Relying on God’s Strength
Preacher: Pastor (Dr) Otive Igbuzor
Date: 6th April, 2025
Text: 2 Corinthians 3:5
Introduction
The title of the sermon in line with our anchor for the month is Relying on God’s Strength (2 Cor 3:5). Life is a journey full of battles. We need strength to live a meaningful and abundant life. We need strength to deal with family issues, career issues, serve God, forgive, tolerate, and collaborate.
“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God.” – 2 Cor 3:5 (ESV)
Our strength—sufficiency, competence, qualification, ability—comes from God. In our journey of faith, we often encounter challenges that reveal our human limitations. These moments underscore the need to depend on God’s strength.
Power and Strength
Power is the ability to control the environment, including the behavior of others.
Strength is internal—it is the ability to do or bear things.
- Quality of being strong
- Capacity for endurance
- Ability to resist strain or stress
- Potential for effective action
Examples from Scripture
Paul: In Philippians 3:4-8, Paul considers all his qualifications as loss for the sake of Christ.
Moses: Felt unqualified, but God promised, “I will help you speak” (Ex. 4:10-12).
Gideon: Felt inadequate, but God assured him, “I will be with you” (Judg. 6:15-16).
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” – 2 Cor 4:7
Challenge
Are you facing any challenge right now? Do you have issues in your family, career or ministry? Is your strength failing you? You need to depend on God’s strength.
Conclusion
As we embark on April, let us lean on God’s strength, knowing our sufficiency comes from Him. May we walk in divine empowerment and experience His strength in every aspect of our lives. Amen!
Prayer Points for April 2025
- Thanksgiving: Acknowledge God as our source of strength.
- Daily Strength: Pray for grace to overcome daily life issues.
- Faithful Service: Pray for strength to serve God with excellence.
- Overcoming Weakness: Ask God to turn your weaknesses into strengths.
- Emotional Stability: Pray for healing and inner strength.
- Ministry & Leadership: Pray for divine enablement to lead.
- Family Strength: Pray for restoration in marriages and homes.
- Career Breakthroughs: Ask for divine strength and favor.
- Spiritual Battles: Declare victory through God’s power.
- General: Dedicate April to God and declare testimonies will abound.