The Power of God

Genesis 1:1-5

Introduction

1.      People are interested in power, power to hit a ball, power to clean dishes, power to mow the lawn, power to make decisions

2.      All power, ultimately, comes from God – Jesus has it:  Matt 28:18  

Discussion

1.      The power of God displayed

a.       God spoke and things happened (Heb 4:12; John 7:46; Matt 7:28-29)  

b.      We discover the power of God when we burn fuel  

c.       We discover the power of God when we split an atom  

d.      We observe the power of God in our world (not “Mother Nature”)

                                                            i.      In storms – Jesus stilled the storm

                                                          ii.      In the raging of the ocean – the ocean was calmed when Jonah was thrown overboard

                                                        iii.      In the waterfalls – the water falls and the water rises as the sun evaporates it from the surface

                                                        iv.      In the sunshine – Matt 5:45  

2.      The power of God unleashed for His purposes in the lives of His people

a.       Consider the events in the life of Moses  

b.      Consider the events in the life of Elijah  

c.       Consider the events in the life of Jesus  

3.      God’s power in our lives

a.       In our conversion – Rom 1:16; Mark 16:15; John 12:32-33  

b.      In our sanctification – 1 Cor 6:11; Acts 22:16; 1 John 1:7  

c.       In our perseverance – 1 Cor 10:13; Phil 4:13; Eph 3:20-21  

Conclusion

1.       We use the power of God every day to keep warm, to grow food, to get to work

2.      We need to use the power of God for spiritual purposes as well, to change, to be made holy, to help others

3.      Spend time meditating on God’s word, look for opportunities to serve others, forget yourself, concentrate on the things that God has said are important