LIVING IN THE POWER AND AUTHORITY AND DOMINION AND THE PRESENCE OF GOD
September Month Teaching
By APOSTLE JEAN MULOVERY
APGCI GLOBAL CHURCHES

MONTHLY THEME OVERVIEW
This September, we embark on a transformative journey to understand and walk in the fullness of what God has made available to every believer. We will explore four interconnected dimensions of our spiritual inheritance: God’s Power, Authority, Dominion, and Presence. These are not merely theological concepts but practical realities that should govern our daily lives as sons and daughters of the Most High God.

WEEK 1: UNDERSTANDING GOD’S POWER
Scripture Foundation: Ephesians 1:19-20

Key Points:
The Same Power: The power that raised Christ from the dead dwells in us
Dunamis Power: Explosive, miraculous power for supernatural living
Power for Purpose: Understanding why God gives us power
Accessing Power: Through faith, prayer, and obedience
Daily Meditation Verses:
Day 1: Acts 1:8 – “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you”
Day 2: 2 Corinthians 12:9 – “My power is made perfect in weakness”
Day 3: Romans 1:16 – “The gospel is the power of God for salvation”
Day 4: 1 Corinthians 1:18 – “The message of the cross is the power of God”
Day 5: 2 Timothy 1:7 – “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power”
Day 6: Zechariah 4:6 – “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit”
Day 7: Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”
Teaching Points:
The Source of Power: All power belongs to God (Psalm 62:11)
The Transfer of Power: Jesus delegated His power to believers (Luke 10:19)
The Purpose of Power: To destroy the works of darkness (1 John 3:8)
The Responsibility of Power: To serve others and advance God’s kingdom
Prayer Focus:
“Lord, open my understanding to comprehend the magnitude of Your power working in me. Help me to walk in this power daily, not for selfish gain, but for Your glory and the advancement of Your kingdom.”

WEEK 2: WALKING IN DIVINE AUTHORITY
Scripture Foundation: Matthew 28:18-20

Key Points:
All Authority: Jesus has all authority in heaven and earth
Delegated Authority: Believers operate under Christ’s authority
Sphere of Authority: Understanding our jurisdictional limits
Authority vs. Power: The difference and relationship between them
Daily Meditation Verses:
Day 8: Luke 10:19 – “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions”
Day 9: Mark 16:17 – “These signs will accompany those who believe”
Day 10: John 14:12 – “Greater works than these shall you do”
Day 11: Matthew 16:19 – “I will give you the keys of the kingdom”
Day 12: 2 Corinthians 10:4 – “We have divine power to demolish strongholds”
Day 13: James 4:7 – “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you”
Day 14: 1 Peter 5:8-9 – “Resist him, standing firm in the faith”
Teaching Points:
Legal Authority: Operating within God’s governmental system
Practical Authority: Using authority in daily situations
Authority Over: Sickness, demons, circumstances, and spiritual forces
Authority Under: Remaining submitted to God’s ultimate authority
Declaration for the Week:
“I declare that I walk in the authority of Jesus Christ. Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord through my life. I exercise dominion over every work of darkness in Jesus’ name.”

WEEK 3: EXERCISING DOMINION
Scripture Foundation: Genesis 1:26-28

Key Points:
Original Mandate: God’s intention for mankind to have dominion
Lost Dominion: How sin affected our dominion
Restored Dominion: Through Christ’s redemption
Practical Dominion: In family, work, ministry, and society
Daily Meditation Verses:
Day 15: Psalm 8:6 – “You made them rulers over the works of your hands”
Day 16: Daniel 7:27 – “The kingdom and dominion… will be given to the holy people”
Day 17: Revelation 5:10 – “You have made them to be a kingdom and priests”
Day 18: Romans 5:17 – “Those who receive… will reign in life”
Day 19: 2 Timothy 2:12 – “If we endure, we will also reign with him”
Day 20: 1 Corinthians 15:25 – “He must reign until he has put all enemies under his feet”
Day 21: Revelation 22:5 – “And they will reign for ever and ever”
Teaching Points:
Dominion Defined: Rulership, governance, and stewardship
Spheres of Dominion: Personal, family, professional, and spiritual
Dominion Mentality: Thinking like a ruler, not a victim
Collaborative Dominion: Working with God, not independent of Him
Practical Applications:
Taking dominion over your thought life
Exercising dominion in your home and relationships
Establishing kingdom principles in your workplace
Advancing God’s kingdom in your community
WEEK 4: LIVING IN GOD’S PRESENCE
Scripture Foundation: Psalm 16:11

