1. Power Up VBS – Adult Class - 2004

2. Introduction We will not study the lessons the children are learning today I want to focus on the theme – “POWER UP” – in the book of Ephesians The word “power” is used 7 times in this short book of the New Testament.

3. Introduction Greek word – dunamis English words – dynamo, dynamite, dynamic Word means Awesome power of God Power of the gospel, resurrection, blood of Christ Our strength which comes from our faith in God

4. Ephesians 1:19 power power and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power His POWER – great, wonderful, awesome To the believer – We have seen His power in our lives To the unbeliever – It is like a fairy tale

5. Ephesians 1:21 power far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. Christ is raised from the dead Christ is in heaven – at the right hand of God He is far above – superior, more powerful – all others

6. Ephesians 2:2 power in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, Another power – Satan He is at work He wants us to follow the world 1 of 2 things is true: You once walked You are still walking

7. Ephesians 3:7 power of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power. Paul became a minister He used the gifts, talents, abilities he had We must learn to use what we have

8. Ephesians 3:20 power Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, Watch how it builds Able Abundantly Above All We ask Or think You cannot out pray, out dream God

9. Ephesians 6:10 power Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. We are in the army of God We must stand, be ready to defend We do not stand in our power It is only in the power of God that we are able to stand

10. We can see God’s Power Resurrection of Christ Blood shed for our salvation God’s grace offered to all men Creation Miracles

11. God Gives us Power Pray Think Obey Believe Love Change Hope

12. KNOWING RIGHT DOES NOT GIVE US THE POWER TO DO RIGHT