Few conceptions in the history of human spirituality have been as radical, optimistic, and transforming as resurrection power—the force that brought Jesus from the dead to glory. However, for many, this is a distant, even mythic story, hidden away in church liturgy and theological dispute. In his captivating sermon, “The Power That Raised Jesus Is in You,” Dr. Tony Evans challenges all listeners to go beyond the theoretical and witness and feel this resurrection power in their own lives, right now. He teaches that it is not only about what happens when we die, but also about how we live on our journey to our eternal home. He unveils an incredible truth: the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is present and available to every believer. This message provides a daring new perspective for anyone seeking spiritual reality and practical development.
This essay delves into the heart of Dr. Evans’ teaching, explaining what it means to genuinely live in resurrection authority, how to discern and remove the “fog” from our spiritual glasses, and how to claim your inheritance as a child of God. And, as a member of the Church of Sermons community, which welcomes those who want to grow in their faith, this invitation is made to everyone, regardless of background or spiritual history. Anyone can become a church member and begin living this reality today.
Seeing Clearly: Clearing the Fog from Our Spiritual Vision
When the Apostle Paul wrote to the church at Ephesus, he didn’t make empty promises. He prayed fervently for them that “the eyes of your heart may be enlightened.” Dr. Evans’ talk delves into this prayer with a contemporary urgency. What does it mean to fully see through the eyes of our hearts? The reality, he claims, is that most people—perhaps even many seasoned churchgoers—have a constant fog over their spiritual glasses. This fog is caused by pollution, not simply confusion or ignorance.
Our sense of God’s truth, like pesticides sprinkled on organic fruit, is tainted by “human wisdom.” We filter God’s promises and power through our natural, limited viewpoint, nullifying the impact of spiritual revelation. Instead of experiencing God’s pure, transformational truth, we get a diluted version that leaves us spiritually weak, even if we continue to read the Word.
The first step toward resurrection power is clarity. Paul’s prayer—and Dr. Evans’ challenge—is to beg God for clear glasses, to see things as they are, not as we believe they are. This entails putting aside our biases, concerns, and worldly logic and allowing the Holy Spirit to illuminate what has already been revealed to us as Christians. This isn’t passive hope, but active faith.
Spiritual wealth is already within your grasp
Perhaps the most astounding lesson in Ephesians is that believers have already been “blessed with all spiritual blessings” via Christ. There is nothing God has left undone, no secret storehouse He will only unlock in the hereafter. Spiritual riches—rights, advantages, and authority—have already been deposited in the lives of believers in Jesus.
For many, the most pressing spiritual issue is what happens after this world ends. Will I get to heaven? Will I be in the presence of the Lord? While these are legitimate and relevant issues, Dr. Evans emphasizes that Paul does not want us to wait until paradise to experience God’s power and riches. The road to our final goal is intended to be rich, victorious, and filled with divine provision and transformation.
The task is to awaken to what we already have, rather than to seek more from God. This awakening is an experience, not merely an intellectual realization. It is possible to know the promises and memorize the verses while still experiencing spiritual poverty since the fog has not lifted. The journey of religion is about claiming our inheritance now—living as spiritual heirs, not beggars.
Resurrection Power: Reversing the Natural Order
What exactly constitutes resurrection power? Dr. Evans defines it as the ability to “reverse things”—to bring what is dead back to life, to transform defeat into victory, loss into gain, and bad into good. This is not poetic language; it is a realistic depiction of Jesus’ resurrection. God’s supernatural might overturns the natural order of things, which includes degradation, defeat, and death.
This power is more than just a distant hope for the resurrection of our physical bodies. Paul’s wording is clear: God wants us to experience resurrection power while we are still alive. The ramifications are astounding. We are no longer victims of our circumstances, condemned to repeat the cycles of the past or accept the constraints of the present. Christ provides power that is “far above all rule, authority, power, and dominion, and every name that is named.”
This signifies that no force, whether spiritual, earthly, human, or demonic, can outrank Jesus Christ. His resurrection elevated Him to God’s right hand, where He ruled with total authority. Dr. Evans emphasizes that “He cannot be overruled.” If we are connected to Him, no circumstance, adversary, or failure will have the final say over our lives.
