Oct. 27, 2024
Series: ATTRIBUTES OF GOD 10-20-24
GOD’S POWER IN YOUR LIFE
(Jeremiah 32:17)
Jeremiah 32:17 Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.
The OMNIPOTENCE of God:
“God is able to perform any ________________ that He ___________.”
I. THE EVIDENCE OF GOD'S POWER
Psalm 19:1–2 (NLT) 1 The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. 2 Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known.
Genesis 1-2 And God said, “Let there be… and there was …”
Jesus Displayed God’s Power …
* Over _____________ (Mk. 4:36-41, Mt. 21:19, Jn. 2:7)
* Over _____________ (Lk. 5:27)
* Over _____________ (Lk. 7:11-15)
* Over _____________ (Lk. 8;27-39, Heb. 2:14)
II. THE BENEFITS OF GOD'S POWER IN MY LIFE
Power Shortage #1: The Power to Get _______________
Romans 7:18 (ESV) 18 I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. (“I Don’t have the Power!” PH)
ª “power” “katergázomai” - the power or ability to carry out the task until it’s ________________.
BENEFIT #1: God’s Power is Able to PROVIDE _______________ Life & a ____________________ Life!
Romans 1:16 16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes...
1 Cor. 6:14 14 By his power God raised the Lord from the dead, and he will raise us also.
ª INERTIA - something will remain at rest or motion in a straight line, unless it is ______________ by an external force.
Ø “A life without purpose is like a ship without a ______________, drifting aimlessly in the vast sea of God’s creation.”
Power Shortage #2: The Power to Keep _____________
Psalm 6:2-3 (GN) 2 I am worn out… O Lord. Give me strength; I am completely exhausted, 3 and my whole being is deeply troubled.
Isaiah 40:28–29 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary… 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak…
Benefit #2: God’s Power is Able to _______________ Me from ________!
Hebrews 2:18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
1 Cor. 10:13 13 God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
Isaiah 40:31 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Power Shortage #3: The Power to Complete the ________
Philippians 2:13 (ESV) 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
ª “work” “energéō” - to bring something about through use of capability or ___________.
Ø An ALTERNATOR – _________________ the car’s battery while you Drive.
Benefit #3: God’s Power is Able to ________________ All My ______________!
Ephesians 3:20 (NASB) 20 Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works (“Energeo” energizes) within us.
1 Corinthians 2:4-5 My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, 5 so that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power.
Ø “power” “dúnamis” – dynamite – it has an EXPLOSIVE ___________!
Acts 1:8 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.