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According to the power that works in us

Text: Ephesians 3:14-21
11 May 2008

(I) CONCEPT OF PRAYING FOR POWER

“For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ…that He would grant you…to be strengthened with might…” Ephesians 3:14, 16

1. A valid prayer

2. A vital prayer

(II) CONTOUR OF THIS POWER

“…strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man” Ephesians 3:16

1. Strengthened with Might

2. Ministry of the Spirit of God

3. Inner man strength

(III) CONTEXT OF APPLICATION OF THIS POWER

1. Indwelling of Christ

“That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith…” Ephesians 3:17

2. The love of Christ

“…rooted and grounded in love” Ephesians 3:17

“To know the love of Christ which passes knowledge…” Ephesians 3:19

3. Filled with the Lord

“…that you may be filled with the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:19

(IV) CONTEMPLATION OF THE POWER OF GOD

“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, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21

1. Above all:

a) That we ask

b) Or think

2. According to the power:

a) That is already working in us

b) That will continue to work in us

3. The glory of God

a) To be displayed in the Church

b) To be demonstrated to all generations forever

(V) CHALLENGE

1. To understand this promised power

2. To desire this great power

3. To be filled with this power

4. To desire to be as fully filled by God as possible