Living under Jesus’ authority is the key to experiencing power
This power does not manifest itself automatically. There is a condition—what you would call a spiritual law. Dr. Evans cites Ephesians 1:22, where Paul says that God “put all things in subjection under [Jesus’] feet and gave Him as head over all things to the church, which is His body.” In this framework, Jesus is both Savior and Lord. His authority must be acknowledged, surrendered to, and respected.
Submission to Jesus’ authority is the key to experiencing resurrection power. It entails more than a casual acknowledgment. It entails letting Jesus to be the king, the ultimate decision-maker, with veto authority over all aspects of life. This encompasses our financial situation, relationships, goals, attitudes, and even our private thoughts. Dr. Evans employs vivid imagery to describe being “under His feet”—not as a crushing, oppressive force, but as a haven of shelter, blessing, and empowerment.
Desiring the advantages of salvation while opposing the Savior’s reign is insufficient. According to Evans, many Christians alternate between “heavenly on Sunday” and “secular on Monday.” This back-and-forth inhibits them from really experiencing God’s authority. The offer is clear: decide whether Jesus is truly Lord of everything, and then place every aspect of your life under His feet. Only then will the resurrection force manifest in your experience.
The Spiritual Location of the Believer: Seated with Christ
Paul discusses one of the most fundamental mysteries: the believer’s spiritual place. Even as we go about our daily lives on earth, Paul says we are “seated with Him in the heavenly places.” Dr. Evans explains this reality using a modern analogy: teleconferencing. Just as technology allows you to attend a meeting on the other side of the world without leaving your seat, God’s spiritual technology transports you to two places at once: physically on Earth and spiritually in Heaven.
This dual reality alters everything. The seat in the celestial realms is not a faraway dream, but a current position of authority, influence, and affiliation. From this vantage point, you experience events through God’s eyes rather than the world’s. You rely on resources from heaven, not just earth. The idea is to function from your genuine spiritual position rather than the constraints of your physical environment.
Far too frequently, Christians act as if the earth is all there is. Natural restrictions condition us, but the stress of daily necessities distracts us and overwhelms us with the apparent strength of adversity. But when we comprehend and act on our place in Christ, we get access to the same authority that raised Jesus from the dead. This is the source of miraculous tranquility, unwavering confidence, and inexplicable victory.
The church as the body of Christ: filled with His fullness
Paul goes on to add that Jesus is given as head “over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” This means that the church is neither an institution, a structure, or a religious organization. It is Christ’s living, breathing, empowered body on earth, designed to bring His fullness into every aspect of human life.
The Church of Sermons exemplifies this calling, asking anyone and everyone to become a church member and participate in this divine reality. Church membership is not about ceremony or exclusion; rather, it is an open invitation to those who wish to encounter the fullness of Christ—regardless of prior sins, doubts, or problems. As a member, you become a part of a living body, linked to Jesus, empowered by resurrection authority, and supported by a community dedicated to genuine transformation.
Overcoming the Enemy: Satan’s Fall and the Power of Truth
One of the major impediments to living in resurrection power is the enemy’s persistent influence. According to Paul, Satan was decisively destroyed through Jesus’ death and resurrection. Dr. Evans underlines that Satan’s sole weapon now is deception. He can no longer overcome a believer in Christ; instead, he might confuse, mislead, or persuade you to live below your inheritance.
This explains why clarity, revelation, and spiritual wisdom are so important. Believers who grasp their place, power, and rights in Christ are not readily deceived or weakened. Every evil strategy pales in comparison to the truth of who you are in Jesus. The key then is to reject lies, renew your thinking with God’s Word, and insist on living in the victory that Jesus has already achieved.
Faith in Action: Witnessing God’s Power Demonstrated
It is one thing to discuss power, theologize, and dispute, but quite another to witness it displayed in everyday life. Dr. Evans is clear: God does not want us to be satisfied with mere theory. He desires to exhibit His power, might, and reversals in distinct and intimate ways. Just as Jesus’ miracles convinced people of His Messiahship, God desires to act in your situation—bringing what is dead to life, turning what is hopeless into hope, and swapping weakness for strength.
