Evergreen Christian Community

Walking with Jesus, Week 5: Our Power - Spirit Filled Living May 28, 2017 Scripture references: 2 Peter: 1:3-11; Acts 2 & 4; James 1:12; Galatians 6:9; Colossians 1:11-12; John 13:35; Matthew 22:37-40; John 15:13; Romans 12:9-13 Big Idea: Without God’s power, it cannot be done; without my participation, it will not be done. Without God’s power, you cannot understand His goodness; without effort, you will not show it to others. • Out of goodness comes knowledge Without God’s power, you cannot achieve divine knowledge; without your effort, it will not make a difference in your faith. • Out of knowledge flows self-control Without God’s power, you cannot experience divine self-control; without your participation, you will not experience divine self-control. • Out of self-control flows perseverance Without God’s power, you cannot persevere; without your participation, you will not persevere. • Out of perseverance comes godliness Without God’s power, you cannot be godly; without your participation, you w