Sermon Notes 3/19 – The Power of God

                                  THE POWER OF GOD

The Power of God will help us get through Troubled Times or BIG TROUBLE

Continue to pray during times of trouble

2 Timothy 3:1-2 – we are living during times of trouble

1 Peter 4:12-13 – do not be surprised by any trouble that comes to you

Mark 6:45-56 (v48)

            HOW CAN WE MAKE IT THROUGH BIG TROUBLE?

(1.) FOCUS ON BIG POWER – Ephesians 1:19

-we have a BIG GOD

-the gift of Emptiness – to be empty of ourselves and filled with the Lord

        ***it is given to us to reveal to us that only Jesus satisfies

       Words For Power in verse 19

-the exceeding greatness of His power is HYPER Power – over the top power

-power – is dunamis & dynamite power – inherent power

-working – power in action—operating energy

-mighty power – manifested strength

        HYPER power helps you to keep rowing – Mark 6:53

(2.) UNDERSTAND THAT FUNDAMENTALS MATTER – Luke 6:47-49

-Get back to the basics

-build a strong foundation

-Jesus is our Rock

(3.) KNOW THAT AGREEMENT IS CRUCIAL – Matthew 18:19-20 & Exodus 17:8-15

v8 – Amalek represents the flesh – our old way of life – fights us every day

v9 –  fight Amalek

v10 – 3 people agreeing

v11 – refers to prayer

v12 – they agreed together

v13 – represents the Word of God

***BIG TROUBLE WILL NOT LAST FOREVER – heaven is a place for all believers and there is no trouble there