Episode Details

In this follow-up to "From Resurrection to Power," Pastor Mike Jenkins explores the vital bridge between the Resurrection of Jesus and the empowerment of the church. Many believers understand the history of Easter, but few grasp the necessity of the "waiting" that Jesus commanded. This message challenges listeners to move beyond a form of godliness and into a life marked by authentic, fruit-bearing power. -- The 40-Day Interval: Understanding the period between Resurrection Day and Ascension Day as a time of instruction and "infallible proofs." -- The Command to Wait: Why Jesus insisted that the disciples stay in Jerusalem until they were clothed with power from on high before beginning their mission. -- The Mission Station: How our daily lives, from the grocery store to the workplace, serve as our primary mission field where the Gospel must be heralded. -- The Necessity of Self-Examination: A deep dive into the biblical call to test our own faith, motives, and thought lives to ensure they align with the life of Christ. -- Fruit Inspection: Learning to evaluate our spiritual maturity not by our words, but by the presence of the fruit of the Spirit and our ability to love others through their shortcomings. -- Renewing the Mind: The practical process of bringing every thought into captivity and allowing the Holy Spirit to wash away old patterns of behavior. Scriptures for Further Study -- Luke 24:45-49 -- Acts 1:3-5 -- 2 Corinthians 13:5 -- Psalm 139:23-24 -- Galatians 5:22-23 -- 1 John 1:6-9