Getting Plugged in to God's Power

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Dr. Scott E. Koenigsaecker
October 2, 2011
Isaiah 6:1-4

How the power of God changes our lives.


 A. "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty..."                 Isaiah 6:3

"O Sovereign Lord!  You made the heavens and the earth by your strong hand and powerful arm.  Nothing is too hard for you."                          Jeremiah 32:17

B. God is omnipotent which means He is all powerful; that His power is unlimited.

I. EVIDENCE OF GOD'S POWER.


A. First is creation.

"The heavens are telling the glory of God; they are a marvelous display of His craftsmanship.  Day and night they keep on telling about God."     Psalm 19:1-2

B. Jesus' life displayed the power of God.

II. GETTING PLUGGED IN.


A. God wants to share His power with us.

"I pray that you will begin to understand how incredibly great His power is to help those who believe Him...the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead."                        Ephesians 1:20

B. God wants to power us up:

* God wants to give us the power we need to get started.

"I often find that I have to will to do good, but not the power!"   Romans 7:18 (Phillips)

"No matter which way I turn, I can't make myself do right.  I want to, but I can't."                     Romans 7:18 (Living Bible)

          

 "For God is at work within you, giving you the will and the power to achieve His purpose,"                                                                                     Philippians 2:13 (Phillips)

* God want to give us the power we need to keep going.

"I am worn out, O Lord...Give me strength; I am completely exhausted, and my whole being is deeply troubled."                                      Psalm 6:2-3 (Good News)

"They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.  They shall mount up with wings as eagles.  They shall run and not be weary.  They shall walk and not faint."                                                        Isaiah 40:28-31 (Good News)

III.GETTING POWERED UP.


A. We must admit our lack of power.

 "God said to me [Paul]... 'Where there is weakness, my power is shown more completely.'  So I have cheerfully made up my mind to be proud of my weaknesses, because that means a deep experience of Christ's power...'"             2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (Phillips)

         

B. We must believe in faith.

"Everything is possible for those who believe."                                                                            Matthew 9:29

C. We must act in faith.

"So you see, faith by itself isn't enough.  Unless it produces good deeds [faith actions] it is dead and useless."                                                   James 2:17


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These are common words in the video in other languages: Gott Gud Isten Bhagawan Boze Bog Deus Allah Dio Dios Dieu Dieus Jumala Khudah Perendise Perendia Yesu Masiha Kami Sama Isa al Maseeh Kristus Jesu