Harvest Raleigh Church
Go in Power over Sin
Romans 7:21-25
To Go in Power over sin, we must know that:
Retreat in Prayer (v.1-3)Retreat into God’s Character (v.4-6)Retreat into God’s House (v.7-8)Retreat into God’s Justice (v.9-10)Retreat into Worship (v.11-12)
Big idea: Baptism illustrates the ending of your old life without Christ and the beginning of your new life with Christ.The ending of your old life! Penalty paid. Sin buried. (1-4a).Salvation is a gift. You do nothing to earn it but you must receive it by faith.
If your faith is in J, you are covered by the righteousness of J, not your own.
You prevent abusing grace by owning your identity in Christ.
The beginning of your new life! Raised to walk new (4b).Baptism anticipates…
- Life change
- Lifestyle change
- Life eternal
Ephesians 2:1-10
Prayer must have in balance two equal realities about God:
God’s omnipotence (power) and God’s sovereignty (will/plan).
Healthy prayer knows God is both powerful and has a plan.
When you are praying for something, you be ready for God’s rescue:
Full of faith and prayer (Acts 9:32-35).
Full of good works and charity. (Acts 9:36-43).