Sermons About Power
Why Doesn't God Calm Our Storms?
Acts 27 - Paul's troubles provide encouragement for those of us who seek to emulate his missional lifestyle.
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Nothing without Christ
Humility is not beating ourselves up when we see our sin, but humility is acknowledging we are nothing without Christ.
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GODLY CONFIDENCE IN DAILY LIFE THRU THE GOSPEL (2Co 4:1-18) 06-28-09
INTRODUCTION: Today’s Topic: Confidence. Today’s Passage in Context (2 Corinthians 4:1-18): --> the Central Theme of 2 Corinthians: * “The central theme of 2 Corinthians is the relationship between suffering and the power of the Spirit in Paul's apostolic life, ministry, and message . . . Paul's opponents had argued that Paul suffered too much to be a Spirit-filled apostle of the risen Christ. Paul argues that his weakness as an apostle is the very means by which believers are comforted (1:3–11) and God in Christ is made known in the world (2:14–17; 4:7–12; 6:3–10; 11:23b–33). Paul's sufferings embody the cross of Christ, while his endurance amid adversity, with thanksgiving and contentment, manifests the resurrection power of the Spirit (12:7–10). Paul's suffering as an apostle is thus the very means God uses to reveal his glory (1:3–4, 11, 20; 4:15; 9:11–15; 10:17–18).” *ESV Study Bible, Crossway Bibles, © 2007. --> the New Covenant: a new creation is coming thru God’s power. CONFIDENCE, TRUTH, AND THE GOSPEL -->(vs1-6) We have an Unshakeable Confidence based on God’s Truth in the Gospel. --> Therefore, we do not lose heart (though our Gospel is Rejected, God’s Truth prevails Victoriously). CONFIDENCE, POWER, AND THE GOSPEL --> (vs7-12) We have a Persevering Confidence based on God’s Power in the Gospel. --> Therefore, we do not lose heart: though we suffer many trials, God’s Power manifests the Life of Jesus thru our weaknesses. CONFIDENCE, HOPE, AND THE GOSPEL --> (vs13-18) We have a Joyful Confidence based on our Hope of God’s Promise in the Gospel. --> Therefore, we do not lose heart: though our lives are wasting away, we find Joy in the Hope of the coming Eternal Glory.
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God's Power Is . . .
As powerful as humankind has become with even the power to destroy millions of people and thousands of miles with atomic bombs, God always has us beat. He has created more stars and galaxies than we’ll ever have any need for. He has created everything so intricately that we’ll never fully understand it. He can direct history as He pleases. He can raise up any person He wants, and he can bring down anyone He pleases. He can change the course of a life that seems hopeless. He can even raise the dead! His power is Seriously Ridiculous.
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The Story That Changes Everything
Paul, like Jesus before him, is forced to defend himself before the authorities. His common threads hold lessons for us.
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The Initiative & Inclusiveness of God's Salvation
God takes the initiative in the lives of those He intends to save. He wants you more than you could ever want Him!
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An Encouraging Word Part 2
The letter reflects a pastor’s heart for his people who not only shared a common faith in Jesus Christ but also a common struggle. The difficulty faced by these “scattered saints” (“pilgrims of the Dispersion”) is a difficulty that we still face today. The basic problem is how to maintain the integrity and power of a positive testimony as we live for Jesus Christ in the midst of a society that is ignorant of Biblical Truth and doubtful of the God who gave us the Truth (Jesus Christ).
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Act(s) II Scene I
In God's Sovereign design and order, His Spirit would be poured out, fulfilling the prophecy of Joel, on the Day of Pentecost. Pentecost celebrated the first fruits of new grain and the Lord certainly had something new and special for His servants and the church that day. What happened that day to so change this group of disciples into a powerhouse company for the Kingdom of God. This is that of which Jesus spoke when He said, "Not many days from now you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." Pentecost continues today.
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