From Resurrection to Power - Part 1 by Pastor Mike Jenkins

From Resurrection to Power: The Purpose of the Wait In this episode, Pastor Mike Jenkins breaks down the timeline between the Resurrection, the Ascension, and Pentecost, explaining why the "waiting period" is just as divine as the miracle itself. He challenges the idea that the church is a building, reminding every believer that they are the strategy God has chosen to reach the lost. -- Everything changed after the resurrection, shifted at the ascension, but the biggest change occurred at Pentecost. -- The gospel is simple: it is the life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and that resurrection is the power that gives the message its strength. -- Every believer should be able to articulate their faith and conversion experience in 10 to 15 seconds, because "if Jesus is alive, everything changes." -- Failure does not finish you; just as Peter was restored after his denial, God restores broken people to become mighty witnesses. -- Waiting is not wasted time; God works behind the scenes during our "waiting seasons" to prepare us for what is next. -- Prayer must precede power; we must position ourselves in unity and "pregnant expectation" for the manifestation of God’s presence. -- The Holy Spirit is the one who empowers believers, turning natural fear and insecurity into supernatural boldness for the mission. Scriptures for Further Study -- Luke 24 -- John 20 -- Acts 1-2 -- 1 Corinthians 15:58 -- John 13:35