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Introduction: Where do we see “power” in our culture? (money, politics, status (get to the top no matter what), Control) How does that compare to power in the kingdom of God? (humility, dependance, less of me, abiding) Do we believe that power is available to us? If we do, would it change how we live? Power-Greek work “dunamis” where we get dynamite ·          19  and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might  20  that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, (Ephesians 1:19-20) ·          16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being,… 20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power...

Introduction : Known is defined by The American Heritage Dictionary as, “Proved or understood.”  What are the following pictures on the screen known for: Kansas, Hesston, HMBC, You? Often our answers for what we are known for are based on what we do.  In today’s passage, we see what matters is WHO we know. Follow vs. 13-14 ·          Gates-There are only two choices. Can also be translated as door.   In Jesus’ day, shepherds often would serve as the gate to a fenced area during the night.   They would lay down in the opening to keep the sheep safe inside while keeping the wolves out. ·          Vs. 13-Wide-It’s easy, leads to destruction, many enter it o    Way is Easy & Many Enter It-Some translations use path. Self focused, self righteousness, many options. “Do whatever you want, whatever makes you happy, whatever is true for you” §   (John 14:6) Jesus said ...

Introduction : When does an action become natural? Think about driving a car—when does it move from remembering all of the steps and you just drive?   Or what about learning a sport?   When do you stop thinking about all of the fundamentals and just enjoy the sport?   Or with music, drama, or art, when do you move from the basics to joy in the process? This morning, we are going to look at two actions that come from two very different places. Review: ·          (JL) Distractions?-Religion, Relationship-What is distracting us from the most important thing? ·          (Brad) A Declaration of Independence-Three-part independence-Service, Humility, Love; Three-part declaration-Spirit or desires, Spirit or flesh, Spirit or law Works (vs. 19-21) ·          Vs. 19-Source of the works-flesh o    What is the flesh? §   Last week...