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EXPERIENCING

GOD’S POWER

Central Truth: Those who yield their lives to God experience His power.

Golden Text: I Corinthians 2:4

I.                   Baptism In The Spirit

A.     Uninformed Disciples  Acts 19:1-5

What do we know about the Ephesian disciples and the status of the church in their city?

B.     Spirit-filled Disciples  Acts 19:6,7

What is the importance of the baptism in the Holy Spirit?

What are some of the benefits of the Spirit-filled life? Ephesians 1:17; 2:18; 3:4,5; 6:18

What other ways can the Lord work in and through us by His Spirit?

II.                Extraordinary Miracles

A.     Special Displays Of God’s Power  Acts 19:8-12

Can we expect miracles to occur when we share the gospel as the apostles did?

B.     Power comes Through Relationship  Acts 19:13-16

What was the immediate result of their efforts?

What does this episode teach us about how God demonstrates His power?

III.             Transformed Lives

A.     Fear And Repentance Acts 19:17-19

How did the people respond after hearing what happened to the sons of Sceva?

B.     Widespread results  Acts 19:20

Why should renewal in the church result in evangelism in the community?

1.     How does the baptism in the Holy Spirit influence the life of a believer?

2.     Why can believers expect miracles to happen when they yield their lives to God?

3.  What ungodly sources of power do non-Christians seek to utilize to help them to “be successful” in life?