Key Points:
The Manifest Presence: When God’s presence becomes tangible
Practicing the Presence: Cultivating awareness of God’s nearness
Benefits of His Presence: Joy, peace, direction, and transformation
Presence-Driven Living: Making decisions from His presence
Daily Meditation Verses:
Day 22: Psalm 139:7 – “Where can I go from your Spirit?”
Day 23: Matthew 28:20 – “I am with you always, to the very end of the age”
Day 24: Psalm 91:1 – “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High”
Day 25: Isaiah 40:31 – “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength”
Day 26: Psalm 27:4 – “To gaze on the beauty of the Lord”
Day 27: 2 Chronicles 7:14 – “If my people… will seek my face”
Day 28: Psalm 42:1 – “As the deer pants for streams of water”
Week 4 Focus Areas:
Intimacy with God: Developing deeper relationship
Sensitivity to His Voice: Hearing God clearly
Transformation: Being changed by His presence
Overflow: Blessing others from His presence in your life
WEEK 5: INTEGRATION AND ACTIVATION (September 29-30)
Scripture Foundation: Ephesians 6:10-18

Final Days Focus:
Day 29: Integration – Bringing all four elements together
Day 30: Activation – Stepping into your calling with confidence
The Four Pillars Working Together:
PRESENCE – Cultivating intimate relationship with God
POWER – Receiving supernatural enablement
AUTHORITY – Operating in delegated legal rights
DOMINION – Exercising kingdom rulership
MONTHLY DECLARATIONS
Week 1 – Power Declaration:
“I am empowered by the Holy Spirit. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead works mightily in me. I am equipped for every good work and enabled for supernatural living.”

Week 2 – Authority Declaration:
“I walk in the authority of Jesus Christ. I have been given power over all the power of the enemy. What I bind on earth is bound in heaven, and what I loose on earth is loosed in heaven.”

Week 3 – Dominion Declaration:
“I am created to rule and reign with Christ. I exercise dominion over every area of my life. I am the head and not the tail, above and not beneath, a lender and not a borrower.”

Week 4 – Presence Declaration:
“I live and move and have my being in God. His presence goes before me, surrounds me, and fills me. In His presence is fullness of joy and at His right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

MONTHLY MEMORY VERSES
Week 1: Ephesians 1:19-20 – “That you may know… his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead.”

Week 2: Luke 10:19 – “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.”

Week 3: Genesis 1:28 – “God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky.’”

Week 4: Psalm 16:11 – “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”

PRACTICAL EXERCISES
Week 1 – Power Exercises:
Daily prayer for Holy Spirit empowerment
Identify areas needing God’s power in your life
Practice speaking God’s Word with authority
Testify of God’s power in your life
Week 2 – Authority Exercises:
Study Jesus’ use of authority in the Gospels
Practice binding and loosing in prayer
Exercise authority over negative thoughts and emotions
Declare God’s Word over challenging situations
Week 3 – Dominion Exercises:
Assess areas where you need to take dominion
Create kingdom strategies for your spheres of influence
Practice stewardship in small things
Develop a dominion mindset in decision-making
Week 4 – Presence Exercises:
Establish consistent times of worship and prayer
Practice awareness of God’s presence throughout the day
Journal encounters with God’s presence
Create an atmosphere for God’s presence in your environment
MONTHLY PRAYER POINTS
For Personal Transformation: That we would be transformed by understanding and walking in these four dimensions
For Church Growth: That our church would operate in supernatural power and authority
For Community Impact: That we would exercise godly dominion in our communities
For Global Revival: That God’s presence would be manifest worldwide
For Leadership: That apostolic leaders worldwide would walk in these truths
For Next Generation: That young people would understand their spiritual inheritance
SUGGESTED WORSHIP SONGS FOR THE MONTH
“Way Maker” – Sinach
“Goodness of God” – Bethel Music
“Reckless Love” – Cory Asbury
“King of Kings” – Hillsong Worship
“What a Beautiful Name” – Hillsong Worship
“Great Are You Lord” – All Sons & Daughters
“How Great Is Our God” – Chris Tomlin
“Blessed Be Your Name” – Matt Redman
RECOMMENDED READING
“Authority in Prayer” by Dutch Sheets
“The Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind” by Bill Johnson
“Spiritual Authority” by Watchman Nee
“The Presence of God” by R.C. Sproul
“Dominion” by Matthew Henry
“Operating in the Courts of Heaven” by Robert Henderson
MONTHLY GOALS
By the end of September, every member should:

Understand the biblical basis for power, authority, dominion, and presence
Experience God’s presence in a deeper way
Exercise spiritual authority with confidence
Demonstrate dominion thinking in practical areas
Testify of God’s power working through their lives
CLOSING PRAYER FOR THE MONTH
“Heavenly Father, we thank You for calling us into Your marvelous light and granting us access to Your throne of grace. This month, transform us by the renewing of our minds. Help us to understand and walk in the fullness of Your power, authority, dominion, and presence. May we be living testimonies of Your kingdom reality on earth. Use us to demonstrate Your glory to a world that desperately needs to see You. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.”

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APOSTLE JEAN MULOVERY