You Have More Power Than You Think: How to Activate God’s Power in Your Life

The Wordless Book: Black - Stands For Sin In Our Lives, Red - Stands For The Blood Jesus Shed On The Cross, White - Represents Salvation Through Jesus, Gold - Represents The Kingdom Of Heaven.

What if the power you’ve been searching for is already within you, but you haven't activated it yet?

In this message, we kick off the series Power, Passion, and People with a foundational truth: God has already placed His power within every believer through the Holy Spirit. The challenge is not in receiving power; it’s in learning how to walk in it.

Many Christians are saved but still live powerless, missing out on the peace, joy, and purpose available to them. This sermon explains the difference between having the Holy Spirit in you (for salvation) and having the Holy Spirit upon you (for power and impact).

You’ll discover practical steps to activate God’s power in your life:

1. Ask for it.
2. Surrender your will.
3. Truly believe that God is in control.
4. Stay right with God and others.

This message also reminds us that God’s power is not for show; it’s for purpose. It manifests in how you respond under pressure, the peace you maintain during chaos, and your willingness to share Jesus with others.

You don’t have to live feeling empty, anxious, or stuck. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to you—right now.

Key Takeaways

- Every believer already has access to God’s power through the Holy Spirit.
- The Holy Spirit within you is for salvation; the Holy Spirit upon you is for power.
- You activate God’s power by asking, surrendering, believing, and forgiving.
- Unforgiveness blocks your experience of God’s peace and power.
- Peace amidst chaos is evidence that God is in control.
- God’s power enables you to accomplish what you cannot do on your own.
- The purpose of God’s power is to impact others and to share Jesus.

- James W. Greer

Journey Church
2900 Donahue Ferry Rd, Pineville, LA 71360
Phone (318) 640-1273
Website https://jcpineville.com/

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A 30-Day Women’s Devotional on Faith, Courage, and Godly Influence

What does it really mean to be a woman of faith?

In today’s culture, women are often told their value comes from appearance, success, or approval from others. But the Bible tells a different story. Scripture shows that a woman’s greatest strength comes from her relationship with God, her character, and her willingness to trust Him with her life.

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