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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 : Today’s message is titled, “Word AND Spirit”. The key word for us this morning is the word AND. For many, including myself and many churches, we see these words on a continuum and we move back and forth between the two. So, what does an individual and/or church look like that holds Word and Spirit up equally together?  Let me tell you my story. I have attended church all of my life and learned a lot of stories from the Bible. Then at summer camp in Middle School, I realized I was a sinner who needed a Savior and his name was Jesus and I began my Christian journey then.   But it wasn’t until college that I began to really see Jesus as an essential part of my life.   That realization came about because there was a girl that I really liked and I wanted to impress but knew that she was looking for someone who was more serious about their faith.   The Holy Spirit used this girl to create in me a hunger for more of Him. I began to study the Bible and g...

We often forget.  We see throughout history the Israelites and the church forgetting. We need to be reminded often of who God is in Scripture, church history and in our lives and churches. The names of God are important because these names are not just what God does, it is who He is.  I hope this will encourage you as you are reminded of how good, great, and awesome our God is. Logos Logos means word. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1) What it reminds me?  Jesus was present at creation.  Jesus is God.  Jesus has unity with the Father and Holy Spirit.  The Bible teaches us about who God is.  We need to be careful to not let our belief in the Bible replace the Trinity.  As J.D. Greear has said, many "believe (functionally speaking) in "Father, Son, and Holy Bible." We do not worship the Bible, but instead God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy...

We often forget.  We see throughout history the Israelites and the church forgetting. We need to be reminded often of who God is in Scripture, church history and in our lives and churches. The names of God are important because these names are not just what God does, it is who He is.  I hope this will encourage you as you are reminded of how good, great, and awesome our God is. Logos   Logos means word. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1) What it reminds me?  Jesus was present at creation.  Jesus is God.  Jesus has unity with the Father and Holy Spirit.  The Bible teaches us about who God is.  We need to be careful to not let our belief in the Bible replace the Trinity.  As J.D. Greear has said, many "believe (functionally speaking) in "Father, Son, and Holy Bible." We do not worship the Bible, but instead God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit....

My Aunt Kay Jean suggested I start sharing a verse of the day.  I liked her suggestion but decided instead of a verse of the day, I would share a verse of the week.  Be reminded of who God is from His Word. 6  Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. 7  Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. 8  This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9  Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” ...

We often forget.  We see throughout history the Israelites and the church forgetting. We need to be reminded often of who God is in Scripture, church history and in our lives and churches. This is a new feature on the blog on the names of God.  Why?  Because these names are not just what God does, it is who He is.  I hope this will encourage you as you are reminded of how good, great, and awesome our God is. Logos   Logos means word. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1) What it reminds me?  Jesus was present at creation.  Jesus is God.  Jesus has unity with the Father and Holy Spirit.  The Bible teaches us about who God is.  We need to be careful to not let our belief in the Bible replace the Trinity.  As J.D. Greear has said, many "believe (functionally speaking) in "Father, Son, and Holy Bible." We do not worship the Bible, but instead God the Fath...

How do we preach the same sermon every week? What do we say? Love (Greatest Commandments) Where does it come from? Not from telling people to do it It comes from faith Romans 10:17-Word creates faith which is active in love. Minister's One Job-Preach the Word From where & to where do you preach the Word? What the heart desires determines what we do. Minister the Word to the heart. How? You can't. The Spirit is the only one who can. The first question is not about speaking, but hearing.  We need words from the heart to the heart. You do your reading and studying of Scripture in conversation with real life. A sermon shout meet at intersection of real questions and real pain & person of Jesus Christ. Two Kinds of Truth Preach the Law (diagnose sinners) Doing the work of diagnosis. How? Describe life as it really is. Tell honest stories & illustrations Preach the Gospel (deliver sinners) Speaking the promise of God in Jesus' ...

Are you struggling today?  Do your circumstances seem overwhelming?  Remember, Jesus has the last word.  Listen to this new song by Elevation Worship.