The crucial element in this presentation is proximity. When you operate from your spiritual seat next to Jesus, living under His authority, there is no need to strain or try to obtain God’s attention. You’re already close and connected. In this space, prayer becomes collaboration, and faith becomes a reality. You begin to see God “switch the natural order of things” in your own life as well as the lives of others.
Plugging into Resurrection Power: Living Under the Footsteps of Jesus
Dr. Evans’ analogy about being “under His foot” is both demanding and liberating. Many people oppose the concept of surrender, associating it with the loss of freedom or dignity. However, in God’s kingdom, actual authority, safety, and strength can be found precisely in this posture. Nothing can defeat you when Jesus is your Lord and Savior. When you submit your entire life—your time, relationships, desires, and struggles—to His authority, you allow paradise to infiltrate your earthly reality.
This isn’t passive resignation, but active trust. You become a part of the answer, a conduit for God’s reversing power in the world. Problems become platforms for miracles. Weakness becomes a platform for heavenly strength. Your witness changes from “I heard about God’s power” to “I’ve seen it with my own eyes.”
Avoiding Spiritual Double-Minding: The Call to Consistency
Spiritual inconsistency, according to Dr. Evans, is a reoccurring difficulty. Many Christians have mixed loyalties, listening into heavenly frequencies on Sundays but returning to secular thinking the rest of the week. This double-mindedness deprives us of power and influence. God is not interested in part-time allegiance; He desires sovereignty over all areas.
Consistency is the key. When you refuse to “switch channels,” when you maintain your attention and commitment to Jesus as Lord, the full tune of spiritual victory is revealed. This does not imply perfection or never battling, but rather a firm belief that Jesus has the final say, every day, in every situation.
Experiencing Reality: Stories of Transformation
The stories of those who have adopted this message are numerous and diverse. Some have witnessed financial breakthroughs where there was previously none, marriages restored from the brink of dissolution, addictions broken, bodies healed, and hearts revitalized. In each example, the underlying denominator is not human effort, but a deliberate decision to act from their seat in Christ, under His authority, trusting that resurrection power is more than a story, but a living reality.
New members are welcomed into the Church of Sermons community with the intention that they will be changed. As you walk in fellowship with others who are pursuing this truth, your faith grows, your perspective alters, and you join a movement that is witnessing God’s power every day.
An Open Invitation: Join the Church of Sermons
You are welcome to join the Church of Sermons as a member, regardless of your background, challenges, or spiritual starting place. Here, you will find a community dedicated to clarity, sincerity, and encountering God’s resurrection power. Membership is not about jumping through religious hoops, but about accepting the invitation to walk under Jesus’ authority, see with new eyes, and experience the fullness of what God has already implanted in you.
Whether you are a long-time believer who is tired of your spiritual routine, a seeker looking for something genuine, or someone who is simply inquisitive about faith, you belong here. The force that raised Jesus is not limited to the elite, the perfect, or theologically knowledgeable. It is a gift, an inheritance, ready to be seized by anyone prepared to trust and submit.
Conclusion: Invitation to Resurrection Living
Dr. Tony Evans’ message is more than just inspiring; it is transformational. It encourages everyone to progress beyond passive religion, Sunday-only faith, and into a dynamic relationship with the real Christ. The same power that resurrected Jesus from the dead is not only available; it is also present in every believer.
The challenge is obvious: wipe the fog from your spiritual glasses, claim your inheritance, fully submit to Jesus’ authority, and begin operating from your rightful seat in the heavenly places. You will witness reversals, miracles, and victories that defy human reasoning. Your life will become a living example of resurrection power.
This is not only theology; it is testimony. And it is open to anyone—anywhere—who chooses to say yes.
If you are prepared to face this reality, the Church of Sermons welcomes you. Come see for yourself the power that brought Jesus back to life, changing loss into victory and making all things new.
