Small Group and Deeper Dive || All Power, Forever
March 11, 2025

Small Group Guide: All Power, Forever

Opening Prayer:
Ask a volunteer to open the group in prayer, focusing on God’s power and our need for His strength.

Key Takeaways:

  1. God is omnipotent - all-powerful forever.
  2. His power is unwavering, unstoppable, unending, and unlimited.
  3. We can’t separate God’s attributes - His power works within His nature and character.
  4. As believers, we have access to God’s power through Jesus Christ.
  5. Our strength comes from God, not ourselves.

Discussion Questions:

  1. Pastor Brandon mentioned four aspects of God’s power: unwavering, unstoppable, unending, and unlimited. Which of these resonates most with you and why?

  2. How does understanding God’s omnipotence change the way you approach challenges in your life?

  3. We sometimes create “idols” in our lives. What are some modern-day idols that people, including Christians, might struggle with? Can you think of something that you might be putting in a higher place than God?

  4. How does the concept of God’s unstoppable power impact your view of the church and its mission?

  5. “Grace is not just grease to squeak you into heaven. Grace is power to overcome.” How does this statement challenge or encourage you?

  6. In what areas of your life do you need to rely more on God’s power rather than your own strength?

Practical Applications:

  1. Power Audit: Take some time this week to reflect on areas in your life where you might be relying on your own power instead of God’s. Write these down and pray over them.

  2. Praise Practice: Spend 10 minutes each day this week praising God for His power. Use Scriptures mentioned in the sermon (like Psalm 115:3 or Ephesians 3:16-21) as a starting point.

  3. Power Sharing: Identify someone in your life who needs encouragement. Share with them about God’s power and offer to pray with them.

  4. Idol Inventory: Prayerfully consider if there are any “idols” in your life that you need to address. What steps can you take to refocus on God’s power instead?

  5. Grace-Powered Living: Choose one area where you struggle with sin or weakness. Each day this week, consciously rely on God’s grace for strength to overcome in that area.

Closing Prayer:

Close the session by having group members pray for each other, asking God to demonstrate His power in their lives and help them rely on His strength.

Scripture for Meditation:
Ephesians 3:20-21 - “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”

5 Day Devotional:

Day 1: The Omnipotence of God
Reading: Job 42:1-6; Psalm 115:1-8
Devotional: As we reflect on God’s omnipotence, we’re reminded of Job’s profound realization: “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted” (Job 42:2).Try reading this verse in a few different versions.
Our God is not like the idols of this world - limited, silent, and powerless. He is the all-powerful Creator who speaks, sees, hears, and acts. Today, consider areas in your life where you might be relying on your own strength or worldly solutions. How can you shift your trust to God’s unlimited power? Pray for a renewed awareness of His might in your daily life.

Day 2: Grace that Empowers
Reading: Ephesians 2:8-10; Titus 2:11-14
Devotional: God’s grace is not just a get-out-of-jail-free card; it’s a transformative power that enables us to overcome sin and live righteously. As the sermon emphasized, “Grace is power to overcome.” Reflect on how God’s grace has worked in your life. Are there areas where you’ve been viewing grace as permission to continue in sin rather than power to change? Ask God to help you fully embrace His empowering grace, allowing it to shape your choices and actions today.

Day 3: Unwavering Faith in God’s Promises
Reading: Hebrews 11:1-6; Romans 4:18-21
Devotional: In a world of uncertainty, God’s promises stand firm. His power is unwavering, and His word never fails. Abraham’s faith, commended in Romans 4, shows us what it means to trust God’s promises even when circumstances seem impossible. What promises of God do you need to cling to today? Perhaps you’re facing challenges that seem insurmountable. Remember, nothing is too difficult for our omnipotent God. Pray for faith that remains steadfast, fully convinced that God has the power to do what He has promised.

Day 4: Surrendering to God’s Will
Reading: Matthew 26:36-46; Romans 12:1-2
Devotional: Our struggle is often not with God, but with our own will. Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane exemplifies perfect surrender to the Father’s will, even in the face of immense suffering. As you read this passage, reflect on areas in your life where you might be resisting God’s will. What would it look like to fully surrender these areas to Him? Remember, God’s power is unstoppable, and aligning ourselves with His will puts us on the right side of that power. Pray for the strength to say, like Jesus, “Not my will, but yours be done.”

Day 5: Finding Strength in Weakness
Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Isaiah 40:28-31
Devotional: Our human strength is limited, but God’s power is limitless. Paul learned to boast in his weaknesses because they showcased God’s strength. Today’s passages remind us that when we are weak, He is strong. Reflect on your own weaknesses and vulnerabilities. How might God want to display His power through these areas of your life? Instead of trying to overcome in your own strength, practice relying on God’s unlimited power. Pray the words “Let the weak say, ‘I am strong’” (Joel 3:10), not as a declaration of self-sufficiency, but as an affirmation of your trust in God’s strength working through you.