1. Experiencing the Power of the Resurrection
Matthew 27:45-53

2. Matthew 27:45-46
At noon there was darkness over all the land until three o'clock. About three o’clock Jesus shouted with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” Which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

3. Matthew 27:47-48
Some of the people standing there heard Jesus and said, “He's calling for Elijah.” One of them at once ran and grabbed a sponge. He soaked it in vinegar, then put it on a stick and held it up to Jesus.

4. Matthew 27:49-50
Others said, “Wait! Let's see if Elijah will come and save him.” And again Jesus shouted, and then released His spirit.

5. Matthew 27:51-53
And, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom; and the earth shook, and the rocks were split; And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which had fallen asleep were raised, And came out of the graves after His resurrection, and went into the holy city (Jerusalem), where they were seen by many people.

6. Romans 8:11
If the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.

7. Ephesians 1:19-20
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 and seated Him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.

8. Philippians 3:10
I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead...

9. God Isn’t Interested In Me
Myth 1
God Isn’t Interested In Me

10. Isaiah 49:15
Can a woman forget her nursing child and have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will not forget you.

11. God Turns A Deaf Ear To Our Needs
Myth 2
God Turns A Deaf Ear To Our Needs

12. Isaiah 65:24
Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear.

13. God doesn’t do today what He did 2000 years ago.
Myth 3
God doesn’t do today what He did 2000 years ago.

14. For I am the LORD, I do not change…
Malachi 3:6
For I am the LORD, I do not change…

15. 1. Do What He Tells Us To Do.

16. John 2:1-3
On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus also was invited to the wedding with His disciples. When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.”

17. John 2:4-5
And Jesus said to her, “Woman, why do you involve Me? My time has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

18. John 2:6-8
Standing nearby were six stone water jars, used for Jewish ceremonial washing. Each could hold twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” When the jars had been filled, He said, “Now dip some out, and take it to the master of ceremonies.” So the servants followed His instructions.

19. 2. Have Faith In God.

20. Romans 10:17
So then, faith (confidence in God) comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

21. Luke 10:17-19
When the 72 followers returned, they were excited and said, "Lord, even the demons obeyed when we spoke in your name!” And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.

22. Luke 10:20
Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the demons are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.