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The Powers That Produce Conversion Ephesians 2:1-6

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The Powers That Produce Conversion

Ephesians 2:1-6

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Energy is required to clean a messy room, but it becomes dirty with no effort.

Energy is required to make a garden, but it becomes a patch of weeds with no effort.

Energy is also required to bring about spiritual conversion (Eph. 1:18-20).

Positive Conversion Requires Energy

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Persuasive Speech An Impressive Church Building or

Membership Church Programs Non-Offensive Approach “Felt-Needs” Approach Etc.

The Power To Bring About Spiritual Conversion Is Not…

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Romans 1:16 John 8:32 Hebrews 4:12 Isaiah 55:10-11 1 Corinthians 1:18-21

1. The Power of the Gospel

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James 5:16 Romans 10:1 Colossians 4:2-4 Luke 10:2

2. The Power of Prayer

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1 Thessalonians 1:7-8 Matthew 5:14-16

3. The Power of a Good Influence

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Acts 2:40 Colossians 3:16

4. The Power of Encouragement

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The Power of the Gospel The Power of Prayer The Power of a Good Influence The Power of Encouragement

Conversion is Produced By