POWER WITHIN IV
Ephesians 3:20
20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.
Def. Power - (dynamis). n. fem. power, demonstration of power; display of divine, supernatural ability. The core idea of this term is the ability to do something.
I. WE ARE NOT POWERLESS
1. We have been Empowered
2 Peter 1:3
3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue.
2. We must know the Power available to us
Ephesians 1:17-19
17 [For I always pray to] the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, that He may grant you a spirit of wisdom and revelation [of insight into mysteries and secrets] in the [deep and intimate] knowledge of Him, 18 By having the eyes of your heart flooded with light, so that you can know and understand the hope to which He has called you, and how rich is His glorious inheritance in the saints (His set-apart ones), 19And [so that you can know and understand] what is the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His power in and for us who believe, as demonstrated in the working of His mighty strength AMP
3. We are complete in the Head Quarters of Power
Colossians 2:9-10
9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; 10 and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.
4. We are to be Strong in __POWER_____
Ephesians 6:10-11
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong [ (endynamo)- ability] in the Lord and in the power of His might.
5. It’s One of the Ways We Prove our Ministry
2 Corinthians. 6:3-7
3 We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed. 4 But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God…by the power of God…”
II. THE PATH
1. Recognize the Power
The Problem is we don’t recognize what we already have
Exodus 14:10-16
10 And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them. So they were very afraid, and the children of Israel cried out to the Lord…13 And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. 14 The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” 15 And the Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward. 16 But lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it. And the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea. 17 And I indeed will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall follow them. So I will gain honor over Pharaoh and over all his army, his chariots, and his horsemen.
Philippians 4:11-13 (NLT)
11 Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. 12 I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. 13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength
· “I can do everything”
§ ischuo – “I can”
§ panta – anything; each and every thing
pan - each and every
ta - Things
Three words for in, in the Bible
ek - you are in it but you are moving out of it
eis - I am in it but I’m still in motion to get into it
en - it is the court of something. It is immovable
· “through Christ”
§ en – “in” Christ
§ Dunimus - Strengthens. Power
Literally means God’s Energy released.
I can do anything with Christ as its core with God’s energy released in me
2. Release the Power
III. POWER TO HOPE
Romans 15:13
13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Abound – periseuō – overabundance, more than enough, exceed, surpass, left over
Hope – confidence, expectation, expectancy
Power – dunamis – Divine energy of God
1. Is an Anchor of the ______Soul_____________
Hebrews 6:17-19
17 Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath, 18 that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us. 19 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil.
2. Delivers from Shame
Romans 5:5 AMP
5 Such hope never disappoints or deludes or shames us, for God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us.
3. Triumphs Every Time
Romans 4:16-18
16 Therefore it is of faith that it might be according to grace, so that the promise might be sure to all the seed, not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all…18 who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was spoken, “So shall your descendants be.”
4. Makes You Rejoice
Romans 12:10-12
10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; 11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer.
5. Keeps your Mind
1Thessalonians. 5:8
8 But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.
IV. HOW TO RELEASE HOPE
1. Set Your Mind on the Inward Power to ______HOPE________
Colossians 3:1-2
If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.
2. Pray in the Spirit
Jude 1:20
20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.
3. Thank God for Hope
Psalm 100:4
4 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
Answer Key: Power, Soul, Hope
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