1. Advent Message Two The Mighty God, Isaiah 9:6-7

2. An Experiential Exegesis ofYour Present Powerlessness 1. Sometimes in our relationships we feel powerless

3. An Experiential Exegesis ofYour Present Powerlessness 1. Sometimes in our relationships we feel powerless 2. Sometimes in our vocation we feel powerless

4. An Experiential Exegesis ofYour Present Powerlessness 1. Sometimes in our relationships we feel powerless 2. Sometimes in our vocation we feel powerless 3. Sometimes in our selves we feel powerless

5. An Experiential Exegesis ofYour Present Powerlessness 1. Sometimes in our relationships we feel powerless 2. Sometimes in our vocation we feel powerless 3. Sometimes in our selves we feel powerless 4. Maybe you’re just a Royals fan

6. Thesis We have to be careful where we turn when we need help, because not everybody’s help is helpful.

7. Point 1 Ahaz trusted what he saw; not what the prophet said—and that is always the challenge and the choice for us.

8. Point 2 All your troubles have a time limit on them.

9. Point 3 The Mighty God who has all power wants to anoint us with supernatural, circumstance-defying, wonder-working power in order to be his witnesses to the real message of Christmas.

10. Three Kinds of Power You Need Most 1. We all need starting power

11. Three Kinds of Power You Need Most 1. We all need starting power 2. We all need staying power

12. Three Kinds of Power You Need Most 1. We all need starting power 2. We all need staying power 3. We all need spontaneous power

13. Point 4 If you are not struggling with sin it’s because you’ve already submitted to it.

14. Come Forward for Prayer