More Power To You
Connection Points
Cole Phillips
October 21, 2018

The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. Romans 8:11

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8

dunamis: the explosive power of God.

3 Areas Where the Holy Spirit Gives Me Power

In the same way, the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. Romans 8:26

I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:31

God’s Spirit doesn’t make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control. Don’t be ashamed to speak for our Lord… Use the power that comes from God and join with me in suffering for telling the good news. 2 Timothy 1:7-8 (CEV)

For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what needs to be said. Luke 12:12

I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit. Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep His love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Ephesians 3:16-19

Connection Group Discussion Questions

  1. What insight, principle, or observation from this week’s message did you find most helpful, eye-opening, thought-provoking, or troubling? Why?
  2. How important is power in technology? At home? At work?
  3. When the power goes out what are the first things you think about?
  4. Read Acts 1:4-5, 8. Jesus tells us when the Holy Spirit comes into our lives, we feel His presence and receive His power. When have you been very aware of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power in your life?
  5. Read Romans 8:26 and 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. According to these verses, the Holy Spirit gives us power when we’re weak. Has there been a time when you were weak and the Holy Spirit gave you the power to overcome your weakness? What happened? What are some areas of your life that you are relying more on your own strength instead of the power of the Holy Spirit?
  6. Read Romans 15:13. This verse shows us that we get hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. How has experiencing the power Holy Spirit in your own life affected your relationship with Jesus?
  7. Read 1 Corinthians 2:4-5. These verses show us how the Holy Spirit gives us the power to share Jesus boldly to others. Have you had the experience of having the Holy Spirit give you the right words to say? When was that and what happened? Is there someone in your life that the Holy Spirit is leading you to boldly reach out to? Who is that? What has been holding you back from sharing Jesus?
  8. Read Ephesians 3:16-19. These verses show us how the Holy Spirit gives us the power to experience the fullness of God. How can you begin relying more on the power of the Holy Spirit today?
  9. How can your Connection Group pray for you and support you this week?