24/08/2026
🔥 SUNDAY NUGGETS 🔥
Vessel: Pst. Francis Agboola
Topic: Ministry of Power (II)
Text: Acts 1:8
“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you...”
— Acts 1:8 (KJV)
⚡ YOU CANNOT EFFECTIVELY BE A WITNESS OF JESUS CHRIST WITHOUT POWER
The Gospel must not only be preached in words but also demonstrated through the power of the Holy Spirit.
“...in demonstration of the Spirit and of power...” — 1 Corinthians 2:4–5 (KJV)
“For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. Romans 15:18-19
❓ WHY DO WE NEED THE POWER OF GOD?
1. 📖 To Prove That the Gospel Is True
God's power confirms the Word through signs and demonstrations.
📖 Mark 16:20; Acts 4:20
2. 🔓 To Set the Captive Free
God's power brings deliverance, healing, and liberty to those oppressed.
📖 Luke 4:18–19; Acts 10:38
3. 🌍 To Expand the Kingdom
Power enables us to effectively fulfil the Great Commission and advance God's Kingdom.
📖 Acts 1:8
4. 💪 To Strengthen the Faith of Believers
The demonstration of God's power directs our faith away from human wisdom and toward God.
📖 1 Corinthians 2:4–5
5. ⚖️ For Judgment
God's power gives spiritual authority to declare His counsel and execute His purposes.
📖 Micah 3:8; Matthew 16:19
🕊️ THREE WAYS THE HOLY SPIRIT RELEASES HIS POWER
1. 🔥 By Anointing
The anointing empowers a believer for divine assignment and service.
2. 🎁 Through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Spirit manifests His power through spiritual gifts for the benefit of the Body of Christ.
📖 1 Corinthians 12:7–20
3. 🍇 Through the Fruits of the Holy Spirit
The transformed character produced by the Spirit is also an expression of His power.
📖 Galatians 5:22–23
The fruit of the Holy Spirit is also power. 🍇🔥
🕊️ THE POWER OF GOD & THE PRESENCE OF GOD
Another name for the power of God is the presence of God.
📖 Exodus 33:14; Luke 5:17
The presence of God carries His power and brings divine intervention. 🔥
😌 One confirmation of God's presence in a man's life is REST.
“My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.”
— Exodus 33:14 (KJV)
🔥 HOW DOES THE MINISTRY OF POWER FLOW?
1. 🤝 Through Intimacy with God
Intimacy positions us to know God's will and walk in His power.
📖 John 5:19
2. 🙏 Through Obedience
A yielded and obedient vessel becomes available for God's purposes.
3. 🛡️ Through Faith
Faith enables us to believe God and act upon His Word.
📖 Hebrews 11:3
4. ❤️ Through Compassion
God's power flows through a heart that cares about people.
📖 Matthew 14:14
5. 🙇♂️ Through Humility
God uses humble vessels.
📖 Matthew 16:19–20; James 4:6; Philippians 2:8–9
🔥 KEY THOUGHT
Therefore, build intimacy with Him, be obedient to God, have faith in Him, be compassionate to people and remain humble then the power of God will be evident in your life. 🔥
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