Sermon Notes 3/19 – The Power of God

Ephesians 1:15-22

                                  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