15/08/2026
4TH IDORO OBIO AREA CONVENTION || DAY 2 (SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST, 2026 BY 9AM)
PREACHER: PASTOR I. E. MFON
INTERPRETER: ELDER UBONG THOMAS
THEME: THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS POWER
TEXT: 1 THESSALONIANS 1:5, MARK 8:38, JAMES 5:16B, JOHN 14:12
BIBLE READING: 1 CORINTHIANS 4:14–20
INTRODUCTION:
The Kingdom of God is not just about words but about power. God's power is made available to believers through the name of Jesus, His blood, His Word, prayer, faith, and the Holy Spirit.
MESSAGE:
The Dimensions of the Kingdom:
• The Power in the Name of Jesus: There is power in the name of Jesus to save, deliver, and bring victory. (Matthew 1:21)
• The Power of the Blood of Jesus: The blood of Jesus brings redemption and victory. (Revelation)
• The Power in the Gospel: The gospel is the power of God unto salvation. (Romans 1:16)
• The Power of the Word of God: God's Word is living and powerful. (Hebrews 4:12)
• The Power of Prayer: Prayer connects believers to the power of God. (James 5:16)
• The Power of Faith: Faith is necessary to please God and experience His power. (Hebrews 11:6, Mark 9)
• The Power of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit empowers believers to function in the supernatural.
Things That Help Us Function in God's Power:
• Purity and holiness. (Hebrews 12:14)
• A consistent prayer life. (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
• Fellowship with other believers. (Acts 2:42)
• Knowing and walking with the Holy Spirit.
• Honouring God with your life.
• Digesting and living by the Word of God.
• Faithfully fulfilling your destiny.
• Not quenching the Holy Spirit. (1 Thessalonians 5:19)
• Stirring up the gift of God in you. (2 Timothy 1:6–7)
CALL TO ACTION:
Desire the power of God and make room for the Holy Spirit in your life. Live in holiness, pray consistently, study God's Word, and walk by faith.
PRAYER:
Father, fill me with Your power and help me to walk in the power of Your Kingdom. Give me grace to live in holiness, prayer, faith, and fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Help me to fulfil my destiny and never quench Your Spirit. In Jesus' name, Amen. 🙏