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THE POWER TO CHANGE (2 OF 5)
by Kerry Shook
Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-20, Matthew 5:3
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Title: The Power To Change (2 of 5)
Series: Now Or Never - Experiencing The Change You've Been Waiting For
Author: Kerry Shook
Text: Ephesians 1:19-20a, Matthew 5:3
"I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe Him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead ...."
Ephesians 1:19-20a (NLT)
"Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually helpless. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them." Matthew 5:3 (GWT)
STEP ONE TO LIFE CHANGE: I admit my powerlessness to change myself and control everything. In my brokenness, I humbly admit my need for God and others.
"I don't understand myself at all, for I really want to do what is right, but I can't. I do what I don't want to-what I hate. I know perfectly well that what I am doing is wrong, and my bad conscience proves that I agree with these laws I am breaking. But I can't help myself because I'm no longer doing it. It is sin inside me that is stronger than I am that makes me do these evil things. I know I am rotten through and through so far as my old sinful nature is concerned. No matter which way I turn I can't make myself do right. I want to but I can't. When I want to do good, I don't; and when I try not to do wrong, I do it anyway." Romans 7:15-19 (TLB)
"I've tried everything and nothing helps. I'm at the end of my rope. Is there no one who can do anything for me? Isn't that the real question?" Romans 7:24 (MSG)
"The answer, thank God, is that Jesus Christ can and does. He acted to set things right in this life of contradictions where I want to serve God with all my heart and mind, but am pulled by the influence of sin to do something totally different." Romans 7:25 (MSG)
SURRENDER IS THE FIRST STEP TO REAL CHANGE
"You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and His rule." Matthew 5:3 (MSG)
"...I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." John 10:10b ...
Series: Now Or Never - Experiencing The Change You've Been Waiting For
Author: Kerry Shook
Text: Ephesians 1:19-20a, Matthew 5:3
"I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe Him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead ...."
Ephesians 1:19-20a (NLT)
"Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually helpless. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them." Matthew 5:3 (GWT)
STEP ONE TO LIFE CHANGE: I admit my powerlessness to change myself and control everything. In my brokenness, I humbly admit my need for God and others.
"I don't understand myself at all, for I really want to do what is right, but I can't. I do what I don't want to-what I hate. I know perfectly well that what I am doing is wrong, and my bad conscience proves that I agree with these laws I am breaking. But I can't help myself because I'm no longer doing it. It is sin inside me that is stronger than I am that makes me do these evil things. I know I am rotten through and through so far as my old sinful nature is concerned. No matter which way I turn I can't make myself do right. I want to but I can't. When I want to do good, I don't; and when I try not to do wrong, I do it anyway." Romans 7:15-19 (TLB)
"I've tried everything and nothing helps. I'm at the end of my rope. Is there no one who can do anything for me? Isn't that the real question?" Romans 7:24 (MSG)
"The answer, thank God, is that Jesus Christ can and does. He acted to set things right in this life of contradictions where I want to serve God with all my heart and mind, but am pulled by the influence of sin to do something totally different." Romans 7:25 (MSG)
SURRENDER IS THE FIRST STEP TO REAL CHANGE
"You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and His rule." Matthew 5:3 (MSG)
"...I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." John 10:10b ...
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