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The Three P’s of Power
Intro
People have a love hate relationship around the concept of Power.
On one hand we love the idea of having power accomplish or do a variety of things and on the other we view power as a source of control and corruption.
we have been taught that power can be used for good or evil and let’s be real..who doesn't like a good superhero, who uses his or her power to defeat the evil mastermind.
Power - positional, personal, spiritual or other comes from God
But, seriously, whatever your view on power, power is necessary!
And in all honestly we are drawn to power, because of this necessity.
r her power to over come an evil mastermind!
When the power goes off and we have a blackout
When the power goes off and we have a blackout we run around trying to find another power source!
You look around for batteries ect, and in that moment it doesn't matter how cool your torch is, without power it is not going to work!
Power - positional, personal, spiritual or other comes from God
You can have a cool car with all the modifications to make it the best, but without power, it’s not going anywhere!
In life, everything can be going well, but if you are powerless, you aren’t going anywhere either.
Actually one of the worst feelings you can have, is one of powerlessness…it stops you still.
For those in a position of leadership, power is essential.
So, whatever our view on power, it is essential to life, leadership, ministry, parenting etc.
Power - positional, personal, spiritual or other comes from God
In the Bible, there are four realms of power and authority.
For those in a position of leadership, power is essential.
Authority of a man in terms of being a husband.
authority of parents over their children.
Third, God gives authority to the church.
Elders or overseers have certain authority as they exercise their office in the arena of the church.
Finally, there is the idea of human government.
God uses and gives a measure of divinely ordained authority to human governments.
For those in a position of leadership, power is essential.
Power is crucial to leadership.
Without it, leaders can’t lead
Power is crucial to leadership.
Without it, leaders can’t lead
Power - positional, personal or spiritual comes from God.
He is a God of power!
Power is not a foreign concept to God!
He sets people in places of authority, parents included and works in the realm of power.
Romans13:11
Daniel
Daniel
Power - positional, personal, spiritual or other comes from God
Spiritual or other comes from God
Power is crucial to leadership.
Without it, leaders can’t lead
Revelation 4:11Power - positional, personal, spiritual or other comes from God
Power - positional, personal, spiritual or other comes from God
He has empowered by His spirit, equipped us to walk in power.
Power - positional, personal, spiritual or other comes from God
He sets people in places of authority - parental included
Spiritual or other comes from God
The four P
It is essential to have a healthy concept of power.
Power is the ability to influence others
Whatever sphere we are in we all have a measure of power
Let’sPray
What are you doing with the power God has given you ?
Whatever sphere we are in we all have a measure of power
This morning we will look at the concept of power
The four P’s of Power
Let’sPray
Power = potential - electricity (constructive or destructive)
2. Power = provision - leadership, direction, protection, breakthrough, comfort = problems - what’s the use of power if there isn’t a problem to fix?
Power = provision - leadership, direction, protection, breakthrough, comfort = problems - what’s the use of power if there isn’t a problem to fix?
1.
Power = potential
The definition of power is:
the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way - ability, capacity, capability, potential, the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events.
Power = provision - leadership, direction, protection, breakthrough, comfort = problems - what’s the use of power if there isn’t a problem to fix?
Electricity (constructive or destructive) Teenager and a high performance vehicle
Power is necessary to create, make a way, make decisions, move forward.
In God’s design it is dynamic in bringing about freedom, reconciliation, healing and influence!
Without power, you can not enact change.
Power is
It has the potential to harm or do good, and this potential weighs heavy on the character of the person holding power.
2.
the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events.
"a political process that offers people power over their own lives"Electricity (constructive or destructive) Teenager and a high performance vehicle
Electricity has potential (constructive or destructive).
Insulated it is safe, but left un-contained it is dangerous!
Because of it’s tremendous potential, power is to be handled with care!
Teenager and a high powered vehicle: Some states (Victoria, NSW, and Queensland) have introduced high-powered vehicle restrictions for Provisional drivers.
These restrictions limit young drivers from driving certain types of high-powered cars, such as those with eight or more cylinders, turbo charged or super charged engines
2. Power = provision
Teenager and a high performance vehicle Power = provision - leadership, direction, protection, breakthrough, comfort
Power = problems - what’s the use of power if there isn’t a problem to fix?
Power = provision - leadership, direction, protection, breakthrough, comfort
Power = provision
Power is never about being but doing.
It shouldn't be about personal gain, title, position or fame.
True power is about others and providing for their welfare.
It’s about leadership, direction, protection, breakthrough, comfort.
True power & influence is rooted in serving.
Follow Jesus’s example.
Leadership is a God concept
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Great leaders use the power and influence they have to make things better for others.
They realise that power is responsibility and not an entitlement.
Lords & subjects example.
Power linked to character - Politicians who care more for power than policy & principle.
2 Corinthians
Corruption results when we lose sight of truth.
Power linked to character - Politicians who care more for power than policy & principle.
“The leader who exercises power with honour will work from the inside out, starting with himself.”
Blaine Lee
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