{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Bridge Church Virginia Beach","title":"Courageous Faith Part 4 - Archie Callahan","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2354,"description":"January 26, 2025\nSeries: Courageous Faith\nSermon: The Great Commission\nScripture: Matthew‬ ‭28‬:‭18‬-‭20‬ ‭NIV‬‬\n\n“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.””\n‭‭\nINTRODUCTION: The church has been empowered by the Holy Spirit to go make disciples of all nations. \n\n\nJesus has all authority...\n\nThen Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.\n-Matthew 28:18\n\nJesus has given us authority...\n\nWhat is authority (Exousia)?\n\nAuthority is the right or privilege to exercise influence or control. It implies a recognized position or role that grants ability to influence or direct others. \n\n“He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.”\n-‭‭Luke‬ ‭10‬:‭18‬-‭19‬ ‭NIV‬‬\n\n“Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.”\n-‭‭Matthew‬ ‭10‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬\n\nJesus has given us power...\n\nWhat is power (Dunamis)?\n\nPower is the ability or capacity to do something, often emphasizing strength, might, or miraculous abilities. It is the ability to enact authority or to perform actions. \n\n“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.””\n‭‭Acts‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬\n\n\nConclusion: Not only has Jesus given us power but he has given us the authority to function in the power of the Holy Spirit. \n\n“He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/sIeu9LJFAGDBASM0qmKgd9mBIkXQCcHvUeQLP6ao7r4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYWM0/YTkxYmFjYTcxNjc1/MzM4MWI0YjI0Zjcx/OGY3NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}