Sermon Notes
1. God has power to create everything from nothing. (Genesis 1:1; Psalm 33:6-9)
2. God has the power to speak matter into existence. (Genesis 1:1; Psalm 33:6- 9)
3. Real power belongs to the Lord God Almighty. (Psalm 62:11)
4. Almighty means all powerful, all sustaining one. (Genesis 17:1; Jeremiah 32:17)
5. Knowing that God is Almighty encourages us to follow Him. (1Kings 19:9-13; Matthew 14:32)
Quick Review:
Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?
Digging Deeper:
1. Read Genesis 17:1; Psalm 24:10; 46:7; 91:1. How do you define the word “almighty”? What does this word mean to you?
2. Read Genesis 1:1; Psalm 33:6-9. When you read these verses, how do they make you feel? When you look at Creation itself, what two things stand out to you as displaying God’s awesome power?
3. When you ponder the creation of God, you will see that He uses His power to create, bless, and give life to others. How do you think this compares to mankind’s pursuit of power and how we approach or use it? Can you think of some examples? Please share.
4. What does 1 Kings 19:9-13 reveal about the person and nature of God?
5. Can you think of a time when God gently pulled you aside to remind you of His Power and Presence in your life so as to encourage you? Please share.
6. Can you think of a time in your life when God chose not to demonstrate His power the way you asked and wanted Him to? How did that make you feel? Why do you think He did that and what did He teach you in the process?
Taking it home:
What is one thing you can apply to your life from this message?
Prayer:
Pray for God to help you keep your eyes focused on who He really is.