Jesus’ Name has Power!
Bec spoke on Sunday in the last part of our mini series on ‘In Jesus’ Name’.
Bec shared that Jesus’ name has power, focusing on 3 points:
Jesus’ name commands authority
What we speak has power
We are in a battle - are we ready?
She spoke about how people in the bible were often perplexed by Jesus’ authority, and that we can speak with the authority that Jesus has given us.
Bec shared that what we speak has power, using examples of Freedom in Christ and how declaring truth over ourselves can help to change our inner narrative.
She spoke about the reality of the spiritual battle that we live in and the importance of knowing that we have the upper hand. That comparing the devil to God is like comparing an ant to an atom bomb, there is no contest (Steve Goss) and referenced Elisha and his servant receiving ‘spiritual sight’ to see they had the upper hand in battle.
Bec posed the question: ‘so what next?’ challenging us to ponder the question- ‘Am I willing to be transformed?’ by Jesus and encouraged us to stand in the unity we have, in Jesus’ name as a church family.
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In Jesus’ Name!
Bob brought us a powerful message this Sunday, talking about being SENT in Jesus’ name.
When Jesus sends us out in His name, His reputation is at stake! We represent Him wherever we go! It’s a responsibility but also an honour and a privilege!
Luke 9:1-2 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
1) Power (Dynamis) = the state of that which is not yet fully realised.
The Spirit is enabling us with His power, He is the power source. We need to stay connected.
2) Authority (Exousia) = Authority, the right or power to act
Jesus doesn’t require us to be perfect and He still sends us out in His name. “Sometimes Obedience is more important than understanding.”
In Luke 10:1-2, Jesus sends out 70, two by two to share His message and bring the power of His Kingdom : His Mission is not just for a few and we’re not alone.
The mission of God was (and still is) this : The Father sent the Son >> The Son sent the Spirit >> The Spirit sends us > to be a Christian is to be sent (Apostolos = sent one).
When we end our prayers with “in Jesus’s name, amen”, it is not a polite formula, but a declaration of His Lordship.
Who is Jesus sending you to this week? Simple obedience matters!
At the end of the meeting we prayed and anointed with oil (a biblical expression and symbol of God’s favour and presence) everyone who wanted it! To be sent to our communities, workplaces and world – In JESUS Name!
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In the middle of our Prayer Season, and still with all the focus on Jesus - Matt started a new series on Sunday - “In Jesus’ Name”. What did it mean to live and pray in Jesus’ name during Bible times and what does it mean for us today? And why do many of the songs we sing speak about the name of Jesus?
Matt read an incredible story from the book of Acts is chapters 3 and 4 where Peter and John meet a lame man at the gate of the temple who had been lame for over 40 years. He was there to ask for money but he got more than he expected! Peter said to him: “I don’t have any silver or gold for you. But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!”. And He did!!
Matt explained “in Jesus name” isn’t a formula or a magic password but we can understand four things:
1. Authority in JESUS name - Peter could have worded it like this: “Under the authority and acting on behalf of Jesus Christ of Nazareth - be healed and get up and walk!” When we live and pray in Jesus name we are representing Jesus and operating under HIS authority.
2. Power in JESUS name. Peter: “...he was healed by the powerful name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene….”
3. Salvation in JESUS name. “There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.”
4. Faith in JESUS name. “Through faith in the name of Jesus, this man was healed - and you know how crippled he was before. Faith in Jesus’ name has healed him before your very eyes…”
When we pray “in Jesus’ name”, our requests and how we live should be aligned with Jesus’ teaching and living, then we ask God for faith like Peter to see miracles today In JESUS name!
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