BREAD OF LIFE SERVICE
7-9am Every Thursday
TOPIC: POWER IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST
DATE: July 29, 2010
ACTS 4 : 7 - 21
Introduction
There is power in the name of Jesus Christ. The heaven responds to the name of Jesus Christ, the earth responds to it, hell responds to it, all things respond to the potent power in that precious name!
Hear this: “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:9-11
Evidently, the greatest power key given to man by God is the name of Jesus Christ. The power was given to Jesus himself first and foremost and then to all who believe in His name! When that name was given, power was given: salvation power, forgiveness power, healing power, protection power, deliverance power and breakthrough power were all given! Invariably, life was given in that name!
Now, check this out: “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.” John 14:13, 14
Through faith, power is invoked in the name of Jesus! While many just casually call upon that name as mere tradition or religion, a few people who have encountered and discovered the supernatural power in that name use it beyond mere tradition. The name of Jesus is heavily loaded with all that you will ever require to live victoriously and prosperously in pursuit of purpose in life!
Beginning from this moment henceforth, I declare the name of Jesus Christ over all issues of your life and that you may bring forth in all areas of your endeavours in Jesus’ mighty name!
Remember, that name of Jesus Christ has been given you above every name: sickness, ailment, poverty, discouragement, weariness, lack, curse, and even death! Jesus’ name is above them all! Starting from this day, all of such contrary names will bow down to you in the name of Jesus Christ!
THINGS TO NOTE:
1. The name of Jesus Christ is superior to every other name in heaven, on the earth and beneath the earth – Philippians 2:9 *All power bow to the name of Jesus Christ.
2. Salvation is only found in the name of Jesus Christ – Acts 4:12; 10:43
3. The name of Jesus Christ is synonymous to the miraculous – Acts 4:10, 16; 16:18
4. You will receive whatsoever ye shall ask in the name of Jesus Christ – John 14:13, 14
PRAYER POINTS
1. 1 Timothy 2:1, 2 - “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”
Prayer Points:
a. Lord, in all things and for all men, we give you thanks for your all round faithfulness in Jesus’ precious name! (Mention and give thanks for each and every important person that God has placed in your life, including your spouse and your children)
b. Lord, I also thank you for your divers operations in my personal life in Jesus’ name!
2. Proverbs 15:8 - “The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.”
Prayer Points:
a. Lord, I plead the blood of Jesus Christ upon my life today, that I may be thoroughly cleansed, as I came before your throne in Jesus’ precious name!
b. Father, as by the blood of Jesus Christ I am made the righteousness of God, so let my supplications today ascend to you as a sweet smelling savour in Jesus’ mighty name!
3. Isaiah 43:26– “Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.”
Prayer Points:
a. Lord, I place a demand on your word and I put you in remembrance of your promises in my life in Jesus’ name!
b. Lord, honour your word in my life and bring all your promises to fulfillment in my life in Jesus’ mighty
name.
4. John 14:13, 14 – “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.”
Prayer Points:
a. Father, according to your word, I make demand of my desires in the name of Jesus Christ your beloved Son, and I believe I shall receive them in Jesus’ mighty name! (Now begin to ask for your desires)
b. Lord, let the name of Jesus Christ bring glory to you in my life, in Jesus’ mighty name!
5. Acts 16:18– “And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.”
Prayer Points:
a. Lord, I banish every seen and every unseen source of reproach in my life in Jesus’ mighty name!
b. Father, I break and return back to sender every contrary force monitoring my kingdom operations with an evil intension in Jesus’ mighty name!
6. Acts 4:10, 12, 16 – “Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.”
Prayer Points:
a. Lord, let your perfect work of salvation and notable miracles be wrought in my life and in the lives of my loved ones, in Jesus’ mighty name!
b. Father, let all that the name of Jesus represents be found in expression in my life, in Jesus’ mighty name!
7. Hebrews 1:6 – “And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.”
Prayer Points:
a. Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ, let all the angels of God be put to work in my favour.
b. Lord, I give you thanks for answered prayers in Jesus’ mighty name!
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