bible, God reveals Himself by His names, and El Gibbor reminds us that He is not simply powerful. He is the Champion of champions who actively fights for His people. He is our Deliverer, Defender, Protector, and Savior. While the world tells us to become stronger, God calls us to become more dependent on His unlimited strength. In this biblical teaching, you'll discover: • What the name El Gibbor means in Scripture • Why Isaiah calls Jesus the Mighty God in Isaiah 9:6 • The difference between God's unlimited power and our limited strength • How the Holy Spirit empowers believers every day • Why you were never designed to carry life's burdens alone • How God delivers, defends, and defeats the enemy on behalf of His people • What it means to wait on the Lord and renew your strength according to Isaiah 40:31 • How David defeated Goliath by trusting God's power instead of his own • Practical ways to stop striving and begin living through God's strength This message walks through some of the Bible's most encouraging passages, including Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 40, Zephaniah 3:17, Psalm 24, John 10, Jeremiah 32, Zechariah 4:6, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 4:13, and the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17. Together they reveal one powerful truth: God's power is made available to those who trust Him. If you've been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, discouraged, or spiritually drained, this message offers biblical encouragement that your strength does not come from willpower, self-improvement, or positive thinking. True strength comes from the presence and power of God working within you through the Holy Spirit. No matter what giant you're facing today, depression, fear, uncertainty, temptation, grief, illness, financial hardship, or impossible circumstances, El Gibbor is greater. The same God who created the universe is still working in the lives of His people today, empowering believers to walk in faith, courage, obedience, and victory. At Community Bible Church, our prayer is that this message strengthens your faith, deepens your understanding of who God is, and reminds you that He has never left you to fight life's battles alone. If this message encouraged you: Subscribe to the Community Bible Church YouTube channel. Share this message with someone who needs hope today. Leave a comment letting us know where you're watching from and how we can pray for you. Join us in person whenever you're in San Antonio, Texas. God is still mighty. God is still faithful. God is still working. His strength never fails. We are Community Bible Church located in San Antonio, Texas. You may be brand new and want to explore what we are about, or you may have been with us a while but want to learn more. Either way, we are glad you are here! To learn more about Community Bible Church, visit http://www.communitybible.com To connect with us socially: Facebook - https://cbc.social/facebook Twitter - https://cbc.social/twitter Instagram - https://cbc.social/instagram Online Church is a ministry of Community Bible Church. We gather at http://OnlineChurch.com and enjoy good music and a message. We have services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We hope you will find a service or several services that work for you and join us at Online Church. To connect with us socially: Facebook - http://facebook.com/cbconline