Understanding the Power Source

Self-conscious God-conscious World-conscious Soul Body Spirit (mind, emotions, will) sin Spirit sin Holy Spirit "flesh" Soul Body World-conscious I Thess 5:23

and His indwelling power when we were born again. John 3:5-8; Ephesians 3:16,20 We received the Holy Spirit and His indwelling power when we were born again.

The Holy Spirit is mentioned as the ‘water’ that is within us and John 4:13-14; 7:37-39 The Holy Spirit is mentioned as the ‘water’ that is within us and who will outflow from us when He is allowed to do so. The key is trust and belief in Jesus, and not quenching Him by sin and disobedience.

Welcome to our church… Our Responsibility

C. Watch for self-deception D. Keep our sins confessed 1. I John 1:5-9 A. Stay out of darkness B. Walk in the light C. Watch for self-deception D. Keep our sins confessed

We must tarry before the Lord to be endued with power from Him. 2. Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-5,8 We must tarry before the Lord to be endued with power from Him.

3. Acts 2:4; James 5:6 We must be people of prayer.

power through His promises. C. We must add Christian 4. 2 Peter 1:3-8 A. We must realize what He has provided for us. B. We must tap into the power through His promises. C. We must add Christian qualities to our lives.

5. Matt. 22:29 We must overcome our ignorance of the Scripture and the Power of God.

We must realize His power and stop relying on our own. 6. II Cor. 12:9-10 We must realize His power and stop relying on our own.

We must keep a proper focus; it is the Lord we 7. Col. 3:23-24 We must keep a proper focus; it is the Lord we are serving, and not men.

How will we know If we have tapped Into the power??

John 15:5 We will bear much fruit

What will that fruit look like?

Gal. 5:22-23 Joy Love Peace Patience Gentleness Goodness Faithfulness Meekness Self-control

Are YOU tapping into the power?