The Power Of God’s Word Series

THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Genesis 1:3

Key Verse: “And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.” — Genesis 1:3

Supporting Texts: Psalm 33:6, 9; Isaiah 55:10-11; Hebrews 4:12; John 1:1-3; Luke 1:37

INTRODUCTION

The first recorded action of God in creation was not movement, labour, or struggle, but speech. “And God said…” reveals that the Word of God is the instrument through which heaven influences earth. Nothing changed in creation until God spoke, and everything responded once His Word was released.

Many believers desire change yet neglect the power of God’s spoken and written Word. Silence where God has spoken leads to stagnation, but alignment with His Word produces transformation. The Word of God is not information alone; it is power in expression.

This sermon reveals that whatever God says carries the capacity to perform itself. When believers understand, believe, and declare God’s Word, darkness gives way to light, confusion to clarity, and impossibility to manifestation.

1. GOD’S WORD IS CREATIVE IN NATURE

God’s Word does not describe reality; it creates reality. Whatever God speaks comes into existence.

God spoke into emptiness, and substance appeared. Creation responded instantly because God’s Word carries creative authority.

a) Creation responds to God’s voice (Psalm 33:9)

God spoke, and creation stood fast, proving that His Word carries commanding power.

b) God’s Word brings light out of darkness (Genesis 1:3)

Darkness could not resist the entrance of God’s Word; light appeared immediately.

c) God’s Word creates from nothing (Hebrews 11:3)

Visible things came from the invisible Word, teaching us that lack is not a barrier to God.

d) God’s Word initiates new beginnings (2 Corinthians 4:6)

The same God who commanded light at creation still commands light into human lives.

Biblical Example:

At the wedding in Cana, Jesus spoke and water was transformed into wine (John 2:7-9), demonstrating the creative power of divine speech.

2. GOD’S WORD BRINGS ORDER AND DIRECTION

Before God spoke, the earth was without form and void. Disorder bowed to divine instruction when the Word was released.

Where God’s Word is absent, confusion reigns; where it is present, order is restored.

a) The Word organises chaos (Genesis 1:2–4)

God’s Word separated light from darkness, introducing structure into confusion.

b) God’s Word establishes boundaries (Jeremiah 5:22)

Creation obeys limits set by God’s Word, revealing divine order.

c) The Word directs human paths (Psalm 119:105)

God’s Word provides clarity and direction in uncertain seasons.

d) Obedience to the Word produces stability (Matthew 7:24-25)

Those who act on God’s Word build lives that withstand storms.

Biblical Example:

Noah received instructions by God’s Word and built the ark accordingly, preserving his family amid global destruction (Genesis 6:13-22).

3. GOD’S WORD IS LIVING AND POWERFUL

God’s Word is alive; it works, penetrates, and produces results. It is not passive or outdated.

The Word carries divine energy that transforms hearts, minds, and circumstances.

a) The Word is alive (Hebrews 4:12)

God’s Word actively works in the lives of those who receive it.

b) The Word pierces deeply (Jeremiah 23:29)

It breaks hard hearts and burns away resistance.

c) The Word produces faith (Romans 10:17)

Faith is generated when the Word is heard and embraced.

d) The Word overcomes impossibility (Luke 1:37)

No situation is beyond reach when God has spoken.

Biblical Example:

When Jesus spoke to Lazarus, a dead man responded to a living Word and came back to life (John 11:43-44).

4. GOD’S WORD MUST BE SPOKEN, BELIEVED, AND OBEYED

The Word of God works fully when it is embraced in faith and acted upon in obedience.

Hearing alone is not enough; participation activates manifestation.

a) God’s Word must be believed (Mark 9:23)

Faith unlocks the performance of what God has spoken.

b) God’s Word must be spoken (2 Corinthians 4:13)

Confession aligns believers with divine truth and authority.

c) God’s Word must be obeyed (James 1:22)

Obedience turns revelation into results.

d) God’s Word produces fruit over time (Isaiah 55:10-11)

The Word never returns empty; it fulfils its divine assignment.

Biblical Example:

Peter obeyed Jesus’ Word to cast the net again and experienced a miraculous catch after failure (Luke 5:4-6).

CONCLUSION

The power of God’s Word remains unchanged. What created the heavens and the earth is still available to bring transformation today. Darkness, disorder, and defeat cannot resist the authority of God’s spoken Word.

This message is a call to return to the Word. When believers believe it, speak it, and obey it, divine power is released. Your change begins the moment God’s Word takes first place in your life.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, let Your Word bring light into every dark area of my life, in Jesus name.

2. Lord, uproot every form of chaos in my destiny by the power of Your Word, in Jesus name.