Quotes about Power

All the strength and force of man comes from his faith in things unseen. He who believes is strong he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.

The Gospel of liberation is bad news to all oppressors because they have defined their "freedom" in terms of slavery of others.

When Satan tries to remind us of our past (failures and sins), we're to remind him of his future (ultimate destruction).

If Jesus encountered demons and evil spirits during his lifetime his followers likewise may face them.

Demons are dangerous only until they are confronted by the power of Jesus.

Demons fear the power of Jesus Christ, and even speaking his name can rebuke evil.

The Spirit of the living Christ lives in those who believe and trust in him; demons may not possess such a person.

Sin does not remain a contented servant; it seeks to seize and master its participants.

Holy Spirit of God, thank You for filling my life with You. You are in control of all that I am—my thoughts, my actions, my words, and my feelings. Thank You, Spirit of God. I am now living under the downpour of Your power and strength and blessing, and I thank You for the riches of Your mercy. In the precious name of Jesus. Amen.

Preachers who pride themselves on never giving a public invitation to be saved, never calling for a response of any kind, reveal not greater fidelity to the gospel but a lack of faith in its power.

In his recent book Unexplainable, he said, "[God] wants to do the inconceivable, the uncommon, the unexpected, the remarkable, the incomprehensible, so that He—God—is the only explanation for what occurs in our lives."

God shows up powerfully when our worship is sincere and fervent in spite of whatever difficult circumstance we might be experiencing.