Welcome To Pastor Garry Clark’s PowerPoint presentation from

the September 17th sermon:INSIDE JOB!…POWER

STRUGGLES!

Welcome To Pastor Garry Clark’s PowerPoint presentation from

the September 17th sermon:INSIDE JOB!…POWER

STRUGGLES!Information on ordering a DVD copy of this sermon

will be available at the end of this presentation

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will be available at the end of this presentation

We Saw In The First Message Of This Series

That…

We Saw In The First Message Of This Series

That…satan’s DC Is:

DIVIDE & CONQUER!satan’s DC Is:

DIVIDE & CONQUER!

We Saw In The First Message Of This Series

That…

We Saw In The First Message Of This Series

That…Jesus’ DC Is:

DIVINE CONQUEROR!Jesus’ DC Is:

DIVINE CONQUEROR!

WHOPOWERS

YOU?

WHOPOWERS

YOU?

WHATPOWERS

YOU?

WHATPOWERS

YOU?

There Is Something About Church And It’s

Power That Make People Want It!

There Is Something About Church And It’s

Power That Make People Want It!

That Can Be A Good Thing And That Can Be A

Bad Thing!

That Can Be A Good Thing And That Can Be A

Bad Thing!

Matthew 5:16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 5:16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Jesus Said…Jesus Said…

If people want what we have,

because of radically changed

lives through Jesus Christ our

Lord…THEN AMEN!

If people want what we have,

because of radically changed

lives through Jesus Christ our

Lord…THEN AMEN!

BUT THEFLIP SIDE IS…

BUT THEFLIP SIDE IS…

If THEY or WE or YOU or ME...

If THEY or WE or YOU or ME...

Want PowerFROM the church,

THROUGH the church or AT the

church…

Want PowerFROM the church,

THROUGH the church or AT the

church…

Because ofOUR service

or OUR givingor

WHATEVER…

Because ofOUR service

or OUR givingor

WHATEVER…

THEN THAT’S A BAD THING!THEN THAT’S A BAD THING!

If It’s About:If It’s About:POSITIONPRESTIGE

POPULARITYPERSUASION

POLITICSPRIDE

POSITIONPRESTIGE

POPULARITYPERSUASION

POLITICSPRIDE

THAT’S A BAD THING!THAT’S A BAD THING!

Here’s HowPower Plays

Or Power Grabs Or Power Kicks Smell To God…

Here’s HowPower Plays

Or Power Grabs Or Power Kicks Smell To God…

PEW-EE!PEW-EE!

GOD IS BIG ON GOD!

GOD IS BIG ON GOD!

HE WANT’S ALL THE GLORY!

HE WANT’S ALL THE GLORY!

A Powerful Attitude Is:A Powerful Attitude Is:

PITIFUL& PATHETIC

PITIFUL& PATHETIC

‘Cause We’re Puny!

‘Cause We’re Puny!

Acts 8:9But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:

Acts 8:9But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:

Look At…Look At…

Acts 8:13Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

Acts 8:13Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

Acts 8:17-2417 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. 18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, 19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

Acts 8:17-2417 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. 18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, 19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

Acts 8:17-2420 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. 21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.

Acts 8:17-2420 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. 21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.

Acts 8:17-2422 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. 23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. 24 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the LORD for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.

Acts 8:17-2422 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. 23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. 24 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the LORD for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.

He seemingly got saved and he was baptized

He saw what they didHe offered them

moneyHe wanted the power

He seemingly got saved and he was baptized

He saw what they didHe offered them

moneyHe wanted the power

PETER SAID:“Your money

PERISH with you”

PETER SAID:“Your money

PERISH with you”

PETER SAID:“The gift of

God cannot be PURCHASED”

PETER SAID:“The gift of

God cannot be PURCHASED”

PETER SAID:“You have no

PART”

PETER SAID:“You have no

PART”

PETER SAID:“Repent and askfor forgiveness”

PETER SAID:“Repent and askfor forgiveness”

•You are bitter•You are full of iniquity

•You are bitter•You are full of iniquity

We Are To Serve The Lord With Gladness, And

DoIt With Humility

And Honor!

We Are To Serve The Lord With Gladness, And

DoIt With Humility

And Honor!

The Two Words ‘BITTERNESS’ And

‘INIQUITY’ Certainly Ring True Of Folks

WhoI Have Personally Seen And Known Who Had

Unusually Strong Desire

For ‘CHURCH POWER!’

The Two Words ‘BITTERNESS’ And

‘INIQUITY’ Certainly Ring True Of Folks

WhoI Have Personally Seen And Known Who Had

Unusually Strong Desire

For ‘CHURCH POWER!’

Here’s what power plays and power grabs and power kicks do to

thebody of believers

Here’s what power plays and power grabs and power kicks do to

thebody of believers

Revelation 3:14And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;

Revelation 3:14And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;

Look At The Church Of Laodicea…Look At The Church Of Laodicea…

Revelation 3:15I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.

Revelation 3:15I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.

POWERLESSPOWERLESS

Revelation 3:16So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.

Revelation 3:16So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.

POISONEDPOISONED

Revelation 3:17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:

Revelation 3:17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:

POORPOOR

Revelation 3:18I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

Revelation 3:18I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

POINTLESSPOINTLESS

So Where Can We Get The Real

POWER To Serve And Live For The

Lord?

So Where Can We Get The Real

POWER To Serve And Live For The

Lord?

So Where Can We Get The Real

POWER To Serve And Live For The

Lord?

So Where Can We Get The Real

POWER To Serve And Live For The

Lord?

1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Through The Power Of The

Gospel Of Jesus Christ!

Through The Power Of The

Gospel Of Jesus Christ!

1 Corinthians 15:3-43 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

1 Corinthians 15:3-43 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

1 Corinthians 15:3-44 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

1 Corinthians 15:3-44 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

Through The Power Of The

Resurrection Of Jesus Christ!

(there were many eyewitnesses)

Through The Power Of The

Resurrection Of Jesus Christ!

(there were many eyewitnesses)

1 Corinthians 15:5-85 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: 6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.

1 Corinthians 15:5-85 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: 6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.

1 Corinthians 15:5-87 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. 8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.

1 Corinthians 15:5-87 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. 8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.

Without It, There Is EMPTINESS

Without It, There Is EMPTINESS

1 Corinthians 15:13-1413 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.

1 Corinthians 15:13-1413 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.

1 Corinthians 15:17 & 1917 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. 19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.

1 Corinthians 15:17 & 1917 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. 19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.

This ENERGIZES My Spirit

This ENERGIZES My Spirit

1 Corinthians 15:20-2220 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. 21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

1 Corinthians 15:20-2220 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. 21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

Through The Power Of The

Return Of Jesus Christ!

Through The Power Of The

Return Of Jesus Christ!

1 Corinthians 15:51-5751 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

1 Corinthians 15:51-5751 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

1 Corinthians 15:51-5753 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

1 Corinthians 15:51-5753 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

1 Corinthians 15:51-5754 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

1 Corinthians 15:51-5754 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

1 Corinthians 15:51-5755 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:51-5755 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Jesus could come again any moment! You will receive a new glorified body! Death is done! The victory is won!

Jesus could come again any moment! You will receive a new glorified body! Death is done! The victory is won!

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