Spiritual GPS - Power
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For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
INTRO
Introduce yourself
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October is a special ‘We Believe in Community’ month here at the church
We are an organization that lives or dies on it’s volunteers. And there are tons of different opportunities to be able to help out around the church.
Throughout the month of October, we’re going to be taking some time and talking about the different ways we have volunteers around the church. We’re also going to challenge you to try out something new.
We have put an insert into the bulletin that has a list of many different areas we need volunteers.
And we want to make sure that every person has a place to serve and use their gifts, and so if you have a skill or an area you are good at and don’t see it on the list, that’s ok! Now, we have a specific direction our church is going, so that means not saying ‘yes’ to every idea that comes across our path - but we would love to hear about what drives you, what you are passionate about doing, so we can find a place for you to serve where you are most passionate.
Two special events!
Potluck sunday - Oct 6th
Dressup day - Oct 6th. Theme is ‘the wilderness’.
If boldness is about standing on a truth of God and expecting it, I wanted to equip you guys today by giving you a bunch of truths.
Now, there’s a few foundations to this one, I want you to see right from the bible.
We all possess the spirit as believers
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.
HOW IS THIS FOUNDATIONAL?
We possess the same power that god used to conquered death
The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God.
In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.
And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms,
and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms,
HOW IS THIS FOUNDATIONAL?
the spirit provides power to our internal lives
God’s power is made perfect in our weakness
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
The spirit’s power comes in our weakness
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
HOW IS THIS FOUNDATIONAL?
So, here’s some scriptures that you can claim for yourselves.
prayer is a powerful tool to engage with God’s power
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
the spirit provides power to help in our inner struggles
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE PRACTICALLY?
the spirit provides power to witness
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.”
WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE PRACTICALLY?
the spirit provides power to endure suffering
So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.
WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE PRACTICALLY?
the spirit empowers ministry
I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power.
WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE PRACTICALLY?
The spirit’s power comes in our weakness
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE PRACTICALLY?
The spirit teaches us and reminds us of what Jesus taught and said
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN PRACTICALLY?
The gospel is the power of God
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE PRACTICALLY?7
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN PRACTICALLY?
